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Reporter Dan Stacey visits Dudley Castle, one of the most haunted places in the UK.
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I visited a haunted Midlands castle and discovered its terrifying past

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

All the seized suitcases and extracted cannabis

Five jailed over £13.8m cannabis smuggling plot through Birmingham

East Village

'UK's only female visibility agency' closes after 13 years

More than half a million UK workers suffered a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) linked to their job last year

Ad Feature Jobs with highest ergonomic risk

The Motorhome & Caravan Show 2026 - NCC Events

Motorhome and caravan show draws crowds in Birmingham

Search ’n Stuff brought more than 350 digital marketers together across two conferences

Ad Feature Search ’n Stuff wraps up a landmark year

Wolverhampton named UK's third kindest city

West Midlands city named 'third kindest city in the UK' - here's where

PICTURE POSED MY MODEL: A general view of a man smoking a cigarette.(Photo from Jonathan Brady/PA Images)

Shropshire smokers spend about £71.4 million a year on cigarettes

More than half of people would do something frivolous if they won a major jackpot

Brits would buy next door to choose neighbours after lottery win

FIAT launches colour-matching service

Walsall Scare Maze has been ranked sixth in the country for scare attractions

Walsall Scare Maze named among UK's best Halloween attractions

West Midlands Police has launched a new campaign called Really?

Police launch film warning schoolchildren over dangers of shoplifting

Daniel Barlow

Driver who used gambling website at wheel jailed over teen's death

The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

Chicken McWings

McDonald's giving away free chicken in Birmingham this Saturday

Finn, looking for his forever home

Almost 1,000 greyhounds given a second chance in loving new homes
Home Run Hounds issues statement after hundreds of greyhounds rehomed
Louise Westwood

The Black Country flag flies proudly on top of Dudley Castle

Dudley Castle named 8th most haunted UK attraction ahead of Halloween

Engineered board can offers numerous benefits over solid timber

Ad Feature Why more UK manufacturers are choosing FSC-Certified board

The incident took place inside the Amur tiger enclosure at the park (PA/Danny Lawson)

Police urge public not to share footage after man mauled by tiger

The team at S C Painting and Decorating Services sent us this from Tettenhall

Northern Lights dazzle West Midlands and Shropshire residents

Northern Lights

Northern Lights could be visible over West Midlands until Tuesday

A sofa in the makers space at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, based on the Express & Star newspaper. Visitor assistant Ray Chuhan takes a break.
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Express & Star-inspired sofa proves a hit at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Tomasz Samel

Gang jailed after kidnap, torture and murder of Birmingham man

Tesco and M&S

M&S and Tesco recall popular food products due to salmonella risk

Acts such as East 17, 911, and Liberty X are going to be on stage at Parkdean Resorts

Parkdean celebrity weekends from £164 with big-name 90s and 00s stars

Police have appealed for information | Pic TSPL

Website launches to offer support to victims of child sexual abuse

Duran Duran are touring the UK in October and are still wowing fans

Last-minute Duran Duran tickets available from £76
One fan said an ‘amazing show with all the greatest hits and more, I enjoyed every minute of it’
Oliver Astley

Were you offended by Pot Noodle’s latest TV ad? Here’s how to claim your compensation.

Popular Pot Noodle flavour recalled due to error on label

Inflatable boats due to be used by cross-Channel people smugglers which have been seized at East Midlands Airport.

25 boats to be used by people smugglers seized at Midlands airport

Pictured is Alan Pitts, from Tipton who commented on the fact that the West Midlands is the UK's second biggest balding hotspot || Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group

Hilarious reactions as locals respond to region named balding hotspot

Home Bargains

Home Bargains recalls popular Christmas snacks due to health risk

Mount Pleasant, Bilston

New Bilston off-licence approved despite concerns from music venue

The ceremony will take place at One Great George Street in London on Friday, November 27

West Midlands fire service staff shortlisted for national awards

Dudley Market in High Street, Dudley

Dudley finance boss says refusing grant sends message to Westminster

New local media planning tool raid launches today

A modern home extension featuring double-glazed window installations and roofline improvements by Reliant Windows.

Wolverhampton named among worst areas in UK for home heat loss

The removal of barriers at East Midlands Airport's Rapid Drop Off area will make it quicker and easier for customers

Price increase announced at East Midlands Airport - full details

Dan Hudson has officially earned a second Guinness World Record for the fastest half marathon dressed as a microphone at the Solihull Half Marathon

West Mids man smashes Guinness World Record for fastest microphone run

We review Larder Brasserie & Grill, a Michelin rated eatery in Lichfield

Dishes at Michelin restaurant in Staffordshire left me with a smile

Travel eSIMs can help holidaymakers stay connected for maps, messaging and trip planning, even when exploring more remote destinations.

The phone feature travellers should check before their next holiday

Mount Pleasant, Bilston

New shop to open in Bilston - but concerns over hours in alcohol plans

Lucky Saint is recalling Hazy IPA products due to a risk of cans exploding

Beer giant recalls cans from supermarkets after explosion warning

Drivers warned as busiest bank holiday traffic in 10 years expected with 19 million getaway trips planned

Lowest rated West Midlands service station according to Google Reviews

Bell End in Rowley Regis

Bell End named among UK's rudest place names - Full list here

The couriers were among 11 people arrested by Border Force officers in August 2024 after 460kg of the Class B drug was discovered packed into 22 suitcases

Four jailed over £13.8m cannabis smuggling plot at Birmingham Airport

Trading Standards officers have inspected petrol stations right across Northern Ireland to ensure buyers are receiving the correct amount of petrol and diesel for their money.

Where are the 10 cheapest petrol stations in Birmingham?

Ebebek is now open

New store opens at Merry Hill today - customers queue for goodie bags

Trading Standards officers have inspected petrol stations right across Northern Ireland to ensure buyers are receiving the correct amount of petrol and diesel for their money.

Where are the 10 cheapest petrol stations in Dudley?

Trading Standards officers have inspected petrol stations right across Northern Ireland to ensure buyers are receiving the correct amount of petrol and diesel for their money.

Where are the 10 cheapest petrol stations in Sandwell?

SpudBros Express

Viral TikTok jacket potato stall comes to Birmingham

Lidl and Asda

Defective gardening tool that could cause 'physical injury' recalled

Trading Standards officers have inspected petrol stations right across Northern Ireland to ensure buyers are receiving the correct amount of petrol and diesel for their money.

Where are the 10 cheapest petrol stations in Walsall?

Trading Standards officers have inspected petrol stations right across Northern Ireland to ensure buyers are receiving the correct amount of petrol and diesel for their money.

Where are the 10 cheapest petrol stations in Wolverhampton?

WeBuyBricks, home of the UK's first LEGO sorting machine.

Watch: UK’s first AI-powered Wonka-style LEGO sorting machine

UK clocks will go back in October 2026 – here's what you need to know

A travel eSIM could help holidaymakers stay connected abroad without relying on expensive standard roaming.

Don’t get caught out by a nasty holiday roaming bill

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