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February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Local dog owners enjoy fresh feeding support as Years launches in stores with special offer

Local dog owners enjoy fresh feeding support as Years launches in stores with special offer

February 2, 2026

Customers share amazing before and after results of skincare brand that took the world by storm

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Why winter skin struggles – and the two-step routine people swear by to calm it

Why winter skin struggles – and the two-step routine people swear by to calm it

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: New location confirmed for Wolverhampton Pride 2026 as tickets go on sale

New location confirmed for Wolverhampton Pride 2026 as tickets go on sale

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: ‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar

‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton ranks in the UK's top 50 most romantic cities - here's what locals think about the love in our beautiful Black Country city

Wolverhampton ranks in the UK's top 50 most romantic cities - here's what locals think about the love in our beautiful Black Country city

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I’m a West Midlands maths teacher turned UK Scrabble champion - I practice over 500 anagrams while watching TV'

'I’m a West Midlands maths teacher turned UK Scrabble champion - I practice over 500 anagrams while watching TV'

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Local weight-loss initiative hits huge milestone

Local weight-loss initiative hits huge milestone

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Everything you need to know as the National Lottery app down - from full last night's draw results to when the website will be back

Everything you need to know as the National Lottery app down - from full last night's draw results to when the website will be back

January 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year

Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year

Supporting image for story: 'I started selling kids' clothes on TikTok while on maternity leave and now have my own boutique in Wolverhampton named after my children'

'I started selling kids' clothes on TikTok while on maternity leave and now have my own boutique in Wolverhampton named after my children'

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Slimming World groups are here to stay,' says local expert

'Slimming World groups are here to stay,' says local expert

Supporting image for story: 'We live in West Midlands town which is the UK's dog capital - where people spend more on their pets than their kids'

'We live in West Midlands town which is the UK's dog capital - where people spend more on their pets than their kids'

Supporting image for story: Strictly fun: Step into 2026 with Dance-X-Treme’s team

Strictly fun: Step into 2026 with Dance-X-Treme’s team

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Campaign to help boost healthy eating habits launches

Campaign to help boost healthy eating habits launches

Supporting image for story: 'Community is everyone, we're stronger together': New community hub opens in Sandwell with a music studio, gym, specialist boxing and mechanics workshop

'Community is everyone, we're stronger together': New community hub opens in Sandwell with a music studio, gym, specialist boxing and mechanics workshop

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Life with type 1 diabetes: One woman’s journey back to herself

Life with type 1 diabetes: One woman’s journey back to herself

January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire communities encouraged to try new local Nordic walking classes

Staffordshire communities encouraged to try new local Nordic walking classes

Supporting image for story: Popular chocolate pulled from Costco shelves due to 'allergen risk' - here are the batch codes to look out for

Popular chocolate pulled from Costco shelves due to 'allergen risk' - here are the batch codes to look out for

Supporting image for story: The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been ranked in a Which? consumer survey - see the full results here

The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been ranked in a Which? consumer survey - see the full results here

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: New Dudley pickleball court hosts some of the UK's best players during grand opening in Stourbridge

New Dudley pickleball court hosts some of the UK's best players during grand opening in Stourbridge

Supporting image for story: Zoe Ball says she would love to present Strictly Come Dancing

Zoe Ball says she would love to present Strictly Come Dancing

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Adorable moment tiger cubs play with boxes hiding treats at West Midlands Safari Park as they celebrate a birthday

Adorable moment tiger cubs play with boxes hiding treats at West Midlands Safari Park as they celebrate a birthday

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'This isn’t just a weight‑loss group — it’s a community,' says local organiser

'This isn’t just a weight‑loss group — it’s a community,' says local organiser

Supporting image for story: Local business reports surge in outdoor space makeovers by homeowners

Local business reports surge in outdoor space makeovers by homeowners

Supporting image for story: Less than two weeks to go to enter a Beautiful Border design for BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Less than two weeks to go to enter a Beautiful Border design for BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Supporting image for story: 'I met my husband 40 years ago after placing an advert in the dating section of the Express & Star and it's been so brilliant'

'I met my husband 40 years ago after placing an advert in the dating section of the Express & Star and it's been so brilliant'

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Calling dog owners! Discover the paw-fect destination for Walk Your Dog Month at Wyre Forest

Calling dog owners! Discover the paw-fect destination for Walk Your Dog Month at Wyre Forest

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

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