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December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm immensely proud of being able to represent and give back to my community' - Bilston-born teenager proud to win Young Citizen Award for charity work

'I'm immensely proud of being able to represent and give back to my community' - Bilston-born teenager proud to win Young Citizen Award for charity work

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Road on Walsall-Wolverhampton border to close for manhole repairs

Road on Walsall-Wolverhampton border to close for manhole repairs

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three-bed Wolverhampton semi hits the market for £345,000

Three-bed Wolverhampton semi hits the market for £345,000

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It was pretty scary': Market traders speak of shock after man seen waving knife on Bilston High Street

'It was pretty scary': Market traders speak of shock after man seen waving knife on Bilston High Street

Supporting image for story: Large house in Bilston was converted into six flats without planning permission. This is what is happening

Large house in Bilston was converted into six flats without planning permission. This is what is happening

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Multi-million-pound redevelopment of Bilston Market reaches major milestone as steel framework erected

Multi-million-pound redevelopment of Bilston Market reaches major milestone as steel framework erected

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans submitted to knock down Bilston’s Lidl for new supermarket

Plans submitted to knock down Bilston’s Lidl for new supermarket

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Self-indulgent lefties': Former Dudley Labour MP takes swipe at Stourbridge MP over her criticism of migrant plan

'Self-indulgent lefties': Former Dudley Labour MP takes swipe at Stourbridge MP over her criticism of migrant plan

Supporting image for story: The most and least affordable towns to buy a home in the West Midlands: See how towns across the region rank

The most and least affordable towns to buy a home in the West Midlands: See how towns across the region rank

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mayor thanks local organisations for supporting charitable fund

Mayor thanks local organisations for supporting charitable fund

Supporting image for story: Emergency water works mean lane closure on main road between Willenhall and Wolverhampton

Emergency water works mean lane closure on main road between Willenhall and Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: 'This represents a massive opportunity for us,' Midlands manufacturer says as it targets infrastructure and construction boom with £100 million growth blueprint

'This represents a massive opportunity for us,' Midlands manufacturer says as it targets infrastructure and construction boom with £100 million growth blueprint

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The chips are the same colour as my jumper!' Johnny Rotten spotted in Bilston tucking into Major's orange chips ahead of sold-out gig

'The chips are the same colour as my jumper!' Johnny Rotten spotted in Bilston tucking into Major's orange chips ahead of sold-out gig

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands Rich List 2025: Black Country entrepreneurs named among region's wealthiest

Midlands Rich List 2025: Black Country entrepreneurs named among region's wealthiest

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: King's Award-winning Bilston firm scoops third business award of 2025

King's Award-winning Bilston firm scoops third business award of 2025

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: New war memorial plaques installed in Moxley to honour brave heroes

New war memorial plaques installed in Moxley to honour brave heroes

Supporting image for story: Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Boost for Bilston as traffic islands resurfaced as part of city-wide road maintenance plan

Boost for Bilston as traffic islands resurfaced as part of city-wide road maintenance plan

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Darlaston man played "significant" role in £250k fake tobacco and vape sales op

Darlaston man played "significant" role in £250k fake tobacco and vape sales op

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man hurt in attempted robbery near Darlaston park gate

Man hurt in attempted robbery near Darlaston park gate

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jail for 'amateurish' Bilston brothers who robbed woman's £4,000 Rolex after responding to Facebook advert

Jail for 'amateurish' Bilston brothers who robbed woman's £4,000 Rolex after responding to Facebook advert

Supporting image for story: Jail for 'amateurish' thug brothers who robbed Telford woman's £4,000 Rolex after responding to Facebook advert

Jail for 'amateurish' thug brothers who robbed Telford woman's £4,000 Rolex after responding to Facebook advert

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Explosion warning at former Wolverhampton school - Council told of 'spontaneous combustion' dangers during mineshaft safety work

Explosion warning at former Wolverhampton school - Council told of 'spontaneous combustion' dangers during mineshaft safety work

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton drug dealer jailed for 7 years after pistol, crack cocaine and heroin confiscated

