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Bishops of Dudley and Lichfield talk of keeping hope, building a better world and the power of change in their New Years messages

As 2025 comes to an end and a new year dawns, church leaders from across the region have looked at faith, compassion, becoming better people and making changes in their New Years messages.

Voices|Just now
Supporting image for story: Bishops of Dudley and Lichfield talk of keeping hope, building a better world and the power of change in their New Years messages
Supporting image for story: 'Why Britain should look east for answers, says reader' - Your Letters plus a 1960 throwback to New Year’s Eve at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
'Why Britain should look east for answers, says reader' - Your Letters plus a 1960 throwback to New Year’s Eve at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
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Readers' letters|Just now
Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I did not think that it would be me...'
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I did not think that it would be me...'
Your World|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'When did teachers become parents, dentists and social workers?' - Your Letters, plus an archive image shows POWs welcomed at RAF Cosford
'When did teachers become parents, dentists and social workers?' - Your Letters, plus an archive image shows POWs welcomed at RAF Cosford
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Readers' letters|Dec 30
Supporting image for story: Star Comment: HS2 was a sound concept but this project has been a disaster from the start
Star Comment: HS2 was a sound concept but this project has been a disaster from the start
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Star Comment|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: 'Local initiative highlights support for people in crisis' - Your Letters and a throwback to a rare 1973 cinema triplet gathering
'Local initiative highlights support for people in crisis' - Your Letters and a throwback to a rare 1973 cinema triplet gathering
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Readers' letters|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: I read the viral TikTok debut novel by Wolves fan William Lee — here’s what I thought - REVIEW
I read the viral TikTok debut novel by Wolves fan William Lee — here’s what I thought - REVIEW
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Entertainment|Dec 28

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Supporting image for story: 'Tight budgets mean every penny counts for charities, argues reader' - Your Letters and a nostalgic Christmas scene from the archive
'Tight budgets mean every penny counts for charities, argues reader' - Your Letters and a nostalgic Christmas scene from the archive
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Readers' letters|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Never mind the Ruskies, it's the robots that worry me. And why Nigel Farage was wrong about Alf Garnett.
Mark Andrews: Never mind the Ruskies, it's the robots that worry me. And why Nigel Farage was wrong about Alf Garnett.
Mark Andrews|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: 'Reader urges respect, mentoring and positive role models to combat misogyny' - Your Letters plus a 1979 archive image of a Boxing Day gathering
'Reader urges respect, mentoring and positive role models to combat misogyny' - Your Letters plus a 1979 archive image of a Boxing Day gathering
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Readers' letters|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Local MP commends organisations supporting those in need this Christmas
Local MP commends organisations supporting those in need this Christmas
Your World|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 'I've lost six stone and managed to keep diabetes at bay - but Christmas is a big challenge'
'I've lost six stone and managed to keep diabetes at bay - but Christmas is a big challenge'
Health|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 'Funny, sharp and always on point - Star columnist praised by reader' - Your Letters plus barrels of beer ready for Christmas deliveries in a 1961 archive picture
'Funny, sharp and always on point - Star columnist praised by reader' - Your Letters plus barrels of beer ready for Christmas deliveries in a 1961 archive picture
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Readers' letters|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I remember when our village church door was always unlocked'
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I remember when our village church door was always unlocked'
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review
The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review
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Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'Rising costs and poor service blamed for falling bus use, says reader' - Your Letters and a 1979 festive flashback of five bulldog puppies in stockings
'Rising costs and poor service blamed for falling bus use, says reader' - Your Letters and a 1979 festive flashback of five bulldog puppies in stockings
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Readers' letters|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Political opinion: MP welcomes £75.9million cash injection for Dudley Council to boost local services
Political opinion: MP welcomes £75.9million cash injection for Dudley Council to boost local services
Your World|Dec 22

UK News

Supporting image for story: Passengers warned of more delays as Eurostar services resume
Passengers warned of more delays as Eurostar services resume
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Fundraiser for police officer who lost family in Boxing Day fire tops £250k
Fundraiser for police officer who lost family in Boxing Day fire tops £250k
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Household energy bills to rise as snow and gales forecast
Household energy bills to rise as snow and gales forecast
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thousands to celebrate Edinburgh Hogmanay after last year’s cancellation
Thousands to celebrate Edinburgh Hogmanay after last year’s cancellation
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Bucket hats to strawberries and cream sandwiches – what we bought in 2025
Bucket hats to strawberries and cream sandwiches – what we bought in 2025
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: New Year’s Eve revellers warned over chilly temperatures at fireworks displays
New Year’s Eve revellers warned over chilly temperatures at fireworks displays
UK News|6 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
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
Breaking News|Dec 27
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
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
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'
Lifestyle|Dec 12

World News

Supporting image for story: NFL star Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations
NFL star Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations
World News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iran’s president pledges ‘harsh’ response on back of Trump warning
Iran’s president pledges ‘harsh’ response on back of Trump warning
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal property worth tens of millions
Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal property worth tens of millions
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills
China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts to end Ukraine war
Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts to end Ukraine war
World News|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Israel says it will suspend work of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza
Israel says it will suspend work of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza
World News|16 hours ago
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