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January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Postal chaos: Reader calls for answers after Christmas gap - your letters, plus a royal smile from the archives

Postal chaos: Reader calls for answers after Christmas gap - your letters, plus a royal smile from the archives

Supporting image for story: Beat the Blue Monday blues: Brighten your day with 19 heartwarming photos from the archives

Beat the Blue Monday blues: Brighten your day with 19 heartwarming photos from the archives

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Reader opinion: 'Flags should be celebrated, not criticised' - your letters, plus a knockout archive moment with Frank Bruno

Reader opinion: 'Flags should be celebrated, not criticised' - your letters, plus a knockout archive moment with Frank Bruno

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton retro: 16 pictures capturing city life in 1960

Wolverhampton retro: 16 pictures capturing city life in 1960

Supporting image for story: Writer warns trail hunting ban part of wider vegan attack on animals - your letters, plus a February 1947 Walsall coal rush throwback

Writer warns trail hunting ban part of wider vegan attack on animals - your letters, plus a February 1947 Walsall coal rush throwback

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Reader recalls the 1903 Stourbridge Canal disaster - your letters, plus Vikings and Saxons descend on Trysull in a 1977 archive picture

Reader recalls the 1903 Stourbridge Canal disaster - your letters, plus Vikings and Saxons descend on Trysull in a 1977 archive picture

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth retro: 18 pictures of faces around the town in the 1970s – see who you recognise

Bridgnorth retro: 18 pictures of faces around the town in the 1970s – see who you recognise

Supporting image for story: Retro: 19 photos capturing 1980s clubs, groups and the community spirit of the Black Country and Staffordshire

Retro: 19 photos capturing 1980s clubs, groups and the community spirit of the Black Country and Staffordshire

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Don’t blame AI, blame the fear' - your letters, and a Dudley engineer’s 1937 hydroglider takes to the River Severn in a picture throwback

'Don’t blame AI, blame the fear' - your letters, and a Dudley engineer’s 1937 hydroglider takes to the River Severn in a picture throwback

Supporting image for story: Sandwell retro: 18 memories of 1970s nostalgia captured on camera

Sandwell retro: 18 memories of 1970s nostalgia captured on camera

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Reader highlights irony in letters whinging about the BBC - your letters, and archive image captures rock choir joy

Reader highlights irony in letters whinging about the BBC - your letters, and archive image captures rock choir joy

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: A reader’s anger over ‘double standards’ in animal welfare laws - your letters, plus RAF Cosford bids farewell to Ben the dog mascot in a picture throwback

A reader’s anger over ‘double standards’ in animal welfare laws - your letters, plus RAF Cosford bids farewell to Ben the dog mascot in a picture throwback

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: From the archives: 21 quirky and giant sights from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile

From the archives: 21 quirky and giant sights from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Thoughts on vaping in public - your letters, plus when Wolves and Shrewsbury crossed paths in a picture from the archive

Thoughts on vaping in public - your letters, plus when Wolves and Shrewsbury crossed paths in a picture from the archive

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Your Letters: 'From joy to global fears' – a reader’s view on facing the year ahead, plus a look back at gritting the 1950s way

Your Letters: 'From joy to global fears' – a reader’s view on facing the year ahead, plus a look back at gritting the 1950s way

Supporting image for story: Weathering the storms: 37 iconic pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped

Weathering the storms: 37 iconic pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'The world has lost its great leaders,' says reader: Your Letters, and a 1977 picture of the last Hastings aircraft at RAF Cosford

'The world has lost its great leaders,' says reader: Your Letters, and a 1977 picture of the last Hastings aircraft at RAF Cosford

Supporting image for story: Dudley in the '80s: 23 pictures to transport you back to an iconic era - see what you remember!

Dudley in the '80s: 23 pictures to transport you back to an iconic era - see what you remember!

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'A heartfelt note to Peter Rhodes on his illness' - Your Letters, plus 1947 snow and an unexpected worker in a picture throwback

'A heartfelt note to Peter Rhodes on his illness' - Your Letters, plus 1947 snow and an unexpected worker in a picture throwback

Supporting image for story: Walsall in the '80s: 19 retro images recalling fashions, faces and memorable moments

Walsall in the '80s: 19 retro images recalling fashions, faces and memorable moments

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Is America heading for its own Suez moment?' asks reader - Your Letters, plus a throwback to 1978 when heavy snow closed schools across the region

'Is America heading for its own Suez moment?' asks reader - Your Letters, plus a throwback to 1978 when heavy snow closed schools across the region

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Community voices concern as church faces closure' - Your Letters, and Prince Philip meets local schoolmistress in 1972 picture throwback

'Community voices concern as church faces closure' - Your Letters, and Prince Philip meets local schoolmistress in 1972 picture throwback

January 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton retro: 24 pictures of high street scenes and shops we loved and lost

Wolverhampton retro: 24 pictures of high street scenes and shops we loved and lost

January 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Double standards in how broadcasters and parties are judged' – Your Letters, plus a reminder of what a real winter looked like in a 1947 picture throwback

'Double standards in how broadcasters and parties are judged' – Your Letters, plus a reminder of what a real winter looked like in a 1947 picture throwback

