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December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne - Daughter Kelly and fans shares heartfelt tribute to Birmingham heavy metal legend on 'heavenly birthday'

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne - Daughter Kelly and fans shares heartfelt tribute to Birmingham heavy metal legend on 'heavenly birthday'

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne tells I'm a Celebrity campmates his grandfather ‘pulled guns on people’

Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne tells I'm a Celebrity campmates his grandfather ‘pulled guns on people’

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Who is the favourite to win I’m a Celeb after the first few days? Latest odds

Who is the favourite to win I’m a Celeb after the first few days? Latest odds

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Alex Scott: I never knew happiness before I met Jess Glynne

Alex Scott: I never knew happiness before I met Jess Glynne

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Alison Hammond and Liberty Poole spotted at the glitzy 24 Stories launch party - Birmingham’s highest sky bar and restaurant

Alison Hammond and Liberty Poole spotted at the glitzy 24 Stories launch party - Birmingham’s highest sky bar and restaurant

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: First look at 'delicious' Waitrose Christmas advert featuring Hollywood actress Keira Knightley and Celebrity Traitors star Joe Wilkinson

First look at 'delicious' Waitrose Christmas advert featuring Hollywood actress Keira Knightley and Celebrity Traitors star Joe Wilkinson

Supporting image for story: An Acoustic Evening with Jethro Tull's Martin Barre & Friends at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - there's still time to get tickets, here's how to get yours

An Acoustic Evening with Jethro Tull's Martin Barre & Friends at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - there's still time to get tickets, here's how to get yours

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65

Living In A Box singer Richard Darbyshire dies aged 65

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire locals living on street named after TV gardener win fight to save gardens from new build homes

Shropshire locals living on street named after TV gardener win fight to save gardens from new build homes

Supporting image for story: Forest Live 2026 at Cannock Chase: Billy ocean announced as latest headliner with support by Marti Pellow - how to get ticket

Forest Live 2026 at Cannock Chase: Billy ocean announced as latest headliner with support by Marti Pellow - how to get ticket

Supporting image for story: Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: I ran a Tom Hardy lookalike competition in Birmingham to celebrate my new tailoring store opening in the city - here’s how it went

I ran a Tom Hardy lookalike competition in Birmingham to celebrate my new tailoring store opening in the city - here’s how it went

Supporting image for story: Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Coroner demands full reports before final inquest into One Direction star Liam Payne's death

Coroner demands full reports before final inquest into One Direction star Liam Payne's death

Supporting image for story: The Great British Bake Off is back in 2026! Here's how you can apply

The Great British Bake Off is back in 2026! Here's how you can apply

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Anton Du Beke at the Musicals live at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Anton Du Beke at the Musicals live at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Strictly’s Karen Carney channels Peaky Blinders on ghost tour

Strictly’s Karen Carney channels Peaky Blinders on ghost tour

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire actor pays tribute after death of Crossroads co-star Tony Adams, 84, who played Adam Chance

Shropshire actor pays tribute after death of Crossroads co-star Tony Adams, 84, who played Adam Chance

Supporting image for story: Benson Boone live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, and why you should upgrade your tickets in advance

Benson Boone live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, and why you should upgrade your tickets in advance

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘I live in once thriving West Midlands town once home to Harry Styles - but now it's filled with rows of boarded-up shops’

‘I live in once thriving West Midlands town once home to Harry Styles - but now it's filled with rows of boarded-up shops’

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Could not be more chuffed’: Olivier nominated musical Sylvia starring Beverley Knight is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome - here’s when

‘Could not be more chuffed’: Olivier nominated musical Sylvia starring Beverley Knight is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome - here’s when

Supporting image for story: Taskmaster and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies returns to his Shropshire hometown to become honorary townsman

Taskmaster and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies returns to his Shropshire hometown to become honorary townsman

Supporting image for story: Russell Watson is heading to Wolverhampton Civic Hall next week - here’s when and how to get tickets

Russell Watson is heading to Wolverhampton Civic Hall next week - here’s when and how to get tickets

