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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, 2025
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: '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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started a craft business in Bearwood while pregnant and now I sell to customers around the world'
'I started a craft business in Bearwood while pregnant and now I sell to customers around the world'
Features|May 31, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I run a mother and baby boutique in Kinver with my two daughers but it's my grandpa who is the inspiration behind our unusual name'
'I run a mother and baby boutique in Kinver with my two daughers but it's my grandpa who is the inspiration behind our unusual name'
Weekend|May 17, 2025

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Supporting image for story: Watch: We visit Sandwell Vehicles Show at Dartmouth Park and discovered some real classics
Watch: We visit Sandwell Vehicles Show at Dartmouth Park and discovered some real classics
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Wellbeing: Candice Brathwaite on returning to work after maternity leave
Features|Jun 20, 2022
Supporting image for story: Vicky Pattison: Being thin didn’t make me happy
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Features|Jun 14, 2022
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Features|May 29, 2022
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Take a look around the 17th century timber-framed farmhouse that could be your next home
Features|May 18, 2022
Supporting image for story: See inside the stunning Georgian home in Shropshire that could be yours for £1.1 million
See inside the stunning Georgian home in Shropshire that could be yours for £1.1 million
Features|May 12, 2022
Supporting image for story: Black Country 'Calendar Wenches' bare all for breast cancer charities
Black Country 'Calendar Wenches' bare all for breast cancer charities
Woman|Apr 26, 2022
Supporting image for story: Wellbeing: How cancer has changed Demi Jones’ outlook
Wellbeing: How cancer has changed Demi Jones’ outlook
Lifestyle|Apr 19, 2022
Supporting image for story: Wellbeing: How writer Lynda La Plante keeps her mind alert
Wellbeing: How writer Lynda La Plante keeps her mind alert
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Supporting image for story: Wellbeing: Steph McGovern on the joy of connection and being yourself
Wellbeing: Steph McGovern on the joy of connection and being yourself
Features|Mar 29, 2022

UK News

Supporting image for story: Britain and Ukraine stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’, Lammy says on Kyiv visit
Britain and Ukraine stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’, Lammy says on Kyiv visit
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Government issued contempt of court warning over Sturgeon investigation ruling
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Fact check: Government received data on sector impact of revaluations
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Supporting image for story: Court rejects Biffa’s £50m compensation bid over failed deposit return scheme
Court rejects Biffa’s £50m compensation bid over failed deposit return scheme
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Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police chief to retire after Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban criticism
West Midlands Police chief to retire after Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban criticism
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Supporting image for story: Ex-councillor who stalked Dame Penny Mordaunt jailed for 20 weeks
Ex-councillor who stalked Dame Penny Mordaunt jailed for 20 weeks
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Trump says he may hit countries with tariffs if they do not back US on Greenland
Trump says he may hit countries with tariffs if they do not back US on Greenland
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa
More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa
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Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge – energy minister
Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge – energy minister
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Supporting image for story: Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in break with US
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in break with US
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Supporting image for story: It’s the Eye of the Tiger – Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition
It’s the Eye of the Tiger – Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition
World News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting
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