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Love, courage and happiness: Amelia Kopla's story will continue to live on through us all

Amelia's story is one of courage, resilience, and profound love - and is one that the world will never forget.

Supporting image for story: Love, courage and happiness: Amelia Kopla's story will continue to live on through us all

Supporting image for story: 'She has put on her angel wings' - Heartbreaking words of mum as youngster who captured hearts across the Black Country dies aged 8

'She has put on her angel wings' - Heartbreaking words of mum as youngster who captured hearts across the Black Country dies aged 8

Supporting image for story: 'Sleep tight sweetheart' - Our readers share messages of condolence to family of much-loved Amelia who died of cancer aged 8

'Sleep tight sweetheart' - Our readers share messages of condolence to family of much-loved Amelia who died of cancer aged 8

Supporting image for story: Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season

Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season

Supporting image for story: Wall collapses on Dudley road with debris and bricks scattered over pavement - causing traffic delays

Wall collapses on Dudley road with debris and bricks scattered over pavement - causing traffic delays

Supporting image for story: ‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’

‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’

Supporting image for story: 'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short

'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short

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Supporting image for story: We visit a refreshing village on the Staffordshire border steeped in Royal history and found some of the country's finest countryside walks

We visit a refreshing village on the Staffordshire border steeped in Royal history and found some of the country's finest countryside walks

Supporting image for story: 'I cannot live with this man anymore' - Woman told police before she was murdered at Black Country home, court told

'I cannot live with this man anymore' - Woman told police before she was murdered at Black Country home, court told

Supporting image for story: Inside James Morrison's work to help West Brom get the best from Isaac Price with simplicity, intelligence and emotion

Inside James Morrison's work to help West Brom get the best from Isaac Price with simplicity, intelligence and emotion

Supporting image for story: Midlands-born sex worker Bonnie Blue charged with outraging public decency

Midlands-born sex worker Bonnie Blue charged with outraging public decency

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge school achieves top Ofsted rating for third consecutive inspection

Stourbridge school achieves top Ofsted rating for third consecutive inspection

Supporting image for story: Major road in Dudley blocked after 'large metal coil falls from lorry'

Major road in Dudley blocked after 'large metal coil falls from lorry'

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Supporting image for story: HMP Stafford launches programme to equip prisoners with business skills

HMP Stafford launches programme to equip prisoners with business skills

Supporting image for story: Local fundraiser and wildlife enthusiast speaks to Chase Terrace Ladies Group

Local fundraiser and wildlife enthusiast speaks to Chase Terrace Ladies Group

Supporting image for story: Live music meets live TV as Honey Box arrives in Wolverhampton

Live music meets live TV as Honey Box arrives in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Charity centre receives £3,000 From West Midlands homebuilder

Charity centre receives £3,000 From West Midlands homebuilder

Supporting image for story: Hop to Hockerhill for a cracking Easter of crafts

Hop to Hockerhill for a cracking Easter of crafts

Supporting image for story: Council celebrates record rise in young people getting active

Council celebrates record rise in young people getting active

Sport

'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short

Adam Armstrong has urged Wolves to keep fighting to the end after admitting frustration there is not more time left for them to escape the drop.

Supporting image for story: 'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short

Supporting image for story: Inside James Morrison's work to help West Brom get the best from Isaac Price with simplicity, intelligence and emotion

Inside James Morrison's work to help West Brom get the best from Isaac Price with simplicity, intelligence and emotion

Supporting image for story: Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season

Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season

Supporting image for story: 'My second home': Wolves full back on his love for the club and 'enjoyable' season despite Premier League struggles

'My second home': Wolves full back on his love for the club and 'enjoyable' season despite Premier League struggles

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Manner of performances shows Wolves moving in right direction under Rob Edwards

Dave Edwards: Manner of performances shows Wolves moving in right direction under Rob Edwards

Supporting image for story: West Brom frontman closes in on remarkable run of 12 months without proper break but makes 'privilege' declaration

West Brom frontman closes in on remarkable run of 12 months without proper break but makes 'privilege' declaration

Supporting image for story: 'A big risk - make it make sense': Blackburn fans hit out over West Brom ticket decision ahead of huge relegation clash

'A big risk - make it make sense': Blackburn fans hit out over West Brom ticket decision ahead of huge relegation clash

Wolves

Supporting image for story: 'My second home': Wolves full back on his love for the club and 'enjoyable' season despite Premier League struggles

'My second home': Wolves full back on his love for the club and 'enjoyable' season despite Premier League struggles

Supporting image for story: 'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short

'Wish there was more time' - Wolves scorer opens up on frustration with resurgence likely to fall short

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Manner of performances shows Wolves moving in right direction under Rob Edwards

