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June 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton wildlife and LGBTQ groups come together to show dedication and pride in their city

Wolverhampton wildlife and LGBTQ groups come together to show dedication and pride in their city

Supporting image for story: Tend it like Beckham: Shropshire nursery hails green-fingered former England star's choice of rose

Tend it like Beckham: Shropshire nursery hails green-fingered former England star's choice of rose

June 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather: Met Office predicts 'summer-like' outlook - here's how hot it's expected to be

West Midlands weather: Met Office predicts 'summer-like' outlook - here's how hot it's expected to be

June 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather: Will we ever see the back of this cruel summer?

West Midlands weather: Will we ever see the back of this cruel summer?

Supporting image for story: Salvation Army 'saddened' by pile of rubbish dumped near donation bins at West Bromwich centre

Salvation Army 'saddened' by pile of rubbish dumped near donation bins at West Bromwich centre

June 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Is it a beaver?: Internet-dividing wildlife video shot in Wolverhampton is finally debunked

Is it a beaver?: Internet-dividing wildlife video shot in Wolverhampton is finally debunked

June 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent boss' huge pay packet revealed despite pollution and sewer flooding spikes

Severn Trent boss' huge pay packet revealed despite pollution and sewer flooding spikes

June 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Landlocked borough’s ocean motion welcomed by award-winning conservationist

Landlocked borough’s ocean motion welcomed by award-winning conservationist

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show weather report: What precautions to take to RAF Cosford this weekend

Cosford Air Show weather report: What precautions to take to RAF Cosford this weekend

Supporting image for story: We'll crack down on fly-tippers, says parliamentary hopeful

We'll crack down on fly-tippers, says parliamentary hopeful

Supporting image for story: Watch: Six-foot tall baby giraffe born at West Midlands Safari Park

Watch: Six-foot tall baby giraffe born at West Midlands Safari Park

June 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dogs Lifespans: How long 18 of the most popular breeds live on average - including Labrador Retriever

Dogs Lifespans: How long 18 of the most popular breeds live on average - including Labrador Retriever

Supporting image for story: 'Unsafe' Wombourne recycling centre shuts for second time in three months - no reopening date set

'Unsafe' Wombourne recycling centre shuts for second time in three months - no reopening date set

Supporting image for story: Important milestone for site listing key public notices in your neighbourhood

Important milestone for site listing key public notices in your neighbourhood

June 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: The difference drivers may notice this summer as city wildlife project gets under way

The difference drivers may notice this summer as city wildlife project gets under way

Supporting image for story: 'Determined to have more of an active role within the community' Rotary in Bilston help clean up green spaces

'Determined to have more of an active role within the community' Rotary in Bilston help clean up green spaces

May 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Learn the unusual and adorable themed names for eleven newly-hatched penguin chicks at Chester Zoo

Learn the unusual and adorable themed names for eleven newly-hatched penguin chicks at Chester Zoo

May 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Nature path project to get nearly £100k

Nature path project to get nearly £100k

May 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire locals have been asked to check 'lawns and footpaths' for meteor fragments after fireball event

Staffordshire locals have been asked to check 'lawns and footpaths' for meteor fragments after fireball event

May 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council thanks residents for getting behind recycling scheme

Council thanks residents for getting behind recycling scheme

Supporting image for story: Survey launched to help prioritise conservation across Staffordshire

Survey launched to help prioritise conservation across Staffordshire

May 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Met Office issue eight hour thunderstorm warning

Met Office issue eight hour thunderstorm warning

Supporting image for story: See the results after Scouts answer community calls and clean up town centre in torrential rain

See the results after Scouts answer community calls and clean up town centre in torrential rain

May 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'This duckling was lucky - many aren't': Baby bird survives swallowing unusual litter

'This duckling was lucky - many aren't': Baby bird survives swallowing unusual litter

May 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Stormy conditions expected to ease over bank holiday weekend

