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September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I commute 100 miles from my home in the West Midlands to London because I still take home 30% more in wages than I would locally'

'I commute 100 miles from my home in the West Midlands to London because I still take home 30% more in wages than I would locally'

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: St George’s flag torn down from outside Staffordshire home of Olympic hero’s mum

St George’s flag torn down from outside Staffordshire home of Olympic hero’s mum

Supporting image for story: West Midlands to see period of autumnal warmth - what is the weather forecast for the West Midlands this week?

West Midlands to see period of autumnal warmth - what is the weather forecast for the West Midlands this week?

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Autumn equinox is coming up - what happens during the autumn equinox? When do the clocks go back in 2025?

Autumn equinox is coming up - what happens during the autumn equinox? When do the clocks go back in 2025?

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands could be hit by 60mph winds as Met Office weather warning issued

West Midlands could be hit by 60mph winds as Met Office weather warning issued

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Unusually strong' West Midlands gran, 65, breaks four powerlifting world records

'Unusually strong' West Midlands gran, 65, breaks four powerlifting world records

Supporting image for story: Moment West Midlands driver who killed a mum in five-car collision is arrested

Moment West Midlands driver who killed a mum in five-car collision is arrested

Supporting image for story: I’ve spent 40 years and thousands of pounds amassing unique Mario collection - Staffordshire superfan lifts lid on his passion for little moustachioed plumber

I’ve spent 40 years and thousands of pounds amassing unique Mario collection - Staffordshire superfan lifts lid on his passion for little moustachioed plumber

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Marooned' West Midlands residents face 12-mile round trip to shops as damaged bridge yet to be repaired

'Marooned' West Midlands residents face 12-mile round trip to shops as damaged bridge yet to be repaired

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested at Birmingham Airport following a fatal collision found guilty of murder

Man arrested at Birmingham Airport following a fatal collision found guilty of murder

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Donald Trump UK state visit: What date is Trump's state visit? Why is Trump's upcoming state visit unprecedented?

Donald Trump UK state visit: What date is Trump's state visit? Why is Trump's upcoming state visit unprecedented?

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rubbish-laden West Midlands suburb sees 41 fly-tipping incidents reported on one day

Rubbish-laden West Midlands suburb sees 41 fly-tipping incidents reported on one day

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three spectacular astronomy events to catch this month if you missed the Blood Moon

Three spectacular astronomy events to catch this month if you missed the Blood Moon

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We’ve saved £80k on our dream West Midlands home renovation by doing it ourselves

We’ve saved £80k on our dream West Midlands home renovation by doing it ourselves

September 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hop picking season starts in West Midlands amid fears dry summer could hike beer prices

Hop picking season starts in West Midlands amid fears dry summer could hike beer prices

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch moment protester interrupts Nigel Farage at Reform conference in Birmingham

Watch moment protester interrupts Nigel Farage at Reform conference in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Watch moment incredible West Midlands fire crews rescue young deer from lagoon

Watch moment incredible West Midlands fire crews rescue young deer from lagoon

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands dealer runs from police before throwing class A drugs - with wrap landing in passing child's pram

West Midlands dealer runs from police before throwing class A drugs - with wrap landing in passing child's pram

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Dangerous' fake Labubu dolls pose risks to children, council warns

'Dangerous' fake Labubu dolls pose risks to children, council warns

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Maps show where thundery showers could hit West Midlands as warnings issued

Maps show where thundery showers could hit West Midlands as warnings issued

Supporting image for story: Hear what Government emergency alert test this weekend will sound like - and see how to opt out

Hear what Government emergency alert test this weekend will sound like - and see how to opt out

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Met Office says aurora could be visible “as far south as the Midlands” - when could I see the Northern Lights?

Met Office says aurora could be visible “as far south as the Midlands” - when could I see the Northern Lights?

August 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: How hot it could get in West Midlands on Bank Holiday Monday as temperatures to surge

How hot it could get in West Midlands on Bank Holiday Monday as temperatures to surge

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: I built £20k Wolves-inspired bar in my West Midlands garden with DJ booth and jacuzzi

I built £20k Wolves-inspired bar in my West Midlands garden with DJ booth and jacuzzi

Supporting image for story: Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK

Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK

Supporting image for story: Watch 1,631-tonne West Midlands HS2 bridge being moved into place during the night

Watch 1,631-tonne West Midlands HS2 bridge being moved into place during the night

Supporting image for story: Moment man attempts to violently rob man in his 60s at West Midlands railway station

Moment man attempts to violently rob man in his 60s at West Midlands railway station

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: We live next to historic West Midlands church - we’re facing a £70,000 bill amid a row over a 250-year-old sycamore tree

We live next to historic West Midlands church - we’re facing a £70,000 bill amid a row over a 250-year-old sycamore tree

Supporting image for story: Moment West Midlands farmer proposes to girlfriend with spray-painted 'will you marry me?' message on a sheep

Moment West Midlands farmer proposes to girlfriend with spray-painted 'will you marry me?' message on a sheep

Supporting image for story: Emotional moment Post Office Horizon scandal victim returns to run her West Midlands branch 15 years on

Emotional moment Post Office Horizon scandal victim returns to run her West Midlands branch 15 years on

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: UK 600-mile rainstorm weather: Thunder forecast for West Midlands city - When could it thunder?

UK 600-mile rainstorm weather: Thunder forecast for West Midlands city - When could it thunder?

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Video shows massive 749-metre HS2 river realignment in the West Midlands

Video shows massive 749-metre HS2 river realignment in the West Midlands

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Moment Red Arrows soar over West Midlands as they take part in VJ Day commemorations

Moment Red Arrows soar over West Midlands as they take part in VJ Day commemorations

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emotional moment West Midlands christening guests realise they’re at surprise wedding

Emotional moment West Midlands christening guests realise they’re at surprise wedding

Supporting image for story: Fascinating retro video shows old West Midlands buses on their routes in the 1990s

Fascinating retro video shows old West Midlands buses on their routes in the 1990s

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dramatic moment US woman’s gun jams as she attempts to shoot man in failed Birmingham assassination attempt

Dramatic moment US woman’s gun jams as she attempts to shoot man in failed Birmingham assassination attempt

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dramatic video shows massive fire at West Midlands grade-II listed former hotel

Dramatic video shows massive fire at West Midlands grade-II listed former hotel

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I spotted high-speed UFO in the West Midlands - after watching back a video of my dog'

'I spotted high-speed UFO in the West Midlands - after watching back a video of my dog'

Supporting image for story: Moment thick black smoke billows from West Midlands fire as flames tear through field

Moment thick black smoke billows from West Midlands fire as flames tear through field

Supporting image for story: 'I’m a nine-year-old West Midlands bell ringer - I don’t want the tradition to die out'

'I’m a nine-year-old West Midlands bell ringer - I don’t want the tradition to die out'

August 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sturgeon Moon: What is the sturgeon Moon? When can I see the sturgeon Moon?

Sturgeon Moon: What is the sturgeon Moon? When can I see the sturgeon Moon?

Supporting image for story: National Lottery tickets: £5.6M worth left unclaimed in UK - including £1,000,000 West Midlands win

National Lottery tickets: £5.6M worth left unclaimed in UK - including £1,000,000 West Midlands win

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Moment brothers leave alleyway after fatal stabbing of Stafford man, 21, in ‘brutal, calculated attack’

Moment brothers leave alleyway after fatal stabbing of Stafford man, 21, in ‘brutal, calculated attack’

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham airport aircraft incident: Moment plane drags along the runway after making emergency landing

Birmingham airport aircraft incident: Moment plane drags along the runway after making emergency landing

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather: Met Office forecasts temperatures to reach 29°C - when could the warm weather return?

West Midlands weather: Met Office forecasts temperatures to reach 29°C - when could the warm weather return?

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Out-of-view Victorian catacombs built into old West Midlands sand quarry where famous printer was reinterred

Out-of-view Victorian catacombs built into old West Midlands sand quarry where famous printer was reinterred

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport: Departing flights resume as outbound UK flights hit by air traffic control issue

Birmingham Airport: Departing flights resume as outbound UK flights hit by air traffic control issue

Supporting image for story: West Midlands HS2: Video shows HS2 life-size model carriage with more leg room and multiple charging options

West Midlands HS2: Video shows HS2 life-size model carriage with more leg room and multiple charging options

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands residents angry after £245m upgrade to tram system causes gardens to partially collapse

West Midlands residents angry after £245m upgrade to tram system causes gardens to partially collapse

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Delta Aquariid meteor shower to reach its peak - When can I see the Delta Aquariid meteor shower?

Delta Aquariid meteor shower to reach its peak - When can I see the Delta Aquariid meteor shower?

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