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February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'They are missing opportunities to fight for investment': Wolverhampton Tory criticises MPs for missing regeneration meetings

'They are missing opportunities to fight for investment': Wolverhampton Tory criticises MPs for missing regeneration meetings

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bilston bingo player, 24, wins £50,000 jackpot - and it was the first time he had visited the club in four years

Bilston bingo player, 24, wins £50,000 jackpot - and it was the first time he had visited the club in four years

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched to ask for help finding missing Wolverhampton teenager

Appeal launched to ask for help finding missing Wolverhampton teenager

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Refuse vehicle rental business looking to use Bilston industrial centre as operating centre

Refuse vehicle rental business looking to use Bilston industrial centre as operating centre

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Multi-millionaire Poundland founder joins TV's 'Rich House, Poor House' - swapping his Shropshire mansion for a semi-detached home in Stafford

Multi-millionaire Poundland founder joins TV's 'Rich House, Poor House' - swapping his Shropshire mansion for a semi-detached home in Stafford

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched after teenage rider left severely injured after being hit by a car in Bilston

Appeal launched after teenage rider left severely injured after being hit by a car in Bilston

Supporting image for story: Ten-year multi-million-pound vision for Bilston set for approval next week

Ten-year multi-million-pound vision for Bilston set for approval next week

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bilston Carnival set for return as part of major Pride in Place investment for town

Bilston Carnival set for return as part of major Pride in Place investment for town

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: £345,000 family semi with huge driveway on Vicarage Road in Bilston

£345,000 family semi with huge driveway on Vicarage Road in Bilston

Supporting image for story: Bilston Town issue fresh statement following FA Vase tie disorder

Bilston Town issue fresh statement following FA Vase tie disorder

Supporting image for story: FA launches investigation into disorder at Bilston Town's FA Vase tie with Droylsden

FA launches investigation into disorder at Bilston Town's FA Vase tie with Droylsden

Supporting image for story: 'Minor disruption' and road blocked as lorry collides with bridge in Wolverhampton

'Minor disruption' and road blocked as lorry collides with bridge in Wolverhampton

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police investigate disorder at Bilston Town FC follow FA Vase defeat as the club also launches an internal review

Police investigate disorder at Bilston Town FC follow FA Vase defeat as the club also launches an internal review

February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Violent disorder in a Bilston car park being probed by police - how you can help

Violent disorder in a Bilston car park being probed by police - how you can help

Supporting image for story: Bilston motorist, 47, who drove after taking cocaine gets driving ban

Bilston motorist, 47, who drove after taking cocaine gets driving ban

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Synth pop pioneers Heaven 17 set to bring greatest hits to Bilston venue

Synth pop pioneers Heaven 17 set to bring greatest hits to Bilston venue

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'We are thrilled to win this prestigious award,' Black Country manufacturer says of national success

'We are thrilled to win this prestigious award,' Black Country manufacturer says of national success

Supporting image for story: ‘I only became a Shropshire travel agent as I was half an inch too short to join the police - now my business is 24 years old and I've clocked up 50 years in the industry‘

‘I only became a Shropshire travel agent as I was half an inch too short to join the police - now my business is 24 years old and I've clocked up 50 years in the industry‘

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: Sunday Times Tax List 2026: See which West Midlands business leaders have the highest tax bill

Sunday Times Tax List 2026: See which West Midlands business leaders have the highest tax bill

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Three suspects charged after more than 20 shop thefts in Bilston

Three suspects charged after more than 20 shop thefts in Bilston

Supporting image for story: Black Country shops with flat above for sale at auction

Black Country shops with flat above for sale at auction

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after road traffic collision in Wolverhampton

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after road traffic collision in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Road collision in Bilston - motorists warned of major delays on A road in Wolverhampton

Road collision in Bilston - motorists warned of major delays on A road in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Two men jailed after being caught with firearms in Wolverhampton as police operation carried out

Two men jailed after being caught with firearms in Wolverhampton as police operation carried out

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'The level of interest received was really pleasing': Trio of commercial lettings completed at Black Country industrial estate

'The level of interest received was really pleasing': Trio of commercial lettings completed at Black Country industrial estate

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: First 'Love Your Community' litter picking day takes place in Wolverhampton

First 'Love Your Community' litter picking day takes place in Wolverhampton

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Ambulance called to Bilston crash which blocked road

Ambulance called to Bilston crash which blocked road

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Two Wolverhampton schools closed for investigations following detection of 'unusual odour' and reports of 'nausea'

Two Wolverhampton schools closed for investigations following detection of 'unusual odour' and reports of 'nausea'

Supporting image for story: Poundland centre to close 'at the end of the month'. This is what is happening next with the site

Poundland centre to close 'at the end of the month'. This is what is happening next with the site

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Plans for civil engineering firm to expand its Bilston headquarters to be discussed

Plans for civil engineering firm to expand its Bilston headquarters to be discussed

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man, 76, appears at crown court charged with 2008 murder of Tipton taxi driver

Wolverhampton man, 76, appears at crown court charged with 2008 murder of Tipton taxi driver

Supporting image for story: 'There hasn't been the same investment in people as there is in bricks and mortar': College lecturers and staff form picket line outside Wolverhampton College in dispute over pay and working conditions

'There hasn't been the same investment in people as there is in bricks and mortar': College lecturers and staff form picket line outside Wolverhampton College in dispute over pay and working conditions

Supporting image for story: Woman arrested after data breach at Walsall doctors' surgery

Woman arrested after data breach at Walsall doctors' surgery

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man appears in court accused of shooting Tipton taxi driver

Wolverhampton man appears in court accused of shooting Tipton taxi driver

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fire service spotted tackling house blaze in Wolverhampton

Fire service spotted tackling house blaze in Wolverhampton

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bilston charity shop moves into larger store near the market after 30 years

Bilston charity shop moves into larger store near the market after 30 years

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'If it's bad then it will just be a duvet day in front of the telly': Bilston residents talk about concerns ahead of Storm Goretti

'If it's bad then it will just be a duvet day in front of the telly': Bilston residents talk about concerns ahead of Storm Goretti

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Case against man accused of Tipton taxi driver murder is pushed back

Case against man accused of Tipton taxi driver murder is pushed back

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bilston man due to appear in court accused of murdering Tipton taxi driver 18 years ago

Bilston man due to appear in court accused of murdering Tipton taxi driver 18 years ago

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Sale saves 39 jobs after Tipton metal recycling group enters administration

Sale saves 39 jobs after Tipton metal recycling group enters administration

January 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Footpath being dug up in Wolverhampton for utility work

Footpath being dug up in Wolverhampton for utility work

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'We feel really lucky' - Meet the cute bundles of joy that arrived on New Year's Day for Black Country families

'We feel really lucky' - Meet the cute bundles of joy that arrived on New Year's Day for Black Country families

December 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: BMW driver jailed over serious Bilston crash which left moped rider with life-changing injuries

BMW driver jailed over serious Bilston crash which left moped rider with life-changing injuries

Supporting image for story: Bilston man who took youngster out whilst driving illegal bike is jailed

Bilston man who took youngster out whilst driving illegal bike is jailed

December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: MAPPED: Wolverhampton’s noisiest areas revealed – see where your neighbourhood ranks

MAPPED: Wolverhampton’s noisiest areas revealed – see where your neighbourhood ranks

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable

How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable

Supporting image for story: Prolific shop thief who targeted stores around Wolverhampton and Dudley to spend Christmas behind bars

Prolific shop thief who targeted stores around Wolverhampton and Dudley to spend Christmas behind bars

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Specialist school set for expansion after approval by Wolverhampton Council

Specialist school set for expansion after approval by Wolverhampton Council

Supporting image for story: Fly tipper given community order and vehicle destroyed as Wolverhampton Council sends out warning

Fly tipper given community order and vehicle destroyed as Wolverhampton Council sends out warning

Supporting image for story: Building firm applying for permit to set operating base in Wolverhampton

Building firm applying for permit to set operating base in Wolverhampton