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'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'

Whether it’s a classic mojito, a rich espresso martini or a fruity cosmopolitan – our thirst for cocktails is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Features|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
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Business|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
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Features|Dec 13
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Sign up for your FREE Express & Star Nostalgia Newsletter - a weekly round-up of fascinating picture galleries and features
Nostalgia|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice
Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice
Dudley entertainment|Dec 1
Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
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Entertainment|Nov 22
Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
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Features|Nov 8

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Supporting image for story: 'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
Features|Nov 1
Supporting image for story: Looking back: 27 pictures from Walsall Leather Museum’s past and protests - a town proud to fight for its heritage
Looking back: 27 pictures from Walsall Leather Museum’s past and protests - a town proud to fight for its heritage
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Walsall nostalgia|Oct 26
Supporting image for story: 'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
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Features|Oct 25
Supporting image for story: 'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
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Features|Oct 18
Supporting image for story: 'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
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Features|Oct 11
Supporting image for story: Biffy Clyro interview: Scottish rockers on brotherhood, topping the charts and West Midlands 'hallowed ground' ahead of Birmingham show
Biffy Clyro interview: Scottish rockers on brotherhood, topping the charts and West Midlands 'hallowed ground' ahead of Birmingham show
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Entertainment|Oct 11
Supporting image for story: 'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
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Entertainment|Oct 4
Supporting image for story: We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
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Features|Sep 13
Supporting image for story: 'It's my happy place': Meet the business owner who opened her dream interiors shop in Wombourne and helps people decorate their homes for Christmas
'It's my happy place': Meet the business owner who opened her dream interiors shop in Wombourne and helps people decorate their homes for Christmas
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Features|Aug 23
Supporting image for story: 80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates
80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates
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Entertainment|Aug 23

UK News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation
NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says
Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say
‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display
In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display
UK News|8 hours ago
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
Breaking News|9 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|2 hours ago
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
Breaking News|9 hours ago
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
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
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'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7

World News

Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
World News|5 hours ago
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
Breaking News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting
Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting
World News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting
Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting
World News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
World News|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
World News|Dec 26
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