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July 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Is it just fantasy?' – Find out what we thought about the UK's largest fantasy market event

'Is it just fantasy?' – Find out what we thought about the UK's largest fantasy market event

July 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Plans to bring bears back to Dudley Zoo dropped - in favour of reindeer attraction

Plans to bring bears back to Dudley Zoo dropped - in favour of reindeer attraction

July 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 32 evocative photos of the Severn Valley Railway as its own-build station turns 40

32 evocative photos of the Severn Valley Railway as its own-build station turns 40

July 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cosford museum scoops Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

Cosford museum scoops Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

July 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Hey Jude!: Football hero honoured as baby sloth given Euro 2024 inspired name at Dudley Zoo

Hey Jude!: Football hero honoured as baby sloth given Euro 2024 inspired name at Dudley Zoo

July 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: See the painstaking Severn Valley Railway carriage restoration that volunteers spent 6,000 hours on

See the painstaking Severn Valley Railway carriage restoration that volunteers spent 6,000 hours on

July 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country Living Museum's beloved horse helper calls it a neigh after eight years of educating

Black Country Living Museum's beloved horse helper calls it a neigh after eight years of educating

Supporting image for story: Staycationing in the West Midlands? Here are 27 of the most exciting things to do this summer in our region

Staycationing in the West Midlands? Here are 27 of the most exciting things to do this summer in our region

July 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: New tasty treat at museum after chocolate bar launched

New tasty treat at museum after chocolate bar launched

July 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Expert study urges Dudley Council to push ahead with 2,000 seat ice rink in town centre

Expert study urges Dudley Council to push ahead with 2,000 seat ice rink in town centre

July 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: Wolverhampton mum’s five hot deals, including free theatre shows

Money Saving Amy: Wolverhampton mum’s five hot deals, including free theatre shows

July 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Step inside three new shops from the 1940s and 60s at the Black Country Living Museum

Watch: Step inside three new shops from the 1940s and 60s at the Black Country Living Museum

Supporting image for story: Watch: Tiger cub who used walking aids in first few weeks of life marks first birthday at West Midlands Safari Park

Watch: Tiger cub who used walking aids in first few weeks of life marks first birthday at West Midlands Safari Park

July 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Major tourism award for Severn Valley Railway

Major tourism award for Severn Valley Railway

July 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Bear Hunt sculpture trail map unveiled - where to find the 10 Brummie bears

Birmingham Bear Hunt sculpture trail map unveiled - where to find the 10 Brummie bears

Supporting image for story: Black Country Living Museum opening three authentic new shops including ex-POW's store

Black Country Living Museum opening three authentic new shops including ex-POW's store

June 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Newly refurbished tribute to soldiers executed during the First World War reopens at Staffordshire arboretum

Newly refurbished tribute to soldiers executed during the First World War reopens at Staffordshire arboretum

Supporting image for story: Canal experts complete £50k gate work at wharf once used by Cadbury's to transport chocolate

Canal experts complete £50k gate work at wharf once used by Cadbury's to transport chocolate

June 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Midlands rated number one place for a staycation – does the public agree?

West Midlands rated number one place for a staycation – does the public agree?

June 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Steam loco not seen at Severn Valley Railway for 30 years will make its return at gala this year

Steam loco not seen at Severn Valley Railway for 30 years will make its return at gala this year

June 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Midlands takes title as the UK's top staycation spot

West Midlands takes title as the UK's top staycation spot

June 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: We stayed in West Midlands Safari's Tiger Lodge and were stunned by a unique close encounter

We stayed in West Midlands Safari's Tiger Lodge and were stunned by a unique close encounter

June 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch West Midlands Safari Park's baby giraffe get the 'zoomies' as he takes first steps outdoors

Watch West Midlands Safari Park's baby giraffe get the 'zoomies' as he takes first steps outdoors

June 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Unique steam loco completed in 2019 returns to Severn Valley Railway this summer

Unique steam loco completed in 2019 returns to Severn Valley Railway this summer

June 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Planes, military helicopters and the famous Red Arrows amaze and astound at Cosford Air Show

