Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia
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New West Midlands food hub 'reflects King’s priorities', representative claims
When Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought Hollywood to Shrewsbury in 1984 - 14 pictures show town turned into a festive film set
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NHS makes desperate plea to West Midlands patients as winter pressure bites
Crufts 2026: Tickets on sale as nation's biggest celebration of man's best friend returns to Birmingham in 2026
Hundreds of suspected West Midlands drink driving arrests were made last Christmas - with 26 incidents that left people injured
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Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in Birmingham
Police appeal for help with investigation into assault on woman in Wolverhampton
Business confidence in West Midlands is joint highest in the UK, according to latest report from Lloyds
West Midlands weather forecast: Find out whether or not to expect a white Christmas
Man, 22, jailed after woman died in Oldbury hit-and-run
Monkey dust valued at £1.5m found in parked van in Staffordshire
'Only the beginning of the journey' - Plans submitted by council for improvements to parts of Dudley borough
'A matter of life and death' - Community worker takes on government over VAT on life-saving defibrillators
Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store
Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre
West Midlands canal catastrophe: 16 latest photos of the scene one day into massive rebuilding job
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Two women arrested in Sandwell as part of County Lines investigation
Final Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition to go under the hammer next week
Bet365 boss Denise Coates rakes in £280m pay packet despite weaker profits
'I am lucky to be alive': Boater left homeless after beloved barge swallowed in West Midlands canal disaster
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West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner asks ‘how much do you want to invest in policing?’ as annual engagement begins
Four year animal ban for Birmingham woman who neglected her cats - with one having to be put down
EVs avoiding ‘lottery postcode’ suffered by petrol and diesel drivers, says AA
'We miss you so much love' - See the final heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance as grand total announced
Two men charged following police retail crime operation in Birmingham
Talks about the Beatles, the myth of Madea and a dinner about psychopaths among new talks and events announced for Wolverhampton Literature Festival
New finance chief is key to delivering 'lasting value' - water company says of new appointment
Trust successfully performs first awake breast oncoplasty
Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action
Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I remember when our village church door was always unlocked'
'Huge and lengthy task': Canals trust assesses scale of repairs after massive collapse
Flea-ridden cat with nose deformity found in Wolverhampton home now has loving new home with new friend
Arrest made after woman hit by car in Wolverhampton crash
'They've lost everything': Fundraiser launched for boaters caught up in catastrophic West Midlands canal collapse raises more than £16,000
'This will help make kids' Christmas more joyful' - TV personality and fundraiser visits hospital with sackful of presents
Appeal launched after cash stolen from a shopper in Birmingham
The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review
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'It’s wonderful to see carers taking time for themselves' - Fun and festivities as Wolverhampton carers thanked for selfless service with Christmas meal
Lucky winner scoops £790 in 1st Walsall Wood Scout Group raffle
People invited to have say about Bentley Bridge public space order plan as way of tackling anti-social behaviour
Magical Victorian Christmas market held in Kidderminster
Midlands canal collapse: Major incident stood down as canal trust CEO warns repairs will take 'months, not weeks'
WATCH: Shocking moment Midlands canal boat plunged into a 160ft-wide hole
Charity receives £3,000 Christmas boost from 10k race
'The sense of community here is incredibly powerful' - Mayor praises lifeline Wolverhampton heart charity during visit
West Midlands canal collapse: These are the key steps investigators will take next following 'major incident' at canal
