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December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Grinch stole the show at Wolverhampton 'breakfast with Santa' event

The Grinch stole the show at Wolverhampton 'breakfast with Santa' event

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Developer accused of 'bullying' councillors into approving controversial plan scheme for 800 homes in Albrighton

Developer accused of 'bullying' councillors into approving controversial plan scheme for 800 homes in Albrighton

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Britain is a sitting duck' :Wrekin MP calls for missile-defence shield to protect against Russian attack

'Britain is a sitting duck' :Wrekin MP calls for missile-defence shield to protect against Russian attack

Supporting image for story: Protesters celebrate as plans for 800 homes in village near Wolverhampton rejected

Protesters celebrate as plans for 800 homes in village near Wolverhampton rejected

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Developer behind controversial plans for 800 homes in village near Wolverhampton gives 'robust' warning as scheme recommended for refusal

Developer behind controversial plans for 800 homes in village near Wolverhampton gives 'robust' warning as scheme recommended for refusal

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Huge 800-home green belt development in the West Midlands set for decision as council reveals its recommendation - here's when

Huge 800-home green belt development in the West Midlands set for decision as council reveals its recommendation - here's when

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We'd love to see you' - Christmas trees of real quality and a warm welcome promised by Albrighton nursery

'We'd love to see you' - Christmas trees of real quality and a warm welcome promised by Albrighton nursery

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: M54 lane closure to remain in place 'for several days' following multi-vehicle crash

M54 lane closure to remain in place 'for several days' following multi-vehicle crash

Supporting image for story: Lane closure still in place and delays remain following 'serious' crash on M54 near Wolverhampton

Lane closure still in place and delays remain following 'serious' crash on M54 near Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Albrighton-born award-winning actor Jason Watkins who starred in Netflix's The Crown delivers masterclass to aspiring TV production students in West Midlands

Albrighton-born award-winning actor Jason Watkins who starred in Netflix's The Crown delivers masterclass to aspiring TV production students in West Midlands

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lane remains closed following 'serious' M54 crash near Wolverhampton

Lane remains closed following 'serious' M54 crash near Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

Supporting image for story: Drivers warned of delays following 'serious' M54 crash between Wolverhampton and Albrighton

Drivers warned of delays following 'serious' M54 crash between Wolverhampton and Albrighton

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lane reopened on M54 after 'multi-vehicle' collision - but drivers warned of delays

Lane reopened on M54 after 'multi-vehicle' collision - but drivers warned of delays

Supporting image for story: '80s and '90s goalkeeping legend lines up to help save Shropshire village’s green space

'80s and '90s goalkeeping legend lines up to help save Shropshire village’s green space

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Decision on 800-home Albrighton plans delayed

Decision on 800-home Albrighton plans delayed

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Festive flower arranging demonstration comes to Albrighton

Festive flower arranging demonstration comes to Albrighton

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: RAF Museum in Cosford to host Remembrance Day service beneath iconic Vulcan aircraft

RAF Museum in Cosford to host Remembrance Day service beneath iconic Vulcan aircraft

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: David Beckham to get a David Austin rose: The reason behind floral honour for celebrated English icon

David Beckham to get a David Austin rose: The reason behind floral honour for celebrated English icon

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crimson Fields: Historical society to host talk on WWI medical front for Remembrance Sunday

Crimson Fields: Historical society to host talk on WWI medical front for Remembrance Sunday

Supporting image for story: Call for action as busy route into Wolverhampton is hit by flooding again

Call for action as busy route into Wolverhampton is hit by flooding again

October 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I pencilled in custody' - Judge spares convicted drug dealer jail for drink driving and breaching suspended sentence

'I pencilled in custody' - Judge spares convicted drug dealer jail for drink driving and breaching suspended sentence

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show reveals poster and theme for 2026 show

Cosford Air Show reveals poster and theme for 2026 show

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Immersive 360-degree planetarium and LEGO jets to feature in space-themed October half-term at West Midlands RAF museum

Immersive 360-degree planetarium and LEGO jets to feature in space-themed October half-term at West Midlands RAF museum

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The pain of what happened is excruciating' - Couple on the tragic death of their two-year-old daughter and gruelling fundraisers in her memory

'The pain of what happened is excruciating' - Couple on the tragic death of their two-year-old daughter and gruelling fundraisers in her memory

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police take action against culprits involved in door knocking and running away in Albrighton

Police take action against culprits involved in door knocking and running away in Albrighton

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are against speculative overdevelopment and the erosion of our green belt forever': Campaign groups join forces in fight against hundreds of new homes

'We are against speculative overdevelopment and the erosion of our green belt forever': Campaign groups join forces in fight against hundreds of new homes

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Motorway closed' as fire crews respond to crash on M54

'Motorway closed' as fire crews respond to crash on M54

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Developer behind controversial 800-home Albrighton development accused of ‘strong-arm tactics' as it files appeal notice

Developer behind controversial 800-home Albrighton development accused of ‘strong-arm tactics' as it files appeal notice

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albrighton road to close for two weeks for resurfacing

Albrighton road to close for two weeks for resurfacing

Supporting image for story: 'Memories relived and friendships rekindled' - Birchfield School celebrates 90th birthday with fundraising reunion

'Memories relived and friendships rekindled' - Birchfield School celebrates 90th birthday with fundraising reunion

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to host spooktacular Halloween experience

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to host spooktacular Halloween experience

Supporting image for story: Cosford Military Wives Choir comes to Wellington

Cosford Military Wives Choir comes to Wellington

Supporting image for story: We visited the Wolverhampton cafe named in memory of road crash victim Jacob,17

We visited the Wolverhampton cafe named in memory of road crash victim Jacob,17

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Development site in Albrighton with permission for 150 homes is sold off to large housing developer

Development site in Albrighton with permission for 150 homes is sold off to large housing developer

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albrighton school celebrates 90th birthday

Albrighton school celebrates 90th birthday

Supporting image for story: The History of Witley Court at Albrighton Historical Society

The History of Witley Court at Albrighton Historical Society

September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: I learned the secrets of perfect porridge from a former Bake Off star ahead of her Golden Spurtle contest debut

I learned the secrets of perfect porridge from a former Bake Off star ahead of her Golden Spurtle contest debut

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Best tourism venues in the West Midlands shortlisted for 2026 awards - here are the finalists

Best tourism venues in the West Midlands shortlisted for 2026 awards - here are the finalists

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crest Nicholson acquires 150-home development in Shropshire

Crest Nicholson acquires 150-home development in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Spitfire flypasts will mark Battle of Britain anniversary at county RAF museum this weekend

Spitfire flypasts will mark Battle of Britain anniversary at county RAF museum this weekend

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albrighton drink driver, 31, banned after being caught in Ironbridge while more than twice the limit

Albrighton drink driver, 31, banned after being caught in Ironbridge while more than twice the limit

September 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Christmas Market jobs among roles up for grabs as businesses recruit for the festive season

Birmingham Christmas Market jobs among roles up for grabs as businesses recruit for the festive season

Supporting image for story: Three Shropshire wedding venues apply for licence renewals

Three Shropshire wedding venues apply for licence renewals

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albrighton business owner left distraught after scooter destroyed by fire - and then stolen

Albrighton business owner left distraught after scooter destroyed by fire - and then stolen

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire service called to two-vehicle crash in Albrighton

Fire service called to two-vehicle crash in Albrighton

Supporting image for story: Albrighton & District Historical Society presents 'Stupid Moments in History' - a talk

Albrighton & District Historical Society presents 'Stupid Moments in History' - a talk