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October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Miss England finalists gather in Wolverhampton as a West Midlands model makes the final in a glittering ceremony

Watch: Miss England finalists gather in Wolverhampton as a West Midlands model makes the final in a glittering ceremony

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Forget Burberry - this cotton-rich belted longline trench from M&S is all you need for cosy season

Forget Burberry - this cotton-rich belted longline trench from M&S is all you need for cosy season

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Why this lightweight high-landscape pushchair could be a game-changer for nursery runs

Why this lightweight high-landscape pushchair could be a game-changer for nursery runs

Supporting image for story: ‘I saved dog from death row - he's now a pet detective in the West Midlands sniffing out lost animals and humans’

‘I saved dog from death row - he's now a pet detective in the West Midlands sniffing out lost animals and humans’

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Ivy Collection restaurant is inviting West Midlands food lovers to enjoy a world of wonder as their festive Christmas menu is announced

The Ivy Collection restaurant is inviting West Midlands food lovers to enjoy a world of wonder as their festive Christmas menu is announced

Supporting image for story: ‘I live in a beautiful Bridget Jones Midlands village but have to follow costly planning rules to erect a fence’

‘I live in a beautiful Bridget Jones Midlands village but have to follow costly planning rules to erect a fence’

Supporting image for story: SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: We tried the bathroom website that lets you pick any Farrow & Ball colour for your vanity unit

We tried the bathroom website that lets you pick any Farrow & Ball colour for your vanity unit

Supporting image for story: From anxious pups to shiny coats – why pet owners are turning to supplements

From anxious pups to shiny coats – why pet owners are turning to supplements

Supporting image for story: H&M shuts more stores globally as cost-cutting boosts profits

H&M shuts more stores globally as cost-cutting boosts profits

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: The huge price rise of 13 food shopping staples compared to the 60s and 70s, with one popular grocery item soaring in price

The huge price rise of 13 food shopping staples compared to the 60s and 70s, with one popular grocery item soaring in price

Supporting image for story: 'I've grown a 6.5m cucumber in my Midlands home garden and it's broken 4 world records for home-grown veg'

'I've grown a 6.5m cucumber in my Midlands home garden and it's broken 4 world records for home-grown veg'

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lease the iPhone 17 from just £19.66 a month with no upfront cost

Lease the iPhone 17 from just £19.66 a month with no upfront cost

Supporting image for story: Wedding open day: Victorian manor house near Kidderminster inviting engaged couples to rehearse their big day

Wedding open day: Victorian manor house near Kidderminster inviting engaged couples to rehearse their big day

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Save 15% on these probiotic pet supplements with autumn discount code

Save 15% on these probiotic pet supplements with autumn discount code

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: I’ve spent 40 years and thousands of pounds amassing unique Mario collection - Staffordshire superfan lifts lid on his passion for little moustachioed plumber

I’ve spent 40 years and thousands of pounds amassing unique Mario collection - Staffordshire superfan lifts lid on his passion for little moustachioed plumber

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: The secret behind the smiles everyone’s noticing on dating apps

The secret behind the smiles everyone’s noticing on dating apps

Supporting image for story: Scientists discover the least annoying hold music - and the one that gives callers headaches

Scientists discover the least annoying hold music - and the one that gives callers headaches

Supporting image for story: 'As long as it's being flown': We asked West Midlands residents which way is the correct way up for the Union Flag - and their answers were surprising

'As long as it's being flown': We asked West Midlands residents which way is the correct way up for the Union Flag - and their answers were surprising

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Totally overwhelmed': The Great British Sewing Bee West Midlands winner

'Totally overwhelmed': The Great British Sewing Bee West Midlands winner

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘We’ve fostered more than 30 children – this is what we want you to know’

‘We’ve fostered more than 30 children – this is what we want you to know’

September 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: New mum fights loss of identity with sustainable weight loss

