Black Country news and blogs Thursday 21 June 2018
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Pennal airing cupboard death inquest ‘shattered family’ 
BBC News 21 JunThe family of a woman who died after getting trapped in an airing cupboard speak of their pain.
Daniel Fitzjohn: Man charged with newsagent’s row murder
BBC News 20 JunDaniel Quinn, from Wolverhampton, is set to appear before magistrates on Thursday.
Shades of Banks – new Wolves keeper makes copycat save for Portugal
BBC News 20 JunGoalkeeper Rui Patricio does his best to emulate Gordon Banks' legendary save from Pele in the 1970 World Cup during Portugal's 1-0 victory over Morocco.
Tim Flowers: Solihull Moors appoint ex-Blackburn and England keeper as boss
BBC News 20 JunSolihull Moors appoint former Wolves, Blackburn Rovers, Southampton and England keeper Tim Flowers as manager.
Woman died after getting stuck in Pennal airing cupboard
BBC News 19 JunElizabeth Isherwood got stuck while on holiday in Wales and could not escape, an inquest hears.
Wolverhampton company’s home carer service ‘unsafe’
BBC News 18 JunStaffing numbers and people not receiving medicine were among the concerns raised by inspectors.
How this adult social care service’s open culture supports brave social work
Community Care 18 JunWant to be part of Gloucestershire County Council’s open and supportive adult social care service? Find out more about joining a service that helps you make the brave decisions that transform lives for the better.
Harry Burgoyne: Plymouth Argyle sign Wolves goalkeeper on loan
BBC News 16 JunPlymouth Argyle sign goalkeeper Harry Burgoyne on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Wolves.
Wolverhampton stabbing: Boys released in murder case
BBC News 16 JunThree boys arrested after Keelan Wilson was stabbed yards away from his home have been released.
Run-down Wolverhampton community garden comes up roses
BBC News 15 JunVolunteers spent a week transforming a neglected field into a community garden in Wolverhampton.
Millionaire still works at winning Wolverhampton Asda
BBC News 15 JunDespite winning £1m on a Lucky Dip, Amanda Lewis said she won't give up the job she loves.
Three teenagers arrested over Wolverhampton stab death
BBC News 14 JunThree boys are arrested after Keelan Wilson was stabbed yards away from his home in Wolverhampton.
Wolves unveil statue of Sir Jack Hayward
BBC News 14 JunThe sculpture is revealed at Molineux on what would have been the former owner's 95th birthday.
Wolves host Everton on first weekend of Premier League season
BBC News 14 JunChampions Manchester City will travel to Arsenal on the opening day of the new Premier League season.
Benik Afobe: Stoke City sign Wolves striker 11 days after Molineux move
BBC News 12 JunStoke City sign Benik Afobe from Wolves on a six-month loan deal, with an "obligation" to purchase him next January.
Raul Jimenez: Wolves sign Mexico forward on loan from Benfica
BBC News 12 JunWolves prepare for their Premier League return by signing Mexico forward Raul Jimenez on a season-long loan deal from Benfica.
The original social work Try Before You Apply day returns
Community Care 11 JunTo find out more and secure your place on Somerset’s ‘Try Before You Apply’ day phone Claire Nuttall on 07855 287 139 or email CNuttall@Somerset.
Colchester United sign Ethan Ross from West Brom and Aaron Collins from Wolves
BBC News 7 JunColchester sign West Brom keeper Ethan Ross on a two-year deal and Wolves striker Aaron Collins on a season-long loan.
Boy, 16, arrested over Wolverhampton teen stab death
BBC News 6 JunPolice want to speak to a person who provided "significant information" about Keelan Wilson's death.
Benik Afobe: Stoke City want Wolves forward just four days after joining
BBC News 5 JunStoke City are keen to sign striker Benik Afobe from Wolves - only four days after he rejoined them from Bournemouth.
Funding to support migrant projects in West Midlands
BBC News 5 JunCoventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton are to share about £3.5m for projects to support migrants...
Mum of Wolverhampton stab victim Keelan Wilson ‘devastated’
BBC News 2 JunKeelan Wilson's mum says the 16-year-old's death was "absolutely devastating".
Boy, 15, dies after Wolverhampton street stabbing
BBC News 30 MayEmergency services were called to reports of disorder between a group of youths in Wolverhampton.
Willy Boly: Wolves close to signing Porto defender for £10m
BBC News 24 MayWolves are closing in on the £10m signing of Porto defender Willy Boly, who spent last season on loan at Molineux.
As a social worker, should I keep sharing personal stories with the families I am working with?
Community Care 23 Mayby Andrew Matthews As part of a learning day for my course to become a practice educator we were required to speak with students about experiences and challenges around boundaries.
Frontline social work training costs ‘excellent value for money’, minister told
Community Care 17 MayA group of directors of children’s services has told the children’s minister that the “quality of practice skill exhibited by Frontline participants” represents “excellent value for money” after the model was challenged by groups earlier ...
Wolverhampton man charged over ‘offensive’ MP emails
BBC News 16 MayDavid William Hall is accused of emailing the Tory and Labour MPs in December last year.
Crews tackle fire at Wolverhampton Starworks Warehouse venue
BBC News 16 MayAbout 50 firefighters are tackling the fire at the old home of the Star Motor Company.
Bleeding horse dumped in road after Wolverhampton crash
BBC News 16 MayTwo men were seen unhooking the horse from its cart and leaving the scene, the RSPCA says.
‘You’re doing social work like you would anywhere else; but you’re doing it in a way that allows innovation’
Community Care 16 MaySince its launch in 2014, Achieving for Children (AfC) has increased the number of local authorities in its umbrella by one third.
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UK news
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- Summer Solstice 2016: Thousands travel to Stonehenge for the longest day of the year
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- Brexit: Government eyes Ukraine-style association agreement with EU
- Tory minister Greg Hands resigns from Theresa May's government in protest over Heathrow Airport expansion
- American tourist raped near Trafalgar Square in London
- Gosport hospital scandal: Review an 'emotional milestone' but far from end of fight for justice, say families
International news
- Central European countries to boycott Brussels' migration meeting
- Up to 200 missing after tourist ferry capsizes in Indonesia
- Saudi launches awareness campaign before female motorists drive
- Syrian offensive displaces thousands in rebel-held Deraa
- Syrians in Golan Heights to boycott Israel's election in the area
- Thousands celebrate International Day of Yoga
- Allies line up to impose retaliatory trade tariffs on US
- Iran's Zarif: Donald Trump's behaviour 'erratic, dangerous'
- Haftar forces claim to have retaken key oil terminals in Libya
- Turkey's June 24 elections are about checks and balances
- Can a Muslim perform at the Bataclan in Paris?
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's wife Sara charged with fraud
- Turkey's June 24 elections are about stability
- Turkey to receive F-35 jets despite opposition from Senate
- Uniting western Sydney's diverse communities through football