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January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: You can go paintballing all day for just £1 per person with this deal

You can go paintballing all day for just £1 per person with this deal

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Castle Bromwich pub with five-star reviews offers meal for two with drinks for £20

Castle Bromwich pub with five-star reviews offers meal for two with drinks for £20

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Treat yourself to a 60-minute massage and facial for £18 with this amazing deal

Treat yourself to a 60-minute massage and facial for £18 with this amazing deal

Supporting image for story: This £20 meal out for two deal is how you beat the January blues

This £20 meal out for two deal is how you beat the January blues

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: From health scare to life-changing success: One nurse’s inspiring weight-loss journey

From health scare to life-changing success: One nurse’s inspiring weight-loss journey

Supporting image for story: Amazon is giving away four months of premium music — but this deal ends in days

Amazon is giving away four months of premium music — but this deal ends in days

Supporting image for story: Super-sweet video shows polar bears living their best life in the snow at Peak Wildlife Park in Staffordshire

Super-sweet video shows polar bears living their best life in the snow at Peak Wildlife Park in Staffordshire

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Katie’s 33-week transformation: Over 4½ stone gone for mum-of-three

Katie’s 33-week transformation: Over 4½ stone gone for mum-of-three

Supporting image for story: From biker to believer: How Perton’s Matthew Timmins took back control at 40

From biker to believer: How Perton’s Matthew Timmins took back control at 40

Supporting image for story: ‘And that’s a wrap’: Youth club in Bridgnorth closes after 30 years due to 'financial pressures'

‘And that’s a wrap’: Youth club in Bridgnorth closes after 30 years due to 'financial pressures'

January 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Why taking control of my weight saved my life and my future,' says Wednesbury man

'Why taking control of my weight saved my life and my future,' says Wednesbury man

January 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Dudley beats West Midlands cities and ranks in the UK property top 10 hotspots with almost 14,000 people moving to the town - here's why

Dudley beats West Midlands cities and ranks in the UK property top 10 hotspots with almost 14,000 people moving to the town - here's why

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Waitrose recalls bottled water over contamination fears that 'may cause injury'

Waitrose recalls bottled water over contamination fears that 'may cause injury'

December 30, 2025

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

December 29, 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

December 27, 2025

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: 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

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns

Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns

Supporting image for story: Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

Supporting image for story: 11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air

11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air

December 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?

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

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store

Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham

Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham

I got a party makeover at a celebrity artist brand which has just launched in Birmingham with the most gorgeous lipsticks

Supporting image for story: No jabs, just the joy of community: Josh’s Slimming World journey goes beyond the scales

No jabs, just the joy of community: Josh’s Slimming World journey goes beyond the scales

December 21, 2025

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

Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why

December 20, 2025

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'

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: New branch of home and garden retailer The Range has opened in Wolverhampton - here are the details

New branch of home and garden retailer The Range has opened in Wolverhampton - here are the details

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned

Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame

Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame

Supporting image for story: Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here

Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five must-have spa deals from Birmingham to Shropshire - with big savings for Christmas getaways

Five must-have spa deals from Birmingham to Shropshire - with big savings for Christmas getaways

December 12, 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'

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I powered my entire West Midlands home using 500 discarded vapes. They're not as disposable as we think'

'I powered my entire West Midlands home using 500 discarded vapes. They're not as disposable as we think'

Supporting image for story: 'I planted a Christmas tree in my West Midlands garden in 1979 - it’s now 50ft tall and I decorate it in memory of my husband'

'I planted a Christmas tree in my West Midlands garden in 1979 - it’s now 50ft tall and I decorate it in memory of my husband'

Supporting image for story: A music lovers paradise has popped up at the Bullring in Birmingham - what to expect at Artist Vault

A music lovers paradise has popped up at the Bullring in Birmingham - what to expect at Artist Vault

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Full list of Christmas Day posting deadlines - one is just 10 DAYS away

Full list of Christmas Day posting deadlines - one is just 10 DAYS away

Supporting image for story: 'It feels amazing': First-time buyer from Wolverhampton secures dream home as completions begin at Ironbridge development

'It feels amazing': First-time buyer from Wolverhampton secures dream home as completions begin at Ironbridge development

Supporting image for story: We visit a quiet Wolverhampton suburb that has strong sport and hospitality roots to find out why locals say they would never live anywhere else

We visit a quiet Wolverhampton suburb that has strong sport and hospitality roots to find out why locals say they would never live anywhere else

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: One-of-a-kind 25ft Christmas tree made from 10,000 balloons in the West Midlands aims to raise £100k for charity

One-of-a-kind 25ft Christmas tree made from 10,000 balloons in the West Midlands aims to raise £100k for charity

Supporting image for story: Airports across the UK are braced for the busiest Christmas getaway in history - what to expect

Airports across the UK are braced for the busiest Christmas getaway in history - what to expect

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Multi-million pound expansion plans for West Midlands designer shopping outlet with 500 new jobs - full details here

Multi-million pound expansion plans for West Midlands designer shopping outlet with 500 new jobs - full details here

Supporting image for story: Warning over Black Friday holiday scams as West Midlands consumers lose £546,000 to fraudsters

Warning over Black Friday holiday scams as West Midlands consumers lose £546,000 to fraudsters

November 27, 2025

Black Friday deal gets you a brand new iPad for just £7.49 per month

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: First look at Birmingham Selfridges’ huge new beauty hall - the biggest outside London with exclusive brands and products

First look at Birmingham Selfridges’ huge new beauty hall - the biggest outside London with exclusive brands and products

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three-bed Wolverhampton semi with modern décor hits market for £255,000

Three-bed Wolverhampton semi with modern décor hits market for £255,000

Supporting image for story: South Staffordshire Christmas tree farm brothers ready to help the public find their perfect festive centrepiece

South Staffordshire Christmas tree farm brothers ready to help the public find their perfect festive centrepiece

Supporting image for story: The three Christmas food products the Food Standard Agency is urging you not to eat - here’s why you need to return them to a store urgently

The three Christmas food products the Food Standard Agency is urging you not to eat - here’s why you need to return them to a store urgently

Supporting image for story: 'Homophobic classmates bullied me...now I'm the first openly gay Miss England after pageant finals in Wolverhampton'

'Homophobic classmates bullied me...now I'm the first openly gay Miss England after pageant finals in Wolverhampton'