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June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called to caravan fire off A41 in Albrighton

Fire crews called to caravan fire off A41 in Albrighton

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands RAF Museum's huge mission to relocate 50,000 historic objects to new collections hub - here's how you can help

West Midlands RAF Museum's huge mission to relocate 50,000 historic objects to new collections hub - here's how you can help

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Drivers delayed on main road in Codsall after accident

Drivers delayed on main road in Codsall after accident

June 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Motorbike rider and passenger 'seriously injured' after crash with car on Albrighton A-road

Motorbike rider and passenger 'seriously injured' after crash with car on Albrighton A-road

Supporting image for story: We visit Albrighton primary school which boasts an outdoor swimming pool and where school dinners are loved, not dreaded

We visit Albrighton primary school which boasts an outdoor swimming pool and where school dinners are loved, not dreaded

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 22 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

22 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

Supporting image for story: 46 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

46 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

Supporting image for story: Air force veteran's poignant words as Cosford Air Show crowds enjoy stunning spectacle - including exhilarating Red Arrows display

Air force veteran's poignant words as Cosford Air Show crowds enjoy stunning spectacle - including exhilarating Red Arrows display

Supporting image for story: Cosford rail services are back on for passengers travelling from the Air Show - and additional trains added

Cosford rail services are back on for passengers travelling from the Air Show - and additional trains added

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show visitors fuming as trains home cancelled at last-minute

Cosford Air Show visitors fuming as trains home cancelled at last-minute

Supporting image for story: RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 flying schedule - here's when you can see each of the displays

RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 flying schedule - here's when you can see each of the displays

Supporting image for story: Road closures as RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 welcomes thousands of visitors

Road closures as RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 welcomes thousands of visitors

Supporting image for story: RAF Cosford Air Show visitors face rail disruption after the show - full details

RAF Cosford Air Show visitors face rail disruption after the show - full details

June 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show: Those magnificent men in their flying machines - the highs and lows of Cosford Air Show's 45-year history

Cosford Air Show: Those magnificent men in their flying machines - the highs and lows of Cosford Air Show's 45-year history

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: The famous Red Arrows will fly over the West Midlands this weekend - here's where and when to see them

The famous Red Arrows will fly over the West Midlands this weekend - here's where and when to see them

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Working together! Telford housebuilder donates more than £600 to three local organisations

Working together! Telford housebuilder donates more than £600 to three local organisations

Supporting image for story: Nine defence firms in Shropshire and the West Midlands which could benefit from new military spending plans

Nine defence firms in Shropshire and the West Midlands which could benefit from new military spending plans

Supporting image for story: West Midlands villagers dig in and plant more than 1,000 shrubs in 'Big Plant Out'

West Midlands villagers dig in and plant more than 1,000 shrubs in 'Big Plant Out'

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bobbies on the beat uncover £1m cannabis grow near Cosford after tip-off from the public

Bobbies on the beat uncover £1m cannabis grow near Cosford after tip-off from the public

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lancaster bomber soars over spectators to mark multi-million pound Cosford RAF Museum transformation

Lancaster bomber soars over spectators to mark multi-million pound Cosford RAF Museum transformation

May 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire service called after car crash in Albrighton

Fire service called after car crash in Albrighton

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Forging Ahead': A history of the Black Country 1940 to the 1960s

'Forging Ahead': A history of the Black Country 1940 to the 1960s

Supporting image for story: 'On the weekend it's like a big party' - We explored a small village near Wolverhampton with a thriving pub scene

'On the weekend it's like a big party' - We explored a small village near Wolverhampton with a thriving pub scene

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Trysull and Seisdon WI enjoy art workshop

Trysull and Seisdon WI enjoy art workshop

Supporting image for story: 'Thorough investigation' - Police respond to complaints that they dropped an investigation into rape claims against jailed Albrighton actor Alexander Westwood

'Thorough investigation' - Police respond to complaints that they dropped an investigation into rape claims against jailed Albrighton actor Alexander Westwood

May 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Time Team experts lend a hand as young archaeologists move to new home in Shropshire after closure of Cannock Chase Museum

