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June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a friendly West Midlands market town which makes everyone feel welcome and has 'everything on its doorstep'

I visited a friendly West Midlands market town which makes everyone feel welcome and has 'everything on its doorstep'

June 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands pensioner owns UK’s biggest milk bottle collection but hasn’t drunk milk in 65 years

West Midlands pensioner owns UK’s biggest milk bottle collection but hasn’t drunk milk in 65 years

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 11 unforgettable 1980s adverts with the catchiest jingles, including Vitalite and Shake ‘n’ Vac

11 unforgettable 1980s adverts with the catchiest jingles, including Vitalite and Shake ‘n’ Vac

Supporting image for story: Boots Super Savings day returns with up to 50% off must-have products – One day only

Boots Super Savings day returns with up to 50% off must-have products – One day only

Supporting image for story: Take a look inside this £685,000 lakeside house you can win for just 84p

Take a look inside this £685,000 lakeside house you can win for just 84p

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Treat yourself to a beautiful bouquet of peonies from Appleyard - 30% off with this exclusive code

Treat yourself to a beautiful bouquet of peonies from Appleyard - 30% off with this exclusive code

May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I started a craft business in Bearwood while pregnant and now I sell to customers around the world'

'I started a craft business in Bearwood while pregnant and now I sell to customers around the world'

May 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: What’s really working in social media marketing in 2025 — and what you should probably stop doing

What’s really working in social media marketing in 2025 — and what you should probably stop doing

Supporting image for story: Revealed: West Midlands residents’ secret summer BBQ party wishes

Revealed: West Midlands residents’ secret summer BBQ party wishes

Supporting image for story: BOTB offers cheapest-ever tickets to win £800k house and AMG Mercedes

BOTB offers cheapest-ever tickets to win £800k house and AMG Mercedes

Supporting image for story: You can buy this £270 Shark vacuum for £95 - but there is a catch

You can buy this £270 Shark vacuum for £95 - but there is a catch

May 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lowest ever price for this Ninja air fryer and slow cooker thanks to 48% discount

Lowest ever price for this Ninja air fryer and slow cooker thanks to 48% discount

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Couples say 'eye do' as laser eye surgery becomes UK's must-have wedding prep

Couples say 'eye do' as laser eye surgery becomes UK's must-have wedding prep

Supporting image for story: Warm weather boosts B&Q’s DIY and garden sales

Warm weather boosts B&Q’s DIY and garden sales

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: L'OR Barista Sublime coffee pod machine drops to £48.99 in rare Amazon deal

L'OR Barista Sublime coffee pod machine drops to £48.99 in rare Amazon deal

Supporting image for story: Jack Daniel’s whisky deal drops to £24.97 for a litre in gift tin

Jack Daniel’s whisky deal drops to £24.97 for a litre in gift tin

Supporting image for story: Easy way to get huge discounts on tickets to win this £2.8 million dream home

Easy way to get huge discounts on tickets to win this £2.8 million dream home

Supporting image for story: Stunning Jacobean manor house in Bridgnorth with separate barn conversion and expansive grounds is listed for sale - take a look around

Stunning Jacobean manor house in Bridgnorth with separate barn conversion and expansive grounds is listed for sale - take a look around

May 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Unique West Midlands gran, 103, becomes ‘Britain's oldest influencer’ after TikTok makeup tutorials go viral

Unique West Midlands gran, 103, becomes ‘Britain's oldest influencer’ after TikTok makeup tutorials go viral

Supporting image for story: Detached 3-bed with garage and conservatory in Tipton for £325,000

Detached 3-bed with garage and conservatory in Tipton for £325,000

Supporting image for story: Immaculate 3-bed end-of-terrace with garage in Wolverhampton for £250k

Immaculate 3-bed end-of-terrace with garage in Wolverhampton for £250k

Supporting image for story: This family-sized air fryer is down to just £50.99 in an Amazon deal

This family-sized air fryer is down to just £50.99 in an Amazon deal

May 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Detached three-bedroom family home in West Bromwich for just £400,000

Detached three-bedroom family home in West Bromwich for just £400,000

May 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Amazon's best-selling robot vacuum is an insane price thanks to triple discount

Amazon's best-selling robot vacuum is an insane price thanks to triple discount

Supporting image for story: Floral dresses under £30 from Amazon perfect for the hot summer weather, beach days and special occasions

