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September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'As long as it's being flown': We asked West Midlands residents which way is the correct way up for the Union Flag - and their answers were surprising

'As long as it's being flown': We asked West Midlands residents which way is the correct way up for the Union Flag - and their answers were surprising

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: The History of Witley Court at Albrighton Historical Society

The History of Witley Court at Albrighton Historical Society

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Explore Birmingham’s canals this Heritage Open Day

Explore Birmingham’s canals this Heritage Open Day

Supporting image for story: Curious about your collectibles? Experts await at Bantock House

Curious about your collectibles? Experts await at Bantock House

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 12 historic churches in Dudley and Worcestershire to visit during September heritage days

12 historic churches in Dudley and Worcestershire to visit during September heritage days

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: The 10 UK high street brands most likely to make a major comeback in 2025, according to ChatGPT - including BHS and C&A

The 10 UK high street brands most likely to make a major comeback in 2025, according to ChatGPT - including BHS and C&A

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway teams up with rail sector leaders for unique heritage and modern traction weekend

Severn Valley Railway teams up with rail sector leaders for unique heritage and modern traction weekend

August 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: From award-winning pies to a bizarre glue plot, the rise, fall and rebirth of Firkin's baker in 12 amazing pictures

From award-winning pies to a bizarre glue plot, the rise, fall and rebirth of Firkin's baker in 12 amazing pictures

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lloyds Bank is moving out of its landmark Wolverhampton home - but did you know its first branch was in the Black Country?

Lloyds Bank is moving out of its landmark Wolverhampton home - but did you know its first branch was in the Black Country?

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Discover Staffordshire’s fascinating past at county’s history festival

Discover Staffordshire’s fascinating past at county’s history festival

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: How former mayor Steve is keeping the legacy of former Dudley mountain man Bert Bissell alive

How former mayor Steve is keeping the legacy of former Dudley mountain man Bert Bissell alive

Supporting image for story: Heritage Open Days 2025: 70 incredible places to visit in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest

Heritage Open Days 2025: 70 incredible places to visit in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest

Supporting image for story: The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

August 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Changes to redevelopment plans for Wolverhampton's 137-year-old former eye infirmary - here are the details

Changes to redevelopment plans for Wolverhampton's 137-year-old former eye infirmary - here are the details

August 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Truth behind Tudor house tapestries revealed

Truth behind Tudor house tapestries revealed

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lloyds Bank to leave its landmark building in Wolverhampton's Queen Square after 146 years

Lloyds Bank to leave its landmark building in Wolverhampton's Queen Square after 146 years

Supporting image for story: Harry’s secret tribute to Philip left in Staffordshire at national memorial on VJ Day

Harry’s secret tribute to Philip left in Staffordshire at national memorial on VJ Day

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: VJ Day 2025: Honouring Arthur 'Titch' Walker

VJ Day 2025: Honouring Arthur 'Titch' Walker

Supporting image for story: Moment Red Arrows soar over West Midlands as they take part in VJ Day commemorations

Moment Red Arrows soar over West Midlands as they take part in VJ Day commemorations

Supporting image for story: 38 momentous VJ Day 80th anniversary pictures as King Charles leads the nation in paying tribute to veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

38 momentous VJ Day 80th anniversary pictures as King Charles leads the nation in paying tribute to veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: New poetry trail launched at National Memorial Arboretum to honour memories of those who fought on VJ Day

New poetry trail launched at National Memorial Arboretum to honour memories of those who fought on VJ Day

Supporting image for story: 160-year-old Dudley bike and toy shop will become children's nursery after proposal approved

160-year-old Dudley bike and toy shop will become children's nursery after proposal approved

Supporting image for story: Two Wolverhampton World War II veterans to attend VJ Day 80th anniversary memorial in Staffordshire

Two Wolverhampton World War II veterans to attend VJ Day 80th anniversary memorial in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: 28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: King and Queen to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

King and Queen to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Supporting image for story: Heritage exhibition digs deep into Staffordshire’s underground past

