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March 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Past inquiries ignored health data—Hixon must not repeat this' - your letters, plus a nostalgic snap of spring bulb planting, 1974

'Past inquiries ignored health data—Hixon must not repeat this' - your letters, plus a nostalgic snap of spring bulb planting, 1974

Supporting image for story: 'Past inquiries ignored health data—Hixon must not repeat this' - your letters, plus a nostalgia snap of when gales wreaked havoc in Walsall

'Past inquiries ignored health data—Hixon must not repeat this' - your letters, plus a nostalgia snap of when gales wreaked havoc in Walsall

Supporting image for story: 19 pictures to take you back to Wolverhampton in 1975 and 1976 — see the places and people you might remember

19 pictures to take you back to Wolverhampton in 1975 and 1976 — see the places and people you might remember

March 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: A satirical take on Keir’s latest address - your letters, plus a mammoth task for the RAF in 1988 - an archive picture

A satirical take on Keir’s latest address - your letters, plus a mammoth task for the RAF in 1988 - an archive picture

March 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Drivers won’t trade comfort for cycling' - your letters, plus a snapshot of Wolverhampton Civic Centre under construction, 1976

'Drivers won’t trade comfort for cycling' - your letters, plus a snapshot of Wolverhampton Civic Centre under construction, 1976

March 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: E-transporters need clear laws, say concerned reader - your letters, plus a throwback to a picturesque village in 1949

E-transporters need clear laws, say concerned reader - your letters, plus a throwback to a picturesque village in 1949

March 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Sort the potholes before the cycle lanes,' says frustrated reader - your letters, plus a 1986 throwback of life at St Mary’s Church School

'Sort the potholes before the cycle lanes,' says frustrated reader - your letters, plus a 1986 throwback of life at St Mary’s Church School

March 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: 34 pictures: A throwback to the careers that shaped our Midlands communities

34 pictures: A throwback to the careers that shaped our Midlands communities

February 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Flying our flags is a sign of pride, not provocation' - your letters, plus England prepare for Wales in a 1958 snapshot

'Flying our flags is a sign of pride, not provocation' - your letters, plus England prepare for Wales in a 1958 snapshot

February 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Reader warns late NHS letters could put lives at risk – your letters, plus girls get a hands-on taste of engineering – a picture from the archive

Reader warns late NHS letters could put lives at risk – your letters, plus girls get a hands-on taste of engineering – a picture from the archive

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: '£7 billion for roads, but potholes won’t vanish overnight' – your letters, plus Black Country children evacuated to Shropshire, a 1939 throwback

'£7 billion for roads, but potholes won’t vanish overnight' – your letters, plus Black Country children evacuated to Shropshire, a 1939 throwback

Supporting image for story: 16 striking images from the early 1960s across the Black Country and Staffordshire that invite reflection

16 striking images from the early 1960s across the Black Country and Staffordshire that invite reflection

February 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: A reality check on immigration claims - your letters, plus an RAF adventure snapshot from 1962

A reality check on immigration claims - your letters, plus an RAF adventure snapshot from 1962

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Reliving the charm of Severn Valley’s smallest halt ahead of Branch Line Weekend

In pictures: Reliving the charm of Severn Valley’s smallest halt ahead of Branch Line Weekend

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Council urged to give choice on winter green bin collections - your letters, plus a snapshot of Darlington Street Methodist Church in the 1900s

Council urged to give choice on winter green bin collections - your letters, plus a snapshot of Darlington Street Methodist Church in the 1900s

Supporting image for story: 39 pictures of Shropshire cinemas loved and lost - see how many you remember

39 pictures of Shropshire cinemas loved and lost - see how many you remember

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'The NHS: a national treasure, but not without its flaws' - your letters, plus George Bickley teaches cadets to fly in a 1940s throwback

'The NHS: a national treasure, but not without its flaws' - your letters, plus George Bickley teaches cadets to fly in a 1940s throwback

February 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'It's like patching a leaking boat: the state of our roads' - your letters, plus a 1978 snapshot of pancake racing at a Walsall school

'It's like patching a leaking boat: the state of our roads' - your letters, plus a 1978 snapshot of pancake racing at a Walsall school

February 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Stop overcharging for unused winter garden waste collections' - your letters, plus a throwback to a 1962 Wall Heath pipe-smoking contest

'Stop overcharging for unused winter garden waste collections' - your letters, plus a throwback to a 1962 Wall Heath pipe-smoking contest

Supporting image for story: Remembering Brierley Hill and Dudley in the 1980s - we have 17 pictures fascinating pictures to take you back

Remembering Brierley Hill and Dudley in the 1980s - we have 17 pictures fascinating pictures to take you back

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Jason Donovan Doin’ Fine Encore Tour at Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall – tickets, times, setlist and more

Jason Donovan Doin’ Fine Encore Tour at Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Hall – tickets, times, setlist and more

Supporting image for story: 22 nostalgic pictures of Cannock in the early 1970s that take you back to a lost era

22 nostalgic pictures of Cannock in the early 1970s that take you back to a lost era

Supporting image for story: 'English towns face higher flood risk from proposed Welsh wind farms' - your letters, plus a picture throwback of RAF volunteers at Cosford

'English towns face higher flood risk from proposed Welsh wind farms' - your letters, plus a picture throwback of RAF volunteers at Cosford

