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Christmas Day parkruns: Hundreds of runners expected at festive 5k events across the West Midlands

Runners across the West Midlands will once again pause the presents and mince pies to head to their local Christmas Day parkrun.

Health|Just now
Supporting image for story: Christmas Day parkruns: Hundreds of runners expected at festive 5k events across the West Midlands
Supporting image for story: 'I've lost six stone and managed to keep diabetes at bay - but Christmas is a big challenge'
'I've lost six stone and managed to keep diabetes at bay - but Christmas is a big challenge'
Health|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: NHS makes desperate plea to West Midlands patients as winter pressure bites
NHS makes desperate plea to West Midlands patients as winter pressure bites
Health|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’
Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’
News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trust successfully performs first awake breast oncoplasty
Trust successfully performs first awake breast oncoplasty
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Flea-ridden cat with nose deformity found in Wolverhampton home now has loving new home with new friend
Flea-ridden cat with nose deformity found in Wolverhampton home now has loving new home with new friend
Health|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'This will help make kids' Christmas more joyful' - TV personality and fundraiser visits hospital with sackful of presents
'This will help make kids' Christmas more joyful' - TV personality and fundraiser visits hospital with sackful of presents
Health|Dec 23

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Supporting image for story: 'It’s wonderful to see carers taking time for themselves' - Fun and festivities as Wolverhampton carers thanked for selfless service with Christmas meal
'It’s wonderful to see carers taking time for themselves' - Fun and festivities as Wolverhampton carers thanked for selfless service with Christmas meal
Health|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'The sense of community here is incredibly powerful' - Mayor praises lifeline Wolverhampton heart charity during visit
'The sense of community here is incredibly powerful' - Mayor praises lifeline Wolverhampton heart charity during visit
Health|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: One hundred robotic-arm assisted joint replacements performed
One hundred robotic-arm assisted joint replacements performed
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: 'It has been an honour' - Walsall artist speaks of honour at having artwork displayed at NHS Trust site
'It has been an honour' - Walsall artist speaks of honour at having artwork displayed at NHS Trust site
Health|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Politics|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots
Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots
News|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Sedgley|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Health|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals
West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals
Health|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands
Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands
Health|Dec 19

UK News

Supporting image for story: More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases
More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus ‘still with us’
Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus ‘still with us’
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire
The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire
Staffordshire entertainment|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway
Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity
Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Bob Vylan hope police decision on Glastonbury set ‘inspires others to speak up’
Bob Vylan hope police decision on Glastonbury set ‘inspires others to speak up’
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza
Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: US and Ukraine have reached consensus on key issues in peace plan – Zelensky
US and Ukraine have reached consensus on key issues in peace plan – Zelensky
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Two police officers killed in Moscow blast
Two police officers killed in Moscow blast
World News|7 hours ago
Libyan chief of general Staff General Mohamed Ali Ahmed El Haddad during talks in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday
Libya’s military chief and four others killed in plane crash over Turkey
World News|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: New Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions
New Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions
World News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
World News|Dec 23
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