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April 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Family of 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash pay tribute to 'loving man'

Family of 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash pay tribute to 'loving man'

April 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: M6 crash involving three lorries near Walsall leads to lengthy queues

M6 crash involving three lorries near Walsall leads to lengthy queues

Supporting image for story: Interview: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight chats Star Wars and filming Great Expectations in Shrewsbury

Interview: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight chats Star Wars and filming Great Expectations in Shrewsbury

April 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolves' dazzling new shirts left fans gasping in astonishment

Wolves' dazzling new shirts left fans gasping in astonishment

Supporting image for story: Black Country pub with seven bedrooms on the market for same price as a house

Black Country pub with seven bedrooms on the market for same price as a house

April 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Aldi thief with 116 previous offences threatened staff with needle after taking steaks

Jailed: Aldi thief with 116 previous offences threatened staff with needle after taking steaks

March 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Care company sacks entire team after staff found sleeping instead of monitoring patient

Care company sacks entire team after staff found sleeping instead of monitoring patient

Supporting image for story: Flooding closes motorway lane causing delays to motorists on M5 and M6

Flooding closes motorway lane causing delays to motorists on M5 and M6

March 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cat and kitten rescue charity gets superb support from veterinary centre supporters

Cat and kitten rescue charity gets superb support from veterinary centre supporters

March 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Part of M6 closed ahead of rush hour due to overrunning roadworks

Part of M6 closed ahead of rush hour due to overrunning roadworks

March 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Absolutely brilliant': Wolves competition winner to play in Dave Edwards charity match

'Absolutely brilliant': Wolves competition winner to play in Dave Edwards charity match

March 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man grows 18 inches following brain tumour surgery

Man grows 18 inches following brain tumour surgery

March 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man appears in court charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner

Man appears in court charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner

March 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Restaurant offers meat-free steak – created by a 3D printer

Restaurant offers meat-free steak – created by a 3D printer

Supporting image for story: 3D-printed steak review: An impressive and tasty alternative to real sirloin

3D-printed steak review: An impressive and tasty alternative to real sirloin

March 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Abandoned dog dies alone after being tied to tree in remote woodland in freezing temperatures

Abandoned dog dies alone after being tied to tree in remote woodland in freezing temperatures

Supporting image for story: Starving fox adopted by animal rescue leaves staff in tears as he makes new friend

Starving fox adopted by animal rescue leaves staff in tears as he makes new friend

Supporting image for story: Scary footage shows moment pedestrian runs out into road as fire engine approaches

Scary footage shows moment pedestrian runs out into road as fire engine approaches

March 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Village’s ancient meadow threatened with housing plan as residents oppose scheme

Village’s ancient meadow threatened with housing plan as residents oppose scheme

Supporting image for story: Rural pub reopens under new management - with change by previous operator reversed

Rural pub reopens under new management - with change by previous operator reversed

March 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Disbelief and sadness for Walsall residents after machete attack sees town hit by more violence

Disbelief and sadness for Walsall residents after machete attack sees town hit by more violence

March 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Doctor found guilty of threatening to 'blow up' MP's office is given suspended prison sentence

Doctor found guilty of threatening to 'blow up' MP's office is given suspended prison sentence

Supporting image for story: Watch as doorbell camera catches man from passing car kicking nine-year-old girl's snowman into pieces

Watch as doorbell camera catches man from passing car kicking nine-year-old girl's snowman into pieces

March 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Slip road on M6 to close for 32 hours as part of Junction 10 works

Slip road on M6 to close for 32 hours as part of Junction 10 works

Supporting image for story: Trespassers on track between Wolverhampton and Birmingham causing train delays

Trespassers on track between Wolverhampton and Birmingham causing train delays

March 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Over 100 arrests, drugs and weapons seized in taskforce County Lines crackdown

Over 100 arrests, drugs and weapons seized in taskforce County Lines crackdown

Supporting image for story: Appeal for volunteers in a range of roles at National Trust site

Appeal for volunteers in a range of roles at National Trust site

March 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Major section of M5 set for closure due to essential works

Major section of M5 set for closure due to essential works

Supporting image for story: Apology issued to father after finding rogue set of keys in Christmas selection box

Apology issued to father after finding rogue set of keys in Christmas selection box

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton railway caravan fire: As it happened

Wolverhampton railway caravan fire: As it happened

March 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolves rated among 'cheapest Premier League teams to follow'

Wolves rated among 'cheapest Premier League teams to follow'

Supporting image for story: Engine fires take three trains out of action disrupting railway through Shropshire and Wolverhampton

Engine fires take three trains out of action disrupting railway through Shropshire and Wolverhampton

March 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Motorists warned of delays on M6 following crash between car and lorry

Motorists warned of delays on M6 following crash between car and lorry

March 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dramatic dashcam footage shows plane crash and first people on the scene rushing to help pilot

Dramatic dashcam footage shows plane crash and first people on the scene rushing to help pilot

Supporting image for story: Man who 'helped pilot out of plane' after Kingswinford crash describes exactly what happened

Man who 'helped pilot out of plane' after Kingswinford crash describes exactly what happened

Supporting image for story: How mother uses sunflower seeds to help keep memory alive of daughter who died aged 20

How mother uses sunflower seeds to help keep memory alive of daughter who died aged 20

Supporting image for story: Residents lose battle to stop large house with gym and cinema being built, despite hostel fears

Residents lose battle to stop large house with gym and cinema being built, despite hostel fears

March 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plane crashes into road in the Black Country - Pilot escapes with minor injuries

Plane crashes into road in the Black Country - Pilot escapes with minor injuries

Supporting image for story: Masked men held knife to barber's throat and threatened to kill him during robbery

Masked men held knife to barber's throat and threatened to kill him during robbery

March 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolves owners Fosun looking to sell Thomas Cook

Wolves owners Fosun looking to sell Thomas Cook

March 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Train line closing for two weekends for work to infill historic mine shaft

Train line closing for two weekends for work to infill historic mine shaft

March 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: All lanes open on M6 after more than 12 hour closure due to lorry crash

All lanes open on M6 after more than 12 hour closure due to lorry crash

February 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ferrari driver who crashed into parked car before fleeing given ban and massive fine

Ferrari driver who crashed into parked car before fleeing given ban and massive fine

Supporting image for story: Audi driver miraculously walks away from crash into stationary lorry on M6 with minor injuries

Audi driver miraculously walks away from crash into stationary lorry on M6 with minor injuries

Supporting image for story: Major delays as M6 closed due to lorry and car crash after HGV driver 'suffers medical episode at wheel'

Major delays as M6 closed due to lorry and car crash after HGV driver 'suffers medical episode at wheel'

February 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Expert river team brought in as man and dog found dead following canal boat fire

Expert river team brought in as man and dog found dead following canal boat fire

February 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Investigation under way and roads closed after canal boat blaze spreads to trees and bushes

Investigation under way and roads closed after canal boat blaze spreads to trees and bushes

Supporting image for story: Trade of fruit and veg picks up at independent farm shop while supermarkets face shortages

Trade of fruit and veg picks up at independent farm shop while supermarkets face shortages

February 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Golf club stalwart and former head Elfed dies at 98

Golf club stalwart and former head Elfed dies at 98

February 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Teenager guilty of killing 15-year-old in pre-arranged fight by Wolverhampton canal

Teenager guilty of killing 15-year-old in pre-arranged fight by Wolverhampton canal

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