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Nostalgia|Dec 3
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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
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

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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
Supporting image for story: 'I'm chasing my dreams by setting up my own business creating bespoke Maiyan furniture in the West Midlands - and I do stand-up comedy in my spare time'
'I'm chasing my dreams by setting up my own business creating bespoke Maiyan furniture in the West Midlands - and I do stand-up comedy in my spare time'
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Entertainment|Aug 16
Supporting image for story: 'I've returned to teaching after leaving my job at a West Midlands school seven years ago - it's great to be back in the classroom helping others to discover their creativity'
'I've returned to teaching after leaving my job at a West Midlands school seven years ago - it's great to be back in the classroom helping others to discover their creativity'
Features|Aug 9
Supporting image for story: "I write psychological thrillers - here's what to expect from my new book which is out now"
"I write psychological thrillers - here's what to expect from my new book which is out now"
Features|Jul 31

UK News

Supporting image for story: Yellow weather warnings due as rain and wind threaten travel disruption
Yellow weather warnings due as rain and wind threaten travel disruption
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer to meet Zelensky as Russian bombardment continues
Starmer to meet Zelensky as Russian bombardment continues
UK News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes
Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes
UK News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Harry’s security arrangements while in UK being reviewed – report
Harry’s security arrangements while in UK being reviewed – report
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ministers promise 50,000 new apprenticeships in bid to tackle youth unemployment
Ministers promise 50,000 new apprenticeships in bid to tackle youth unemployment
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Kemi Badenoch presses Government to accelerate grooming inquiry progress
Kemi Badenoch presses Government to accelerate grooming inquiry progress
UK News|8 hours ago

Viral News

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
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Science & Technology|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Moscow praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine
Moscow praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine
World News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Photos of first panda cub born in Indonesia released
Photos of first panda cub born in Indonesia released
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: At least 25 people dead after nightclub fire in India
At least 25 people dead after nightclub fire in India
World News|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: ‘Life coming back’ to Bethlehem as Christmas celebrations muted by war return
‘Life coming back’ to Bethlehem as Christmas celebrations muted by war return
World News|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: Ukraine will ‘keep working in good faith’ to achieve peace, says Zelensky
Ukraine will ‘keep working in good faith’ to achieve peace, says Zelensky
World News|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: Three children among 12 people killed in mass shooting at South African bar
Three children among 12 people killed in mass shooting at South African bar
World News|Dec 6
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