Dave Edwards: Manner of performances shows Wolves moving in right direction under Rob Edwards

West Brom

Supporting image for story: 'A big risk - make it make sense': Blackburn fans hit out over West Brom ticket decision ahead of huge relegation clash

'A big risk - make it make sense': Blackburn fans hit out over West Brom ticket decision ahead of huge relegation clash

Supporting image for story: Ex-West Brom defender gives Albion Championship survival verdict amid concern for fellow strugglers

Ex-West Brom defender gives Albion Championship survival verdict amid concern for fellow strugglers

Supporting image for story: Inside James Morrison's work to help West Brom get the best from Isaac Price with simplicity, intelligence and emotion

Inside James Morrison's work to help West Brom get the best from Isaac Price with simplicity, intelligence and emotion

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Walsall debrief: Byfield's rousing audition, wingers and Flint's response

Walsall debrief: Byfield's rousing audition, wingers and Flint's response

Supporting image for story: Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season

Walsall reportedly set to appoint interim boss Darren Byfield until end of the season

Supporting image for story: Walsall player ratings: One 8 as solid Saddlers secure a point against Cambridge

Walsall player ratings: One 8 as solid Saddlers secure a point against Cambridge

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Supporting image for story: George Bennett analysis after Walsall's goalless draw with Cambridge

George Bennett analysis after Walsall's goalless draw with Cambridge

Supporting image for story: 'It is an audition': Why James Morrison has to be considered for West Brom boss if Albion stay up

'It is an audition': Why James Morrison has to be considered for West Brom boss if Albion stay up

Supporting image for story: Brentford 2 Wolves 2: Matt Maher gives verdict as Wolves pick up latest battling draw

Brentford 2 Wolves 2: Matt Maher gives verdict as Wolves pick up latest battling draw

Supporting image for story: The James Morrison West Brom change that shows football is a simple game - amid styles and 'philosophies'

The James Morrison West Brom change that shows football is a simple game - amid styles and 'philosophies'

Supporting image for story: 'Relentless - and a joy to watch': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after huge West Brom win over Hull

'Relentless - and a joy to watch': Jonny Drury and Lewis Cox analysis after huge West Brom win over Hull

Supporting image for story: George Bennett analysis as Walsall respond following Mat Sadler sacking with comfortable Crewe win

George Bennett analysis as Walsall respond following Mat Sadler sacking with comfortable Crewe win

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Entertainment

Review: Sir Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes' returns to Birmingham Hippodrome – five stars

Once you fall in love with Sir Matthew Bourne’s work, there really is no going back. That is why I have waited with bated breath for the double Olivier Award winning ballet, “The Red Shoes” to return to the Birmingham Hippodrome, and it’s here at last.

Supporting image for story: Review: Sir Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes' returns to Birmingham Hippodrome – five stars

Supporting image for story: Local fundraiser and wildlife enthusiast speaks to Chase Terrace Ladies Group

Local fundraiser and wildlife enthusiast speaks to Chase Terrace Ladies Group

Supporting image for story: Live music meets live TV as Honey Box arrives in Wolverhampton

Live music meets live TV as Honey Box arrives in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Hop to Hockerhill for a cracking Easter of crafts

Hop to Hockerhill for a cracking Easter of crafts

Supporting image for story: Two flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport as Iran attacks its Gulf neighbours after the killing of one of its top leaders

Two flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport as Iran attacks its Gulf neighbours after the killing of one of its top leaders

Supporting image for story: Pizza shops, cafes, restaurants and takeaways currently on the market across the West Midlands for under £50,000

Pizza shops, cafes, restaurants and takeaways currently on the market across the West Midlands for under £50,000

Supporting image for story: 13 road closures and diversions for Stafford Half Marathon 2026 - full list

13 road closures and diversions for Stafford Half Marathon 2026 - full list

Supporting image for story: We are a travel-loving couple from the West Midlands who've visited 95 countries over 57 years - but one place stood out above the rest

We are a travel-loving couple from the West Midlands who've visited 95 countries over 57 years - but one place stood out above the rest

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders fans pack out Dudley cinema in flat caps and sharp suits for celebration of new film

Peaky Blinders fans pack out Dudley cinema in flat caps and sharp suits for celebration of new film

Supporting image for story: 8 of the oldest West Midlands villages mentioned in the Domesday Book that are still thriving today

8 of the oldest West Midlands villages mentioned in the Domesday Book that are still thriving today

Supporting image for story: Great beers, hearty meals and plenty of live entertainment at first ever beer festival at quirky Staffordshire pub

Great beers, hearty meals and plenty of live entertainment at first ever beer festival at quirky Staffordshire pub

Supporting image for story: Illuminated sculpture of the sun goes on display in Birmingham city centre

