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

The German president will pay a poignant visit to the West Midlands this week, to remember one of the most devastating nights of the Blitz.

Supporting image for story: 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

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

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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

Supporting image for story: Crowds line the streets to greet King Charles III as he arrives in Staffordshire

Crowds line the streets to greet King Charles III as he arrives in Staffordshire

UK News

Supporting image for story: Kate to stage annual Christmas carol service celebrating love in all forms

Kate to stage annual Christmas carol service celebrating love in all forms

Supporting image for story: Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

Supporting image for story: Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live

Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live

Supporting image for story: Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list

Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list

Supporting image for story: UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

Supporting image for story: Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

Viral News

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported

Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported

Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

World News

Supporting image for story: Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs

Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs

Supporting image for story: Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons

Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons

Supporting image for story: Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot

Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot

Supporting image for story: Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation

Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation

Supporting image for story: Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time

Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time

Supporting image for story: Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand

Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand