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December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds

Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton

Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton

December 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We all hope everyone has a great night and relives some memories' - Last ever Cheeky Monkey Indie night to be held at Wolverhampton Halls after 28 years

'We all hope everyone has a great night and relives some memories' - Last ever Cheeky Monkey Indie night to be held at Wolverhampton Halls after 28 years

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

Supporting image for story: Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding

Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding

Supporting image for story: 'A key civic site': Birmingham Black Sabbath pub owners urged to rethink over controversial car park

'A key civic site': Birmingham Black Sabbath pub owners urged to rethink over controversial car park

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: 40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song

'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song

Supporting image for story: How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase Forest Live: Full line-up announced including huge artists like Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim

Cannock Chase Forest Live: Full line-up announced including huge artists like Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Music Makers: Open Mic Night

Music Makers: Open Mic Night

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Young musicians raise money for charity

Young musicians raise money for charity

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Guitar Titan Malina Moye heads to Wolverhampton on Dirty January 2026 UK tour

Guitar Titan Malina Moye heads to Wolverhampton on Dirty January 2026 UK tour

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 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Access Creative College Birmingham announces ‘A Gift of Song - A Charity Christmas Concert’

Access Creative College Birmingham announces ‘A Gift of Song - A Charity Christmas Concert’

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall Mayor welcomes residents to civic carol service at St Matthew’s Church

Walsall Mayor welcomes residents to civic carol service at St Matthew’s Church

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Last Pioneers - from The Enemy to fundraising heroes

The Last Pioneers - from The Enemy to fundraising heroes

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kelly Osbourne on ‘huge loss’ of father Ozzy Osbourne on his 77th birthday

Kelly Osbourne on ‘huge loss’ of father Ozzy Osbourne on his 77th birthday

Supporting image for story: Tranquillo Acoustic Stage Open Mic at The Wheatsheaf

Tranquillo Acoustic Stage Open Mic at The Wheatsheaf

Supporting image for story: Preview: Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering ignites Wolverhampton this December

Preview: Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering ignites Wolverhampton this December

Supporting image for story: Community hub launches free music mentorship programme led by acclaimed producer

Community hub launches free music mentorship programme led by acclaimed producer

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Singer-songwriter ready to bring new songs to West Midlands at end of national tour

Singer-songwriter ready to bring new songs to West Midlands at end of national tour

Supporting image for story: Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Deeply touched’: The Osbourne family are coming to Birmingham to receive Ozzy’s Lord Mayor’s Award

‘Deeply touched’: The Osbourne family are coming to Birmingham to receive Ozzy’s Lord Mayor’s Award

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster choir tunes up for festive family fun

Kidderminster choir tunes up for festive family fun

Supporting image for story: Pirates & Sorcerers: Family Christmas concert in Bridgnorth

Pirates & Sorcerers: Family Christmas concert in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice

Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete

West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams at The Halls in Wolverhampton tickets are on sale today - how to get yours here

Robbie Williams at The Halls in Wolverhampton tickets are on sale today - how to get yours here

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Landmark Birmingham pub reopens in Moseley Village under independent family ownership with live sport seven days a week - here’s when and what to expect at Kennedy’s pub

Landmark Birmingham pub reopens in Moseley Village under independent family ownership with live sport seven days a week - here’s when and what to expect at Kennedy’s pub

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Karl Jenkins' One World to finally be staged as Llangollen Eisteddfod launches spectacular 2026 programme

Karl Jenkins' One World to finally be staged as Llangollen Eisteddfod launches spectacular 2026 programme

Supporting image for story: Gig preview: Spike and the Gimme Gimmes to bring ‘Operation Ho Ho Ho’ tour to Wolverhampton

Gig preview: Spike and the Gimme Gimmes to bring ‘Operation Ho Ho Ho’ tour to Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: ‘It was a dream come true’: Organisers give thanks to folk legends the Unthanks as they play Bridgnorth church

‘It was a dream come true’: Organisers give thanks to folk legends the Unthanks as they play Bridgnorth church

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region

Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Supporting image for story: Fatboy Slim announced as Forest Live 2026 headliner at Cannock Chase - how to sign up for exclusive pre-sale access

Fatboy Slim announced as Forest Live 2026 headliner at Cannock Chase - how to sign up for exclusive pre-sale access

Supporting image for story: Newport Music Club marks 50th anniversary year with exceptional concert by Lumas Winds Trio

Newport Music Club marks 50th anniversary year with exceptional concert by Lumas Winds Trio

Supporting image for story: Playback Creates launches with Homegrown: A landmark programme powering the next wave of South Asian music talent in the UK

Playback Creates launches with Homegrown: A landmark programme powering the next wave of South Asian music talent in the UK

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ultimate ’90s Christmas Party Night returns to Shenstone Village Hall — now less than a month away!

Ultimate ’90s Christmas Party Night returns to Shenstone Village Hall — now less than a month away!

Supporting image for story: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast ignite with soul-stirring new rock anthem “Everything I Need” prior to December Wolverhampton date

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast ignite with soul-stirring new rock anthem “Everything I Need” prior to December Wolverhampton date

Supporting image for story: Multi-award-winning Sunjay to perform in Bewdley this weekend

Multi-award-winning Sunjay to perform in Bewdley this weekend

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Preview: The Ghost Inside heading to KK's Steel Mill

Preview: The Ghost Inside heading to KK's Steel Mill

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Alex Scott: I never knew happiness before I met Jess Glynne

Alex Scott: I never knew happiness before I met Jess Glynne

Supporting image for story: International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks head to Birmingham on debut tour

International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks head to Birmingham on debut tour