Mark Andrews: Joey Barton is the tip of a poisonous iceberg that is contaminating social mediaMark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news
'From Farage to fortune - a reader’s bold forecast for 2026' - Your Letters plus a well earned cuppa for Les in a 1964 picture from the archivePlus
Christmas whisky warning: Toby Neal's festive tale of drinking responsibly and the classic Wolverhampton humour of the multi-talented Roger SquiresPlus
'Worse than flu? Reader takes aim at Doctor Starmer’s hypocrisy' - Your Letters plus bargain hunters at a rummage sale in a 1972 picturePlus
'Why aren’t we using driving skills to get young people into work?' - Your Letters and Civic panto stars dressed to impress in a 1982 picture from the archivePlus
'Charity highlights free support services for those struggling at Christmas' - Your Letters plus a festive flashback to 1966 in a picture from the archivePlus
Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why
'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archivePlus
'Why transport investment must reach beyond the West Midlands' - Your Letters plus a glimpse of Christmas 1963 in a picture from the archivePlus
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
