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June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather: Four-day yellow heat-health alert issued as temperatures approach 30C this weekend

West Midlands weather: Four-day yellow heat-health alert issued as temperatures approach 30C this weekend

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Water levels at Severn Trent reservoirs reach lowest point in almost nine months as dry and hot weather continues

Water levels at Severn Trent reservoirs reach lowest point in almost nine months as dry and hot weather continues

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It could be someone else's child, I can't let that happen' - Grieving mum of teen crash victim in action call

'It could be someone else's child, I can't let that happen' - Grieving mum of teen crash victim in action call

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent does not rule out West Midlands hosepipe ban but pledges to do 'everything possible' to avoid it

Severn Trent does not rule out West Midlands hosepipe ban but pledges to do 'everything possible' to avoid it

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stafford Rangers unveil their new 150th anniversary kits for next season

Stafford Rangers unveil their new 150th anniversary kits for next season

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: World's most famous steam locomotive 'The Flying Scotsman' to haul first train along repaired section of SVR track

World's most famous steam locomotive 'The Flying Scotsman' to haul first train along repaired section of SVR track

Supporting image for story: Part of Shropshire town High Street cordoned off after chunk of building falls onto pavement

Part of Shropshire town High Street cordoned off after chunk of building falls onto pavement

June 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Period home with expansive grounds, tennis court and separate red brick barn is listed for sale

Period home with expansive grounds, tennis court and separate red brick barn is listed for sale

June 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport Carnival lives up to 'bigger than ever' pledge on a 'proud' day for the town as thousands turn out

Newport Carnival lives up to 'bigger than ever' pledge on a 'proud' day for the town as thousands turn out

Supporting image for story: Young driver taken to hospital after car crashes into wooden barn on Staffordshire/Shropshire border

Young driver taken to hospital after car crashes into wooden barn on Staffordshire/Shropshire border

Supporting image for story: Cross-county police forces partner for joint operation to tackle poaching and rural crime

Cross-county police forces partner for joint operation to tackle poaching and rural crime

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands RAF Museum's huge mission to relocate 50,000 historic objects to new collections hub - here's how you can help

West Midlands RAF Museum's huge mission to relocate 50,000 historic objects to new collections hub - here's how you can help

Supporting image for story: Train operators in the West Midlands and Shropshire ranked on passenger satisfaction - here's how they scored

Train operators in the West Midlands and Shropshire ranked on passenger satisfaction - here's how they scored

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: People in 95 properties in a Shropshire town wake up to no power in their property

People in 95 properties in a Shropshire town wake up to no power in their property

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Famous face and former I'm a Celeb contestant spotted in Bridgnorth

Famous face and former I'm a Celeb contestant spotted in Bridgnorth

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal student taking on monumental challenge in aid of charity that saved his dad's life

Shifnal student taking on monumental challenge in aid of charity that saved his dad's life

Supporting image for story: 'The passion for making a difference to children's lives is evident' - Shifnal nursery based in former bank reaps praise from Ofsted

'The passion for making a difference to children's lives is evident' - Shifnal nursery based in former bank reaps praise from Ofsted

June 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit Albrighton primary school which boasts an outdoor swimming pool and where school dinners are loved, not dreaded

We visit Albrighton primary school which boasts an outdoor swimming pool and where school dinners are loved, not dreaded

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hednesford beat off competition to land signing of former Port Vale striker while Price returns to Stourbridge

Hednesford beat off competition to land signing of former Port Vale striker while Price returns to Stourbridge

Supporting image for story: Stafford Rangers announce hattrick of signings including return of Joe Cuff

Stafford Rangers announce hattrick of signings including return of Joe Cuff

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Days left to save treasured Shropshire community cinema as thousands of pounds is raised towards funding - how you can help

Days left to save treasured Shropshire community cinema as thousands of pounds is raised towards funding - how you can help

May 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire personal trainer cycles to every Premier League ground to raise funds for cancer charity - finishing at Old Trafford

Shropshire personal trainer cycles to every Premier League ground to raise funds for cancer charity - finishing at Old Trafford

May 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inside former Bridgnorth pub that has been converted into a house with 10 bedrooms, a cellar - and a snug

Inside former Bridgnorth pub that has been converted into a house with 10 bedrooms, a cellar - and a snug

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police probe reports of dangerous woodland fires in Shifnal being ignited deliberately

Police probe reports of dangerous woodland fires in Shifnal being ignited deliberately

