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August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Four-bedroom period home in Bloxwich - with annexe and hot tub garden for £550,000

Four-bedroom period home in Bloxwich - with annexe and hot tub garden for £550,000

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Want that hotel-clean feel at home? Experts say this is the secret

Want that hotel-clean feel at home? Experts say this is the secret

Supporting image for story: How to light up your garden: Tips for year-round outdoor enjoyment

How to light up your garden: Tips for year-round outdoor enjoyment

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: When good intentions go rogue: The pitfalls of DIY Lasting Powers of Attorney

When good intentions go rogue: The pitfalls of DIY Lasting Powers of Attorney

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cool for the summer: Top tips for fire safety

Cool for the summer: Top tips for fire safety

Supporting image for story: Food safety expert reveals how to keep your food edible for longer

Food safety expert reveals how to keep your food edible for longer

Supporting image for story: How athletes are training smarter by syncing with their menstrual cycle according to a women’s health care expert

How athletes are training smarter by syncing with their menstrual cycle according to a women’s health care expert

July 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Revealed: West Midlands residents' biggest lawn care struggles

Revealed: West Midlands residents' biggest lawn care struggles

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Audible’s three-month free trial ends in a few days – here’s how to get it

Audible’s three-month free trial ends in a few days – here’s how to get it

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands residents turn to nature with nearly half now prioritising holistic approaches to pain and health

Midlands residents turn to nature with nearly half now prioritising holistic approaches to pain and health

Supporting image for story: Christine Lampard wears affordable dress from Michelle Keegan's Very collection

Christine Lampard wears affordable dress from Michelle Keegan's Very collection

Amanda Holden stuns in polka dot dress from under-the-radar British brand

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Spicer by name, sweetheart by nature - Adorable West Midlands pooch finds a home after 730 days in RSPCA care

Spicer by name, sweetheart by nature - Adorable West Midlands pooch finds a home after 730 days in RSPCA care

Supporting image for story: Eye surgery helps patient 'live life to the max again'

Eye surgery helps patient 'live life to the max again'

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Taxi of Mum and Dad’ racks up enough mileage to drive to Greece and back, as new research reveals the true cost of road trips

‘Taxi of Mum and Dad’ racks up enough mileage to drive to Greece and back, as new research reveals the true cost of road trips

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: So, how Black Country are you really? This £29 DNA test could reveal more than you think

So, how Black Country are you really? This £29 DNA test could reveal more than you think

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: The designer-style straw handbag is the must-have accessory for summer - now £21.24 for a limited time only

The designer-style straw handbag is the must-have accessory for summer - now £21.24 for a limited time only

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands woman films moment towels are launched across Crete hotel’s pool area to reserve sunbeds

West Midlands woman films moment towels are launched across Crete hotel’s pool area to reserve sunbeds

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Grants for new electric cars to be reintroduced - here's how much you could get

Grants for new electric cars to be reintroduced - here's how much you could get

Supporting image for story: The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

July 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prime Day Deal: La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+ Sunscreen at it’s best price ever

Prime Day Deal: La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+ Sunscreen at it’s best price ever

Supporting image for story: Kids' trampoline with 360° safety net now just £34.99 on Wowcher

Kids' trampoline with 360° safety net now just £34.99 on Wowcher

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Parenting Hack: Keep your kids cool during the heatwave with this unexpected Amazon Prime Day deal

Parenting Hack: Keep your kids cool during the heatwave with this unexpected Amazon Prime Day deal

Supporting image for story: This £29.99 portable air cooler uses ice to blast you with cold air

This £29.99 portable air cooler uses ice to blast you with cold air

Supporting image for story: The Cuban inspired shed in Walsall that has been shortlisted for a major national accolade

The Cuban inspired shed in Walsall that has been shortlisted for a major national accolade

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector recommended by hair experts is now on sale in the Amazon Prime Day

The Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector recommended by hair experts is now on sale in the Amazon Prime Day

Supporting image for story: Amazon Prime Day Deal: 44% off Kono 6-Piece lightweight travel luggage set – now £106.99

Amazon Prime Day Deal: 44% off Kono 6-Piece lightweight travel luggage set – now £106.99

