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Wolverhampton-born MD living with cancer hopes for Black Country support as she plans 'one heck of a party' for charity

A Wolverhampton-born businesswoman is looking forward to 'one heck of a party' as part of her quest to raise £100,000 for breast cancer charities.

Wolverhampton|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton-born MD living with cancer hopes for Black Country support as she plans 'one heck of a party' for charity
Supporting image for story: 'This year we want to recognise those local community heroes': Popular walking challenge returns to Bridgnorth for the 59th time in 2026
'This year we want to recognise those local community heroes': Popular walking challenge returns to Bridgnorth for the 59th time in 2026
Bridgnorth|Dec 30, 2025
Supporting image for story: Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays
Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays
Lifestyle|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands
West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands
Lifestyle|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences
Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences
Theatre & Comedy|Dec 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Showbiz|Dec 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: 130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds
130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds
Lifestyle|Dec 24, 2025

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Supporting image for story: Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why
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Cost of living|Dec 16, 2025
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In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026
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Thousands line streets of London for colourful New Year’s Day parade
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Press Association’s chief political photographer shares favourite images of 2025
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Viral News

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Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24, 2025
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'
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World News

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