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January 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dudley car park pop-up tip to return due to high demand - and could become more regular

Dudley car park pop-up tip to return due to high demand - and could become more regular

January 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flood warnings issued for Bewdley as water level continues to rise on River Severn

Flood warnings issued for Bewdley as water level continues to rise on River Severn

Supporting image for story: Controversial plan for thousands of homes on green belt 'paused' by council chiefs

Controversial plan for thousands of homes on green belt 'paused' by council chiefs

January 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flood alert remains for River Severn in Worcestershire with more heavy rain forecast

Flood alert remains for River Severn in Worcestershire with more heavy rain forecast

Supporting image for story: Plans for permanent flood defences in Bewdley submitted to council planners

Plans for permanent flood defences in Bewdley submitted to council planners

Supporting image for story: Weather report: Cold snap to hit the region after spell of wintry rain

Weather report: Cold snap to hit the region after spell of wintry rain

January 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Standing water warning on M54

Standing water warning on M54

January 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Residents in town with high flooding risk brace themselves for more river trouble

Residents in town with high flooding risk brace themselves for more river trouble

Supporting image for story: Tree victory for residents living along Wolverhampton 'gateway' after 15-year battle

Tree victory for residents living along Wolverhampton 'gateway' after 15-year battle

January 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Temporary flood barriers deployed in Bewdley as heavy rain predicted

Temporary flood barriers deployed in Bewdley as heavy rain predicted

Supporting image for story: 'Low' flood risk for Bridgnorth despite forecast for heavy rain this week

'Low' flood risk for Bridgnorth despite forecast for heavy rain this week

January 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Public meeting on transforming disused site into haven for people and wildlife

Public meeting on transforming disused site into haven for people and wildlife

January 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stargazing in January: When to look out for tonight's Wolf Moon, a Super New Moon and more

Stargazing in January: When to look out for tonight's Wolf Moon, a Super New Moon and more

January 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Increased payments for farmers to protect the environment

Increased payments for farmers to protect the environment

January 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Controversial Bridgnorth chicken farm plans to go before inspector

Controversial Bridgnorth chicken farm plans to go before inspector

Supporting image for story: First meteor shower of 2023 to light up the night sky

First meteor shower of 2023 to light up the night sky

Supporting image for story: Permanent Bewdley flood defences 'can't come soon enough'

Permanent Bewdley flood defences 'can't come soon enough'

January 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Frog that travelled 4,000 miles on bananas among strangest RSPCA rescues of 2022

Frog that travelled 4,000 miles on bananas among strangest RSPCA rescues of 2022

December 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: '10 million tons of steel' needed to power future Britain

'10 million tons of steel' needed to power future Britain

December 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: First World War artillery shell found by River Severn magnet fisherman destroyed in controlled explosion

First World War artillery shell found by River Severn magnet fisherman destroyed in controlled explosion

Supporting image for story: New Year's Day rain set to miss the Black Country in cloudy start to 2023

New Year's Day rain set to miss the Black Country in cloudy start to 2023

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Thousands more West Midlands homes built - but green belt fears remain

Thousands more West Midlands homes built - but green belt fears remain

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Highlights of 2022 in the animal kingdom

In Pictures: Highlights of 2022 in the animal kingdom

December 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Plans for beaver enclosure at Trentham Estate get green light

Plans for beaver enclosure at Trentham Estate get green light

Supporting image for story: Gobbling up facts on life in the countryside

Gobbling up facts on life in the countryside

December 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Can you recycle wrapping paper? What Black Country councils say on festive packaging

Can you recycle wrapping paper? What Black Country councils say on festive packaging

December 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Babbs Mill Lake fundraiser passes £80k mark with worldwide donations

Babbs Mill Lake fundraiser passes £80k mark with worldwide donations

Supporting image for story: Fly-tipper who dumped waste across Wolverhampton ordered to carry out unpaid work

Fly-tipper who dumped waste across Wolverhampton ordered to carry out unpaid work

December 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dudley Zoo goes bananas as ape sculpture highlighting endangered species is unveiled

Dudley Zoo goes bananas as ape sculpture highlighting endangered species is unveiled

Supporting image for story: So can we expect a white Christmas in the West Midlands this year?

So can we expect a white Christmas in the West Midlands this year?

December 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Gallery: Incredible archive photos show West Midlands people dealing with cold winters of the past

Gallery: Incredible archive photos show West Midlands people dealing with cold winters of the past

December 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Temperatures to feel like -6C as snow warning and severe winter weather alert issued

Temperatures to feel like -6C as snow warning and severe winter weather alert issued

December 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Sandwell £35 green waste annual charge is approved

Sandwell £35 green waste annual charge is approved

December 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Metal recycling factory approved near Bridgnorth despite pollution concerns

Metal recycling factory approved near Bridgnorth despite pollution concerns

December 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: National Grid stands down coal plants over energy supply plan

National Grid stands down coal plants over energy supply plan

Supporting image for story: Delays for some – but lots of fun for others – as snow hits

Delays for some – but lots of fun for others – as snow hits

Supporting image for story: Cold snap continues as drivers warned of icy conditions during Monday rush-hour

Cold snap continues as drivers warned of icy conditions during Monday rush-hour

December 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Acclaimed gardener John Massey hands out mince pies for Christmas event

Acclaimed gardener John Massey hands out mince pies for Christmas event

Supporting image for story: 'Difficult' conditions on the region's motorways with 'heavy snowfall causing multiple incidents'

'Difficult' conditions on the region's motorways with 'heavy snowfall causing multiple incidents'

Supporting image for story: Snow and ice hit parts of UK as cold conditions set to continue for days

Snow and ice hit parts of UK as cold conditions set to continue for days

December 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Trees that gave Tolkien inspiration for Hobbit books included in Royal celebration of woodland

Trees that gave Tolkien inspiration for Hobbit books included in Royal celebration of woodland

December 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Treacherous West Midlands roads as temperatures plunge to as low as -8C overnight

Treacherous West Midlands roads as temperatures plunge to as low as -8C overnight

December 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: New weather warning until Saturday as sub-zero temperatures grip the West Midlands

New weather warning until Saturday as sub-zero temperatures grip the West Midlands

December 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Temperatures plummet across the Black Country this week as Arctic chill sweeps in

Temperatures plummet across the Black Country this week as Arctic chill sweeps in

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent reminds customers to lag their pipes as temperatures dip

Severn Trent reminds customers to lag their pipes as temperatures dip

December 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Severe cold weather to hit UK as temperatures plunge

Severe cold weather to hit UK as temperatures plunge

December 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Dreaming of a green Christmas: How to have a planet-friendly festive season

Dreaming of a green Christmas: How to have a planet-friendly festive season

December 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council spending £4.5 million improving the borough's parks

Sandwell Council spending £4.5 million improving the borough's parks

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire turkey farmer confident precautions will prevent shortage of birds for Christmas dinner

Staffordshire turkey farmer confident precautions will prevent shortage of birds for Christmas dinner

December 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Unwelcome' green belt battery storage site plan at Great Barr thrown out

'Unwelcome' green belt battery storage site plan at Great Barr thrown out

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