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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

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess on his ‘spiritual experience’ making new album

The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess on his ‘spiritual experience’ making new album

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire actor pays tribute after death of Crossroads co-star Tony Adams, 84, who played Adam Chance

Shropshire actor pays tribute after death of Crossroads co-star Tony Adams, 84, who played Adam Chance

Supporting image for story: Benson Boone live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, and why you should upgrade your tickets in advance

Benson Boone live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, and why you should upgrade your tickets in advance

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: British Sikh actor makes history with first Sikh superhero film

British Sikh actor makes history with first Sikh superhero film

Supporting image for story: ‘I live in once thriving West Midlands town once home to Harry Styles - but now it's filled with rows of boarded-up shops’

‘I live in once thriving West Midlands town once home to Harry Styles - but now it's filled with rows of boarded-up shops’

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Russell Watson is heading to Wolverhampton Civic Hall next week - here’s when and how to get tickets

Russell Watson is heading to Wolverhampton Civic Hall next week - here’s when and how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: 'Strike while the iron is hot!' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hails ‘fantastic’ West Midlands investment event

'Strike while the iron is hot!' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hails ‘fantastic’ West Midlands investment event

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It was unbelievable - he's so genuine!' How YouTube star KSI helped a car workshop in Oldbury

'It was unbelievable - he's so genuine!' How YouTube star KSI helped a car workshop in Oldbury

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm doing it for the fans' - Controversial Wolverhampton make-up artist makes shock return to ITV's Big Brother house

'I'm doing it for the fans' - Controversial Wolverhampton make-up artist makes shock return to ITV's Big Brother house

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Liam Payne anniversary: Fans mourn loss of Wolverhampton-born One Direction star one year on from tragic death - here's what has happened since

Liam Payne anniversary: Fans mourn loss of Wolverhampton-born One Direction star one year on from tragic death - here's what has happened since

Supporting image for story: Almost quarter of a million raised in memory of 'son of Wolverhampton' Liam Payne to help kids with cancer

Almost quarter of a million raised in memory of 'son of Wolverhampton' Liam Payne to help kids with cancer

Supporting image for story: From cheeky 14-year-old to global star: the rise and tragic death of Wolverhampton's Liam Payne

From cheeky 14-year-old to global star: the rise and tragic death of Wolverhampton's Liam Payne

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: MCM Birmingham Comic Con announce James McAvoy as the latest addition to a star-studded line-up at the NEC - here's when the show is on and how to get tickets

MCM Birmingham Comic Con announce James McAvoy as the latest addition to a star-studded line-up at the NEC - here's when the show is on and how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical is coming to Birmingham - here’s when and how to get tickets

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical is coming to Birmingham - here’s when and how to get tickets

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: The smartest way to listen to Taylor Swift’s new album without breaking the bank

The smartest way to listen to Taylor Swift’s new album without breaking the bank

Supporting image for story: Two men in court charged with prison murder of disgraced rock star Ian Watkins

Two men in court charged with prison murder of disgraced rock star Ian Watkins

October 10, 2025

John Lodge death

The Moody Blues singer and ‘darling husband’ John Lodge dies aged 82

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams is coming to Wolverhampton Civic Hall - here’s when and how to get tickets

Robbie Williams is coming to Wolverhampton Civic Hall - here’s when and how to get tickets

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star Ginny Lemon hospitalised with meningitis - as West Midlands fans raise funds to support recovery

Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star Ginny Lemon hospitalised with meningitis - as West Midlands fans raise funds to support recovery

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Bonkbuster’ author Dame Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

‘Bonkbuster’ author Dame Jilly Cooper dies aged 88