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Craig Evans of Abbey England, one of the country's last brass foundry and based in Walsall.

Heritage, skills and careers behind saddlery industry shared at expo

The Anchor is an iconic part of the pub scene in Digbeth. Photo: hankandmargot

Iconic Birmingham pub ready to celebrate rebirth with week of events

Codsall Station has been named as one of the top 10 rail station pubs

Popular Codsall pub among The Guardian's top railway station pubs

The Old Stag's Head is ready to welcome customers after nearly eight years.

Big day almost here for reopening of long-closed Wolverhampton pub

Beacon Hotel pub in Sedgley

Grade II-listed pub honoured as runner up for CAMRA heritage award

Steeplejacks working to maintain the Red House Glass Cone, Wordsley.
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Why steeplejacks have been clambering up and down 100ft glass cone

The remains of Riverside House have emerged from the undergrowth

Riverside House project unveils forgotten historic house

The houses will be open to the public as part of the

Quirky National Trust rock dwellings to open for free

The Northern Belle arrives in Willenhall to pick up passengers ahead of its ride to Carlisle

Rail fans step back in time as luxury train comes to the Black Country

Chance to learn more about the fascinating history of Birmingham Municipal Bank (BMB) in a new free exhibition, which will be part of Birmingham Heritage Week.

Rare glimpse as iconic Birmingham building shares its unique history

The Northern Belle will visit Willenhall as part of its route towards the Settle to Carlisle line

Red carpet treatment as luxury train set to visit Black Country

Historic photo of the Birmingham Municipal Bank, now the Exchange.

Historic vaults reveal fascinating stories in new free exhibition

Bewdley station will welcome commuters from Tuesday morning. Photo: Severn Valley Railway

First trains depart as Bewdley Express trial starts - as it happened

Bewdley station will welcome commuters from Tuesday morning. Photo: Severn Valley Railway

Bewdley Express commuter trial set to launch on Severn Valley Railway

Women involved in the Cultural Connections project, which celebrated identity, heritage and belonging during South Asian Heritage Month

Wolverhampton women share stories of heritage and belonging

Anyone who loves Birmingham as much as I do - should do these tours

The brewery is paying homage to the brewing traditions of Wolverhampton. Photo: Steph Geary Photography

Wolverhampton's newest brewery ready for next step after early success
The newest brewery in Wolverhampton is already looking ahead after early festival success.
James Vukmirovic

The area's mining history features at the Museum of Cannock Chase

Decisions on Museum of Cannock Chase's future paused - here's why

The Brownhills Canal Festival returns for another big weekend

Everything you need know about Brownhills Canal Festival 2026

Brownhills Canal Festival 2025

Brownhills Canal Festival returns to Silver Street this weekend

The former Independent Chapel in Dudley

Backlash against plans to build on site of 97 graves in town centre

Land off Holbeache Lane, which could be built on

4,000 objections in nine days against plan for 330 homes on green belt

Heavenly Baking's outside seating area at The Red House Glass Cone

Café's success helps to boost visitor numbers at heritage attraction

The platform canopy at Wolverhampton Low Level Station, pictured in 1969

Part of old station to get a new lease of life on the Severn Valley

A Hurricane Mk I from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at Biggin Hill Airfield on 20 August 2010 in London, England.

Where and when BBMF aircraft to fly over West Midlands this weekend

Breaking 'Inspired by Black Country heritage' - New West Brom away kit reveal

Colin Prosser MBE with Councillor Paul Bradley, deputy leader of Dudley Council, Nicola Beckley, tourism development officer for Dudley, and geologist Graham Worton

Geology expert who put Black Country on the global map becomes an MBE

Ian Hodgkinson and Sarah Warnes of Midlands Industrial Association

Chubb Building will be preserved for future generations, say bosses
Plans to renovate landmark building approved by council
Mark Andrews

The Gentlemen Songsters perform at Merry Hill Shopping Centre, ahead of Black Country Day.

Listen as Black Country choir shower Merry Hill shoppers with anthem

Cyclists, Tixal, 1900-1905 (Staffordshire County Museum)

Learn more about Staffs storied past in touring exhibition - see dates

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

West Midlands attraction up for an award judged by children

Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

Explore England's most picturesque villages on idyllic day trip

Nikki Tapper MBE and Project Lead Glenis Williams.

Former radio presenter puts her voice to new Windrush project

Walsall Leather Museum

Campaign leaders challenge Reform to honour election pledge on museum

Stood in the centre of Halesowen for more than 900 years. The church, was even mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. This image captured by Alec Longhurst.

9 oldest buildings still standing in the Black Country in 2026

Councillor Pete Lowe, new mayor of Dudley

I want people to know why Dudley is bostin, says new mayor

The landmark tower of the Chubb building requires urgent repairs

Major repairs needed to Wolverhampton's landmark Chubb building

Stourbridge artist Cal with the new mural he's completed paying tribute to metal band Diamond Head who hail from Stourbridge

Heavy metal band that inspired Metallica feature in new mural

Birmingham University Station

New transport hub announced as one of region's best buildings

The Guildhall in High Street, Newport.

Residents updated on heritage project as officials 'work out costs'

Staffy sculpture Kindred in Stafford's Market Square

Staffy Trail launches as part of Staffordshire Day celebrations

Stories Tavern opens in Birmingham offering £5 pints

Inside Birmingham’s newly opened tavern - offering £5 pints

Artist Cal getting started on his latest music themed mural in Stourbridge

Stourbridge artist Cal pays tribute to metal band Diamond Head

Food lovers are lining up outside the newly opened L'ouis-Mella Café Patisserie at 448 Stafford Road, where a bold menu of meat-packed Caribbean patties and pasta served in soft, Caribbean-style coco bread is quickly becoming the city’s latest must-try sensation.
Pictured with the Loaded Pattie is Chenae Laing

Plus Wolverhampton cafe serving cultural mix of tasty treats

Group fight to save White Lion pub in Caldmore, Walsall,

Walsall community fighting to save pub face two-year application delay

The Electric Cinema in Birmingham in June 2024.

Electric Cinema developer told ‘act in best interests of city’

Brum Transport Fest

West Midlands motor engineering excellence to be celebrated at event

Stories Tavern opening in Birmingham city centre

Traditional tavern to open in Birmingham with £5 pints - here's when

Dudley town centre. Picture: Google Street View

Three Black Country towns backed in ambitious Town of Culture bids

Final Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition to go under the hammer next week

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Famous item of costume from The Wizard of Oz going up for auction

Indian summer exchange sees heritage students trading places

Plus Visitors praised after stopping wild fire at Clent Hills

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Game of Thrones dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches £1.1m at auction

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