Stormy conditions expected to ease over bank holiday weekend

Supporting image for story: 'I've never felt so ill - I've lost over a stone!' Stourbridge holidaymaker struck by waterborne bug

'I've never felt so ill - I've lost over a stone!' Stourbridge holidaymaker struck by waterborne bug

Supporting image for story: West Midlands among the most eco-minded places for car choices

West Midlands among the most eco-minded places for car choices

May 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Huge profits for Severn Trent – as bills set to soar and sewage spills continue

Huge profits for Severn Trent – as bills set to soar and sewage spills continue

Supporting image for story: Warnings of flooding as heavy rain forecast with amber warning issued for part of the country

Warnings of flooding as heavy rain forecast with amber warning issued for part of the country

May 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Woman who paid 'friend of a friend' to dispose of rubbish gets huge fine after it was found dumped

Woman who paid 'friend of a friend' to dispose of rubbish gets huge fine after it was found dumped

May 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Litterers caught on CCTV dumping rubbish in Walsall get hefty fines

Litterers caught on CCTV dumping rubbish in Walsall get hefty fines

Supporting image for story: How poo became a family business for the Powell brothers

How poo became a family business for the Powell brothers

Supporting image for story: Sunshine or rain? Find out the half-term weather forecast for the West Midlands

Sunshine or rain? Find out the half-term weather forecast for the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: A new home for bees on the roof of a Black Country shopping centre

A new home for bees on the roof of a Black Country shopping centre

May 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We are pulling out all the stops': Part of recycling centre shut by subsidence could reopen soon

'We are pulling out all the stops': Part of recycling centre shut by subsidence could reopen soon

Supporting image for story: Home-grown produce and cooking a nice mix for Adam Frost

Home-grown produce and cooking a nice mix for Adam Frost

May 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We've teamed up to turn an overgrown garden into a flowery wonderland to help mental health'

'We've teamed up to turn an overgrown garden into a flowery wonderland to help mental health'

May 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dozens of varieties of shop-bought sandwiches recalled over listeria risk

Dozens of varieties of shop-bought sandwiches recalled over listeria risk

Supporting image for story: Fancy insects for lunch? Why we may all be forced to add them to our diet in the future.

Fancy insects for lunch? Why we may all be forced to add them to our diet in the future.

May 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fox cubs covered in oil and tar rescued from 20ft deep construction site pits

Fox cubs covered in oil and tar rescued from 20ft deep construction site pits

May 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: The best and worst days for a BBQ this summer

The best and worst days for a BBQ this summer

May 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Northern Lights put on stunning show across region

Watch: Northern Lights put on stunning show across region

May 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Thunderstorm and heavy rain threat as 10-hour weather warning issued for Black Country

Thunderstorm and heavy rain threat as 10-hour weather warning issued for Black Country

Supporting image for story: Northern Lights could be seen in England and Wales tonight and tomorrow

Northern Lights could be seen in England and Wales tonight and tomorrow

Supporting image for story: This weekend could bring the hottest day of the year so far - but high temperatures won't last long

This weekend could bring the hottest day of the year so far - but high temperatures won't last long

Supporting image for story: Fancy being laid to rest in cornstarch? Funeral directors offer eco-friendly new way to say goodbye

Fancy being laid to rest in cornstarch? Funeral directors offer eco-friendly new way to say goodbye

May 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former Dudley takeaway owner fined after customer finds rat faeces in their order

Former Dudley takeaway owner fined after customer finds rat faeces in their order

May 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Weather forecast: Sunshine and warm temperatures on the way for the Black Country

Weather forecast: Sunshine and warm temperatures on the way for the Black Country

May 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ken Doll among unusual and unpleasant items found in region's sewers - see what else was discovered

Ken Doll among unusual and unpleasant items found in region's sewers - see what else was discovered

May 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Unsettled and uncertain weather forecast for May Bank Holiday weekend

Unsettled and uncertain weather forecast for May Bank Holiday weekend

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