Wolverhampton drug dealer jailed for 7 years after pistol, crack cocaine and heroin confiscated

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Colleagues show their support in style for Wear It Pink Day

Colleagues show their support in style for Wear It Pink Day

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bilston drug dealer caught with crack, heroin and a loaded pistol jailed for seven years despite blaming notorious Fire Town gang

Bilston drug dealer caught with crack, heroin and a loaded pistol jailed for seven years despite blaming notorious Fire Town gang

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Delay to Bilston 50-home scheme as plans re-drawn again

Delay to Bilston 50-home scheme as plans re-drawn again

Supporting image for story: Six former churches across the West Midlands given new leases of life as figures show a third of churches face 'uncertain future'

Six former churches across the West Midlands given new leases of life as figures show a third of churches face 'uncertain future'

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: College partners with charity to integrate tyre safety into automotive training

College partners with charity to integrate tyre safety into automotive training

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The consequences could be devastating for small businesses,' Bilston manufacturing boss says of EU steel tariffs plan

'The consequences could be devastating for small businesses,' Bilston manufacturing boss says of EU steel tariffs plan

Supporting image for story: 'The council is now gutting the entire project': Tories hit out at cuts to Bilston Market redevelopment

'The council is now gutting the entire project': Tories hit out at cuts to Bilston Market redevelopment

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Magpie Arc heading to The Robin 2 this November

The Magpie Arc heading to The Robin 2 this November

Supporting image for story: Students keep cars on the road with free tyre checks this week

Students keep cars on the road with free tyre checks this week

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Students' careers get off to a flying start at RAF show

Students' careers get off to a flying start at RAF show

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton primary school committed to cycling initiatives after pupils enjoy Velodrome day out in Derby

Wolverhampton primary school committed to cycling initiatives after pupils enjoy Velodrome day out in Derby

Supporting image for story: 'We're fed up with eyesore fly-tipping at former Walsall pub - nearby residents have seen rats here'

'We're fed up with eyesore fly-tipping at former Walsall pub - nearby residents have seen rats here'

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Broken down HGV in Bilston causing delays to Black Country Route users

Broken down HGV in Bilston causing delays to Black Country Route users

Supporting image for story: Plans to build six new homes next to Bilston church and primary school approved

Plans to build six new homes next to Bilston church and primary school approved

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Council scrapping sections of delayed and over budget Bilston Market improvements

Council scrapping sections of delayed and over budget Bilston Market improvements

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bilston Market cancelled following Storm Amy high winds forecast across the West Midlands this weekend

Bilston Market cancelled following Storm Amy high winds forecast across the West Midlands this weekend

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14-foot deep sewer collapse cause of emergency roadworks in West Bromwich resulting in disruption

14-foot deep sewer collapse cause of emergency roadworks in West Bromwich resulting in disruption

Supporting image for story: Bilston market traders call for shoppers' support during huge refurb as council offers rent-free period

Bilston market traders call for shoppers' support during huge refurb as council offers rent-free period

Supporting image for story: Emergency roadworks in West Bromwich resulting in bus diversion continues

Emergency roadworks in West Bromwich resulting in bus diversion continues

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Public asked to have their say on plans to redevelop crucial site in Bilston

Public asked to have their say on plans to redevelop crucial site in Bilston

Supporting image for story: Family-run Wolverhampton construction firm Gough Group celebrates 125 years in business

Family-run Wolverhampton construction firm Gough Group celebrates 125 years in business

September 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after spate of arson attacks in Bilston

Man arrested after spate of arson attacks in Bilston

September 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested following suspected arson attacks in Wolverhampton

Man arrested following suspected arson attacks in Wolverhampton

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Visitors able to sit in replica Red Arrows' Hawk, police vehicles and sidecar as part of Wolverhampton College show

Visitors able to sit in replica Red Arrows' Hawk, police vehicles and sidecar as part of Wolverhampton College show

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham man charged with robbery, burglary and theft offences in Wolverhampton

Birmingham man charged with robbery, burglary and theft offences in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Police appeal to trace man after burglary in Bilston

Police appeal to trace man after burglary in Bilston