Watch: Planes, military helicopters and the famous Red Arrows amaze and astound at Cosford Air Show

Supporting image for story: See all 85 of our photos from RAF Cosford Air Show of spectacular flying displays and crowd fun

See all 85 of our photos from RAF Cosford Air Show of spectacular flying displays and crowd fun

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show: Watch as crowds build at RAF base ready for a festival of flying

Cosford Air Show: Watch as crowds build at RAF base ready for a festival of flying

June 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Allo 'Allo! Original stars of BBC sitcom to feature in Severn Valley Railway's 1940s summer events

'Allo 'Allo! Original stars of BBC sitcom to feature in Severn Valley Railway's 1940s summer events

Supporting image for story: The planes flying and on display at RAF Cosford Air Show today

The planes flying and on display at RAF Cosford Air Show today

Supporting image for story: Chocks away as staff gear up for RAF Cosford Air Show

Chocks away as staff gear up for RAF Cosford Air Show

June 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show weather report: What precautions to take to RAF Cosford this weekend

Cosford Air Show weather report: What precautions to take to RAF Cosford this weekend

Supporting image for story: Watch: Six-foot tall baby giraffe born at West Midlands Safari Park

Watch: Six-foot tall baby giraffe born at West Midlands Safari Park

June 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the two new African elephants who have just arrived at West Midlands Safari Park

Meet the two new African elephants who have just arrived at West Midlands Safari Park

June 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pub's helicopter plan set to take off after permission granted for beer garden attraction

Pub's helicopter plan set to take off after permission granted for beer garden attraction

May 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Learn the unusual and adorable themed names for eleven newly-hatched penguin chicks at Chester Zoo

Learn the unusual and adorable themed names for eleven newly-hatched penguin chicks at Chester Zoo

May 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Football is part of our city': Football exhibit kicks off at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

'Football is part of our city': Football exhibit kicks off at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

May 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dudley residents have 'hit the jackpot' as a new casino is opened to the public

Dudley residents have 'hit the jackpot' as a new casino is opened to the public

May 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Arctic fox cubs born at Dudley Zoo just in time for half-term – and they are adorable

Arctic fox cubs born at Dudley Zoo just in time for half-term – and they are adorable

May 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inside new themed rooms at Alton Towers – which Bluey fans will love

Inside new themed rooms at Alton Towers – which Bluey fans will love

May 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Midlands attractions join forces for combi-ticket

Midlands attractions join forces for combi-ticket

May 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss discovers family connections at meeting of cable car owners

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss discovers family connections at meeting of cable car owners

May 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: We went to Dudley Zoo to meet new spring babies - here are 18 photos of the adorable animals we saw

We went to Dudley Zoo to meet new spring babies - here are 18 photos of the adorable animals we saw

May 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2004: A new look, new residents and a toddler walk as Dudley Zoo gets busy

Flashback to 2004: A new look, new residents and a toddler walk as Dudley Zoo gets busy

May 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pizza, barbecue, classic motors and live entertainment all on offer in gorgeous garden's grounds

Pizza, barbecue, classic motors and live entertainment all on offer in gorgeous garden's grounds

May 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet baby Robin! Visitors invited to come and see Dudley Zoo's four adorable new reindeer

Meet baby Robin! Visitors invited to come and see Dudley Zoo's four adorable new reindeer

May 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: 31 photos as clock rolls back to the 1950s at the Black Country Living Museum

31 photos as clock rolls back to the 1950s at the Black Country Living Museum

May 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Picnics, boat rides, and farms: Six fun days out for the warm - if not always sunny - weekend

Picnics, boat rides, and farms: Six fun days out for the warm - if not always sunny - weekend

Supporting image for story: Dudley Zoo's oldest lion peacefully put to sleep aged 17 due to health issues

Dudley Zoo's oldest lion peacefully put to sleep aged 17 due to health issues

Supporting image for story: King Charles becomes Royal Patron of the RAF Museum

King Charles becomes Royal Patron of the RAF Museum

May 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Improvements to Stourbridge Glass Museum on way after £249k funding boost

Improvements to Stourbridge Glass Museum on way after £249k funding boost

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