Time Team experts lend a hand as young archaeologists move to new home in Shropshire after closure of Cannock Chase Museum

Supporting image for story: Traffic restriction on M54 will be relaxed to ease congestion for Cosford Air Show

Traffic restriction on M54 will be relaxed to ease congestion for Cosford Air Show

May 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: RAF Museum partners with defence company to fund refurbishment of 1930s hangar and 'help tell the story of the RAF'

RAF Museum partners with defence company to fund refurbishment of 1930s hangar and 'help tell the story of the RAF'

Supporting image for story: Albrighton youngsters dig in for wildlife with the ‘Big Plant Out’ project

Albrighton youngsters dig in for wildlife with the ‘Big Plant Out’ project

May 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pensioners in court accused of historic child abuse in Wolverhampton

Pensioners in court accused of historic child abuse in Wolverhampton

May 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albrighton's David Austin Roses wins Gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show Awards

Albrighton's David Austin Roses wins Gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show Awards

May 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'When I first saw this new bloom I knew it had to be the one' - 'King's Rose' unveiled by David Austin Roses

'When I first saw this new bloom I knew it had to be the one' - 'King's Rose' unveiled by David Austin Roses

May 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crowds flock to air ambulance base open day in Cosford

Crowds flock to air ambulance base open day in Cosford

May 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over West Midlands again to mark event at RAF Museum in Cosford - here's when

Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over West Midlands again to mark event at RAF Museum in Cosford - here's when

May 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford air ambulance base welcoming public this weekend for family-friendly open day

Cosford air ambulance base welcoming public this weekend for family-friendly open day

May 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford's RAF Museum invites residents to 'World War Two Week' half-term activities and events - free admission

Cosford's RAF Museum invites residents to 'World War Two Week' half-term activities and events - free admission

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Heaven' - Hollywood Matilda star gushes over Shropshire's very own David Austin Roses at her Los Angeles home

'Heaven' - Hollywood Matilda star gushes over Shropshire's very own David Austin Roses at her Los Angeles home

May 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: BMW stolen from Albrighton after home broken into and key stolen - police appeal

BMW stolen from Albrighton after home broken into and key stolen - police appeal

May 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters battle car blaze in Albrighton

Firefighters battle car blaze in Albrighton

Supporting image for story: Huge transformation planned for Cosford RAF Museum after £9.2m funding boost

Huge transformation planned for Cosford RAF Museum after £9.2m funding boost

Supporting image for story: 'VE Day is more than a historical milestone' - Anniversary tribute from RAF Cosford warrant officer

'VE Day is more than a historical milestone' - Anniversary tribute from RAF Cosford warrant officer

May 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford's RAF Museum is on a mission to keep VE Day memories alive - here's how

Cosford's RAF Museum is on a mission to keep VE Day memories alive - here's how

Supporting image for story: 'They truly were the Greatest Generation, and I salute them' - VE Day tribute from Shropshire RAF sergeant

'They truly were the Greatest Generation, and I salute them' - VE Day tribute from Shropshire RAF sergeant

May 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over Cosford to mark VE Day 2025 - here's when

Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over Cosford to mark VE Day 2025 - here's when

April 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Incredible cockpit footage shows RAF Red Arrows display being polished as 2025 season dates listed in full

Incredible cockpit footage shows RAF Red Arrows display being polished as 2025 season dates listed in full

Supporting image for story: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity hosts first Biker On Scene training

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity hosts first Biker On Scene training

Supporting image for story: For sale: Here's some of the cheapest restaurants and takeaways on the market across the West Midlands

For sale: Here's some of the cheapest restaurants and takeaways on the market across the West Midlands

April 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inside the Albrighton primary school working to improve the community and with love, courage and forgiveness at its heart

Inside the Albrighton primary school working to improve the community and with love, courage and forgiveness at its heart

April 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'After the presentation, the bullying stopped' - Albrighton girl, 11, spreads word on rare condition which she says makes her beautiful

'After the presentation, the bullying stopped' - Albrighton girl, 11, spreads word on rare condition which she says makes her beautiful

April 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to host open day at Cosford airbase

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to host open day at Cosford airbase