Illuminated sculpture of the sun goes on display in Birmingham city centre

Supporting image for story: Best West Midlands cafes, campsites, museums and festivals acknowledged at major awards night

Best West Midlands cafes, campsites, museums and festivals acknowledged at major awards night

Supporting image for story: Nine of Dudley Zoo’s greatest escapes - from decade-long raccoon roam to secret tunnel under castle

Nine of Dudley Zoo’s greatest escapes - from decade-long raccoon roam to secret tunnel under castle

Supporting image for story: West Midlands hotel named one of the 'top 50 places to Stay in the UK for 2026' - according to The Times

West Midlands hotel named one of the 'top 50 places to Stay in the UK for 2026' - according to The Times

Crime

Supporting image for story: Midlands-born sex worker Bonnie Blue charged with outraging public decency

Midlands-born sex worker Bonnie Blue charged with outraging public decency

Supporting image for story: 26 arrests and firearm recovered in crackdown on violence and organised crime in Tipton

26 arrests and firearm recovered in crackdown on violence and organised crime in Tipton

Supporting image for story: 'I cannot live with this man anymore' - Woman told police before she was murdered at Black Country home, court told

'I cannot live with this man anymore' - Woman told police before she was murdered at Black Country home, court told

Supporting image for story: Man charged over £400 coat thefts at Wolverhampton store

Man charged over £400 coat thefts at Wolverhampton store

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man wanted for recall to prison in connection with firearms offences

Wolverhampton man wanted for recall to prison in connection with firearms offences

Supporting image for story: 'Justice will be done' - Family of man, 37, found dead in a bin in West Midlands park release emotional tribute

'Justice will be done' - Family of man, 37, found dead in a bin in West Midlands park release emotional tribute

Business

Supporting image for story: 'We are thrilled to have made this timely investment,' Birmingham developer says of new appointments

'We are thrilled to have made this timely investment,' Birmingham developer says of new appointments

Supporting image for story: HMP Stafford launches programme to equip prisoners with business skills

HMP Stafford launches programme to equip prisoners with business skills

Supporting image for story: Pizza shops, cafes, restaurants and takeaways currently on the market across the West Midlands for under £50,000

Pizza shops, cafes, restaurants and takeaways currently on the market across the West Midlands for under £50,000

Supporting image for story: 'Haüs is a great example of thoughtful reuse done properly' - Work on luxury student accommodation scheme in Birmingham gathers pace

'Haüs is a great example of thoughtful reuse done properly' - Work on luxury student accommodation scheme in Birmingham gathers pace

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton private hire venue keeps licence after fight at unauthorised party

Wolverhampton private hire venue keeps licence after fight at unauthorised party

Supporting image for story: Major scheme to attract billions of investment funds into Birmingham has ‘captured the imagination’ of businesses and government, Mayor claims

Major scheme to attract billions of investment funds into Birmingham has ‘captured the imagination’ of businesses and government, Mayor claims

Education

Supporting image for story: ‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’

‘I lost both my legs to meningitis at university in the Midlands - we need a student vaccine programme now’

Supporting image for story: Illuminated sculpture of the sun goes on display in Birmingham city centre

Illuminated sculpture of the sun goes on display in Birmingham city centre

Supporting image for story: Boy, 15, on police bail after reports of 'firearm in backpack' at Wolverhampton school

Boy, 15, on police bail after reports of 'firearm in backpack' at Wolverhampton school

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge school achieves top Ofsted rating for third consecutive inspection

Stourbridge school achieves top Ofsted rating for third consecutive inspection

Supporting image for story: Objection raised against plans for a new SEMH school in Staffordshire - here's why

Objection raised against plans for a new SEMH school in Staffordshire - here's why

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton school acts quickly after reports of 'gun in backpack' - 15-year-old arrested but 'no danger to staff and students'

Wolverhampton school acts quickly after reports of 'gun in backpack' - 15-year-old arrested but 'no danger to staff and students'

Motors

Supporting image for story: BMW continues new wave of EVs with 559-mile i3

BMW continues new wave of EVs with 559-mile i3

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6N an EV for driving enthusiasts?

First Drive: Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6N an EV for driving enthusiasts?

Supporting image for story: Jaecoo 7 gains ‘Black Luxury Edition’ variant and new hybrid powertrain

Jaecoo 7 gains ‘Black Luxury Edition’ variant and new hybrid powertrain

Supporting image for story: DS introduces new No7 with electric and hybrid options

DS introduces new No7 with electric and hybrid options

Supporting image for story: Audi confirms new electric A2 e-tron

Audi confirms new electric A2 e-tron

Supporting image for story: Full list of West Midlands NCP car parks as operator falls into administration

Full list of West Midlands NCP car parks as operator falls into administration