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Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe

It has been another busy 12 months for sport in West Midlands and for all our clubs. Here is a look at some of the headlines from the second part of 2025.

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Sport|Dec 31, 2025
Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: July to December - Jota tragedy & Hannah rules Europe
Supporting image for story: Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers
Review of the Year: January to June - Mowbray return and pain for Saddlers
Sport|Dec 31, 2025
Supporting image for story: Rugby round-up: Stourbridge lose ground at the top after Bournville defeat
Rugby round-up: Stourbridge lose ground at the top after Bournville defeat
Sport|Dec 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: Walsall power to stunning late comeback win as Stafford run riot with 14 tries - round-up
Walsall power to stunning late comeback win as Stafford run riot with 14 tries - round-up
Sport|Dec 16, 2025
Supporting image for story: Rugby round-up: Unstoppable Willenhall extend perfect start
Rugby round-up: Unstoppable Willenhall extend perfect start
Rugby|Dec 9, 2025
Supporting image for story: BCRS Business Loans announce rugby club sponsorship
BCRS Business Loans announce rugby club sponsorship
Your World|Dec 3, 2025
Supporting image for story: Rugby round-up: Dudley Kingswinford troubles rumble on after latest defeat
Rugby round-up: Dudley Kingswinford troubles rumble on after latest defeat
Sport|Dec 3, 2025

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Supporting image for story: Rugby round-up: Stourbridge lose ground in Regional One Midlands title race
Rugby round-up: Stourbridge lose ground in Regional One Midlands title race
Sport|Nov 26, 2025
Supporting image for story: Marvels and Marbelles showcase their talent on Stafford Rugby Club's inclusivity day
Marvels and Marbelles showcase their talent on Stafford Rugby Club's inclusivity day
Sport|Nov 18, 2025
Supporting image for story: Round-up: Wolverhampton hold off spirited Stafford fightback
Round-up: Wolverhampton hold off spirited Stafford fightback
Sport|Nov 12, 2025
Supporting image for story: Stafford Rugby Club to host England side on a day of inclusivity
Stafford Rugby Club to host England side on a day of inclusivity
Sport|Nov 10, 2025
Supporting image for story: Round-up: Stour hold off fightback to win thriller
Round-up: Stour hold off fightback to win thriller
Sport|Oct 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: Round-up: Stour hit summit after dramatic late win
Round-up: Stour hit summit after dramatic late win
Sport|Oct 22, 2025
Supporting image for story: Round-up: Hat-trick helps Dudley Kingswinford break their duck
Round-up: Hat-trick helps Dudley Kingswinford break their duck
Sport|Oct 15, 2025
Supporting image for story: Rugby round-up: Freeman scores four as Stour run riot
Rugby round-up: Freeman scores four as Stour run riot
Sport|Oct 8, 2025
Supporting image for story: Rugby round-up: Stour suffer first defeat in hard-fought clash
Rugby round-up: Stour suffer first defeat in hard-fought clash
Sport|Sep 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'Inappropriate in the green belt': Wolverhampton rugby club is ordered to remove unauthorised meeting room
'Inappropriate in the green belt': Wolverhampton rugby club is ordered to remove unauthorised meeting room
Wolverhampton|Sep 24, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Appeal for information after Staffordshire woman 'suffered extensive burns to arms and legs' in tent fire
Appeal for information after Staffordshire woman 'suffered extensive burns to arms and legs' in tent fire
Staffordshire|Just now
Supporting image for story: Fresh amber snow warning issued as wintry conditions bring disruption
Fresh amber snow warning issued as wintry conditions bring disruption
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Mike Nesbitt to step down as UUP leader
Mike Nesbitt to step down as UUP leader
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Amber snow warning in force as wintry conditions bring disruption
Amber snow warning in force as wintry conditions bring disruption
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Met Office confirms 2025 was UK’s warmest year on record
Met Office confirms 2025 was UK’s warmest year on record
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Whole island of Ireland under weather warning as wintry conditions sweep in
Whole island of Ireland under weather warning as wintry conditions sweep in
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Woman and grandson burn to death in tent as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
Woman and grandson burn to death in tent as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
World News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall again
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall again
World News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Death toll from Ukrainian strike on occupied village rises to 27, Russia says
Death toll from Ukrainian strike on occupied village rises to 27, Russia says
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares in wine bottles ignited fatal fire
Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares in wine bottles ignited fatal fire
World News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: At least six people reported killed during widening protests in Iran
At least six people reported killed during widening protests in Iran
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Around 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar
Around 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar
World News|22 hours ago
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