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February 24, 2026

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Robert Aramayo: From Hull to Hollywood

Robert Aramayo: From Hull to Hollywood

Supporting image for story: BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony

BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Welsh landmark features in Netflix's Peak Blinders movie trailer following speculation from fans

Welsh landmark features in Netflix's Peak Blinders movie trailer following speculation from fans

February 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: I visited the beautiful Herefordshire village sprinkled with Hollywood star-dust amid Hamnet fame and found stunning buildings created before the Bard was born and more

I visited the beautiful Herefordshire village sprinkled with Hollywood star-dust amid Hamnet fame and found stunning buildings created before the Bard was born and more

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: New £70 Barbie pays tribute to pop superstar Kylie Minogue with signature outfit from music video

New £70 Barbie pays tribute to pop superstar Kylie Minogue with signature outfit from music video

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire-born The Gadget Show presenter Suzi Perry named newest ambassador for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Shropshire-born The Gadget Show presenter Suzi Perry named newest ambassador for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams in Wolverhampton: Meet the superfans who have been queuing from the early hours to see the global superstar at The Halls

Robbie Williams in Wolverhampton: Meet the superfans who have been queuing from the early hours to see the global superstar at The Halls

Supporting image for story: Bad Bunny joined by Lady Gaga in star-studded Super Bowl half-time show

Bad Bunny joined by Lady Gaga in star-studded Super Bowl half-time show

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Casting call for Peaky Blinders TV programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands with just one requirement - here’s how to apply

Casting call for Peaky Blinders TV programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands with just one requirement - here’s how to apply

Supporting image for story: Hollywood legend Jeff Goldblum is coming to Wolverhampton with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - tickets, dates venue and more

Hollywood legend Jeff Goldblum is coming to Wolverhampton with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - tickets, dates venue and more

February 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

Supporting image for story: Damien Hirst artwork joins Bob Dylan pieces set to under the hammer at Shropshire auction

Damien Hirst artwork joins Bob Dylan pieces set to under the hammer at Shropshire auction

Supporting image for story: Angela Rippon says it is ‘never too late’ to start dancing and reap its benefits

Angela Rippon says it is ‘never too late’ to start dancing and reap its benefits

February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mariah Carey wows crowds with Italian song at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Mariah Carey wows crowds with Italian song at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I made cocktails with Jason Momoa at Harvey Nichols in Birmingham and couldn't believe the Hollywood star's favourite tipple'

'I made cocktails with Jason Momoa at Harvey Nichols in Birmingham and couldn't believe the Hollywood star's favourite tipple'

Supporting image for story: Convicted terrorist invites Sharon Osbourne to run against him in Birmingham local elections

Convicted terrorist invites Sharon Osbourne to run against him in Birmingham local elections

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Donald Trump threatens to sue comedian Trevor Noah over Grammys Epstein joke

Donald Trump threatens to sue comedian Trevor Noah over Grammys Epstein joke

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Iconic noughties BBC sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps 'set for comeback' - with Sheridan Smith 'signed on for reunion'

Iconic noughties BBC sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps 'set for comeback' - with Sheridan Smith 'signed on for reunion'

Supporting image for story: 'I'm continuing the campaign to rename Birmingham Airport after my hero Ozzy Osbourne - it would be unfair to the 80,000 supporters to stop now'

'I'm continuing the campaign to rename Birmingham Airport after my hero Ozzy Osbourne - it would be unfair to the 80,000 supporters to stop now'

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: The iconic Peaky Blinders movie images you won’t want to miss - released ahead of The Immortal Man World Premiere in Birmingham

The iconic Peaky Blinders movie images you won’t want to miss - released ahead of The Immortal Man World Premiere in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Harry Styles says it is ‘hard to tell’ if he will still make music in 20 years

Harry Styles says it is ‘hard to tell’ if he will still make music in 20 years

Supporting image for story: Harry Styles ‘honoured’ to team up with Shania Twain for new tour

Harry Styles ‘honoured’ to team up with Shania Twain for new tour

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Victoria Beckham trademarked Brooklyn’s birth name – what does that mean?

Victoria Beckham trademarked Brooklyn’s birth name – what does that mean?

Supporting image for story: The Strictly Come Dancing tour 2026 is on its way to Birmingham - here’s what to expect from the Utilita Arena Show including ticket information

The Strictly Come Dancing tour 2026 is on its way to Birmingham - here’s what to expect from the Utilita Arena Show including ticket information

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Presenter Piers Morgan in hospital after tripping on a step in London hotel

Presenter Piers Morgan in hospital after tripping on a step in London hotel

Supporting image for story: Zoe Ball says she would love to present Strictly Come Dancing

Zoe Ball says she would love to present Strictly Come Dancing

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Another contestant is unmasked on The Masked Singer

Another contestant is unmasked on The Masked Singer

Supporting image for story: Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? quiz contestant to pay back £4m after being jailed for financial crimes

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? quiz contestant to pay back £4m after being jailed for financial crimes

Supporting image for story: ‘I wanted to detonate a bit of an explosion’: Creator Steven Knight on season two of Disney+’s A Thousand Blows

‘I wanted to detonate a bit of an explosion’: Creator Steven Knight on season two of Disney+’s A Thousand Blows

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

December 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

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis

Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis

Supporting image for story: Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’

Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Almost 12,000 people sign petition for anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death to become 'Ozzy Day' - and Kelly Osbourne has shown her support

Almost 12,000 people sign petition for anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death to become 'Ozzy Day' - and Kelly Osbourne has shown her support

Supporting image for story: 'He knew his final show would kill him' - Sharon Osbourne opens up about how doctors warned Ozzy Osbourne against his final Birmingham show as she revealed his last words

'He knew his final show would kill him' - Sharon Osbourne opens up about how doctors warned Ozzy Osbourne against his final Birmingham show as she revealed his last words

Supporting image for story: TV favourite Alison Hammond lends a hand to Specsavers Home Visits program in the Midlands

TV favourite Alison Hammond lends a hand to Specsavers Home Visits program in the Midlands

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Author Sophie Kinsella remembered as ‘once in a lifetime author and friend’

Author Sophie Kinsella remembered as ‘once in a lifetime author and friend’

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