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National Trust treasures in the West Midlands and Mid Wales are being opened up for the public to enjoy like never before

Libraries at two popular National Trust buildings in our region are to be opened up for public use as part of an expansion of activities by the charity.

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Entertainment|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: National Trust treasures in the West Midlands and Mid Wales are being opened up for the public to enjoy like never before
Supporting image for story: From the archives: 21 quirky and giant sights from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile
From the archives: 21 quirky and giant sights from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile
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Nostalgia|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: 10 years after David Bowie died, see photos and video from the superstar's shows in Wolverhampton and Stafford
10 years after David Bowie died, see photos and video from the superstar's shows in Wolverhampton and Stafford
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Music|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: Creative and dazzling displays celebrated as Lichfield Cathedral names winners of festive tree competition
Creative and dazzling displays celebrated as Lichfield Cathedral names winners of festive tree competition
Nostalgia|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Weathering the storms: 37 pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped
Weathering the storms: 37 pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped
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Nostalgia|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: As pupils started the new term amid winter darkness, snow, and ice, how about this for an idea - a schools cruise in the sun?
As pupils started the new term amid winter darkness, snow, and ice, how about this for an idea - a schools cruise in the sun?
Features|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: History centre returns to the Roaring '20s in brand new exhibition
History centre returns to the Roaring '20s in brand new exhibition
Your World|Jan 8

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Supporting image for story: Wolves v Shrewsbury Town FA Cup tie will be a real family affair
Wolves v Shrewsbury Town FA Cup tie will be a real family affair
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Football|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: Dudley in the '80s: 23 pictures to transport you back to an iconic era - see what you remember!
Dudley in the '80s: 23 pictures to transport you back to an iconic era - see what you remember!
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Nostalgia|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: Walsall in the '80s: 19 retro images recalling fashions, faces and memorable moments
Walsall in the '80s: 19 retro images recalling fashions, faces and memorable moments
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Nostalgia|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: The dangerous day the canal collapsed at Dudley Port in 1899 - a disaster with echoes of Shropshire's 'sinkhole' drama
The dangerous day the canal collapsed at Dudley Port in 1899 - a disaster with echoes of Shropshire's 'sinkhole' drama
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Dudley nostalgia|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: Volunteers help protect historic house in Birmingham saved by Cadbury visited by thousands
Volunteers help protect historic house in Birmingham saved by Cadbury visited by thousands
Your World|Jan 6
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton retro: 24 pictures of high street scenes and shops we loved and lost
Wolverhampton retro: 24 pictures of high street scenes and shops we loved and lost
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Nostalgia|Jan 4
Supporting image for story: 40 years of the Merry Hill centre: How it has changed the face of the Black Country
40 years of the Merry Hill centre: How it has changed the face of the Black Country
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Dudley nostalgia|Jan 4
Supporting image for story: Wolves v Tottenham, 1970, but that’s not what we’re looking at. Check out the modern building looming over old Molineux. It was destined to become an icon of the town, or city as it is these days.
Wolves v Tottenham, 1970, but that’s not what we’re looking at. Check out the modern building looming over old Molineux. It was destined to become an icon of the town, or city as it is these days.
Features|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: 2025 in pictures: 35 images that made headlines across the Black Country and Staffordshire - see how many you remember
2025 in pictures: 35 images that made headlines across the Black Country and Staffordshire - see how many you remember
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Features|Jan 1
Supporting image for story: 'It was catastrophic' - Looking back at how devastating floods almost put an end to the Severn Valley Railway in 2007
'It was catastrophic' - Looking back at how devastating floods almost put an end to the Severn Valley Railway in 2007
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News|Jan 1

UK News

Supporting image for story: Actor David Yip pays tribute to ‘deeply respected’ Derek Martin following death
Actor David Yip pays tribute to ‘deeply respected’ Derek Martin following death
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Knitting and crochet helps Hobbycraft sales jump at Christmas
Knitting and crochet helps Hobbycraft sales jump at Christmas
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Supporting image for story: Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget
Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget
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Supporting image for story: Ice warning after heavy rain and melting snow causes flood disruption
Ice warning after heavy rain and melting snow causes flood disruption
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Supporting image for story: Bow Street plots acquisitions after restructuring and Christmas uplift
Bow Street plots acquisitions after restructuring and Christmas uplift
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Labour ‘not in strong negotiating position’ over Budget, says Sarwar
Labour ‘not in strong negotiating position’ over Budget, says Sarwar
UK News|1 hour ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: China says US shouldn’t use other countries as ‘pretext’ to pursue Greenland
China says US shouldn’t use other countries as ‘pretext’ to pursue Greenland
World News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to 544
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to 544
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk’s Grok over explicit AI images
Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk’s Grok over explicit AI images
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iran says protests turned violent to give Trump ‘excuse to intervene’
Iran says protests turned violent to give Trump ‘excuse to intervene’
World News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Donald Trump says Iran wants to talk as death toll from protests rises
Donald Trump says Iran wants to talk as death toll from protests rises
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran rises to at least 538, say activists
Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran rises to at least 538, say activists
World News|20 hours ago
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