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Snooze or You’ll Lose! Sleeping Beauty panto at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - a Christmas cracker with FIVE STARS!

The panto dream team, comedian Tam Ryan and Dame Ian Adams have done it again at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre!

Supporting image for story: Snooze or You’ll Lose! Sleeping Beauty panto at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - a Christmas cracker with FIVE STARS!

Supporting image for story: From feast to fun: January 2026 pantomime and entertainment hits Brierley Hill Civic

From feast to fun: January 2026 pantomime and entertainment hits Brierley Hill Civic

Supporting image for story: New shows coming to the Birmingham Alex Theatre in 2026

New shows coming to the Birmingham Alex Theatre in 2026

Supporting image for story: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre honours panto duo

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre honours panto duo

Supporting image for story: The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome

The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Metro makes magical journey to Cinderella at The Old Rep easy and affordable

West Midlands Metro makes magical journey to Cinderella at The Old Rep easy and affordable

Supporting image for story: Mayor of the West Midlands visits BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy to celebrate young talent in the creative sector

Mayor of the West Midlands visits BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy to celebrate young talent in the creative sector

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Supporting image for story: 'Oh no you didn't!' 20 showstopping pictures capture the magic of this year's panto 'Sleepy Beauty' as stars take to the stage at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

'Oh no you didn't!' 20 showstopping pictures capture the magic of this year's panto 'Sleepy Beauty' as stars take to the stage at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre sets sail to Treasure Island for 2026/2027 pantomime!

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre sets sail to Treasure Island for 2026/2027 pantomime!

Supporting image for story: Panto duo honoured by Stafford theatre with seat dedications

Panto duo honoured by Stafford theatre with seat dedications

Supporting image for story: Renowned Birmingham poet Casey Bailey brings his critically acclaimed show to the Hippodrome ahead of its national tour - here’s when

Renowned Birmingham poet Casey Bailey brings his critically acclaimed show to the Hippodrome ahead of its national tour - here’s when

Supporting image for story: History, pageantry and fun: Rugeley Lions present an Audience with Henry VIII

History, pageantry and fun: Rugeley Lions present an Audience with Henry VIII

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre 2026 & 2027 panto announced as Treasure Island - here's now to get tickets

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre 2026 & 2027 panto announced as Treasure Island - here's now to get tickets

Supporting image for story: Peek behind the curtain: 14 pictures show the hard work behind the magic as rehearsals are under way for the highly anticipated panto 'Sleeping Beauty' at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

Peek behind the curtain: 14 pictures show the hard work behind the magic as rehearsals are under way for the highly anticipated panto 'Sleeping Beauty' at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

Supporting image for story: Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Supporting image for story: It’s am dram time and panto is leading the way! We look at seven must-see shows to see in the Black Country and Shropshire this Christmas

It’s am dram time and panto is leading the way! We look at seven must-see shows to see in the Black Country and Shropshire this Christmas

Supporting image for story: Ripping Yarns: Three short plays in one night at Black Country theatre

Ripping Yarns: Three short plays in one night at Black Country theatre

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Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

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Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live

Supporting image for story: Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list

Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list

Supporting image for story: UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

Supporting image for story: Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

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Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds

Viral News

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'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: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported

Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported

Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

World News

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Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs

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Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons

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Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot

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Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation

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Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time

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Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand