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Midlands Heroes: It's no longer just Big Brother watching Alison Hammond

Big Brother is always watching - and back in 2002, it certainly watched this Midlands Hero.

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Entertainment|Mar 7
Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: It's no longer just Big Brother watching Alison Hammond
Supporting image for story: I attended the incredible Peaky Blinders movie world premiere in Birmingham - here’s my verdict of the long awaited film The Immortal Man - Review
I attended the incredible Peaky Blinders movie world premiere in Birmingham - here’s my verdict of the long awaited film The Immortal Man - Review
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Entertainment|Mar 5
Supporting image for story: Harry Styles says he struggles to speak about death of Wolverhampton-born bandmate Liam Payne
Harry Styles says he struggles to speak about death of Wolverhampton-born bandmate Liam Payne
Wolverhampton|Mar 4
Supporting image for story: Wolves stars sing along to Super Bowl star Bad Bunny's chart-topping single in joyous dressing room celebrations after Liverpool victory
Wolves stars sing along to Super Bowl star Bad Bunny's chart-topping single in joyous dressing room celebrations after Liverpool victory
Wolves|Mar 4
Supporting image for story: Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston claims she 'was not reading the signs from her body' before cancer diagnosis
Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston claims she 'was not reading the signs from her body' before cancer diagnosis
Entertainment|Mar 4
Supporting image for story: In pictures: Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, Ellie Simmonds and plenty more famous faces at Peaky Blinders film premiere in Birmingham
In pictures: Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, Ellie Simmonds and plenty more famous faces at Peaky Blinders film premiere in Birmingham
Birmingham entertainment|Mar 2
Supporting image for story: We speak with Jason Donovan ahead of Wolverhampton show about the hits, being famous as a young man and Doin' Fine nowadays
We speak with Jason Donovan ahead of Wolverhampton show about the hits, being famous as a young man and Doin' Fine nowadays
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Showbiz|Feb 25

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Supporting image for story: Cruz Beckham is coming to Birmingham - here’s where you can see the youngest son of David and Victoria and his band
Cruz Beckham is coming to Birmingham - here’s where you can see the youngest son of David and Victoria and his band
Showbiz|Feb 24
Supporting image for story: Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
Showbiz|Feb 24
Supporting image for story: Robert Aramayo: From Hull to Hollywood
Robert Aramayo: From Hull to Hollywood
Showbiz|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony
BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony
Showbiz|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: Welsh landmark features in Netflix's Peak Blinders movie trailer following speculation from fans
Welsh landmark features in Netflix's Peak Blinders movie trailer following speculation from fans
Entertainment|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: Led Zeppelin guitar signed by West Bromwich-born legend Robert Plant to be auctioned off in aid of Wolves Foundation
Led Zeppelin guitar signed by West Bromwich-born legend Robert Plant to be auctioned off in aid of Wolves Foundation
West Bromwich|Feb 17
Supporting image for story: New £70 Barbie pays tribute to pop superstar Kylie Minogue with signature outfit from music video
New £70 Barbie pays tribute to pop superstar Kylie Minogue with signature outfit from music video
Entertainment|Feb 13
Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams plays The Halls Wolverhampton - see the buildup as it happened
Robbie Williams plays The Halls Wolverhampton - see the buildup as it happened
Entertainment|Feb 9
Supporting image for story: Shropshire-born The Gadget Show presenter Suzi Perry named newest ambassador for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Shropshire-born The Gadget Show presenter Suzi Perry named newest ambassador for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Entertainment|Feb 9
Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams in Wolverhampton: Meet the superfans who have been queuing from the early hours to see the global superstar at The Halls
Robbie Williams in Wolverhampton: Meet the superfans who have been queuing from the early hours to see the global superstar at The Halls
Showbiz|Feb 9

UK News

Supporting image for story: Glasgow shocked as fire ‘like the Blitz’ guts building next to Central station
Glasgow shocked as fire ‘like the Blitz’ guts building next to Central station
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Supporting image for story: Nigel Farage takes stake in Bitcoin company led by Kwasi Kwarteng
Nigel Farage takes stake in Bitcoin company led by Kwasi Kwarteng
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Supporting image for story: Stock markets tumble further as oil prices soar above 100 dollars a barrel
Stock markets tumble further as oil prices soar above 100 dollars a barrel
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Supporting image for story: Oil prices race above 100 dollars a barrel as Iran conflict escalates
Oil prices race above 100 dollars a barrel as Iran conflict escalates
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer acknowledges concerns as Iran war threatens to impact cost of living
Starmer acknowledges concerns as Iran war threatens to impact cost of living
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Major West Midlands rail disruption as all lines closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to 'emergency incident'
Major West Midlands rail disruption as all lines closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to 'emergency incident'
News|1 hour ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man’s ‘disbelief’ after five-year quest for rare book ends in local Oxfam shop
Man’s ‘disbelief’ after five-year quest for rare book ends in local Oxfam shop
Viral news|Mar 5
Supporting image for story: Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
News|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Viral news|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: 'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
News|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Viral news|Feb 9
Supporting image for story: What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
Viral news|Jan 30

World News

Supporting image for story: Foreign Office updates travel advice for three countries including UAE as Middle East war continues
Foreign Office updates travel advice for three countries including UAE as Middle East war continues
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Supporting image for story: Four flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport as Iran conflict enters tenth day
Four flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport as Iran conflict enters tenth day
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Supporting image for story: Is Dubai Airport open now? Latest update as Emirates pledges to resume all flights
Is Dubai Airport open now? Latest update as Emirates pledges to resume all flights
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Supporting image for story: Iran names ex-supreme leader’s son to succeed him as war sends oil price soaring
Iran names ex-supreme leader’s son to succeed him as war sends oil price soaring
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Saudi Arabia warns Iran it will be ‘the biggest loser’ from attacks
Saudi Arabia warns Iran it will be ‘the biggest loser’ from attacks
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iran state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late supreme leader, named successor
Iran state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late supreme leader, named successor
World News|12 hours ago
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