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Fixing leadership and putting the nation first' - your views, plus a picture throwback: a trip on the Arley Ferry

'Fixing leadership and putting the nation first' - your views, plus a picture throwback: a trip on the Arley Ferry

Supporting image for story: 22 must-see photos capturing Wolverhampton in 1971

22 must-see photos capturing Wolverhampton in 1971

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: From playgrounds to activities: 18 nostalgic pictures of childhood fun across the Black Country and Staffordshire

From playgrounds to activities: 18 nostalgic pictures of childhood fun across the Black Country and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Time for a government based on merit, says reader - your letters, plus a picture throwback of Bridgnorth High Street and market

Time for a government based on merit, says reader - your letters, plus a picture throwback of Bridgnorth High Street and market

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'A perspective on crime, benefits and immigration' - your letters, plus a throwback picture of a Walsall club’s 1975 trip to Blackpool

'A perspective on crime, benefits and immigration' - your letters, plus a throwback picture of a Walsall club’s 1975 trip to Blackpool

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth in the 1960s: 37 retro pictures capturing the people, places and everyday life of the town

Bridgnorth in the 1960s: 37 retro pictures capturing the people, places and everyday life of the town

February 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Feeling ripped off for sticking with BT' - your letters, plus Walsall power station seen from the canal, 1964

'Feeling ripped off for sticking with BT' - your letters, plus Walsall power station seen from the canal, 1964

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: From tool makers to titles: reader questions socialism, plus a snapshot of Wednesday nights at The Wheel

From tool makers to titles: reader questions socialism, plus a snapshot of Wednesday nights at The Wheel

Supporting image for story: Pictures from the past: 28 charming snapshots of home deliveries and services from a bygone era

Pictures from the past: 28 charming snapshots of home deliveries and services from a bygone era

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Landline switch-off is leaving readers unheard - your letters, plus a wave from the past over Weston Park

Landline switch-off is leaving readers unheard - your letters, plus a wave from the past over Weston Park

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Retro Stafford: 17 pictures capturing life across the town in the 1960s

Retro Stafford: 17 pictures capturing life across the town in the 1960s

Supporting image for story: 'Sorry is not enough - trust in government has gone' - your letters, plus the faces behind a historic car revival

'Sorry is not enough - trust in government has gone' - your letters, plus the faces behind a historic car revival

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Midlands memories: 16 nostalgic images of making the most of rainy weather

Midlands memories: 16 nostalgic images of making the most of rainy weather

Supporting image for story: Letter of thanks for Ukrainian church event & memories of a charabanc outing – a picture throwback

Letter of thanks for Ukrainian church event & memories of a charabanc outing – a picture throwback

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Wednesbury deserves answers, not planning deflections' - your letters, plus a silent snapshot of mining life near the end

'Wednesbury deserves answers, not planning deflections' - your letters, plus a silent snapshot of mining life near the end

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Step back to 1979: 23 iconic Wolverhampton scenes showing life, work, and everyday moments across the city

Step back to 1979: 23 iconic Wolverhampton scenes showing life, work, and everyday moments across the city

February 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'How many sleaze scandals does it take to clean up politics?' - your letters, plus Fort Dunlop from the air, 1989

'How many sleaze scandals does it take to clean up politics?' - your letters, plus Fort Dunlop from the air, 1989

February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'When change changed: a pocketful of history lost' - your letters, plus a snapshot from a 1939 trip to the zoo

'When change changed: a pocketful of history lost' - your letters, plus a snapshot from a 1939 trip to the zoo

Supporting image for story: Burntwood retro: 19 nostalgic snapshots that take you back in time

Burntwood retro: 19 nostalgic snapshots that take you back in time

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Trail hunting, cruelty and countryside debates' - your letters, plus when steam ruled the rails in a 1955 picture throwback

'Trail hunting, cruelty and countryside debates' - your letters, plus when steam ruled the rails in a 1955 picture throwback

Supporting image for story: Black Country and Staffordshire retro: 24 photos bringing school life in the 1960s and 1970s back to life

Black Country and Staffordshire retro: 24 photos bringing school life in the 1960s and 1970s back to life

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Florence + the Machine at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham this week - tickets, times, setlist and everything you need to know

Florence + the Machine at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham this week - tickets, times, setlist and everything you need to know

Supporting image for story: 'Is the weather forecast becoming a forecast of fear?' - your letters, plus a look back at M54 construction in 1975

'Is the weather forecast becoming a forecast of fear?' - your letters, plus a look back at M54 construction in 1975

Supporting image for story: Take a trip back to 1970 across the Black Country and Staffordshire in 21 nostalgic images

Take a trip back to 1970 across the Black Country and Staffordshire in 21 nostalgic images

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams’ Long 90's Tour at The Halls in Wolverhampton – tickets, times, setlist and more

Robbie Williams’ Long 90's Tour at The Halls in Wolverhampton – tickets, times, setlist and more

Supporting image for story: Looking back at Wolverhampton 1980: 18 pictures capturing people and moments

Looking back at Wolverhampton 1980: 18 pictures capturing people and moments

Supporting image for story: 'Defending the right to trial by jury in England and Wales' - your letters, plus a historic 1942 road race snapshot

'Defending the right to trial by jury in England and Wales' - your letters, plus a historic 1942 road race snapshot