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February 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: A look back at The New Art Gallery Walsall as it gears up for its 25th anniversary

A look back at The New Art Gallery Walsall as it gears up for its 25th anniversary

June 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Step back in time to swinging 1960s Black Country with 30 of our archive photos

Step back in time to swinging 1960s Black Country with 30 of our archive photos

June 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 33 nostalgic photos showing life and times of the Black Country throughout the 1970s

33 nostalgic photos showing life and times of the Black Country throughout the 1970s

May 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: How Covid and electric cars helped put famous foundry on the brink

How Covid and electric cars helped put famous foundry on the brink

December 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Heartfelt Sister Dora letter appears in family history magazine

Heartfelt Sister Dora letter appears in family history magazine

November 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: How a Black Country MP tipped to be Prime Minister faked his own death and disappeared - Part 1: Golden Boy

How a Black Country MP tipped to be Prime Minister faked his own death and disappeared - Part 1: Golden Boy

October 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: 14 perfectly preserved photographs that show impressive Black Country spirit during WWII

14 perfectly preserved photographs that show impressive Black Country spirit during WWII

Supporting image for story: How the West Midlands was last bastion for bloodthirsty bull baiting

How the West Midlands was last bastion for bloodthirsty bull baiting

September 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drums which honoured Walsall war heroes

Drums which honoured Walsall war heroes

July 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'No regrets from either of us!' Couple shares key to successful marriage following 70th anniversary

'No regrets from either of us!' Couple shares key to successful marriage following 70th anniversary

June 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mystery Walsall women with the film star look - do you know them?

Mystery Walsall women with the film star look - do you know them?

November 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Service to honour pit disaster 150 years on

Service to honour pit disaster 150 years on

August 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Grand Theatre's Windrush film returning to Light House Cinema

Grand Theatre's Windrush film returning to Light House Cinema

July 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: How aviation heroine Amy Johnson survived a West Midlands mishap

How aviation heroine Amy Johnson survived a West Midlands mishap

July 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wishin' yo orl a bostin' Black Country Day

Wishin' yo orl a bostin' Black Country Day

July 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: From time travel to Buffalo Bill's jewellery, new book reveals obscure tales from the Black Country

From time travel to Buffalo Bill's jewellery, new book reveals obscure tales from the Black Country

May 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Heartfelt appeal for treasured photos of mother to be returned after car is stolen

Heartfelt appeal for treasured photos of mother to be returned after car is stolen

April 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: The Black Country: Proud region has split opinion for centuries

The Black Country: Proud region has split opinion for centuries

January 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Three Men in a Boat turned Jerome K Jerome into a literary giant

Three Men in a Boat turned Jerome K Jerome into a literary giant

October 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dora's one true love was tending to the sick

Dora's one true love was tending to the sick

October 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: DNA test could solve the mystery that haunted civil-war fighter to his grave

DNA test could solve the mystery that haunted civil-war fighter to his grave

September 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Art exhibition captures the dying days of the Black Country's industry

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

September 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Canal festival revived by enthusiasts

Canal festival revived by enthusiasts

August 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: John Stonehouse's daughter reveals sensational stories behind father's disappearance

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

April 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: The day mechanics Chris and Fred came to aid of ill-fated royal limo

The day mechanics Chris and Fred came to aid of ill-fated royal limo

September 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: Small plaque honours big war effort shown by town

Small plaque honours big war effort shown by town

June 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1988: Walsall Leather Museum got royal seal of approval

Flashback to 1988: Walsall Leather Museum got royal seal of approval

March 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: Down Your Way: How to unlock bright future for Willenhall

Down Your Way: How to unlock bright future for Willenhall

March 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: Well-known Walsall businessman Peter Beech dies

Well-known Walsall businessman Peter Beech dies

October 18, 2018

Supporting image for story: Historic Willenhall school transforming into new business headquarters

Historic Willenhall school transforming into new business headquarters

August 24, 2018

Supporting image for story: Darlaston Town hopes to solve medal mystery

Darlaston Town hopes to solve medal mystery

August 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Walsall church up for sale after holding its final service

Walsall church up for sale after holding its final service

October 13, 2017

Supporting image for story: Pictures from the past: Walsall throughout the years

Pictures from the past: Walsall throughout the years