Supporting image for story: Four-bed detached family home for sale in West Bromwich for £460,000

Four-bed detached family home for sale in West Bromwich for £460,000

July 10, 2025

'Our biggest store opening ever': McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands announces huge new shop opening by iconic US fashion designer brand

Supporting image for story: ‘We created sign language to communicate with our deaf dog which we brought to the West Midlands from Spain’

‘We created sign language to communicate with our deaf dog which we brought to the West Midlands from Spain’

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shark Stratos cordless vacuum drops to record-low £229.99 in Prime Day sale

Shark Stratos cordless vacuum drops to record-low £229.99 in Prime Day sale

Supporting image for story: Ninja's iconic Foodi air fryer has just dropped to its lowest ever price for Prime Day

Ninja's iconic Foodi air fryer has just dropped to its lowest ever price for Prime Day

Supporting image for story: Oasis fans queue up at Birmingham Bullring as the band's pop up shop opens to celebrate the Live '25 tour

Oasis fans queue up at Birmingham Bullring as the band's pop up shop opens to celebrate the Live '25 tour

Supporting image for story: Gymshark summer sale up to 50% off: The Luxe Seamless Bralette you’ll never want to take off

Gymshark summer sale up to 50% off: The Luxe Seamless Bralette you’ll never want to take off

July 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gymshark Elevate Leggings 2.0: Premium Performance Meets Everyday Comfort now 70% off - plus an extra 20% off

Gymshark Elevate Leggings 2.0: Premium Performance Meets Everyday Comfort now 70% off - plus an extra 20% off

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Get 50% off Gymshark Vital Seamless Shorts - plus an extra 20% off with this code

Get 50% off Gymshark Vital Seamless Shorts - plus an extra 20% off with this code

Supporting image for story: Police release adorable pictures of the latest force puppy litter who are on the road to success

Police release adorable pictures of the latest force puppy litter who are on the road to success

Supporting image for story: Amazon rolls out Gopuff ultra-fast grocery deliveries across UK

Amazon rolls out Gopuff ultra-fast grocery deliveries across UK

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: M18: Family driving home from West Midlands make the most of being near ice cream van in standstill traffic

M18: Family driving home from West Midlands make the most of being near ice cream van in standstill traffic

Supporting image for story: 'I opened a shop just for dogs in a very dog-friendly West Midlands town where people come to treat their pets to a day out and we've got so many treats for them'

'I opened a shop just for dogs in a very dog-friendly West Midlands town where people come to treat their pets to a day out and we've got so many treats for them'

July 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a magnificently meaty chophouse restaurant in a former brothel that’s opening in Birmingham - in a Victorian vicar’s home

I visited a magnificently meaty chophouse restaurant in a former brothel that’s opening in Birmingham - in a Victorian vicar’s home

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Save 72% on the women's Calvin Klein Eternity Moment perfume now just £16.99 perfect for summer

Save 72% on the women's Calvin Klein Eternity Moment perfume now just £16.99 perfect for summer

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thinking about a new career in fashion? Get 97% off this online accredited fashion design course

Thinking about a new career in fashion? Get 97% off this online accredited fashion design course

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Why the LED Light Makeup Case with mirror is a must-have for your beauty routine - selling fast

Why the LED Light Makeup Case with mirror is a must-have for your beauty routine - selling fast

Supporting image for story: I’ve found the perfect breathable strappy sling dress with pockets that will keep you cool this summer

I’ve found the perfect breathable strappy sling dress with pockets that will keep you cool this summer

Supporting image for story: This £14 ice-blasting fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day

This £14 ice-blasting fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day

Supporting image for story: Midlands gardener wins prestigious horticultural award at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025

Midlands gardener wins prestigious horticultural award at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025

Supporting image for story: This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal

This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: How to expand your home-based business without leaving home

How to expand your home-based business without leaving home

Supporting image for story: Foot Locker opens its biggest UK store in the West Midlands - take a look inside here as a month of celebrations commence

Foot Locker opens its biggest UK store in the West Midlands - take a look inside here as a month of celebrations commence

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