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June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Council tax help may face more pressure, Dudley councillor warns

Council tax help may face more pressure, Dudley councillor warns

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Spot the ball winner scoops £208k Lamborghini and £50k cash prize

Spot the ball winner scoops £208k Lamborghini and £50k cash prize

Supporting image for story: Get Frankie Bridge’s Italian Riviera style with River Island midi skirt for just £39

Get Frankie Bridge’s Italian Riviera style with River Island midi skirt for just £39

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Supporting image for story: Win an Aston Martin Vantage worth £75,000 for just 18p in prize draw

Win an Aston Martin Vantage worth £75,000 for just 18p in prize draw

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton semi with garden annexe up for sale for £237,000 - take a look inside

Wolverhampton semi with garden annexe up for sale for £237,000 - take a look inside

Supporting image for story: 'I am delighted that children from more struggling families will get free school dinners' - West Midlands MP

'I am delighted that children from more struggling families will get free school dinners' - West Midlands MP

June 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Tettenhall pub which has survived the threat of demolition and become a lively and friendly community hub

We visited a Tettenhall pub which has survived the threat of demolition and become a lively and friendly community hub

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We will have no choice but reduce our services' - Bridgnorth Foodbank fears for future as donations halve

'We will have no choice but reduce our services' - Bridgnorth Foodbank fears for future as donations halve

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sir Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband drop in on home of West Midlands mother-of-three - here's what happened

Sir Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband drop in on home of West Midlands mother-of-three - here's what happened

Supporting image for story: 'I remember the fear of the postman bringing another bill my family couldn’t afford to pay' - PM Sir Keir Starmer writes exclusively for the Express & Star

'I remember the fear of the postman bringing another bill my family couldn’t afford to pay' - PM Sir Keir Starmer writes exclusively for the Express & Star

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 270,000 West Midlands households will receive £150 off their energy bills, says Ed Miliband ahead of visit to the region

270,000 West Midlands households will receive £150 off their energy bills, says Ed Miliband ahead of visit to the region

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands food bank network given funding boost after generous donation from Cadbury Foundation

West Midlands food bank network given funding boost after generous donation from Cadbury Foundation

Supporting image for story: New way to get free audiobooks worth up to £100

New way to get free audiobooks worth up to £100

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Heatwave warning: Wowcher slashes prices on designer sunglasses by up to 73%

Heatwave warning: Wowcher slashes prices on designer sunglasses by up to 73%

Supporting image for story: Beauty experts swear by this bestselling sun cream that's perfect to wear under makeup - now 36% off

Beauty experts swear by this bestselling sun cream that's perfect to wear under makeup - now 36% off

Supporting image for story: Get 33% Off the ghd Max Professional Hair Straightener for a limited time only

Get 33% Off the ghd Max Professional Hair Straightener for a limited time only

Supporting image for story: I was shocked by the amount of products included in the Boots Festival Edit Beauty Bag on offer for £45

I was shocked by the amount of products included in the Boots Festival Edit Beauty Bag on offer for £45

June 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I left my job as a florist to open a micro-pub in the Black Country which I run with my family - it's been life-changing and means everything to us'

'I left my job as a florist to open a micro-pub in the Black Country which I run with my family - it's been life-changing and means everything to us'

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'd give Labour 4/10. It should be nearer 8' - thoughts of a disgruntled West Midlands pensioner

'I'd give Labour 4/10. It should be nearer 8' - thoughts of a disgruntled West Midlands pensioner

Supporting image for story: Calls to reduce 'astronomical' bills on 'lifeline' transport service facing increasing fares for first time since 2017

Calls to reduce 'astronomical' bills on 'lifeline' transport service facing increasing fares for first time since 2017

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Poundland sold: Future of much-loved West Midlands discount chain thrown into uncertainty

Poundland sold: Future of much-loved West Midlands discount chain thrown into uncertainty

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Aldi is opening at Oldbury Green Retail Park - here's when the doors will open as 30 first customers are promised freebies

Aldi is opening at Oldbury Green Retail Park - here's when the doors will open as 30 first customers are promised freebies

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Community set to benefit as excitement builds over opening of new Oldbury supermarket

Community set to benefit as excitement builds over opening of new Oldbury supermarket

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase Council achieves best tax collection rate since Covid – but writes off 'irrecoverable' debts

Cannock Chase Council achieves best tax collection rate since Covid – but writes off 'irrecoverable' debts

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I lost my job as a coal driver and now I run a historic West Midlands pub that has stood on the same spot for nearly half a century - it's so friendly'

'I lost my job as a coal driver and now I run a historic West Midlands pub that has stood on the same spot for nearly half a century - it's so friendly'

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Household Support Fund 2025: Cost of living support payments available for UK families - but applications must be in before deadlines

Household Support Fund 2025: Cost of living support payments available for UK families - but applications must be in before deadlines

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Energy support available for families in Dudley and Walsall thanks to new partnership

Energy support available for families in Dudley and Walsall thanks to new partnership

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on procreation, multiplication and the war that no-one expects

Peter Rhodes on procreation, multiplication and the war that no-one expects

Supporting image for story: Nine out of ten Dudley residents receiving PIP 'could be worse off after changes', figures show

Nine out of ten Dudley residents receiving PIP 'could be worse off after changes', figures show

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Boots Super Savings day returns with up to 50% off must-have products – One day only

Boots Super Savings day returns with up to 50% off must-have products – One day only

Supporting image for story: Take a look inside this £685,000 lakeside house you can win for just 84p

Take a look inside this £685,000 lakeside house you can win for just 84p

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a traditional Bridgnorth pub with an old-school feel, a massive garden and much-missed Banks's Mild on tap

We visited a traditional Bridgnorth pub with an old-school feel, a massive garden and much-missed Banks's Mild on tap

May 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help sufferers eat whatever they want

25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help sufferers eat whatever they want

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Sun is shining for B&Q and supermarkets' - why gloriously warm early summer made us rush to the shops

'Sun is shining for B&Q and supermarkets' - why gloriously warm early summer made us rush to the shops

Supporting image for story: Warm weather boosts B&Q’s DIY and garden sales

Warm weather boosts B&Q’s DIY and garden sales

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jack Daniel’s whisky deal drops to £24.97 for a litre in gift tin

Jack Daniel’s whisky deal drops to £24.97 for a litre in gift tin

Supporting image for story: Easy way to get huge discounts on tickets to win this £2.8 million dream home

Easy way to get huge discounts on tickets to win this £2.8 million dream home

May 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: "Young people would rather stay at home" - Startling insight by boss of Birmingham-based pubs group Mitchells & Butler

"Young people would rather stay at home" - Startling insight by boss of Birmingham-based pubs group Mitchells & Butler

Supporting image for story: Detached 3-bed with garage and conservatory in Tipton for £325,000

Detached 3-bed with garage and conservatory in Tipton for £325,000

Supporting image for story: Immaculate 3-bed end-of-terrace with garage in Wolverhampton for £250k

Immaculate 3-bed end-of-terrace with garage in Wolverhampton for £250k

Supporting image for story: This family-sized air fryer is down to just £50.99 in an Amazon deal

This family-sized air fryer is down to just £50.99 in an Amazon deal

May 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a traditional pub near Bridgnorth which has stuck to a rare historic rule for 179 years with customers visiting from all over the UK

We visited a traditional pub near Bridgnorth which has stuck to a rare historic rule for 179 years with customers visiting from all over the UK

May 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Detached three-bedroom family home in West Bromwich for just £400,000

Detached three-bedroom family home in West Bromwich for just £400,000

May 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Save on supermarket prices with this deal on a gorgeous Glenlivet whisky

Save on supermarket prices with this deal on a gorgeous Glenlivet whisky

Supporting image for story: Grab a 42% discount on this bourbon cask Jura Scotch whisky

Grab a 42% discount on this bourbon cask Jura Scotch whisky

Supporting image for story: Amazon's best-selling robot vacuum is an insane price thanks to triple discount

Amazon's best-selling robot vacuum is an insane price thanks to triple discount

Supporting image for story: Floral dresses under £30 from Amazon perfect for the hot summer weather, beach days and special occasions

Floral dresses under £30 from Amazon perfect for the hot summer weather, beach days and special occasions

May 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Whisky specialists sell this single malt for £63 - we've found it for £39

Whisky specialists sell this single malt for £63 - we've found it for £39

Supporting image for story: The new Atlas x River Island collaboration is redefining summer style

The new Atlas x River Island collaboration is redefining summer style

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