Heritage exhibition digs deep into Staffordshire’s underground past

Supporting image for story: Fascinating retro video shows old West Midlands buses on their routes in the 1990s

Fascinating retro video shows old West Midlands buses on their routes in the 1990s

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: From steam to spokes: SVR drivers cycle for engine’s 50th anniversary

From steam to spokes: SVR drivers cycle for engine’s 50th anniversary

Supporting image for story: Events, services and moments of reflection across West Midlands to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Events, services and moments of reflection across West Midlands to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: People invited to join celebrations for 80th anniversary of VJ Day

People invited to join celebrations for 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Supporting image for story: Rare Black Country-built scooter is newest addition to award-winning museum's collection

Rare Black Country-built scooter is newest addition to award-winning museum's collection

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Top of the league: Wolves' historic programmes ranked the most valuable of all Premier League clubs - here's how much they're going for

Top of the league: Wolves' historic programmes ranked the most valuable of all Premier League clubs - here's how much they're going for

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: How a historic West Midlands pub moved brick by brick from a busy high street to the middle of a park more than a century ago is set to be repaired

How a historic West Midlands pub moved brick by brick from a busy high street to the middle of a park more than a century ago is set to be repaired

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Campaigners welcome decision on Black Sabbath pub site in Birmingham

Campaigners welcome decision on Black Sabbath pub site in Birmingham

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Had my bill been introduced, the Crooked House might still be standing, says MP

Had my bill been introduced, the Crooked House might still be standing, says MP

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major landmark monument at National Memorial Arboretum set to temporarily close for VJ Day 80 commemorations

Major landmark monument at National Memorial Arboretum set to temporarily close for VJ Day 80 commemorations

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Historic home of Bridgnorth's last boatbuilder gets a new lease of life

Historic home of Bridgnorth's last boatbuilder gets a new lease of life

July 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway pays homage on weekend of 1960s fun to pioneers who created popular heritage line

Severn Valley Railway pays homage on weekend of 1960s fun to pioneers who created popular heritage line

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton pub the Chindit set to honour namesake World War Two special forces unit at VJ Day event

Wolverhampton pub the Chindit set to honour namesake World War Two special forces unit at VJ Day event

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Flying Scotsman: All you need to know about the famous steam engine as it makes triumphant return to Severn Valley Railway

The Flying Scotsman: All you need to know about the famous steam engine as it makes triumphant return to Severn Valley Railway

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: From police cells to des res: I went inside a 291-year-old former police station in Dudley which is being turned into flats

From police cells to des res: I went inside a 291-year-old former police station in Dudley which is being turned into flats

Supporting image for story: 'We're a beacon of hope and work to give people their optimism back': Beacon Centre for the Blind turns 150

'We're a beacon of hope and work to give people their optimism back': Beacon Centre for the Blind turns 150

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire Hoard viewings are opening at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - full details

Staffordshire Hoard viewings are opening at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - full details

Supporting image for story: Carrying the hopes and good wishes of Wolverhampton and the Black Country, Princess Xenia took off on an epic flight which promised to carve a place in aviation history.

Carrying the hopes and good wishes of Wolverhampton and the Black Country, Princess Xenia took off on an epic flight which promised to carve a place in aviation history.

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Vintage motorbikes to descend on Shifnal

Vintage motorbikes to descend on Shifnal

Supporting image for story: Choir relive Lady Wulfruna photo in 60th year

Choir relive Lady Wulfruna photo in 60th year

Supporting image for story: 'The Canadian connection to a Wolverhampton school's rugby team, 54 years later' - all players now identified

'The Canadian connection to a Wolverhampton school's rugby team, 54 years later' - all players now identified

Supporting image for story: Accredited museum status for county’s heritage centre

Accredited museum status for county’s heritage centre

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The moss contains asbestos': Roof needs to be replaced at one of the Black Country's most historic glassworks

'The moss contains asbestos': Roof needs to be replaced at one of the Black Country's most historic glassworks

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