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Mark Drew

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May 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Coronavirus levels are down – but just how optimistic should we be?

Coronavirus levels are down – but just how optimistic should we be?

May 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: The enduring mystery of Madeleine McCann

The enduring mystery of Madeleine McCann

May 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Banksy-style mural painted on Stourbridge pub wall to mark new era

Banksy-style mural painted on Stourbridge pub wall to mark new era

April 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Labour’s ambitious plans will bring industry back to region, says Keir Starmer

Labour’s ambitious plans will bring industry back to region, says Keir Starmer

Supporting image for story: Miner statue turns blue for baby killed when his pram was hit by car

Miner statue turns blue for baby killed when his pram was hit by car

April 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Boris Johnson: Time is right for West Midlands to play its part in UK's resurgence

Boris Johnson: Time is right for West Midlands to play its part in UK's resurgence

November 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton mayor preparing for quiz night with celebrities setting questions

Wolverhampton mayor preparing for quiz night with celebrities setting questions

November 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Mayor to host online family quiz for all

Wolverhampton Mayor to host online family quiz for all

October 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: I'm like Wallis Simpson, says King's ex-mistress now living near Bridgnorth

I'm like Wallis Simpson, says King's ex-mistress now living near Bridgnorth

September 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight concert praised by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Beverley Knight concert praised by Andrew Lloyd Webber

August 28, 2020

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton singer Liam Payne set to tie the knot with girlfriend Maya Henry

Wolverhampton singer Liam Payne set to tie the knot with girlfriend Maya Henry

August 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Wild life behind the scenes at Chester Zoo to be shown in TV programme

Wild life behind the scenes at Chester Zoo to be shown in TV programme

Supporting image for story: Staycation brings a post-lockdown boom as resorts struggle to cope

Staycation brings a post-lockdown boom as resorts struggle to cope

July 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Surfing centre given green light to open in West Midlands

Surfing centre given green light to open in West Midlands

July 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: From Wolverhampton to global superstar: Where did it all go right for Liam Payne?

From Wolverhampton to global superstar: Where did it all go right for Liam Payne?

July 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: Birmingham REP turns red for national campaign

Birmingham REP turns red for national campaign

Supporting image for story: Staying closed is no laughing matter with circuses facing bleak future

Staying closed is no laughing matter with circuses facing bleak future

June 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Stand up tall, we’ve got visitors! Chester Zoo residents welcome visitors as attraction reopens

Stand up tall, we’ve got visitors! Chester Zoo residents welcome visitors as attraction reopens

May 27, 2020

Supporting image for story: The show must go on – and we will find a way: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre preparing for life after lockdown

The show must go on – and we will find a way: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre preparing for life after lockdown

May 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: From The Joy of Painting to Top Of The Pops: Ten perfect reasons to save BBC Four from axe

From The Joy of Painting to Top Of The Pops: Ten perfect reasons to save BBC Four from axe

May 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: VE Day: War films a reminder of debt to a generation

VE Day: War films a reminder of debt to a generation

Supporting image for story: Talented Owen hits the right notes with debut single during lockdown

Talented Owen hits the right notes with debut single during lockdown

April 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: We want your great bake photos

We want your great bake photos

April 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Birmingham NEC Nightingale Hospital prepares to open for patients

Birmingham NEC Nightingale Hospital prepares to open for patients

April 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: Hair care is our gift to NHS staff: Royston Blythe set up salon service for front line workers

Hair care is our gift to NHS staff: Royston Blythe set up salon service for front line workers

April 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: It’s lockdown: Discovery Centre's Lego figures retreat to the store cupboard

It’s lockdown: Discovery Centre's Lego figures retreat to the store cupboard

February 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Rock houses join a must-see list alongside Alcatraz

Rock houses join a must-see list alongside Alcatraz

January 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: Farewell to Terry Jones, genius King of Silliness

Farewell to Terry Jones, genius King of Silliness

December 18, 2019

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Blue Peter star Radzi lands spot on Dancing on Ice

Wolverhampton Blue Peter star Radzi lands spot on Dancing on Ice

December 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: Lion King fails to boost Cineworld’s box office

Lion King fails to boost Cineworld’s box office

November 21, 2019

Supporting image for story: Star Witness celebrates our beautiful region - in pictures

Star Witness celebrates our beautiful region - in pictures

September 23, 2019

Supporting image for story: A chance to dance as Party In The Park returns to Himley Hall - in pictures

A chance to dance as Party In The Park returns to Himley Hall - in pictures

August 30, 2019

Supporting image for story: AJ Pritchard lets slip his Strictly Come Dancing partner

AJ Pritchard lets slip his Strictly Come Dancing partner

Supporting image for story: Midlands Britain's Got Talent star Connie Talbot returns to show in champions edition

Midlands Britain's Got Talent star Connie Talbot returns to show in champions edition

August 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: Baby meerkats take first steps outdoors at Dudley Zoo

Baby meerkats take first steps outdoors at Dudley Zoo

August 14, 2019

Supporting image for story: A-levels: All you need to know ahead of exam results

A-levels: All you need to know ahead of exam results

August 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Cheers to the beers! Real ale and craft beer on the rise in region

Cheers to the beers! Real ale and craft beer on the rise in region

August 7, 2019

Supporting image for story: Why we’ve ditched the trolley to pop and shop

Why we’ve ditched the trolley to pop and shop

July 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: GALLERY: Flying high for model air show

GALLERY: Flying high for model air show

June 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: TV's Alice Roberts to tell of her wonderland of discoveries about the past

TV's Alice Roberts to tell of her wonderland of discoveries about the past

May 18, 2019

Supporting image for story: Birmingham's Cathedral Square an Instagram hotspot

Birmingham's Cathedral Square an Instagram hotspot

May 17, 2019

Supporting image for story: Jeremy Hunt: Local papers are vital for our stability

Jeremy Hunt: Local papers are vital for our stability

May 16, 2019

Supporting image for story: Steampunks ready for Red by Night event at Black Country Living Museum

Steampunks ready for Red by Night event at Black Country Living Museum

May 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: Stormy clouds for the bank holiday in Shropshire

Stormy clouds for the bank holiday in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: It’s your funeral for favourite swansong: Top funeral songs of the nation revealed

It’s your funeral for favourite swansong: Top funeral songs of the nation revealed

April 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Rugby star Tindall returning to Bike4Life fundraiser

Rugby star Tindall returning to Bike4Life fundraiser

March 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Once upon a time…Dudley Zoo keeper Jay tells meerkats a story for World Book Day

Once upon a time…Dudley Zoo keeper Jay tells meerkats a story for World Book Day

March 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Go barking mad, Crufts is back!

Go barking mad, Crufts is back!

March 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: Stage set as dogs hit Bullseye at auditions

Stage set as dogs hit Bullseye at auditions

January 22, 2019

Supporting image for story: Laughing off the January blues at Wolverhampton comedy fest

Laughing off the January blues at Wolverhampton comedy fest

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