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Traitor's star Charlotte Church lends her voice to new Elan Valley film premiering on Friday

Traitor's star Charlotte Church lends her voice to new Elan Valley film premiering on Friday

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical is coming to Birmingham - here’s when and how to get tickets

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical is coming to Birmingham - here’s when and how to get tickets

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: The smartest way to listen to Taylor Swift’s new album without breaking the bank

The smartest way to listen to Taylor Swift’s new album without breaking the bank

Supporting image for story: Two men in court charged with prison murder of disgraced rock star Ian Watkins

Two men in court charged with prison murder of disgraced rock star Ian Watkins

October 10, 2025

John Lodge death

The Moody Blues singer and ‘darling husband’ John Lodge dies aged 82

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams is coming to Wolverhampton Civic Hall - here’s when and how to get tickets

Robbie Williams is coming to Wolverhampton Civic Hall - here’s when and how to get tickets

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star Ginny Lemon hospitalised with meningitis - as West Midlands fans raise funds to support recovery

Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star Ginny Lemon hospitalised with meningitis - as West Midlands fans raise funds to support recovery

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford girl's cancer journey featured in TV documentary recognised with International Emmy Award nomination

Telford girl's cancer journey featured in TV documentary recognised with International Emmy Award nomination

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Bonkbuster’ author Dame Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

‘Bonkbuster’ author Dame Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stunning Ozzy Osbourne mosaic by farm using 10,000 pumpkins pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness ahead of Halloween

Stunning Ozzy Osbourne mosaic by farm using 10,000 pumpkins pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness ahead of Halloween

Supporting image for story: New Channel 5 drama 'Murder Before Evensong' starts next week - and Shropshire has a starring role

New Channel 5 drama 'Murder Before Evensong' starts next week - and Shropshire has a starring role

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne tells Sharon ‘we’ll be free after farewell gig’ in new documentary

Ozzy Osbourne tells Sharon ‘we’ll be free after farewell gig’ in new documentary

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Postponed Ozzy Osbourne documentary set to air on BBC One tonight

Postponed Ozzy Osbourne documentary set to air on BBC One tonight

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘I live in a beautiful Bridget Jones Midlands village but have to follow costly planning rules to erect a fence’

‘I live in a beautiful Bridget Jones Midlands village but have to follow costly planning rules to erect a fence’

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Del Boy’s tacky cocktail bar sells for thousands at West Midlands auction after being priced at £600

Del Boy’s tacky cocktail bar sells for thousands at West Midlands auction after being priced at £600

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dates for Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2026 announced, and it's coming to Birmingham

Dates for Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2026 announced, and it's coming to Birmingham

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Take That announce summer 2026 UK tour - and they’re coming to the West Midlands date

Take That announce summer 2026 UK tour - and they’re coming to the West Midlands date

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant

Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Own a 'slice of TV history': Del Boy's bar from Only Fools and Horses up for auction

Own a 'slice of TV history': Del Boy's bar from Only Fools and Horses up for auction

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Air date revealed for BBC Ozzy Osbourne documentary after delay out of ‘respect’

Air date revealed for BBC Ozzy Osbourne documentary after delay out of ‘respect’

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Totally overwhelmed': The Great British Sewing Bee West Midlands winner

'Totally overwhelmed': The Great British Sewing Bee West Midlands winner

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Supertramp co-founder and singer Rick Davies dies at 81

Supertramp co-founder and singer Rick Davies dies at 81

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Grace Dent and Anna Haugh ‘replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode’ on MasterChef

Grace Dent and Anna Haugh ‘replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode’ on MasterChef

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Meet Shrewsbury's MasterChef competitor bringing African fusion flavours to the BBC show

Meet Shrewsbury's MasterChef competitor bringing African fusion flavours to the BBC show

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Barry Manilow is coming to the West Midlands after deciding he 'doesn't want to say goodbye' to the UK just yet

Barry Manilow is coming to the West Midlands after deciding he 'doesn't want to say goodbye' to the UK just yet