January 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Road safety has reached crisis point, reader warns' - Your Letters plus kids making the most of the big freeze in a 1960s throwback

'Road safety has reached crisis point, reader warns' - Your Letters plus kids making the most of the big freeze in a 1960s throwback

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: 2025 in pictures: 35 images that made headlines across the Black Country and Staffordshire - see how many you remember

2025 in pictures: 35 images that made headlines across the Black Country and Staffordshire - see how many you remember

Supporting image for story: 'Your generosity helps us support our community all year, say Rotary members' - Your Letters and a Highland flair for New Year 1991 in a picture throwback

'Your generosity helps us support our community all year, say Rotary members' - Your Letters and a Highland flair for New Year 1991 in a picture throwback

December 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Why Britain should look east for answers, says reader' - Your Letters plus a 1960 throwback to New Year’s Eve at Wolverhampton Civic Hall

'Why Britain should look east for answers, says reader' - Your Letters plus a 1960 throwback to New Year’s Eve at Wolverhampton Civic Hall

Supporting image for story: Adorable arrivals: 29 pictures of baby animals that stole the show at our zoos this year

Adorable arrivals: 29 pictures of baby animals that stole the show at our zoos this year

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'When did teachers become parents, dentists and social workers?' - Your Letters, plus an archive image shows POWs welcomed at RAF Cosford

'When did teachers become parents, dentists and social workers?' - Your Letters, plus an archive image shows POWs welcomed at RAF Cosford

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Power Station in 37 pictures: 46 years of power, memories and the people behind it

Ironbridge Power Station in 37 pictures: 46 years of power, memories and the people behind it

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Local initiative highlights support for people in crisis' - Your Letters and a throwback to a rare 1973 cinema triplet gathering

'Local initiative highlights support for people in crisis' - Your Letters and a throwback to a rare 1973 cinema triplet gathering

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrations through the years: 16 retro pictures of community fun across Wolverhampton and the Black Country

Celebrations through the years: 16 retro pictures of community fun across Wolverhampton and the Black Country

December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Tight budgets mean every penny counts for charities, argues reader' - Your Letters and a nostalgic Christmas scene from the archive

'Tight budgets mean every penny counts for charities, argues reader' - Your Letters and a nostalgic Christmas scene from the archive

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Reader urges respect, mentoring and positive role models to combat misogyny' - Your Letters plus a 1979 archive image of a Boxing Day gathering

'Reader urges respect, mentoring and positive role models to combat misogyny' - Your Letters plus a 1979 archive image of a Boxing Day gathering

Supporting image for story: Black Country and Staffordshire retro: From snakes and ladders to radio-controlled cars, we celebrate toys, games and happy faces

Black Country and Staffordshire retro: From snakes and ladders to radio-controlled cars, we celebrate toys, games and happy faces

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Funny, sharp and always on point - Star columnist praised by reader' - Your Letters plus barrels of beer ready for Christmas deliveries in a 1961 archive picture

'Funny, sharp and always on point - Star columnist praised by reader' - Your Letters plus barrels of beer ready for Christmas deliveries in a 1961 archive picture

Supporting image for story: Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia

Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia

Supporting image for story: When Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought Hollywood to Shrewsbury in 1984 - 14 pictures show town turned into a festive film set

When Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought Hollywood to Shrewsbury in 1984 - 14 pictures show town turned into a festive film set

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Rising costs and poor service blamed for falling bus use, says reader' - Your Letters and a 1979 festive flashback of five bulldog puppies in stockings

'Rising costs and poor service blamed for falling bus use, says reader' - Your Letters and a 1979 festive flashback of five bulldog puppies in stockings

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Reader calls for national prostate cancer screening to save lives' - Your Letters plus Meena the elephant stars in a festive picture from the archive

'Reader calls for national prostate cancer screening to save lives' - Your Letters plus Meena the elephant stars in a festive picture from the archive

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile

Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile

December 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'From Farage to fortune - a reader’s bold forecast for 2026' - Your Letters plus a well earned cuppa for Les in a 1964 picture from the archive

'From Farage to fortune - a reader’s bold forecast for 2026' - Your Letters plus a well earned cuppa for Les in a 1964 picture from the archive

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Worse than flu? Reader takes aim at Doctor Starmer’s hypocrisy' - Your Letters plus bargain hunters at a rummage sale in a 1972 picture

'Worse than flu? Reader takes aim at Doctor Starmer’s hypocrisy' - Your Letters plus bargain hunters at a rummage sale in a 1972 picture

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Why aren’t we using driving skills to get young people into work?' - Your Letters and Civic panto stars dressed to impress in a 1982 picture from the archive

'Why aren’t we using driving skills to get young people into work?' - Your Letters and Civic panto stars dressed to impress in a 1982 picture from the archive

Supporting image for story: Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton 1973: See how many familiar faces you can spot in our retro photo gallery

Wolverhampton 1973: See how many familiar faces you can spot in our retro photo gallery

Supporting image for story: 'Charity highlights free support services for those struggling at Christmas' - Your Letters plus a festive flashback to 1966 in a picture from the archive

'Charity highlights free support services for those struggling at Christmas' - Your Letters plus a festive flashback to 1966 in a picture from the archive

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archive

'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archive

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show