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December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two senior West Midlands Police officers 'should have faced disciplinary action' over Hillsborough cover-up claim

Two senior West Midlands Police officers 'should have faced disciplinary action' over Hillsborough cover-up claim

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Flying Scotsman: All you need to know about the famous steam engine as it makes triumphant return to Severn Valley Railway

The Flying Scotsman: All you need to know about the famous steam engine as it makes triumphant return to Severn Valley Railway

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Fans, light sheets and a cool shower before bed' - How to sleep at night as heatwave temperatures in West Midlands to reach 30C

'Fans, light sheets and a cool shower before bed' - How to sleep at night as heatwave temperatures in West Midlands to reach 30C

February 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We surprised our wedding guests with a 00.13am WhatsApp invite on the day'

'We surprised our wedding guests with a 00.13am WhatsApp invite on the day'

February 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury singer Jason Allan says Black Country accent is the ‘worst in the UK’

Shrewsbury singer Jason Allan says Black Country accent is the ‘worst in the UK’

August 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Energy price cap forecast: new Cornwall Insight Ofgem prediction suggests hike in UK prices for winter 2024

Energy price cap forecast: new Cornwall Insight Ofgem prediction suggests hike in UK prices for winter 2024

April 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'That's us!' Mystery solved over family in photos found in a Wolverhampton charity shop camera

'That's us!' Mystery solved over family in photos found in a Wolverhampton charity shop camera

April 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Teenagers who launched clothing range seeking investment to take business to next level

Teenagers who launched clothing range seeking investment to take business to next level

March 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fascinating photos 100 years apart show how scene at medicine firm's Wolverhampton base has changed

Fascinating photos 100 years apart show how scene at medicine firm's Wolverhampton base has changed

March 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Meet the 19-year-old bus driver who loves his job and wants to make people happy

Meet the 19-year-old bus driver who loves his job and wants to make people happy

March 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: The women and German prisoners of war who risked all for love and marriage after World War Two

The women and German prisoners of war who risked all for love and marriage after World War Two

March 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country border attraction rates highly in woman's decade-long National Trust scone quest

Black Country border attraction rates highly in woman's decade-long National Trust scone quest

February 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Bridgnorth butcher's named one of Britain's most-loved businesses

The Bridgnorth butcher's named one of Britain's most-loved businesses

February 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Wolverhampton bouncers going viral on TikTok with fun videos about their work

The Wolverhampton bouncers going viral on TikTok with fun videos about their work

February 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory doubles size of hotel above iconic pub with new luxury rooms

Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory doubles size of hotel above iconic pub with new luxury rooms

February 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Seven stunning sunset scenes snapped by Express & Star followers

Seven stunning sunset scenes snapped by Express & Star followers

January 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'I tried a hot wings challenge called House of Pain and realised my mistake on my fourth'

'I tried a hot wings challenge called House of Pain and realised my mistake on my fourth'

January 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dairy Milk poster child to sell lifetime's collection of Cadbury antiques

Dairy Milk poster child to sell lifetime's collection of Cadbury antiques

January 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sisters who used to visit cafe as kids now own venue at former railway station

Sisters who used to visit cafe as kids now own venue at former railway station

January 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: War veteran, 97, recalls moment ship was attacked as he recalls how swimming saved his life

War veteran, 97, recalls moment ship was attacked as he recalls how swimming saved his life

January 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police car lookalike with 'penis' written on it for sale - but there's a lifesaving cause to it

Police car lookalike with 'penis' written on it for sale - but there's a lifesaving cause to it

January 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Prime Drinks taste test - rating the flavours of the beverage people are crazy for

Prime Drinks taste test - rating the flavours of the beverage people are crazy for

January 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Quiz: Test your memory of 2022 with this epic set of questions

Quiz: Test your memory of 2022 with this epic set of questions

January 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bank holidays and school half-term dates for 2023 as Brits get extra date this year

