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West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete

There is no instrument more beautiful than the piano for events pianist Christa Hugo, who loves sharing music and making memorable moments even more special.

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Weekend|Nov 29
Supporting image for story: West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
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Entertainment|Nov 22
Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
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Features|Nov 8
Supporting image for story: 'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
Features|Nov 1
Supporting image for story: 'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
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Weekend|Oct 25
Supporting image for story: 'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
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Features|Oct 25
Supporting image for story: 'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
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Features|Oct 18

More Weekend stories

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
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Features|Oct 11
Supporting image for story: 'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
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Entertainment|Oct 4
Supporting image for story: "I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"
"I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"
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Entertainment|Sep 20
Supporting image for story: We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
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Features|Sep 13
Supporting image for story: 'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping
'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping
Weekend|Sep 6
Supporting image for story: "I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"
"I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"
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Features|Aug 30
Supporting image for story: 'It's my happy place': Meet the business owner who opened her dream interiors shop in Wombourne and helps people decorate their homes for Christmas
'It's my happy place': Meet the business owner who opened her dream interiors shop in Wombourne and helps people decorate their homes for Christmas
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Features|Aug 23
Supporting image for story: 80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates
80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates
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Entertainment|Aug 23
Supporting image for story: 'I'm chasing my dreams by setting up my own business creating bespoke Maiyan furniture in the West Midlands - and I do stand-up comedy in my spare time'
'I'm chasing my dreams by setting up my own business creating bespoke Maiyan furniture in the West Midlands - and I do stand-up comedy in my spare time'
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Entertainment|Aug 16
Supporting image for story: 'I've returned to teaching after leaving my job at a West Midlands school seven years ago - it's great to be back in the classroom helping others to discover their creativity'
'I've returned to teaching after leaving my job at a West Midlands school seven years ago - it's great to be back in the classroom helping others to discover their creativity'
Features|Aug 9

UK News

Supporting image for story: Farage due in Falkirk as Reform UK gears up for Holyrood campaign
Farage due in Falkirk as Reform UK gears up for Holyrood campaign
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Rayner ‘won’t be played like a pawn’ after claims of mooted Streeting pact
Rayner ‘won’t be played like a pawn’ after claims of mooted Streeting pact
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father Thomas Markle after his leg amputation
Meghan ‘reaches out’ to estranged father Thomas Markle after his leg amputation
UK News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: School ‘stunned’ after John Lewis praises its Christmas video
School ‘stunned’ after John Lewis praises its Christmas video
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: George, Charlotte and Louis get into the festive spirit at Kate’s carol service
George, Charlotte and Louis get into the festive spirit at Kate’s carol service
UK News|7 hours ago

Viral News

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
Entertainment|Dec 3
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
Viral news|Dec 3
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
Viral news|Nov 25
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?
Entertainment|Nov 18
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
Science & Technology|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
Viral news|Nov 6

World News

Supporting image for story: Celebrated architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Celebrated architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein case in Florida can be released
Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein case in Florida can be released
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump national security strategy issues warning on European allies
Trump national security strategy issues warning on European allies
World News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Cloudflare down AGAIN! - Massive internet outage affecting Zoom, Canva and LinkedIn this morning
Cloudflare down AGAIN! - Massive internet outage affecting Zoom, Canva and LinkedIn this morning
News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Putin and Modi to diversify mutual economic ties after India-Russia talks
Putin and Modi to diversify mutual economic ties after India-Russia talks
World News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs
Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs
World News|Dec 4
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