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October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: International conference celebrates the life and legacy of Angela Lansbury - and it's being held in the West Midlands

International conference celebrates the life and legacy of Angela Lansbury - and it's being held in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Stunning Ozzy Osbourne mosaic by farm using 10,000 pumpkins pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness ahead of Halloween

Stunning Ozzy Osbourne mosaic by farm using 10,000 pumpkins pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness ahead of Halloween

Supporting image for story: New Channel 5 drama 'Murder Before Evensong' starts next week - and Wolverhampton has a starring role

New Channel 5 drama 'Murder Before Evensong' starts next week - and Wolverhampton has a starring role

October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is very exciting' - West Midlands Mayor 'delighted' over Peaky Blinders return to Birmingham

'It is very exciting' - West Midlands Mayor 'delighted' over Peaky Blinders return to Birmingham

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne tells Sharon ‘we’ll be free after farewell gig’ in new documentary

Ozzy Osbourne tells Sharon ‘we’ll be free after farewell gig’ in new documentary

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Postponed Ozzy Osbourne documentary set to air on BBC One tonight

Postponed Ozzy Osbourne documentary set to air on BBC One tonight

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘I live in a beautiful Bridget Jones Midlands village but have to follow costly planning rules to erect a fence’

‘I live in a beautiful Bridget Jones Midlands village but have to follow costly planning rules to erect a fence’

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham man facing trial after being accused of stalking TV presenter Myleene Klass

Birmingham man facing trial after being accused of stalking TV presenter Myleene Klass

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Tyson Fury and Luke Littler among famous faces visiting Alton Towers for launch of Scarefest 2025

In Pictures: Tyson Fury and Luke Littler among famous faces visiting Alton Towers for launch of Scarefest 2025

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Del Boy’s tacky cocktail bar sells for thousands at West Midlands auction after being priced at £600

Del Boy’s tacky cocktail bar sells for thousands at West Midlands auction after being priced at £600

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: International Day of Birmingham 2025: 12 incredible events to celebrate the global alliance of Birmingham’s with Joe Lycett

International Day of Birmingham 2025: 12 incredible events to celebrate the global alliance of Birmingham’s with Joe Lycett

Supporting image for story: Dates for Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2026 announced, and it's coming to Birmingham

Dates for Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2026 announced, and it's coming to Birmingham

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Forest Live 2026: Headline act announced as UB40 ft Ali Campbell for 25th anniversary concert at Cannock Chase and how to get tickets

Forest Live 2026: Headline act announced as UB40 ft Ali Campbell for 25th anniversary concert at Cannock Chase and how to get tickets

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Take That announce summer 2026 UK tour - and they’re coming to the West Midlands date

Take That announce summer 2026 UK tour - and they’re coming to the West Midlands date

Supporting image for story: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire legend Chris Tarrant joins guests at golf club charity lunch in aid of Cancer Research UK

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire legend Chris Tarrant joins guests at golf club charity lunch in aid of Cancer Research UK

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant

Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Own a 'slice of TV history': Del Boy's bar from Only Fools and Horses up for auction

Own a 'slice of TV history': Del Boy's bar from Only Fools and Horses up for auction

Supporting image for story: TV antiques expert Charles Hanson seeking permission for film screenings and live music on Staffordshire field

TV antiques expert Charles Hanson seeking permission for film screenings and live music on Staffordshire field

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Air date revealed for BBC Ozzy Osbourne documentary after delay out of ‘respect’

Air date revealed for BBC Ozzy Osbourne documentary after delay out of ‘respect’

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Totally overwhelmed': The Great British Sewing Bee West Midlands winner

'Totally overwhelmed': The Great British Sewing Bee West Midlands winner

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Photo signed by all four Beatles set to go under the hammer in Lichfield 'super set' auction

Photo signed by all four Beatles set to go under the hammer in Lichfield 'super set' auction

Supporting image for story: 'He means so much to us' - Will Smith-mad father and daughter live their dreams after meeting hero at Wolverhampton show

'He means so much to us' - Will Smith-mad father and daughter live their dreams after meeting hero at Wolverhampton show

September 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Don't get 'left outside alone' as Anastacia set to perform in Wolverhampton in 2026 tour

Don't get 'left outside alone' as Anastacia set to perform in Wolverhampton in 2026 tour

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Supertramp co-founder and singer Rick Davies dies at 81

Supertramp co-founder and singer Rick Davies dies at 81

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Grace Dent and Anna Haugh ‘replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode’ on MasterChef