Bank holidays and school half-term dates for 2023 as Brits get extra date this year

December 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Norad Santa tracker 2022: Follow Father Christmas making his way around the world

Norad Santa tracker 2022: Follow Father Christmas making his way around the world

December 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Holidays are coming to Wolverhampton as Coca-Cola announces date of truck visit

Holidays are coming to Wolverhampton as Coca-Cola announces date of truck visit

December 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Popular husband and wife hairdressing duo retire after more than 40 years in the salon

Popular husband and wife hairdressing duo retire after more than 40 years in the salon

November 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: The 230-year-old pub run by a local who grew up nearby and wins praise for its quality food

The 230-year-old pub run by a local who grew up nearby and wins praise for its quality food

Supporting image for story: Pub-goer builds his own back-garden boozer after finding local wasn't always open

Pub-goer builds his own back-garden boozer after finding local wasn't always open

November 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Polar Express tickets: Dates still available for magical train rides this Christmas

Polar Express tickets: Dates still available for magical train rides this Christmas

November 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire walker finds 'alien-like' sea creatures on beach and they're worth 'thousands'

Staffordshire walker finds 'alien-like' sea creatures on beach and they're worth 'thousands'

November 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Black Country pub puts on big display to celebrate World Cup

Black Country pub puts on big display to celebrate World Cup

November 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Family-run Wolverhampton cafe recognised with award thanks to votes from its customers

Family-run Wolverhampton cafe recognised with award thanks to votes from its customers

October 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: When do the clocks go back and why does the UK change to daylight saving time?

When do the clocks go back and why does the UK change to daylight saving time?

October 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Coronation Street actor to switch Wednesbury's Christmas lights on

Coronation Street actor to switch Wednesbury's Christmas lights on

October 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Young Wolverhampton businessman and TikTok star setting up used car business in Shropshire

Young Wolverhampton businessman and TikTok star setting up used car business in Shropshire

October 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Giant pumpkin gardener does it again as he produces 'biggest batch yet'

Giant pumpkin gardener does it again as he produces 'biggest batch yet'

October 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wolves' perfect response to Nottingham Forest's social media taunt as visitors remove tweet

Wolves' perfect response to Nottingham Forest's social media taunt as visitors remove tweet

October 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Liz Truss becomes star of virtual world in new video game

Liz Truss becomes star of virtual world in new video game

October 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: You can now sleep among tigers as lodge at West Midland Safari Park opens to guests

You can now sleep among tigers as lodge at West Midland Safari Park opens to guests

October 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Top West Midlands baby names revealed - find out how popular yours is where you live

Top West Midlands baby names revealed - find out how popular yours is where you live

Supporting image for story: Most popular baby names revealed as Oliver is knocked off top spot for boys after eight years

Most popular baby names revealed as Oliver is knocked off top spot for boys after eight years

October 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Lego-obsessed lorry driver fills house with creations after injury left him stuck at home

Lego-obsessed lorry driver fills house with creations after injury left him stuck at home

October 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: British artist creates amazingly detailed Lord of the Rings-style maps of West Midlands and Shropshire

British artist creates amazingly detailed Lord of the Rings-style maps of West Midlands and Shropshire

October 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Walsall A&E doctor stars on Ninja Warrior UK after catching son's love for show

Walsall A&E doctor stars on Ninja Warrior UK after catching son's love for show

September 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: TikTok users are raving about an £8 cream that 'saved their skin overnight'

TikTok users are raving about an £8 cream that 'saved their skin overnight'

September 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Giftcards worth thousands to be given out at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands event

Giftcards worth thousands to be given out at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands event

September 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Top Halloween events under £10 across the region for all to enjoy

Top Halloween events under £10 across the region for all to enjoy

September 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Toddler thrilled as family cat nonchalantly returns home after more than two months missing

Toddler thrilled as family cat nonchalantly returns home after more than two months missing