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December 3, 2025

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'

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We'd love to see you' - Christmas trees of real quality and a warm welcome promised by nursery near Albrighton

'We'd love to see you' - Christmas trees of real quality and a warm welcome promised by nursery near Albrighton

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams at The Halls in Wolverhampton tickets are on sale today - how to get yours here

Robbie Williams at The Halls in Wolverhampton tickets are on sale today - how to get yours here

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lane closure still in place and delays remain following 'serious' crash on M54 near Wolverhampton

Lane closure still in place and delays remain following 'serious' crash on M54 near Wolverhampton

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Luke Littler inspired by young West Midlands fan who turned to darts during meningitis battle

Luke Littler inspired by young West Midlands fan who turned to darts during meningitis battle

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: South Staffordshire Christmas tree farm brothers ready to help the public find their perfect festive centrepiece

South Staffordshire Christmas tree farm brothers ready to help the public find their perfect festive centrepiece

Supporting image for story: 'Homophobic classmates bullied me...now I'm the first openly gay Miss England after pageant finals in Wolverhampton'

'Homophobic classmates bullied me...now I'm the first openly gay Miss England after pageant finals in Wolverhampton'

Supporting image for story: Black Country family take on Run Alton Towers and raise nearly £2k for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Black Country family take on Run Alton Towers and raise nearly £2k for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: It’s am dram time and panto is leading the way! We look at seven must-see shows to see in the Black Country and Shropshire this Christmas

It’s am dram time and panto is leading the way! We look at seven must-see shows to see in the Black Country and Shropshire this Christmas

Supporting image for story: ‘Requires improvement’: West Midlands Police told its child protection work needs to improve in three areas

‘Requires improvement’: West Midlands Police told its child protection work needs to improve in three areas

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Miss England finalist drops in to help Smethwick food bank volunteers

Miss England finalist drops in to help Smethwick food bank volunteers

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Yellow weather warning for icy conditions to cover Shropshire and mid Wales as 'Arctic flow' hits the UK

Yellow weather warning for icy conditions to cover Shropshire and mid Wales as 'Arctic flow' hits the UK

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Van driver, 34, who took cannabis before driving in Telford gets road ban

Van driver, 34, who took cannabis before driving in Telford gets road ban

Supporting image for story: We visit the Thomas Telford college where ambition, careers education and well-roundedness are the keys to learning

We visit the Thomas Telford college where ambition, careers education and well-roundedness are the keys to learning

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jaguar Land Rover revenues plunge as firm reports heavy cyber attack costs

Jaguar Land Rover revenues plunge as firm reports heavy cyber attack costs

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton retro: 24 fascinating photos that capture Wolverhampton’s market life in the 1970s - see how many you remember

Wolverhampton retro: 24 fascinating photos that capture Wolverhampton’s market life in the 1970s - see how many you remember

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man who threatened to 'stab up' staff after being caught shoplifting in Black Country stores is jailed

Man who threatened to 'stab up' staff after being caught shoplifting in Black Country stores is jailed

Supporting image for story: Watch: Unmasked Shrewsbury love triangle killer tells cops how he knifed young dad in video as family pay tribute to 'loving and caring' victim

Watch: Unmasked Shrewsbury love triangle killer tells cops how he knifed young dad in video as family pay tribute to 'loving and caring' victim

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury love triangle killer who knifed young dad through the heart is jailed for more than six years

Shrewsbury love triangle killer who knifed young dad through the heart is jailed for more than six years

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury love triangle killing: How jealousy and rage resulted in manslaughter

Shrewsbury love triangle killing: How jealousy and rage resulted in manslaughter

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury murder trial ends abruptly as man, 24, who knifed love rival in the heart admits manslaughter

Shrewsbury murder trial ends abruptly as man, 24, who knifed love rival in the heart admits manslaughter

Supporting image for story: Man accused of murdering woman by stabbing her in neck in Birmingham appears in court

Man accused of murdering woman by stabbing her in neck in Birmingham appears in court

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury 'murder': Suspect tells how he was 'set up' before stabbing his love interest's ex through the heart

Shrewsbury 'murder': Suspect tells how he was 'set up' before stabbing his love interest's ex through the heart

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: 'I told him I still loved him': Ex of Shrewsbury 'murder victim' admits they 'wound each other up' and were 'spiteful' in trial of man accused of stabbing him

'I told him I still loved him': Ex of Shrewsbury 'murder victim' admits they 'wound each other up' and were 'spiteful' in trial of man accused of stabbing him

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tomato Energy collapses in move impacting nearly 24,000 customers

Tomato Energy collapses in move impacting nearly 24,000 customers

Supporting image for story: Shropshire has one of the lowest tobacco smoking rates in the West Midlands - full list of smoking population listed here

Shropshire has one of the lowest tobacco smoking rates in the West Midlands - full list of smoking population listed here

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands law firm bolsters team to tackle rise in disputes over wills

Midlands law firm bolsters team to tackle rise in disputes over wills

Supporting image for story: First look at early release of John Lewis Christmas advert 2025 - with surprising link to Wolverhampton record label

First look at early release of John Lewis Christmas advert 2025 - with surprising link to Wolverhampton record label

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Trial of murder suspect, 24, accused of killing Shrewsbury dad due to start today

Trial of murder suspect, 24, accused of killing Shrewsbury dad due to start today

Supporting image for story: Jail for 'amateurish' thug brothers who robbed Telford woman's £4,000 Rolex after responding to Facebook advert

Jail for 'amateurish' thug brothers who robbed Telford woman's £4,000 Rolex after responding to Facebook advert

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 52, denies scamming Telford woman out of £45,000 to fund 'second life'

Man, 52, denies scamming Telford woman out of £45,000 to fund 'second life'

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prestigious Chambers & Partners success for West Midlands law firm’s employment team

Prestigious Chambers & Partners success for West Midlands law firm’s employment team

Supporting image for story: West Midlands law firm invests in next generation of talent with three new solicitors appointed

West Midlands law firm invests in next generation of talent with three new solicitors appointed

October 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 48, was more than 2.5 times the limit in Shrewsbury

Drink driver, 48, was more than 2.5 times the limit in Shrewsbury

October 23, 2025

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: 'We want to repay people's support' - Charity trek in memory of Black Country teenagers killed by dangerous driver continues

'We want to repay people's support' - Charity trek in memory of Black Country teenagers killed by dangerous driver continues

Supporting image for story: I visited a bustling former farming village in the West Midlands which locals 'never want to leave'

I visited a bustling former farming village in the West Midlands which locals 'never want to leave'

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a cosy countryside pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'

We visited a cosy countryside pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘It was her favourite place to be’ - Family say goodbye to museum volunteer Pat as they hold her funeral in Blists Hill

‘It was her favourite place to be’ - Family say goodbye to museum volunteer Pat as they hold her funeral in Blists Hill

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub on the banks of the River Severn known for great beer, great food and a great view

We visited a pub on the banks of the River Severn known for great beer, great food and a great view

October 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

October 10, 2025

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

Supporting image for story: 'Always in our hearts' - Kind hearted and intrepid group take on Dublin challenge in memory of Black Country teenagers

'Always in our hearts' - Kind hearted and intrepid group take on Dublin challenge in memory of Black Country teenagers

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hate crime rises with religiously-motivated offences at record level - here are figures from West Midlands, West Mercia and Staffordshire Police forces

Hate crime rises with religiously-motivated offences at record level - here are figures from West Midlands, West Mercia and Staffordshire Police forces

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jaguar Land Rover ‘back to doing what we do best’ after major cyber attack

Jaguar Land Rover ‘back to doing what we do best’ after major cyber attack

Supporting image for story: First openly-gay cricket player Steve Davies who started out in Kidderminster awarded MBE in King's Honours list

First openly-gay cricket player Steve Davies who started out in Kidderminster awarded MBE in King's Honours list

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jaguar Land Rover ‘to resume some manufacturing production on Monday’ - and i54 factory near Wolverhampton will be first

Jaguar Land Rover ‘to resume some manufacturing production on Monday’ - and i54 factory near Wolverhampton will be first

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It will destroy the fabric of the town' - Staffordshire town uncertain about the future with fears of 'over-development' amid 1,000 new houses plan

'It will destroy the fabric of the town' - Staffordshire town uncertain about the future with fears of 'over-development' amid 1,000 new houses plan

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family of Oldbury rape victim condemn ‘horrific’ attack

Family of Oldbury rape victim condemn ‘horrific’ attack