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December 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Christmas is a time when families get together - but years of war made things tough with enforced separation.

Christmas is a time when families get together - but years of war made things tough with enforced separation.

December 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: How Sophia turned her allergy struggles Into a life-saving app for millions

How Sophia turned her allergy struggles Into a life-saving app for millions

Supporting image for story: 'I saw her wearing white hot pants and I was sold': Couple to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary on the same Wolverhampton street where they met aged 11

'I saw her wearing white hot pants and I was sold': Couple to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary on the same Wolverhampton street where they met aged 11

December 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I've lived all my life in the West Midlands' most miserable town. Here's why we're so grumpy'

'I've lived all my life in the West Midlands' most miserable town. Here's why we're so grumpy'

December 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: World Champion body builder from Shrewsbury 'Mr Universe' dies aged 72

World Champion body builder from Shrewsbury 'Mr Universe' dies aged 72

November 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: The Queen is dead, long live the King - a look at the 2020s so far

The Queen is dead, long live the King - a look at the 2020s so far

November 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Staffordshire shop owner who spends every day surrounded by toys

Meet the Staffordshire shop owner who spends every day surrounded by toys

November 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Who was Lady Jane Grey? How a Black Country tyrant installed his daughter-in-law as Queen for nine days

Who was Lady Jane Grey? How a Black Country tyrant installed his daughter-in-law as Queen for nine days

November 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Not another one! Four elections, four PMs and three referenda - a look back at the 2010s

Not another one! Four elections, four PMs and three referenda - a look back at the 2010s

November 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cannock hero's role after terror attack that rocked the nation - a look back at the West Midlands in the 2000s

Cannock hero's role after terror attack that rocked the nation - a look back at the West Midlands in the 2000s

Supporting image for story: Tragic tale of a fallen Australian soldier who ended up being buried in Dudley

Tragic tale of a fallen Australian soldier who ended up being buried in Dudley

November 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: When a teddy bear's picnic took a tragic turn - a look back at the Express & Star in the 1990s

When a teddy bear's picnic took a tragic turn - a look back at the Express & Star in the 1990s

November 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolves on the brink of extinction, but European glory for Villa - a look back at the West Midlands in the 1980s

Wolves on the brink of extinction, but European glory for Villa - a look back at the West Midlands in the 1980s

November 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Slade, strikes, and a bomb blast that rocked the region - a look back at the West Midlands in the 1970s

Slade, strikes, and a bomb blast that rocked the region - a look back at the West Midlands in the 1970s

November 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: The West Midlands mourns the King's passing, and celebrates the new Queen - a look back at the 1950s

The West Midlands mourns the King's passing, and celebrates the new Queen - a look back at the 1950s

November 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'If you see one during the day, there is something wrong' - Staffordshire animal lover who saved 800 hedgehogs in one year shares important advice

'If you see one during the day, there is something wrong' - Staffordshire animal lover who saved 800 hedgehogs in one year shares important advice

Supporting image for story: Meet Staffordshire pet portrait artist Katia Holmes

Meet Staffordshire pet portrait artist Katia Holmes

November 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Woman receives special thanks from West Midlands-based Falklands veteran for her honorary scarves

Woman receives special thanks from West Midlands-based Falklands veteran for her honorary scarves

November 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Grief for the Queen, suffragettes storm Parliament, and Buffalo Bill loses his jewellery

Grief for the Queen, suffragettes storm Parliament, and Buffalo Bill loses his jewellery

November 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Clay subsoil spelt doom for Percy Thrower's magnificent Magnolias

Clay subsoil spelt doom for Percy Thrower's magnificent Magnolias

November 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: How a butcher's gripe led to the birth of the Football League

How a butcher's gripe led to the birth of the Football League

November 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country hospitals prepare for winter pressures - here's how local NHS plans are shaping up

Black Country hospitals prepare for winter pressures - here's how local NHS plans are shaping up

November 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: I went to the German market countdown as the famous Christmas market flung open its doors

Watch: I went to the German market countdown as the famous Christmas market flung open its doors

Supporting image for story: 26 adorable pups near the Black Country looking for their 'forever home'

