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Stourbridge author brings Christmas classic home with Black Country retelling

A much-loved Christmas poem has been given a proudly local twist by Stourbridge author Katie Victoria, whose new book ’Twas the Night Afore Christmas reimagines the festive classic entirely in authentic Black Country dialect.

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Supporting image for story: Birmingham’s hidden legacy: Local author unveils a family saga of industry, betrayal and resilience

Birmingham’s hidden legacy: Local author unveils a family saga of industry, betrayal and resilience

Supporting image for story: Midlands mum launches groundbreaking animated series aimed at supporting children’s mental health

Midlands mum launches groundbreaking animated series aimed at supporting children’s mental health

Supporting image for story: Saida Chowdhury to headline final Poetry Breakfast of 2025

Saida Chowdhury to headline final Poetry Breakfast of 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands author releases gritty crime thriller exploring the silent battles men face

Midlands author releases gritty crime thriller exploring the silent battles men face

Supporting image for story: Stars turn to award-winning Midlands’ psychic medium for answers

Stars turn to award-winning Midlands’ psychic medium for answers

Supporting image for story: Former Walsall Poet Laureate launches new book

Former Walsall Poet Laureate launches new book

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Supporting image for story: Poet and human rights advocate launch poetry collection at Wolverhampton Recovery Walk

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Supporting image for story: Local MP supports exhibition and book launch in Willenhall

Local MP supports exhibition and book launch in Willenhall

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Cannock Ladies Probus Club welcomes inspirational talk from Hednesford author

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White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit

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John Major ‘shouted at’ by Irish justice minister in Troubles-era meeting

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Swinney ‘duping’ supporters into thinking he can win majority, says Anas Sarwar

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British officials feared ‘top man’ in Northern Bank robbery would avoid arrest

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Diana’s team devoted time to ‘upstaging’ Charles, Irish officials told

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Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

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Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

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