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June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands: Dramatic moment hero passersby hurl rocks at window of burning building to free staff

West Midlands: Dramatic moment hero passersby hurl rocks at window of burning building to free staff

June 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Residents of Shropshire street named after famous gardener fight to stop developers bulldozing their gardens

Residents of Shropshire street named after famous gardener fight to stop developers bulldozing their gardens

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Summer solstice 2025: When is the summer solstice? Is the summer solstice celebrated?

Summer solstice 2025: When is the summer solstice? Is the summer solstice celebrated?

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: UK weather: How to stay cool in hot weather as amber heat health alerts issued for England

UK weather: How to stay cool in hot weather as amber heat health alerts issued for England

Supporting image for story: Hidden-gem vibrant confetti field in the West Midlands loved by celebs could be perfect summer’s day activity

Hidden-gem vibrant confetti field in the West Midlands loved by celebs could be perfect summer’s day activity

June 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: UK weather: Flood alert issued for Severn Vyrnwy confluence as heavy rain forecast

UK weather: Flood alert issued for Severn Vyrnwy confluence as heavy rain forecast

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Playful trio of lion cubs delight in adorable video at West Midlands Safari Park

Playful trio of lion cubs delight in adorable video at West Midlands Safari Park

Supporting image for story: West Midlands "eyesore" house swallowed up by trees, weeds and ivy finally cleared up after 40 years

West Midlands "eyesore" house swallowed up by trees, weeds and ivy finally cleared up after 40 years

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather: Thundery showers could bring Saharan dust to air - are we experiencing a Spanish plume?

West Midlands weather: Thundery showers could bring Saharan dust to air - are we experiencing a Spanish plume?

Supporting image for story: Shropshire weather: Met Office thunderstorm warning issued with ‘travel delays possible and loss of power likely’

Shropshire weather: Met Office thunderstorm warning issued with ‘travel delays possible and loss of power likely’

Supporting image for story: West Midlands man caught supplying homemade ‘assassination kits’ to criminal underworld

West Midlands man caught supplying homemade ‘assassination kits’ to criminal underworld

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Strawberry Moon: When to see the Strawberry Moon in the UK? What does Strawberry Moon mean?

Strawberry Moon: When to see the Strawberry Moon in the UK? What does Strawberry Moon mean?

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather: Massive temperature surge and thundery showers forecast - what is changeable weather?

West Midlands weather: Massive temperature surge and thundery showers forecast - what is changeable weather?

June 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands to Skegness drug courier: Police smash car window and arrest drug courier after 5-mile A46 chase

West Midlands to Skegness drug courier: Police smash car window and arrest drug courier after 5-mile A46 chase

June 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inside secret ornamental Union Jack garden with over 300 plants at Grade I listed 1241 West Midlands home

Inside secret ornamental Union Jack garden with over 300 plants at Grade I listed 1241 West Midlands home

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dramatic moment drugs gang who flaunted their profits with expensive cars and champagne are arrested

Dramatic moment drugs gang who flaunted their profits with expensive cars and champagne are arrested

June 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm on a mission to highlight the West Midlands pothole problems by making them look pretty by planting bright flowers'

'I'm on a mission to highlight the West Midlands pothole problems by making them look pretty by planting bright flowers'

Supporting image for story: West Midlands pensioner owns UK’s biggest milk bottle collection but hasn’t drunk milk in 65 years

West Midlands pensioner owns UK’s biggest milk bottle collection but hasn’t drunk milk in 65 years

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands: "Nightmarish" fly infestation leaving locals “gagging and choking” and unable to open windows

West Midlands: "Nightmarish" fly infestation leaving locals “gagging and choking” and unable to open windows

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘We are being terrorised by a flock of peacocks in our quaint Staffordshire village - they keep us up until 2am’

‘We are being terrorised by a flock of peacocks in our quaint Staffordshire village - they keep us up until 2am’

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands: Hilarious video shows woman’s comical ‘mouse’ prank on terrified husband

West Midlands: Hilarious video shows woman’s comical ‘mouse’ prank on terrified husband

May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather: Met Office forecasts mild night as meteorological spring ends

West Midlands weather: Met Office forecasts mild night as meteorological spring ends

Supporting image for story: The Red Arrows at the Midlands Air Festival: Watch incredible flying display wowing crowds at air festival

The Red Arrows at the Midlands Air Festival: Watch incredible flying display wowing crowds at air festival

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: UK public asked four real citizenship test questions - could you pass the UK citizenship test?

UK public asked four real citizenship test questions - could you pass the UK citizenship test?

