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July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tipton Twin Lilian credits family and hard work for her long life as she gets ready to celebrate her 101st birthday

Tipton Twin Lilian credits family and hard work for her long life as she gets ready to celebrate her 101st birthday

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: National two-minute silence to be held for 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a remembrance service in Staffordshire

National two-minute silence to be held for 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a remembrance service in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 17 pictures capturing the remarkable rise and fall of John Stonehouse, Wednesbury and Walsall's most controversial politician

17 pictures capturing the remarkable rise and fall of John Stonehouse, Wednesbury and Walsall's most controversial politician

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Black Country hangman: How a petty criminal found fame as the 'Dudley Higgler'

The Black Country hangman: How a petty criminal found fame as the 'Dudley Higgler'

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dudley Zoo nostalgia: 13 images from the 1970s of much loved Black Country attraction

Dudley Zoo nostalgia: 13 images from the 1970s of much loved Black Country attraction

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrating Dudley Archives volunteers

Celebrating Dudley Archives volunteers

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: I discovered some of the West Midlands most creative 21st century street food among some of the Black Country's most treasured heritage

I discovered some of the West Midlands most creative 21st century street food among some of the Black Country's most treasured heritage

June 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 sizzling pictures showing how the West Midlands coped with our hottest heatwaves. Are you in any of them?

14 sizzling pictures showing how the West Midlands coped with our hottest heatwaves. Are you in any of them?

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wartime codebreaker Alan Turing’s scientific papers sell for ‘record’ £465,000 at Staffordshire auction house

Wartime codebreaker Alan Turing’s scientific papers sell for ‘record’ £465,000 at Staffordshire auction house

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

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