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December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis

Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis

Supporting image for story: Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’

Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Face of Staffordshire woman convicted of fraudulently selling Oasis tickets

Face of Staffordshire woman convicted of fraudulently selling Oasis tickets

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Tickets will sell fast' - Dudley funny man Lenny Henry set for triumphant return to his hometown

'Tickets will sell fast' - Dudley funny man Lenny Henry set for triumphant return to his hometown

Supporting image for story: 'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

December 15, 2025

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: Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters

Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters

Supporting image for story: ‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

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 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne Christmas Gift Guide: 7 presents to buy for heavy metal fans in memory of ‘The Prince of Darkness’

Ozzy Osbourne Christmas Gift Guide: 7 presents to buy for heavy metal fans in memory of ‘The Prince of Darkness’

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Miriam Margolyes is bringing her Full English LIVE show to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Miriam Margolyes is bringing her Full English LIVE show to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Almost 12,000 people sign petition for anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death to become 'Ozzy Day' - and Kelly Osbourne has shown her support

Almost 12,000 people sign petition for anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death to become 'Ozzy Day' - and Kelly Osbourne has shown her support

Supporting image for story: 'He knew his final show would kill him' - Sharon Osbourne opens up about how doctors warned Ozzy Osbourne against his final Birmingham show as she revealed his last words

'He knew his final show would kill him' - Sharon Osbourne opens up about how doctors warned Ozzy Osbourne against his final Birmingham show as she revealed his last words

Supporting image for story: TV favourite Alison Hammond lends a hand to Specsavers Home Visits program in the Midlands

TV favourite Alison Hammond lends a hand to Specsavers Home Visits program in the Midlands

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Author Sophie Kinsella remembered as ‘once in a lifetime author and friend’

Author Sophie Kinsella remembered as ‘once in a lifetime author and friend’

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders is looking for sites in Wolverhampton. Here's one location being considered

Peaky Blinders is looking for sites in Wolverhampton. Here's one location being considered

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: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne - Daughter Kelly and fans shares heartfelt tribute to Birmingham heavy metal legend on 'heavenly birthday'

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne - Daughter Kelly and fans shares heartfelt tribute to Birmingham heavy metal legend on 'heavenly birthday'

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

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I met my husband on Blind Date - we’ve now been married for 34 years'

'I met my husband on Blind Date - we’ve now been married for 34 years'

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne tells I'm a Celebrity campmates his grandfather ‘pulled guns on people’

Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne tells I'm a Celebrity campmates his grandfather ‘pulled guns on people’

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Study finds celebrity status could lead to a shorter life

Study finds celebrity status could lead to a shorter life

November 24, 2025

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

Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Who is the favourite to win I’m a Celeb after the first few days? Latest odds

Who is the favourite to win I’m a Celeb after the first few days? Latest odds

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: ‘Meant the world to him’: Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable coins - see design and when you can buy them here

‘Meant the world to him’: Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable coins - see design and when you can buy them here

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Sabbath’s first manager rejects Sharon Osbourne criticism of his plans to release Ozzy band's 'lost tapes'

Black Sabbath’s first manager rejects Sharon Osbourne criticism of his plans to release Ozzy band's 'lost tapes'

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The chips are the same colour as my jumper!' Johnny Rotten spotted in Bilston tucking into Major's orange chips ahead of sold-out gig

'The chips are the same colour as my jumper!' Johnny Rotten spotted in Bilston tucking into Major's orange chips ahead of sold-out gig

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Alison Hammond and Liberty Poole spotted at the glitzy 24 Stories launch party - Birmingham’s highest sky bar and restaurant

Alison Hammond and Liberty Poole spotted at the glitzy 24 Stories launch party - Birmingham’s highest sky bar and restaurant

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: First look at 'delicious' Waitrose Christmas advert featuring Hollywood actress Keira Knightley and Celebrity Traitors star Joe Wilkinson

First look at 'delicious' Waitrose Christmas advert featuring Hollywood actress Keira Knightley and Celebrity Traitors star Joe Wilkinson

Supporting image for story: An Acoustic Evening with Jethro Tull's Martin Barre & Friends at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - there's still time to get tickets, here's how to get yours

An Acoustic Evening with Jethro Tull's Martin Barre & Friends at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - there's still time to get tickets, here's how to get yours

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65

Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham's Millennium Point lights up for Christmas with Slade legend and city leaders

Birmingham's Millennium Point lights up for Christmas with Slade legend and city leaders

Supporting image for story: Shropshire locals living on street named after TV gardener win fight to save gardens from new build homes

Shropshire locals living on street named after TV gardener win fight to save gardens from new build homes

Supporting image for story: Forest Live 2026 at Cannock Chase: Billy ocean announced as latest headliner with support by Marti Pellow - how to get ticket

Forest Live 2026 at Cannock Chase: Billy ocean announced as latest headliner with support by Marti Pellow - how to get ticket

Supporting image for story: Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: I ran a Tom Hardy lookalike competition in Birmingham to celebrate my new tailoring store opening in the city - here’s how it went

I ran a Tom Hardy lookalike competition in Birmingham to celebrate my new tailoring store opening in the city - here’s how it went

Supporting image for story: Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A thrill and an honour': Jack Reacher author Lee Child celebrated in Birmingham with free exhibition in Grand Central

'A thrill and an honour': Jack Reacher author Lee Child celebrated in Birmingham with free exhibition in Grand Central

Supporting image for story: The Great British Bake Off is back in 2026! Here's how you can apply

The Great British Bake Off is back in 2026! Here's how you can apply

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Anton Du Beke at the Musicals live at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Anton Du Beke at the Musicals live at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Strictly’s Karen Carney channels Peaky Blinders on ghost tour

Strictly’s Karen Carney channels Peaky Blinders on ghost tour

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘You really did change my life so much’: Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer praises the fifth celebrity to leave the show

‘You really did change my life so much’: Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer praises the fifth celebrity to leave the show

Supporting image for story: Music legend Beverley Knight makes emotional National Lottery surprise grant announcement to Wolverhampton Windrush heritage project

Music legend Beverley Knight makes emotional National Lottery surprise grant announcement to Wolverhampton Windrush heritage project

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: full guide including set list, and why the boy band is so ready for it after 25 years apart

Five live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: full guide including set list, and why the boy band is so ready for it after 25 years apart