Grace Dent and Anna Haugh ‘replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode’ on MasterChef

Supporting image for story: Watch as thousands gather for Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor event for the grand opening of a gold and diamonds outlet in Birmingham

Watch as thousands gather for Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor event for the grand opening of a gold and diamonds outlet in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Bollywood star's visit to the West Midlands visit prompts major road closure - here's where and when

Bollywood star's visit to the West Midlands visit prompts major road closure - here's where and when

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Barry Manilow is coming to the West Midlands after deciding he 'doesn't want to say goodbye' to the UK just yet

Barry Manilow is coming to the West Midlands after deciding he 'doesn't want to say goodbye' to the UK just yet

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre: Drag Race winner and top TV impressionist lead celebrity line up for panto Sleeping Beauty

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre: Drag Race winner and top TV impressionist lead celebrity line up for panto Sleeping Beauty

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hollywood star Will Smith at Wolverhampton The Halls: Tickets, show times - everything you need to know to 'get jiggy with it' ahead Will Smith's show

Hollywood star Will Smith at Wolverhampton The Halls: Tickets, show times - everything you need to know to 'get jiggy with it' ahead Will Smith's show

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

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Silver ring designed for Ozzy Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates to wear at their farewell show is going up for auction

Silver ring designed for Ozzy Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates to wear at their farewell show is going up for auction

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Older brother of Liam and Noel Gallagher appears in court charged with rape

Older brother of Liam and Noel Gallagher appears in court charged with rape

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: BBC breaks its silence on taking Ozzy Osbourne documentary off its schedules

BBC breaks its silence on taking Ozzy Osbourne documentary off its schedules

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: TV presenter Jay Blades appears in court in Telford facing two charges of rape

TV presenter Jay Blades appears in court in Telford facing two charges of rape

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The People's Prince': Dudley artist pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with bank notes and mural

'The People's Prince': Dudley artist pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with bank notes and mural

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight's hit TV drama filmed in Wednesbury and Wolverhampton 'dropped after one series'

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight's hit TV drama filmed in Wednesbury and Wolverhampton 'dropped after one series'

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jack Osbourne expresses ‘sorrow and gratitude’ after death of father Ozzy

Jack Osbourne expresses ‘sorrow and gratitude’ after death of father Ozzy

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kelly Osbourne thanks fans for ‘support’ following death of father Ozzy

Kelly Osbourne thanks fans for ‘support’ following death of father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne removed from bench will be handed to family

Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne removed from bench will be handed to family

August 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge brewery honours Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne with new Black Sabbath-influenced beer

Stourbridge brewery honours Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne with new Black Sabbath-influenced beer

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 100 new jobs to be created at new Rocksteady facility opened by Black Sabbath's former manager

100 new jobs to be created at new Rocksteady facility opened by Black Sabbath's former manager

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne laid to rest in grounds of his mansion after massively popular Birmingham procession

Ozzy Osbourne laid to rest in grounds of his mansion after massively popular Birmingham procession

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Ozzy Osbourne procession: Hearse passes childhood home and stops on Black Sabbath bridge

WATCH: Ozzy Osbourne procession: Hearse passes childhood home and stops on Black Sabbath bridge

Supporting image for story: 'I felt I had to pay tribute' - Devoted Black Sabbath fans spent hours at memorial meet-up to pay respects Ozzy Osbourne

'I felt I had to pay tribute' - Devoted Black Sabbath fans spent hours at memorial meet-up to pay respects Ozzy Osbourne

Supporting image for story: 'He felt like a family member' - Outpouring of love for Ozzy Osbourne as fans gather in Birmingham to honour him

'He felt like a family member' - Outpouring of love for Ozzy Osbourne as fans gather in Birmingham to honour him

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne funeral: Where to see the procession, where pay your respects and which roads will be closed as the Prince of Darkness returns to Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne funeral: Where to see the procession, where pay your respects and which roads will be closed as the Prince of Darkness returns to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 'Giving him the farewell he deserves' - Fans to bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham procession today

'Giving him the farewell he deserves' - Fans to bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham procession today

July 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Commuters amazed as orchestra performs moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at Birmingham station

Watch: Commuters amazed as orchestra performs moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at Birmingham station

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit bar on cobbled street in Newport once owned by Ozzy Osbourne to hear their memories of the Black Sabbath legend

We visit bar on cobbled street in Newport once owned by Ozzy Osbourne to hear their memories of the Black Sabbath legend

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