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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

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Looking back: 23 powerful remembrance images across the Black Country and Staffordshire, and their lasting impact on communities

Looking back: 23 powerful remembrance images across the Black Country and Staffordshire, and their lasting impact on communities

November 1, 2025

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'

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 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 23 nostalgic pictures that capture memories of the 1960s and 1970s across Wolverhampton, the Black Country, and Staffordshire — featuring high streets, local shops, and faces from our past

23 nostalgic pictures that capture memories of the 1960s and 1970s across Wolverhampton, the Black Country, and Staffordshire — featuring high streets, local shops, and faces from our past

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe wows at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe wows at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Supporting image for story: We visited a Walsall neighbourhood where the people work together to make it a better place to live and work

We visited a Walsall neighbourhood where the people work together to make it a better place to live and work

Supporting image for story: Grand Slam of Darts: 46 fun photos reliving the best fan moments over the years as darts fever returns to Wolverhampton

Grand Slam of Darts: 46 fun photos reliving the best fan moments over the years as darts fever returns to Wolverhampton

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: One last kick-off for King Arthur.

One last kick-off for King Arthur.

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Marti Pellow live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: Stage times, set list, support and how to get there

Marti Pellow live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: Stage times, set list, support and how to get there

October 25, 2025

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'

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'

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Looking back: 33 pictures of communities uniting to honour Remembrance Day as the latest Poppy Appeal is launched - see how many faces you can recognise

Looking back: 33 pictures of communities uniting to honour Remembrance Day as the latest Poppy Appeal is launched - see how many faces you can recognise

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton retro: 18 nostalgic pictures from 1983, when Muhammad Ali paid a visit, the M54 opened and Wolves won promotion

Wolverhampton retro: 18 nostalgic pictures from 1983, when Muhammad Ali paid a visit, the M54 opened and Wolves won promotion

Supporting image for story: I visited a bustling former Staffordshire farming village steeped in history which locals 'never want to leave'

I visited a bustling former Staffordshire farming village steeped in history which locals 'never want to leave'

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Busted vs McFly head to head live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, remaining tickets, and why you need to allow extra time for your journey

Busted vs McFly head to head live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, remaining tickets, and why you need to allow extra time for your journey

Supporting image for story: Time to toast the Royal Navy - but don't stand, because naval tradition is to stay seated.

Time to toast the Royal Navy - but don't stand, because naval tradition is to stay seated.

October 18, 2025

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

October 16, 2025

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 11, 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'

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Drama in Dudley Street. Amid screams and panic, Wolverhampton shoppers were thrown to the ground in a scene captured by a photograph published in the Express & Star, and five people would be taken to hospital.

Drama in Dudley Street. Amid screams and panic, Wolverhampton shoppers were thrown to the ground in a scene captured by a photograph published in the Express & Star, and five people would be taken to hospital.

October 4, 2025

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

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit the village on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border full of ‘friendly’ people who hold an annual Boxing Day football match

We visit the village on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border full of ‘friendly’ people who hold an annual Boxing Day football match

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Day Albion fans went on a Shrewsbury goalmouth rampage at mock funeral of Baggies' boss - and his coffin ended up in the groundsman's shed

Day Albion fans went on a Shrewsbury goalmouth rampage at mock funeral of Baggies' boss - and his coffin ended up in the groundsman's shed

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lewis Capaldi live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: Stage times, set list, support and how to get there

Lewis Capaldi live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: Stage times, set list, support and how to get there

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inspirational! - Meet 10 fantastic winners of Wolverhampton's Young Citizen Awards, all with incredible personal stories of determination and dedication

Inspirational! - Meet 10 fantastic winners of Wolverhampton's Young Citizen Awards, all with incredible personal stories of determination and dedication

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Snazzy dressers have until November to get suited and booted as Kenneth Clive Menswear announces closing-down sale

Snazzy dressers have until November to get suited and booted as Kenneth Clive Menswear announces closing-down sale

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"

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Robbed of wellbeing' - Shocking report claims social media is destroying the lives of our younger generation

'Robbed of wellbeing' - Shocking report claims social media is destroying the lives of our younger generation

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: I spent the perfect rainy afternoon at one of the West Midlands' most impressive country mansions - for free

I spent the perfect rainy afternoon at one of the West Midlands' most impressive country mansions - for free

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Wrist injuries for dog walkers, people who wear watches, and Charlie Kirk's shooting

Mark Andrews: Wrist injuries for dog walkers, people who wear watches, and Charlie Kirk's shooting

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

September 6, 2025

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

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: End of an era as world famous bodybuilding show promoter set to retire after more than six decades in the business

End of an era as world famous bodybuilding show promoter set to retire after more than six decades in the business

August 30, 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"

August 29, 2025

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

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: How former mayor Steve is keeping the legacy of former Dudley mountain man Bert Bissell alive

How former mayor Steve is keeping the legacy of former Dudley mountain man Bert Bissell alive

Supporting image for story: The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

August 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Martin Shaw's Professional regrets, the planned property tax, and where to house asylum seekers

Mark Andrews: Martin Shaw's Professional regrets, the planned property tax, and where to house asylum seekers

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

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

August 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm dying missus': Last words of Wolverhampton police hero murdered in the line of duty 60 years ago today

'I'm dying missus': Last words of Wolverhampton police hero murdered in the line of duty 60 years ago today

Supporting image for story: I visited a Black Country town where people are proud to live and where strangers become friends

I visited a Black Country town where people are proud to live and where strangers become friends

August 16, 2025

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'

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

August 9, 2025

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'

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited an underrated West Midlands market town with chatty residents, charming business owners - and 'comprehensive' CCTV

I visited an underrated West Midlands market town with chatty residents, charming business owners - and 'comprehensive' CCTV

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: "I write psychological thrillers - here's what to expect from my new book which is out now"

"I write psychological thrillers - here's what to expect from my new book which is out now"

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