May 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Unique West Midlands gran, 103, becomes ‘Britain's oldest influencer’ after TikTok makeup tutorials go viral

Unique West Midlands gran, 103, becomes ‘Britain's oldest influencer’ after TikTok makeup tutorials go viral

May 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Moment West Midlands learner driver loses control of car before crashing - killing woman

Moment West Midlands learner driver loses control of car before crashing - killing woman

Supporting image for story: I spent £25k building massive quirky cupcake in my magical West Midlands garden

I spent £25k building massive quirky cupcake in my magical West Midlands garden

May 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather: Met Office forecast weekend temperatures for Wolverhampton, Telford and more

West Midlands weather: Met Office forecast weekend temperatures for Wolverhampton, Telford and more

May 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lightning strikes! Dramatic moment lightning lights up Shropshire skies as more West Midlands thunderstorms could be on way

Lightning strikes! Dramatic moment lightning lights up Shropshire skies as more West Midlands thunderstorms could be on way

May 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Weather warning thunderstorms: The seven West Midlands areas where flood alerts have been issued

Weather warning thunderstorms: The seven West Midlands areas where flood alerts have been issued

Supporting image for story: Weather warning thunderstorms: Met Office map shows where and when 'intense' rain will hit West Midlands today

Weather warning thunderstorms: Met Office map shows where and when 'intense' rain will hit West Midlands today

May 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: British couple who swapped their Shropshire home for a French château returning to UK after missing one thing

British couple who swapped their Shropshire home for a French château returning to UK after missing one thing

Supporting image for story: Front room of historic West Midlands home transformed into cosy Victorian-style pub with capacity of 20 people

Front room of historic West Midlands home transformed into cosy Victorian-style pub with capacity of 20 people

May 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: UK weather: Met Office forecasts temperatures to surge in the West Midlands - when does summer start?

UK weather: Met Office forecasts temperatures to surge in the West Midlands - when does summer start?

May 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands: Off-duty police constable saves a woman’s life while walking her dog

West Midlands: Off-duty police constable saves a woman’s life while walking her dog

May 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Airport drop off fees: map shows how much your nearest major airport charges in the UK

Airport drop off fees: map shows how much your nearest major airport charges in the UK

April 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Drone footage shows massive blaze in the West Midlands with thick black smoke billowing into the sky

Drone footage shows massive blaze in the West Midlands with thick black smoke billowing into the sky

Supporting image for story: Incredible cockpit footage shows RAF Red Arrows display being polished as 2025 season dates listed in full

Incredible cockpit footage shows RAF Red Arrows display being polished as 2025 season dates listed in full

Supporting image for story: UK weather: Met Office weather map turns red as temperatures forecast to reach 26°C in West Midlands

UK weather: Met Office weather map turns red as temperatures forecast to reach 26°C in West Midlands

April 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Adorable moment two 10-week-old baby wolverine kits venture outside for the first time at a West Midlands zoo

Adorable moment two 10-week-old baby wolverine kits venture outside for the first time at a West Midlands zoo

April 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Quaint picturesque West Midlands village torn in two by huge 700m HS2 tunnel making life a 'daily nightmare'

Quaint picturesque West Midlands village torn in two by huge 700m HS2 tunnel making life a 'daily nightmare'

April 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Spectacular moment meteor shower lights up sky ahead of rare ‘smiley face’ planetary alignment this week

Spectacular moment meteor shower lights up sky ahead of rare ‘smiley face’ planetary alignment this week

April 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Easter Monday opening hours for major shopping centres across the West Midlands - from Wolverhampton's Mander Centre to Telford Centre

Easter Monday opening hours for major shopping centres across the West Midlands - from Wolverhampton's Mander Centre to Telford Centre

April 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Easter Sunday weather: Met office map shows temperatures forecast for the West Midlands on Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday weather: Met office map shows temperatures forecast for the West Midlands on Easter Sunday

April 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands woman, 27, told she could die by eating single piece of fruit

West Midlands woman, 27, told she could die by eating single piece of fruit

Supporting image for story: West Midlands woman left with 12cm “shark attack-like” hole in her leg after “nightmare” £3.5k surgery abroad

West Midlands woman left with 12cm “shark attack-like” hole in her leg after “nightmare” £3.5k surgery abroad

April 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Easter weather: Met Office gives outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

Easter weather: Met Office gives outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

Supporting image for story: Delightful moment 12 adorable “day-old” ducklings slide down gentle Shropshire waterfall to reach their mum

Delightful moment 12 adorable “day-old” ducklings slide down gentle Shropshire waterfall to reach their mum

Supporting image for story: Moment Staffordshire boy, 10, takes first steps after emergency brain surgery following road traffic accident

Moment Staffordshire boy, 10, takes first steps after emergency brain surgery following road traffic accident

Supporting image for story: West Midlands man, 45, loses 17st - after weighing almost 30st

West Midlands man, 45, loses 17st - after weighing almost 30st

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