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Despite domestic abuse being of "personal importance" to Theresa May, women fleeing violence are struggling to find a space in a refuge and can end up sleeping rough.

Storm Brian is set to batter the British Isles this weekend - with the prospects of gusts of up to 70mph and flooding along the coast.

Speed limits through roadworks in England could be raised to ease congestion and negate the impact of repairs.

Parking charges for those picking up and dropping off passengers at some of the UK's busiest airports have been hiked up to "eye-watering" levels, a study has found.

Police are to resume the search for missing RAF serviceman Corrie McKeague at a landfill site next week.

British MPs have accused Donald Trump of "fearmongering" and of making "inflammatory and ignorant statements" after he claimed a rise in UK crime was caused by "radical Islamic terror".

A drug dealer who was caught with a £1m stolen painting and a £450,000 stash of cocaine and ecstasy has been jailed for eight years and eight months.

Eye injuries a toddler suffered - discovered after she was allegedly murdered by her adoptive father - were similar to those seen in a "severe" car crash, a court has heard.

Plans to develop the former Coseley Secondary School site are gaining pace, with proposals for a new primary school in the first phase of development going to Dudley Council’s cabinet this month.

Young people leaving the care system in Dudley are set to get extra help with paying their council tax.

Halesowen North councillor, Hillary Bills, claims the initiative is a 'badly thought out publicity stunt' after the free time was reduced to one hour.

Proposals to build a brand new leisure centre in Dudley and revamp existing centres across the borough will be announced at a meeting later this month.

The Dudley Council for Voluntary Service Awards took place last night in a glittering ceremony at Brierley Hill Civic Hall.

Police have released new pictures of missing Stourbridge man Matthew Gill as they continue their search for him.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police officers were attacked with a machete in Dudley.

A scooter rider has suffered critical injuries after a collision with a car.

It should have been a massive clue.

A full Spice Girls reunion may still be just a pipe dream, but four of the original five are appearing together again.

A women's rights lawyer has insisted the career of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is "done" after she revealed details of another woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her.

Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino has admitted he had known of incidents of Harvey Weinstein mistreating women before the scandal broke earlier this month.

England Women brought a difficult week to a close by conceding a last-gasp goal to France at the end of a technical game of precious few chances to go down 1-0 in Valenciennes.

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has been named in the final three for the Golden Boy award alongside Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

McLaren face a "critical" season in 2018 as they look to achieve success with Fernando Alonso and a Renault engine, according to Zak Brown.

Anthony Joshua could be a stone lighter for his world title fight against Carlos Takam and will have extra speed and spite, says promoter Eddie Hearn.

Bosses at Stourbridge FC have announced the signing of Kennedy Digie from National League North side Kidderminster Harriers.

In speedway, Cradley Heathens were narrowly defeated by Eastbourne at Monmore Green last night in their final National League fixture of the season. Eastbourne won by 46 points to 43

Stourbridge FC are delighted to announce the signing of Luke Shearer from local rivals Halesowen Town.

A pupil at Old Swinford Hospital school has been selected to play for his country.