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January 9, 2026

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

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

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?

January 8, 2026

History centre returns to the Roaring '20s in brand new exhibition

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

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!

January 7, 2026

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

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

January 6, 2026

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

January 4, 2026

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

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

January 2, 2026

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.

January 1, 2026

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

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

December 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jordan Graham's tale of Wolves woes and heart-breaking knee injuries as he targets New Year return

Jordan Graham's tale of Wolves woes and heart-breaking knee injuries as he targets New Year return

Supporting image for story: Gold medals, awards and broadcasting moments: Wolverhampton's golden couple Hugh Porter and Anita Lonsbrough

Gold medals, awards and broadcasting moments: Wolverhampton's golden couple Hugh Porter and Anita Lonsbrough

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Power Station in 37 pictures: 46 years of power, memories and the people behind it

Ironbridge Power Station in 37 pictures: 46 years of power, memories and the people behind it

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: University of Wolverhampton plans to move engineering faculty to former brewery headquarters when Telford campus closes

University of Wolverhampton plans to move engineering faculty to former brewery headquarters when Telford campus closes

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrations through the years: 16 retro pictures of community fun across Wolverhampton and the Black Country

Celebrations through the years: 16 retro pictures of community fun across Wolverhampton and the Black Country

December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a growing city and, to me, Rome wasn't built in a day': Wolverhampton residents still divided on whether city status has made difference in 25 years

'It's a growing city and, to me, Rome wasn't built in a day': Wolverhampton residents still divided on whether city status has made difference in 25 years

Supporting image for story: The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline

The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country and Staffordshire retro: From snakes and ladders to radio-controlled cars, we celebrate toys, games and happy faces

Black Country and Staffordshire retro: From snakes and ladders to radio-controlled cars, we celebrate toys, games and happy faces

December 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 12 incredible photos of life in Wolverhampton during the 1970s

12 incredible photos of life in Wolverhampton during the 1970s

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: In a Flash: Former Wolves and Manchester United player's journey from football to academia

In a Flash: Former Wolves and Manchester United player's journey from football to academia

Supporting image for story: Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia

Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia

Supporting image for story: When Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought Hollywood to Shrewsbury in 1984 - 14 pictures show town turned into a festive film set

When Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought Hollywood to Shrewsbury in 1984 - 14 pictures show town turned into a festive film set

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We miss you so much love' - See the final heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance as grand total announced

'We miss you so much love' - See the final heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance as grand total announced

Supporting image for story: 25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?

25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lichfield café steps into new year by serving up double helping of free jewellery and watch valuations

Lichfield café steps into new year by serving up double helping of free jewellery and watch valuations

Supporting image for story: Jetting off for a Christmas break?

Jetting off for a Christmas break?

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile

Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile

December 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Supporting image for story: 'Like an OBE for the whole town': Reflecting on 25 years since Wolverhampton became a city

'Like an OBE for the whole town': Reflecting on 25 years since Wolverhampton became a city

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers

Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers

Supporting image for story: Black Country as it used to be: Remembering school days from the 60s, 70s and 80s

Black Country as it used to be: Remembering school days from the 60s, 70s and 80s

Supporting image for story: Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

Supporting image for story: 'I won Sports Personality of the Year - it was something special and lovely': Memories still strong for Olympic swimmer Anita Lonsbrough six decades later

'I won Sports Personality of the Year - it was something special and lovely': Memories still strong for Olympic swimmer Anita Lonsbrough six decades later

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves stars set to face off in Molineux dugouts

Former Wolves stars set to face off in Molineux dugouts

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton 1973: See how many familiar faces you can spot in our retro photo gallery

Wolverhampton 1973: See how many familiar faces you can spot in our retro photo gallery

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Now an angel, but you always were' - See the latest heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance

'Now an angel, but you always were' - See the latest heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance

Supporting image for story: Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life

Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life

Supporting image for story: How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Supporting image for story: 'Full of sympathy and a warm welcome': How Christmas was special for Hungarian refugees welcomed by the good folk of the West Midlands in 1956

'Full of sympathy and a warm welcome': How Christmas was special for Hungarian refugees welcomed by the good folk of the West Midlands in 1956

Supporting image for story: Above the knee, or below the knee? That is the question

Above the knee, or below the knee? That is the question

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here

Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here

Supporting image for story: Arsenal has never been a happy Wolves hunting ground - except for the Molineux class of 1979

Arsenal has never been a happy Wolves hunting ground - except for the Molineux class of 1979

Supporting image for story: Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember

Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember

Supporting image for story: The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across the West Midlands

The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across the West Midlands

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories

1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories