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November 6, 2025

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

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

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