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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: James Bulger killer set for latest parole bid for freedom

James Bulger killer set for latest parole bid for freedom

Supporting image for story: Still ‘glaring gap’ in childcare support despite Budget help, says young mother

Still ‘glaring gap’ in childcare support despite Budget help, says young mother

Supporting image for story: ‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

Supporting image for story: Tax cut for lower earners in Scotland as richest set to pay more for homes

Tax cut for lower earners in Scotland as richest set to pay more for homes

Supporting image for story: Budget funding for ‘essential’ colleges and universities hailed by lecturer

Budget funding for ‘essential’ colleges and universities hailed by lecturer

Supporting image for story: Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother

Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards

Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards

Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond

Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond

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

World News

Iran Protests

Trump cancels meetings with Iran officials and tells protesters ‘help is on way’

Epstein Congress Clintons

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Supporting image for story: Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists

Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists

Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake

Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake

Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake

Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake

Supporting image for story: Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid

Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid