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June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The pub was his life' - Tributes to the driving force behind nationally renowned Dudley Beacon local and brewery

'The pub was his life' - Tributes to the driving force behind nationally renowned Dudley Beacon local and brewery

Supporting image for story: 'I'm so proud to have known the Three Degrees' - West Bromwich Albion legend Tony 'Bomber' Brown's emotional tribute

'I'm so proud to have known the Three Degrees' - West Bromwich Albion legend Tony 'Bomber' Brown's emotional tribute

June 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Nine amazing pictures of Stafford in 1977 - how many do you remember?

Nine amazing pictures of Stafford in 1977 - how many do you remember?

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 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Legacy of Doxey lad’s heroic WWII efforts to sell at Staffordshire auction

Legacy of Doxey lad’s heroic WWII efforts to sell at Staffordshire auction

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 traditional English words and phrases at risk of extinction - but you may still be saying them

15 traditional English words and phrases at risk of extinction - but you may still be saying them

Supporting image for story: The Maurice Project shifts into the next gear at Dudley College of Technology

The Maurice Project shifts into the next gear at Dudley College of Technology

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family-owned business marks 100 years with roaring 1920s celebration at Black Country Living Museum

Family-owned business marks 100 years with roaring 1920s celebration at Black Country Living Museum

June 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'His music has always been embraced by the working class' - University of Wolverhampton professor contributes to major documentary on 'The Boss'

'His music has always been embraced by the working class' - University of Wolverhampton professor contributes to major documentary on 'The Boss'

Supporting image for story: Unused heritage buildings in the Midlands get chance of a second life

Unused heritage buildings in the Midlands get chance of a second life

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 13 amazing pictures of Wolverhampton as it was 60 years ago - how many scenes can you recognise?

13 amazing pictures of Wolverhampton as it was 60 years ago - how many scenes can you recognise?

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: Memories shared of historic Dudley Road Hospital

Memories shared of historic Dudley Road Hospital

Supporting image for story: We take a look back at some of the forgotten and lost shops that once graced city and town centres across the Black Country

We take a look back at some of the forgotten and lost shops that once graced city and town centres across the Black Country

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country Living Museum acclaimed for heritage and history after winning major tourism award

Black Country Living Museum acclaimed for heritage and history after winning major tourism award

June 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cops and robbers: How one ultra-rare car defeated the West Midlands police

Cops and robbers: How one ultra-rare car defeated the West Midlands police

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Century old cash register from a Midlands pub goes up for sale at Shropshire antiques centre

Century old cash register from a Midlands pub goes up for sale at Shropshire antiques centre

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 11 unforgettable 1980s adverts with the catchiest jingles, including Vitalite and Shake ‘n’ Vac

11 unforgettable 1980s adverts with the catchiest jingles, including Vitalite and Shake ‘n’ Vac

Supporting image for story: Veterans needed to share their stories for a new exhibition

Veterans needed to share their stories for a new exhibition

May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: From Sister Dora to John Henry Carless - Walsall's 7 most iconic statues and the meaning behind them

From Sister Dora to John Henry Carless - Walsall's 7 most iconic statues and the meaning behind them

Supporting image for story: 14 amazing pictures of Dudley and surrounding areas in 1975 - are you in any of them?

14 amazing pictures of Dudley and surrounding areas in 1975 - are you in any of them?

May 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 19th century padlock manufactured in Willenhall unearthed at historic hall

19th century padlock manufactured in Willenhall unearthed at historic hall

Supporting image for story: 'We were offered a free pint and a seat - amazing what the power of sheep dip can achieve!' New book recalls life on the farm

'We were offered a free pint and a seat - amazing what the power of sheep dip can achieve!' New book recalls life on the farm

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: A rare 1966 bus has made a 1,500-mile journey from Malta to Walsall - here's when you can go and see it

A rare 1966 bus has made a 1,500-mile journey from Malta to Walsall - here's when you can go and see it

May 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 11 surprising ‘facts’ you were taught at school which are no longer true, including the power of carrots

11 surprising ‘facts’ you were taught at school which are no longer true, including the power of carrots

May 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rare Alan Turing papers narrowly escape shredder to be auctioned off in Lichfield

Rare Alan Turing papers narrowly escape shredder to be auctioned off in Lichfield

Supporting image for story: 160-year-old Dudley toy shop set to become children's nursery

160-year-old Dudley toy shop set to become children's nursery

May 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 10 pictures of what life was like in West Bromwich in 1973. Are you in any of them?

10 pictures of what life was like in West Bromwich in 1973. Are you in any of them?

May 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: The day a Lancaster bomber crashed on my Wednesfield street - killing its crew

The day a Lancaster bomber crashed on my Wednesfield street - killing its crew

May 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 things you found in almost every 70s household - how many do you remember?

14 things you found in almost every 70s household - how many do you remember?

May 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Communities across Walsall invited to share stories of heritage

Communities across Walsall invited to share stories of heritage

Supporting image for story: Memorial service and fly-past to be held 80 years after Lancaster bomber crashed in Wolverhampton

Memorial service and fly-past to be held 80 years after Lancaster bomber crashed in Wolverhampton

May 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It was basic and short of creature comforts - but I loved it' - Memories of Shropshire's 19th century terraced rows demolished in 1960s

'It was basic and short of creature comforts - but I loved it' - Memories of Shropshire's 19th century terraced rows demolished in 1960s

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury's greatest writer celebrated in seven-date theatre tour

Wednesbury's greatest writer celebrated in seven-date theatre tour

May 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lichfield museum takes visitors back to 1940s for special VE Day celebration event

Lichfield museum takes visitors back to 1940s for special VE Day celebration event

Supporting image for story: Watch: The moment an iconic World War 2 Lancaster bomber flies over Staffordshire for VE Day 80

Watch: The moment an iconic World War 2 Lancaster bomber flies over Staffordshire for VE Day 80

11 pictures of what life was like in Walsall in 1978. Are you in any of them?

May 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 4,000 'peace cards' delivered to Tipton children to mark VE Day

4,000 'peace cards' delivered to Tipton children to mark VE Day

Supporting image for story: 32 incredible pictures show how the West Midlands celebrated VE Day 80 years ago today

32 incredible pictures show how the West Midlands celebrated VE Day 80 years ago today

Supporting image for story: Former Willenhall manor remains could be unearthed in archaeological dig

Former Willenhall manor remains could be unearthed in archaeological dig

Supporting image for story: VE Day brought first ever tot of naval-issue rum for Shropshire Wrens

VE Day brought first ever tot of naval-issue rum for Shropshire Wrens

Supporting image for story: VE Day 2025: A family's fascinating link with a Shropshire airbase has inspired generations

VE Day 2025: A family's fascinating link with a Shropshire airbase has inspired generations

May 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: VE Day 2025: Newport travels back to the 1940s to kickstart VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations

VE Day 2025: Newport travels back to the 1940s to kickstart VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations

Supporting image for story: VE Day 80: Stunning footage captures Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire and Red Arrows flypast as Royal Family look on

VE Day 80: Stunning footage captures Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire and Red Arrows flypast as Royal Family look on

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

Supporting image for story: 'It wasn't the end of the war but it felt like it' - Stourbridge nonagenarians tell us about their VE day memories

'It wasn't the end of the war but it felt like it' - Stourbridge nonagenarians tell us about their VE day memories

Supporting image for story: How the West Midlands remembered VE Day - poignant interviews from the files of Peter Rhodes

How the West Midlands remembered VE Day - poignant interviews from the files of Peter Rhodes

May 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Community events and street parties as West Midlands comes together to mark VE Day anniversary

Community events and street parties as West Midlands comes together to mark VE Day anniversary

May 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Time will tell if I did the right thing' - Shropshire author took a sometimes rocky road to achieve his mill home dream

'Time will tell if I did the right thing' - Shropshire author took a sometimes rocky road to achieve his mill home dream

May 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Tipton football scout who discovered Steve Bull, Andy Thompson and David Burrows dies aged 87

The Tipton football scout who discovered Steve Bull, Andy Thompson and David Burrows dies aged 87

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