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'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony

A West Midlands Police officer has received royal recognition for his service after being presented with the King’s Police Medal at a ceremony in London.

Supporting image for story: 'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony

Supporting image for story: German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to pay emotional visit to West Midlands cathedral destroyed in Second World War Blitz

German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to pay emotional visit to West Midlands cathedral destroyed in Second World War Blitz

Supporting image for story: King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years - and they’re coming to the West Midlands

King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years - and they’re coming to the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: 'It was such an honour' - School pupils meet Princess of Wales at Staffordshire Armistice Day service

'It was such an honour' - School pupils meet Princess of Wales at Staffordshire Armistice Day service

Supporting image for story: 'It inspires us to continue serving': Joy for Wolverhampton food bank team awarded King's Award for voluntary groups

'It inspires us to continue serving': Joy for Wolverhampton food bank team awarded King's Award for voluntary groups

Supporting image for story: I watched the Princess of Wales lay her Armistice Day wreath at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum - you could hear a pin drop

I watched the Princess of Wales lay her Armistice Day wreath at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum - you could hear a pin drop

Supporting image for story: Kate lays Armistice Day wreath for first time as nation pays silent tribute

Kate lays Armistice Day wreath for first time as nation pays silent tribute

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Supporting image for story: The Princess of Wales to visit the West Midlands for Armistice Day at National Memorial Arboretum - tickets sold out

The Princess of Wales to visit the West Midlands for Armistice Day at National Memorial Arboretum - tickets sold out

Supporting image for story: Rare teapot made for King Edward VII by world-famous Staffordshire company to sell for thousands at auction

Rare teapot made for King Edward VII by world-famous Staffordshire company to sell for thousands at auction

Supporting image for story: King leads nation in honouring the country’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday

King leads nation in honouring the country’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday

Supporting image for story: Queen Camilla a natural at serving jacket potatoes, says Staffordshire social media star Spudman

Queen Camilla a natural at serving jacket potatoes, says Staffordshire social media star Spudman

Supporting image for story: King to formally remove titles and honours from Andrew over Epstein links

King to formally remove titles and honours from Andrew over Epstein links

Supporting image for story: Controversy surrounding Andrew continues to grow as King heckled

Controversy surrounding Andrew continues to grow as King heckled

Supporting image for story: Charles asked ‘How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?’ by protester

Charles asked ‘How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?’ by protester

Supporting image for story: Warm Staffordshire welcome for King on visit to county

Warm Staffordshire welcome for King on visit to county

Supporting image for story: Charles lays flowers at first national LGBT armed forces memorial

Charles lays flowers at first national LGBT armed forces memorial

Supporting image for story: King heckled over Prince Andrew’s relationship with Epstein as he greets crowds

King heckled over Prince Andrew’s relationship with Epstein as he greets crowds

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Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

Supporting image for story: Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Supporting image for story: ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

World News

Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security

Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security