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March 21, 2025

Darlaston Town boss Dean Gill

Non-League Previews: Darlaston Town continue to ride high after historic week

Halesowen Town manager Russell Penn.

Non-League previews: Halesowen looking to continue winning form on 'Non-League Day'

Enticing Non-League Day fixtures for football fans to get stuck into across the West Midlands this weekend

March 19, 2025

Millers Lodge near Bridgnorth. Picture: Rightmove/Nock Deighton.

Stunning former mill near Bridgnorth hits the market - 'ideal holiday home'

March 17, 2025

The police attended to the crash in Shifnal last night, where an 18-year-old man was killed and three teenagers suffered serious injuries. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Third teenager dies after tragic crash near Shifnal - police name three young victims

March 16, 2025

The police attended to the crash in Shifnal last night, where an 18-year-old man was killed and three teenagers suffered serious injuries. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Second teenager dies after collision near Shifnal on Friday

March 14, 2025

Non-league previews: In-form Rangers meet high-flying Chasetown in Staffordshire derby

Kidderminster Harriers boss Phil Brown.

Non-league previews: 'I have a group who can handle the pressure' says Brown

March 12, 2025

Learn the secrets of the Severn Valley Railway at a special Open House Weekend

March 11, 2025

Inside Swallows Barn in Albrighton. Picture: Rightmove/Peter James Property.

Grade II listed barn with a lake up one of the West Midlands' latest £1 million properties on the market

March 7, 2025

Halesowen Town manager Russell Penn.

Non-league previews: Halesowen targeting the top as Penn celebrates a year in charge

Darlaston Town boss Dean Gill

Non-league previews: 'We need more support' says Darlaston boss Gill

March 6, 2025

Council leaders in Shropshire and Staffordshire back M54/M6 link road plans

The Wolves Foundation has partnered with Telford College. From left to right, John Walton from the Wolves Foundation, Melanie Newbrook and Andy Turner from Telford College, and Brad Moore from the Wolves Foundation.

Wolves partners with Telford College to offer students a new course and enrichment opportunities

March 5, 2025

Man rushed to hospital after crash involving vehicle transporter and 4x4 on M54

The new Joan Owen room.

New research study at county's hospital trust explores bereavement support for healthcare staff

March 4, 2025

The Severn Valley Railway will be the first stop for 'Inspiration' on its 12-month tour of Britain celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. Picture: Network Rail.

Severn Valley Railway to be the first stop for Railway 200 exhibition train

March 3, 2025

Top honours for four Wolverhampton police officers for saving man's life after suicide attempt

February 28, 2025

Hednesford Town manager Gavin Hurren. Picture: Oli Jelfs/Hednesford Town

Non-league previews: ‘It has been a pleasure to watch’ says Hednesford boss Hurren on incredible run

Non-league previews: 'We can still win this league' says Kidderminster boss Brown

February 26, 2025

Bridge Road in Alveley was closed while emergency services dealt with the spillage. Picture: Bridgnorth Fire Station.

Village road shut and area cordoned off after large spillage of 'highly flammable' liquid

February 24, 2025

A lorry was beached on a roundabout in Newport.

Traffic delays as lorry beached on roundabout in Newport

Fat Dads Car Club: Where Horsepower Meets Fatherhood! In Picture L>R: Jasper Childs 7, Jon Childs and Chris Nock.

Fat Dads Car Club: Friends set up group where horsepower meets fatherhood and go global

February 21, 2025

Halesowen Town boss Russell Penn

Halesowen and Stourbridge prepare to lock horns in No.9 Derby with both eyeing the play-offs

New Lye Town manager Richard Ball.

'We have got to stay together as brothers' says Lye boss Ball ahead of relegation six pointer

February 18, 2025

Firefighters called to blaze involving log burner at property near Newport

February 14, 2025

Rushall chairman says club has 'financial hole' that will make National league North survival difficult

Previous pain will be used as 'fuel' for Rangers at Atherton

Stourbridge manager Liam McDonald

'This is going to be a rollercoaster season' says McDonald as Stourbridge target four wins in a row

February 11, 2025

Wild Shropshire in Whitchurch. Picture: The Michelin Guide/Natalie Moore.

See 14 top-quality Staffordshire and Shropshire restaurants named in Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025

February 10, 2025

Shifnal Matters has raised concern over the latest local plan developments.

Shifnal Town Council makes decision - including 8.83 per cent council tax rise

Three charity fundraisers, Isabelle Simmons, Mia Smart and Taylor-Jade Dury receive awards.

'Class of 2024' celebrated at Newport's Burton Borough School - ‘Principal’s Awards’ given for outstanding achievements

February 8, 2025

Sebastian Budd and his wife Megan have opened new tabletop game shop in Newport: Quest Keepers.

From a lockdown hobby to Newport's latest shop - husband and wife open tabletop gaming store

February 7, 2025

‘We haven’t achieved anything yet’ says Rushall boss Sneekes

New Lye Town manager Richard Ball.

Boss Richard Ball confident Lye Town can avoid relegation

February 6, 2025

The Severn Valley Railway. Picture: SVR and Jack Boskett Media.

Peter Rabbit to visit Severn Valley Railway next month

February 5, 2025

Newport Salop Rugby Club's Chris Taylor, pictured centre with the ball, helped save the life of a Rossendale coach.

Heroic actions by Black Country teacher helps to save the life of a rugby coach during a match

February 2, 2025

Pics of Shrewsbury based comic book artist: Mike Perkins with his three new releases. Mike grew up in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton-born illustrator celebrates his latest comic releases having worked with Oscar-winning writer

February 1, 2025

Kitching hails ‘unbelievable’ support as Stafford come from behind to beat Kidsgrove

January 31, 2025

'I don't want this club anywhere around the bottom' - Kitching buzzing to lead Stafford Rangers again

'The cup run can help our promotion push' - Phil Brown's Kidderminster three wins from Wembley

January 30, 2025

Staff and children at Kaleidoscope Nursery at St Andrews School in Shifnal are celebrating. Pictured are children with some of the staff. Picture via: Kaleidoscope Nursery.

Nursery delighted with 'Good' Ofsted rating and high praise for staff

Ofsted reports|Jan 30

Staff and children at Kaleidoscope Nursery at St Andrews School in Shifnal are celebrating. Pictured are children with some of the staff. Picture via: Kaleidoscope Nursery.

Shifnal nursery delighted with 'Good' Ofsted rating and high praise for staff

January 26, 2025

Neil Kitching re-appointed as Stafford Rangers manager

January 25, 2025

Stafford Rangers. Picture: Wendy Hill.

Report: Stafford Rangers claim vital victory over Wythenshawe in fight for survival

January 24, 2025

A bridge will be closed. Picture: Shropshire Council.

Stretch of A5 near Shifnal to shut for 11 days so diseased trees can be removed

Halesowen Town boss Russell Penn

Non-league previews: Penn looks for consistency from his table toppers Halesowen

Stafford Rangers captain Jimmy O’Neill.

Non-league preview: Stafford skipper O’Neill says each game is a ‘must win’

January 23, 2025

Stafford Rangers. Picture: Pete Wideman.

Harry Harris and James Kinsey interviewed for Stafford Rangers job

January 21, 2025

The John Bloxham Memorial Rally took place at Apley for the second time. Picture: M&H Photography.

Thousands raised for charity through Bridgnorth rally race in memory of Wolverhampton-born British champion