26 adorable pups near the Black Country looking for their 'forever home'

October 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I'll never stop!' Dudley painter given month-long exhibition after rediscovering art passion at 50

'I'll never stop!' Dudley painter given month-long exhibition after rediscovering art passion at 50

Supporting image for story: 'I enjoy making a difference to people's lives' - what it's like to be a hypnotherapist

'I enjoy making a difference to people's lives' - what it's like to be a hypnotherapist

October 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: How you can get the Express & Star delivered to your door

How you can get the Express & Star delivered to your door

October 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Why I'm literally furious at our use of the English language – Toby Neal

Why I'm literally furious at our use of the English language – Toby Neal

October 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: I went to Tory conference to learn how party members were feeling, and what I found surprised me

I went to Tory conference to learn how party members were feeling, and what I found surprised me

September 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: The anxiety of starting university and freshers flu blues: Here's my advice for new students

The anxiety of starting university and freshers flu blues: Here's my advice for new students

September 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Double disaster at West Midlands manor house which robbed the nation

Double disaster at West Midlands manor house which robbed the nation

September 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: My trip to Wolverhampton's hidden gem after it ranked in top 10 West Midlands parks

My trip to Wolverhampton's hidden gem after it ranked in top 10 West Midlands parks

September 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Will zombie knife ban halt the scourge of violent crime in the West Midlands?

Will zombie knife ban halt the scourge of violent crime in the West Midlands?

September 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Playing with my dad is the greatest feeling ever' – Wolverhampton teenager set to represent England in Subbuteo World Cup after near-decade journey

'Playing with my dad is the greatest feeling ever' – Wolverhampton teenager set to represent England in Subbuteo World Cup after near-decade journey

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country could be Hollywood film set, says Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight

Black Country could be Hollywood film set, says Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight

September 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Memories of Spaghetti Junction's lost pub - the site today has a much more mundane use

Memories of Spaghetti Junction's lost pub - the site today has a much more mundane use

September 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Silent crime: 'A drunk driver ruined our lives – but we fear road police officers are few and far between'

Silent crime: 'A drunk driver ruined our lives – but we fear road police officers are few and far between'

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I love Park Run and 400 others at Wolverhampton's West Park do too' – fun runner explains the joys of weekly get-together

'I love Park Run and 400 others at Wolverhampton's West Park do too' – fun runner explains the joys of weekly get-together

September 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Veteran Wolverhampton store owner closes shop for the last time after 35 years serving his community

Veteran Wolverhampton store owner closes shop for the last time after 35 years serving his community

Supporting image for story: 'Black Country battered chips were the best I've ever tasted!' Visitor explains why he loves our local delicacy

'Black Country battered chips were the best I've ever tasted!' Visitor explains why he loves our local delicacy

Supporting image for story: Fancy dress and fines for not being fined: remembering the Black Country's eccentric 'cork clubs'

Fancy dress and fines for not being fined: remembering the Black Country's eccentric 'cork clubs'

September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Grace, 10, is set to take on one of Lichfield's greatest honours - here's why

Grace, 10, is set to take on one of Lichfield's greatest honours - here's why

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: See how people reacted when world famous pianist performed on a tram through the Black Country

See how people reacted when world famous pianist performed on a tram through the Black Country

Supporting image for story: How we delivered a low blow to boxing kangaroo

How we delivered a low blow to boxing kangaroo

Supporting image for story: Vixen picture has got us foxed

Vixen picture has got us foxed

August 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a nurse and have spent four decades raising £10 million for cancer care'

'I'm a nurse and have spent four decades raising £10 million for cancer care'

Supporting image for story: 'It’s part of everybody’s daily routine' – Bradley Walsh celebrates 15 years of ITV's The Chase

'It’s part of everybody’s daily routine' – Bradley Walsh celebrates 15 years of ITV's The Chase

Supporting image for story: Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

August 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Scrapping winter fuel payments could leave pensioners facing a stark heating or eating choice

Scrapping winter fuel payments could leave pensioners facing a stark heating or eating choice

Supporting image for story: West Midlands has worst rate for discharging elderly patients – study

West Midlands has worst rate for discharging elderly patients – study

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