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The calm and purposeful ethos allows pupils to flourish' - Specialist school praised in glowing Ofsted report

'The calm and purposeful ethos allows pupils to flourish' - Specialist school praised in glowing Ofsted report

Supporting image for story: Stunning Jacobean manor house in Bridgnorth with separate barn conversion and expansive grounds is listed for sale - take a look around

Stunning Jacobean manor house in Bridgnorth with separate barn conversion and expansive grounds is listed for sale - take a look around

May 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: All the latest water levels at Severn Trent Water reservoirs as reserves fall to lowest point of the year

All the latest water levels at Severn Trent Water reservoirs as reserves fall to lowest point of the year

Supporting image for story: 'We need banking hubs that provide much-needed access to vital services' - MP presents petition after branch closures

'We need banking hubs that provide much-needed access to vital services' - MP presents petition after branch closures

May 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: RAF Museum partners with defence company to fund refurbishment of 1930s hangar and 'help tell the story of the RAF'

RAF Museum partners with defence company to fund refurbishment of 1930s hangar and 'help tell the story of the RAF'

May 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of possessing firearm with intent after woman assaulted and man threatened in Bridgnorth

Man arrested on suspicion of possessing firearm with intent after woman assaulted and man threatened in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle large blaze involving muck and baler twine in village near Bridgnorth

Firefighters tackle large blaze involving muck and baler twine in village near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Water levels at Severn Trent reservoirs reach lowest point this year after driest start to spring in 69 years

Water levels at Severn Trent reservoirs reach lowest point this year after driest start to spring in 69 years

May 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Suspected drink driver caught with almost 150 empty cans of lager and cider inside van

Suspected drink driver caught with almost 150 empty cans of lager and cider inside van

Supporting image for story: Emergency services called after car rolls onto its side in middle of road near Bridgnorth

Emergency services called after car rolls onto its side in middle of road near Bridgnorth

May 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stunning countryside home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border with a pond and boat house hits the market

Stunning countryside home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border with a pond and boat house hits the market

May 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after Shropshire home burgled during early hours

Police appeal after Shropshire home burgled during early hours

May 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire football club making history with installation of new pitch - featuring technology used in Everton's stadium

Staffordshire football club making history with installation of new pitch - featuring technology used in Everton's stadium

Supporting image for story: Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over West Midlands again to mark event at RAF Museum in Cosford - here's when

Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over West Midlands again to mark event at RAF Museum in Cosford - here's when

May 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a fatal accident waiting to happen' - Man living by busy B-road fears the worst and demands action

'It's a fatal accident waiting to happen' - Man living by busy B-road fears the worst and demands action

May 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford's RAF Museum invites residents to 'World War Two Week' half-term activities and events - free admission

Cosford's RAF Museum invites residents to 'World War Two Week' half-term activities and events - free admission

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Darlaston boss Gill upbeat despite defeat in Walsall Senior Cup final - report and reaction

Darlaston boss Gill upbeat despite defeat in Walsall Senior Cup final - report and reaction

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent's message to residents as West Midlands reservoirs 'unusually low'

Severn Trent's message to residents as West Midlands reservoirs 'unusually low'

May 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Handsome' country home near Bridgnorth with period features and large grounds including a lake hits the market

'Handsome' country home near Bridgnorth with period features and large grounds including a lake hits the market

May 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Pupils know their school is a special place' - Primary school in Newport graded as 'outstanding' across the board

'Pupils know their school is a special place' - Primary school in Newport graded as 'outstanding' across the board

May 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former West Midlands village hall with jacuzzi swim spa and expansive grounds hits the market

Former West Midlands village hall with jacuzzi swim spa and expansive grounds hits the market

Supporting image for story: Cosford's RAF Museum is on a mission to keep VE Day memories alive - here's how

Cosford's RAF Museum is on a mission to keep VE Day memories alive - here's how

May 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cyclist rushed to Birmingham hospital with serious injuries after collision with car in Ludlow

Cyclist rushed to Birmingham hospital with serious injuries after collision with car in Ludlow

May 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over Cosford to mark VE Day 2025 - here's when

Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over Cosford to mark VE Day 2025 - here's when

Supporting image for story: Stunning cottage near Bridgnorth that featured on property renovation TV series is listed for sale

Stunning cottage near Bridgnorth that featured on property renovation TV series is listed for sale

May 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police issue statement after death of man near Newport

Police issue statement after death of man near Newport

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