New mum fights loss of identity with sustainable weight loss

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major UK supermarket cuts prices on 650 everyday groceries - here’s by how much and how long the deal is due to last

Major UK supermarket cuts prices on 650 everyday groceries - here’s by how much and how long the deal is due to last

September 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kitchen builder wins a dream car in a spot the ball competition for a SECOND time

Kitchen builder wins a dream car in a spot the ball competition for a SECOND time

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bollywood star's visit to the West Midlands visit prompts major road closure - here's where and when

Bollywood star's visit to the West Midlands visit prompts major road closure - here's where and when

Supporting image for story: Watch moment incredible West Midlands fire crews rescue young deer from lagoon

Watch moment incredible West Midlands fire crews rescue young deer from lagoon

Supporting image for story: 'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping

'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fashion designer of the rich and famous Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

Fashion designer of the rich and famous Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Topshop returning to UK high streets in John Lewis stores, including the West Midlands

Topshop returning to UK high streets in John Lewis stores, including the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Aldi launches search for Staffordshire's best community allotment

Aldi launches search for Staffordshire's best community allotment

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Almost two thirds of West Midlands adults without an up-to-date Will, charity warns

Almost two thirds of West Midlands adults without an up-to-date Will, charity warns

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I set up a new luxury grazing and event styling business using the creativity and precision skills I learned as a nail technician in Wolverhampton'

'I set up a new luxury grazing and event styling business using the creativity and precision skills I learned as a nail technician in Wolverhampton'

Supporting image for story: "I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"

"I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"

Supporting image for story: Four-bedroom detached home for £400,000 in Cradley Heath

Four-bedroom detached home for £400,000 in Cradley Heath

Supporting image for story: 10 brilliant places to enjoy autumn in the West Midlands, including Cupcake Lane in Wolverhampton

10 brilliant places to enjoy autumn in the West Midlands, including Cupcake Lane in Wolverhampton

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lease laptops from just £5 a month with Raylo Business summer sale

Lease laptops from just £5 a month with Raylo Business summer sale

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: This 50p-a-day natural supplement helps beat brain fog and boost energy

This 50p-a-day natural supplement helps beat brain fog and boost energy

Supporting image for story: I lived the high life at the five star hotel at The Shard in London - here’s my verdict on the iconic sky scraper destination

I lived the high life at the five star hotel at The Shard in London - here’s my verdict on the iconic sky scraper destination

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Get ready to transform your hair with the 4-in-1 Air Styler customers are calling a game-changer

Get ready to transform your hair with the 4-in-1 Air Styler customers are calling a game-changer

Supporting image for story: New women’s wellness club “She Wolves” to launch in Wolverhampton

New women’s wellness club “She Wolves” to launch in Wolverhampton

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Yankee Candle launches new Enchanted Orchard and Glistening Leaves scents perfect for Autumn

Yankee Candle launches new Enchanted Orchard and Glistening Leaves scents perfect for Autumn

Supporting image for story: SmilePro: This budget friendly teeth whitening kit is selling out here’s why people are loving it

SmilePro: This budget friendly teeth whitening kit is selling out here’s why people are loving it

August 23, 2025

47 Skin is the skincare brand revolutionising breakouts with whole-cycle skincare

August 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Programme that has helped over 100 smokers in Wolverhampton quit receives 12 month extension

Programme that has helped over 100 smokers in Wolverhampton quit receives 12 month extension

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Take a sneak peek at premium wedding dress sale at Newlife

Watch: Take a sneak peek at premium wedding dress sale at Newlife

August 16, 2025

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'

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emotional moment West Midlands christening guests realise they’re at surprise wedding

Emotional moment West Midlands christening guests realise they’re at surprise wedding

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: From footballer to purpose-driven leader

From footballer to purpose-driven leader

August 9, 2025

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'

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gardeners do this or risk your raised beds rotting warns construction experts

Gardeners do this or risk your raised beds rotting warns construction experts

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