Floral dresses under £30 from Amazon perfect for the hot summer weather, beach days and special occasions

May 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: The new Atlas x River Island collaboration is redefining summer style

The new Atlas x River Island collaboration is redefining summer style

May 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Foster carer wins £685k house and £57k Land Rover in 99p BOTB prize

Foster carer wins £685k house and £57k Land Rover in 99p BOTB prize

Supporting image for story: Wife of Aston Villa star Emilano Martinez launches children’s boutique in Staffordshire

Wife of Aston Villa star Emilano Martinez launches children’s boutique in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: New TK Maxx store set to open in Stafford shopping park - and the chance to win a £5 gift card

New TK Maxx store set to open in Stafford shopping park - and the chance to win a £5 gift card

May 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: I spent £25k building massive quirky cupcake in my magical West Midlands garden

I spent £25k building massive quirky cupcake in my magical West Midlands garden

May 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Beauty must-haves I’m obsessed with this week including Skin Krush gadget, Aldi skincare and SPF cream

Beauty must-haves I’m obsessed with this week including Skin Krush gadget, Aldi skincare and SPF cream

Supporting image for story: 'I run a mother and baby boutique in Kinver with my two daughers but it's my grandpa who is the inspiration behind our unusual name'

'I run a mother and baby boutique in Kinver with my two daughers but it's my grandpa who is the inspiration behind our unusual name'

May 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Romantic break for two to Marrakech City includes hotel and flights from £59 per person

Romantic break for two to Marrakech City includes hotel and flights from £59 per person

May 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Customers can't get enough if this award-winning anti-blemish and scar repair serum from 47 Skin

Customers can't get enough if this award-winning anti-blemish and scar repair serum from 47 Skin

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Detached 4-bed family home for sale in Halesowen – OIEO £450,000

Detached 4-bed family home for sale in Halesowen – OIEO £450,000

Supporting image for story: Stay at this 4* hotel in Milan with breakfast and flight from just £69 per person - selling fast

Stay at this 4* hotel in Milan with breakfast and flight from just £69 per person - selling fast

May 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Huge savings off the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Day & Night the Baby Bottle Maker Machine

Huge savings off the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Day & Night the Baby Bottle Maker Machine

Supporting image for story: Say hello to glowing skin with the game-changing skincare range 47 Skin

Say hello to glowing skin with the game-changing skincare range 47 Skin

May 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ginger beer Old Jamaica is returning to supermarket shelves months after ‘discontinuation’ - but there’s a twist

Ginger beer Old Jamaica is returning to supermarket shelves months after ‘discontinuation’ - but there’s a twist

Supporting image for story: Chain-free 2-bed home in Wolverhampton with sun room and off-street parking

Chain-free 2-bed home in Wolverhampton with sun room and off-street parking

Supporting image for story: The perfect family getaway - Relax at the Sherwood Castle luxury lodge, hot tub and prosecco from £199

The perfect family getaway - Relax at the Sherwood Castle luxury lodge, hot tub and prosecco from £199

Supporting image for story: New independent vets to open in Newport this summer

New independent vets to open in Newport this summer

Supporting image for story: Owners of popular longstanding lingerie shop in Newport announce plans to retire after 21 years

Owners of popular longstanding lingerie shop in Newport announce plans to retire after 21 years

Supporting image for story: Application to transform former social club in Sandwell into live music and dance venue put forward

Application to transform former social club in Sandwell into live music and dance venue put forward

May 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fasting earlier or later in day ‘effective strategy for long-term weight loss’

Fasting earlier or later in day ‘effective strategy for long-term weight loss’

Supporting image for story: This £144,000 Ferrari 488GTB could be yours for just 23p

This £144,000 Ferrari 488GTB could be yours for just 23p

Supporting image for story: These three incredible houses can be won for the price of a takeaway

These three incredible houses can be won for the price of a takeaway

Supporting image for story: Polar bears at Peak Wildlife Park take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears at Peak Wildlife Park take to the water...in a kayak

May 9, 2025

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

Supporting image for story: Affordable River Island Airport outfit ideas - What to wear for simple ready to go looks

Affordable River Island Airport outfit ideas - What to wear for simple ready to go looks

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