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December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Supporting image for story: Above the knee, or below the knee? That is the question

Above the knee, or below the knee? That is the question

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here

Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here

Supporting image for story: Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember

Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: We get to know the village near Wolverhampton that's home to some of the rarest wall paintings in the country

We get to know the village near Wolverhampton that's home to some of the rarest wall paintings in the country

Supporting image for story: 1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories

1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories

December 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire

27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wyre Forest retro: 23 nostalgic images from Bewdley, Kidderminster and nearby villages

Wyre Forest retro: 23 nostalgic images from Bewdley, Kidderminster and nearby villages

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth

Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sign up for your FREE Express & Star Nostalgia Newsletter - a weekly round-up of fascinating picture galleries and features

Sign up for your FREE Express & Star Nostalgia Newsletter - a weekly round-up of fascinating picture galleries and features

Supporting image for story: 17 historic images offer a glimpse of Black Country and Staffordshire in 1962 - see what you can remember

17 historic images offer a glimpse of Black Country and Staffordshire in 1962 - see what you can remember

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: It ends tonight! Last chance for Black Friday Express & Star deal to join E&S Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer

It ends tonight! Last chance for Black Friday Express & Star deal to join E&S Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice

Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The country has not been working for ordinary people in Sandwell or Dudley for decades' - Labour deputy Lucy Powell

'The country has not been working for ordinary people in Sandwell or Dudley for decades' - Labour deputy Lucy Powell

Supporting image for story: We visited a Wolverhampton village pub which has a long family connection with the managers and has become a true community venue

We visited a Wolverhampton village pub which has a long family connection with the managers and has become a true community venue

Supporting image for story: 'Running saved my life': Wolves fan's inspirational story as he prepares for new challenge to help Wolves Foundation

'Running saved my life': Wolves fan's inspirational story as he prepares for new challenge to help Wolves Foundation

Supporting image for story: West Midlands retro: 24 pictures to take you back to 1990 across the region featuring protests, WW2 bombs and a rock band in trouble with the law

West Midlands retro: 24 pictures to take you back to 1990 across the region featuring protests, WW2 bombs and a rock band in trouble with the law

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - looking back and looking ahead with major expansion on the cards

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - looking back and looking ahead with major expansion on the cards

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

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

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Friday deal - Join Express & Star Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer

Black Friday deal - Join Express & Star Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer

Supporting image for story: The queue snakes outside the Percy Thomas Hall of Wolverhampton youngsters who had fallen prey to a new “cult.”

The queue snakes outside the Percy Thomas Hall of Wolverhampton youngsters who had fallen prey to a new “cult.”

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Step back to 1971: 19 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country - see how many you remember

Step back to 1971: 19 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country - see how many you remember

Supporting image for story: Black Friday deal: Get a full year of Express & Star Plus for just £1 a month in our unmissable offer

Black Friday deal: Get a full year of Express & Star Plus for just £1 a month in our unmissable offer

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Looking back: 29 retro photos from 1966 across the Black Country and Staffordshire – see what sparks memories!

Looking back: 29 retro photos from 1966 across the Black Country and Staffordshire – see what sparks memories!

Supporting image for story: Dangerous wall, long closure and joyful reopening: the three-year saga that threatened to derail Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

Dangerous wall, long closure and joyful reopening: the three-year saga that threatened to derail Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton retro: 27 pictures from across the city in 1969 that may bring back memories

Wolverhampton retro: 27 pictures from across the city in 1969 that may bring back memories

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: A look back in time: 25 fascinating historic photos of the River Severn at Bridgnorth

A look back in time: 25 fascinating historic photos of the River Severn at Bridgnorth

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Step back to 1975: 24 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember

Step back to 1975: 24 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember

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

November 21, 2025

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: Through the years: 28 pictures of community spirit in focus across Staffordshire and the Black Country

Through the years: 28 pictures of community spirit in focus across Staffordshire and the Black Country

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retro: 17 pictures remembering 1980s businesses in and around Wolverhampton and the Black Country - see how many you remember

Retro: 17 pictures remembering 1980s businesses in and around Wolverhampton and the Black Country - see how many you remember

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited Staffordshire's thriving 'dog-walking village' full of friendly faces and wagging tails

I visited Staffordshire's thriving 'dog-walking village' full of friendly faces and wagging tails

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'My computer had been telling me for several days that a disaster was about to happen...'

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'My computer had been telling me for several days that a disaster was about to happen...'

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: JLS to play two shows this week at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: All you need to know including stage times, set list, and support

JLS to play two shows this week at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: All you need to know including stage times, set list, and support

Supporting image for story: We visit the Wolverhampton school where ambition, careers education and well-roundedness are the keys to learning

We visit the Wolverhampton school where ambition, careers education and well-roundedness are the keys to learning

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: No, your eyes are not deceiving you - that really is the Nazi salute being given to Wolverhampton’s war dead at the city’s war memorial

No, your eyes are not deceiving you - that really is the Nazi salute being given to Wolverhampton’s war dead at the city’s war memorial

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I've travelled through Europe treating elite athletes - now I help people in Staffordshire achieve their health and wellbeing goals'

'I've travelled through Europe treating elite athletes - now I help people in Staffordshire achieve their health and wellbeing goals'

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton retro: 24 fascinating photos that capture Wolverhampton’s market life in the 1970s - see how many you remember

Wolverhampton retro: 24 fascinating photos that capture Wolverhampton’s market life in the 1970s - see how many you remember

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Excellent company with a sharp sense of humour' - Tributes pour in for former Shropshire Star and Express & Star business and travel editor Jim Walsh who has died after a short illness aged 73

'Excellent company with a sharp sense of humour' - Tributes pour in for former Shropshire Star and Express & Star business and travel editor Jim Walsh who has died after a short illness aged 73

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Supporting image for story: Welcome to the Staffordshire school that may be one of the smallest in terms of size but has a huge heart and a deep love for its community

Welcome to the Staffordshire school that may be one of the smallest in terms of size but has a huge heart and a deep love for its community

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 26 powerful wartime pictures showing the human side of Midlands servicemen over the decades

26 powerful wartime pictures showing the human side of Midlands servicemen over the decades

Supporting image for story: We visited a 'hidden gem' pub run by a former teacher who reckons it's got 'the best Guinness in Wolverhampton'

We visited a 'hidden gem' pub run by a former teacher who reckons it's got 'the best Guinness in Wolverhampton'

November 8, 2025

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'

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

Supporting image for story: The forgotten roll of honour: How Wolverhampton remembered 900 fallen heroes of the Great War in 1922

The forgotten roll of honour: How Wolverhampton remembered 900 fallen heroes of the Great War in 1922

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 33 stunning autumn scenes across Wolverhampton and the West Midlands from the archives

33 stunning autumn scenes across Wolverhampton and the West Midlands from the archives

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

Supporting image for story: We visited a friendly Sandwell neighbourhood that survived Second World War bombings and is big on community spirit

We visited a friendly Sandwell neighbourhood that survived Second World War bombings and is big on community spirit