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More than 300,000 Covid-19 vaccinations have now been administered in Wolverhampton.

Carers are being urged to get both doses of the life-saving Covid-19 vaccine – to protect themselves and the people they look after.

A man has sadly died and two others have been assessed by ambulance staff following a road traffic collision in Birmingham this morning.

The newly revamped Tamworth Market is hosting a Food and Drink Festival this October, offering a wide host of edible delights for visitors to the town centre this autumn.

Wolverhampton's Principal Social Worker has highlighted continuing 'strong practice' across the City of Wolverhampton Council's social care services in the last 12 months.

Wolverhampton’s vaccine bus will be at Highfields School in Penn today, offering life-saving Covid-19 vaccines to all adults living or working in the city.

A new strategy aims to drive further improvements in Wolverhampton's schools and early years' settings.

City of Wolverhampton Council, the first Black Country local authority to declare a climate emergency, has published an action plan setting out how it will achieve its pledge to become net carbon zero by 2028.

An Olympic sprinter from Belarus is seeking protection from Japanese police at a Tokyo airport after apparently being taken there against her will by officials from her own country.

British sprinter Zharnel Hughes has said he is "heartbroken" after being disqualified from the men's 100m final at the Tokyo Olympics, as Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs won a shock gold.

A 15-year-old girl has died after a "domestic disturbance" inside a caravan at a holiday park in North Wales, police have said.

The UK has reported 24,470 new COVID-19 cases and 65 more deaths in the latest 24-hour period.

The UK has blamed Iran for an attack on an oil tanker in which two crew members, including a British national, were killed.

Tourists staying at the Turkish holiday resort of Bodrum were evacuated and told to wait for rescue boats on Saturday evening as fresh wildfires erupted nearby, according to local media.

The UK's target of reducing emissions to net zero by 2050 is "too far away", the government's own spokeswoman for COP26 has admitted.

Taliban rockets struck an airport in Afghanistan overnight as clashes continue to intensify in the region following the withdrawal of western forces.

Swimmer Duncan Scott has made history for Britain with his medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics, as Team GB celebrated golds in the BMX and gymnastics.

Charlotte Worthington, from Chorlton, Manchester, has become Team GB's latest breakout star after winning gold with an impressive backflip in the BMX freestyle event on Sunday.

The UK has reported 24,470 new COVID-19 cases and 65 more deaths in the latest 24-hour period.

A 15-year-old girl has died after a "domestic disturbance" inside a caravan at a holiday park in North Wales, police have said.

Discounted meals and cheaper cab rides will be offered to customers who get a Covid-19 jab, as part of a government-led attempt to boost the uptake of vaccines.

Something strange seems to be going on in the Conservative government.

British sprinter Zharnel Hughes has said he is "heartbroken" after being disqualified from the men's 100m final at the Tokyo Olympics, as Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs won a shock gold.

Tom Daley was spotted knitting his way through the women's three metres springboard diving final on Sunday.

Re-alignment - when long-time supporters of one party switch allegiance to another - is very much in vogue in British politics. Scotland did it. Then voters in a swathe of the country known as the "Red Wall". Pundits believe Conservative supporters in so-called "Blue Suburbia" are doing it.

A group which campaigns on behalf of disabled abuse victims has called for more training for police officers to improve conviction rates and address discrimination.

Max Whitlock has been hailed as Britain's greatest ever gymnast after winning gold in the men's pommel horse at the Tokyo Olympics.

Swimmer Duncan Scott has made history for Britain with his medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics, as Team GB celebrated golds in the BMX and gymnastics.

Tourists staying at the Turkish holiday resort of Bodrum were evacuated and told to wait for rescue boats on Saturday evening as fresh wildfires erupted nearby, according to local media.

An Olympic sprinter from Belarus is seeking protection from Japanese police at a Tokyo airport after apparently being taken there against her will by officials from her own country.

The UK has blamed Iran for an attack on an oil tanker in which two crew members, including a British national, were killed.

British sprinter Zharnel Hughes has said he is "heartbroken" after being disqualified from the men's 100m final at the Tokyo Olympics, as Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs won a shock gold.

Taliban rockets struck an airport in Afghanistan overnight as clashes continue to intensify in the region following the withdrawal of western forces.

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has praised Olympics organisers for allowing her to compete in the Games ahead of her controversial debut in the 87kg category.

Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained on suspicion of rape, police in Beijing have said, after being accused of luring young women into sexual relationships.

Tokyo is hot in the summer. That's why back in the 1964 Olympics they shifted events into October and the athletes enjoyed pretty much perfect temperatures.

Police fired tear gas at protesters in Paris amid fierce clashes at demonstrations against COVID vaccine passports.

Simone Biles has pulled out of another two Olympics finals, USA Gymnastics has said.

Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained on suspicion of rape, police in Beijing have said, after being accused of luring young women into sexual relationships.

Matt Damon's new film, Stillwater, sees him playing the father of an American student who is in prison in Europe for murdering her flatmate.

A message posted on Love Island contestant Lillie Haynes's Instagram account has urged viewers to "think hard before typing and who you direct any hate towards" on social media.

Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk has said he "had a small heart attack" but will "be back soon" after he collapsed on set earlier this week.

Netflix has released the first image of Imelda Staunton portraying the Queen in the forthcoming series of The Crown.

Esteban Ocon claimed a totally out-of-the-blue first Formula 1 victory with Alpine after cashing in on a chaotic Hungarian GP, as Lewis Hamilton raced back from last to third to reclaim the title lead from Max Verstappen.

Arsenal Women warmed up for the new Women's Super League season with a 2-1 victory over champions Chelsea.

Stuart Hogg has denied biting Willie le Roux during the British and Irish Lions' defeat to South Africa on Saturday, adding he is "annoyed and upset" at the accusation.

Warren Gatland has told his British and Irish Lions to prepare for a "cup final" after their 27-9 defeat by South Africa in the second Test set up a series decider next Saturday.

Lewis Hamilton claimed a surprisingly dominant pole position as part of a Mercedes front-row lockout ahead of Max Verstappen in Hungarian GP qualifying.

The UK has blamed Iran for an attack on an oil tanker in which two crew members, including a British national, were killed.

Rishi Sunak has written to Boris Johnson warning that the UK's travel restrictions are "out of step" in comparison to other countries, reports suggest.

The UK's target of reducing emissions to net zero by 2050 is "too far away", the government's own spokeswoman for COP26 has admitted.

Discounted meals and cheaper cab rides will be offered to customers who get a Covid-19 jab, as part of a government-led attempt to boost the uptake of vaccines.

Something strange seems to be going on in the Conservative government.