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How a humble Black Country schoolgirl became Hollywood's highest-paid actress

We look at the life of Madeleine Carroll, who was hailed as the most beautiful woman in the world.

West Bromwich | Oct 4, 2021

Art exhibition captures the dying days of the Black Country's industry

Dudley nostalgia | Sept 20, 2021

One of the last Second World War paratrooper veterans dies aged 95

Tipton | Sept 14, 2021

John Stonehouse's daughter reveals sensational stories behind father's disappearance

Walsall | Aug 2, 2021

Lions at the disco and gorillas in the garden: How businessman became the Black Country's Tiger King

Dudley | Jul 26, 2021

Barber's shop picture brings back memories for musician Gary

Dudley | Feb 12, 2021

Rex Williams’s big break helped bring his sport to the masses

Rowley Regis | Nov 16, 2020

Tributes to popular Black Country historian Terry, 81

Sandwell | May 16, 2020

Hamstead mining disaster remembered on classic postcards up for auction

Great Barr | Mar 3, 2020

Plan to revive famous Chance Glassworks site kick-started

Smethwick | Feb 25, 2020

Why Tipton retains its charm despite sweeping changes to industrial heritage

Tipton | Feb 12, 2020

Where there's a Mill there's a way, say metal legend KK Downing

Wolverhampton | Nov 18, 2019

Black Country church clock appeal ticks past halfway mark

Cradley | Aug 23, 2019

Why retire? Meet the worker celebrating 60 years at Black Country firm

Cradley Heath | Aug 6, 2019

£4m plan revealed to restore historic Wednesbury town centre

Wednesbury | Aug 6, 2019

The die was cast for Midland steel industry

Business | Jun 3, 2019

The landmarks we have loved

Dudley nostalgia | May 4, 2019

Nuclear testing caused decades of illness, former Black Country serviceman reveals

West Bromwich | Jun 25, 2018

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