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Take a sneak peek at the spectacular War Horse puppets ahead of the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre shows

A phenomenal adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse began showing at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton on Thursday.

Supporting image for story: Take a sneak peek at the spectacular War Horse puppets ahead of the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre shows

Supporting image for story: 'I'm so excited' - Beverley Knight coming home to star for the first time at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

'I'm so excited' - Beverley Knight coming home to star for the first time at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

Supporting image for story: Panto royalty Jimmy Tarbuck helps celebrate Wolverhampton Grand's 125th anniversary - with pictures

Panto royalty Jimmy Tarbuck helps celebrate Wolverhampton Grand's 125th anniversary - with pictures

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: How many comics can you get in a Nissan?

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: How many comics can you get in a Nissan?

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: A helping hand for Postman Pat's pal

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: A helping hand for Postman Pat's pal

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Comedy royalty clamour on stage

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Comedy royalty clamour on stage

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Theatre fans loved £1m facelift

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Theatre fans loved £1m facelift

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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Mr Toad hops along to the library

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Mr Toad hops along to the library

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Play was second to nun

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Play was second to nun

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Black Knight is a straw man!

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Black Knight is a straw man!

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: So, who’s famous now?

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: So, who’s famous now?

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Renovation marked a new era

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Renovation marked a new era

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Show goes on after Jack jinxed

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Show goes on after Jack jinxed

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: The Wild West comes to town

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: The Wild West comes to town

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Hatful of theatre goodies

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Hatful of theatre goodies

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Grand facelift – first time round

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Grand facelift – first time round

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Panto stars inspire slimmers

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Panto stars inspire slimmers

UK News

Supporting image for story: Intrepid sea swimmers across island of Ireland start 2026 with chilly dip

Intrepid sea swimmers across island of Ireland start 2026 with chilly dip

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026

In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026

Supporting image for story: Thousands line streets of London for colourful New Year’s Day parade

Thousands line streets of London for colourful New Year’s Day parade

Supporting image for story: Plan expected to increase target number of PSNI officers

Plan expected to increase target number of PSNI officers

Supporting image for story: Press Association’s chief political photographer shares favourite images of 2025

Press Association’s chief political photographer shares favourite images of 2025

Supporting image for story: Waitrose recalls bottled water over contamination fears that 'may cause injury'

Waitrose recalls bottled water over contamination fears that 'may cause injury'

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed

Scottish TikToker of the year revealed

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

World News

Supporting image for story: Pope begins 2026 with plea for peace in countries ‘bloodied by conflict’

Pope begins 2026 with plea for peace in countries ‘bloodied by conflict’

Supporting image for story: Dozens presumed dead in fire at new year party in Swiss resort

Dozens presumed dead in fire at new year party in Swiss resort

Supporting image for story: Cities around the world celebrate dawn of 2026 with thunderous fireworks

Cities around the world celebrate dawn of 2026 with thunderous fireworks

Supporting image for story: Several killed in fire at Swiss ski resort during new year celebrations

Several killed in fire at Swiss ski resort during new year celebrations

Supporting image for story: Disney World worker injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show

Disney World worker injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show

Supporting image for story: Pope asks that Rome welcomes foreigners as he closes out 2025

Pope asks that Rome welcomes foreigners as he closes out 2025