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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

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton couple jailed for life for murdering 'brave and resilient' two-year-old grandson

Wolverhampton couple jailed for life for murdering 'brave and resilient' two-year-old grandson

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropcom says weather warnings will help it keep rural health services running this winter

Shropcom says weather warnings will help it keep rural health services running this winter

Supporting image for story: 'He was like the dad of the group': Shropshire firefighters who climbed 'Welsh Three Peaks' in full kit made mountain-top tribute to late colleague

'He was like the dad of the group': Shropshire firefighters who climbed 'Welsh Three Peaks' in full kit made mountain-top tribute to late colleague

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Emotional tributes and pleas for help as Wolves supporter found dead in Spain

Emotional tributes and pleas for help as Wolves supporter found dead in Spain

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police investigating threats over council’s flag removal plans

Police investigating threats over council’s flag removal plans

Supporting image for story: Jaguar Land Rover to resume production in ‘coming days’ after cyber shutdown

Jaguar Land Rover to resume production in ‘coming days’ after cyber shutdown

September 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Road ban for driver who had cannabis in his system on busy Bridgnorth B-road

Road ban for driver who had cannabis in his system on busy Bridgnorth B-road

September 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Government steps in with £1.5billion lifeline for Jaguar Land Rover following cyber-attack that halted production in West Midlands factories

Government steps in with £1.5billion lifeline for Jaguar Land Rover following cyber-attack that halted production in West Midlands factories

Supporting image for story: Lengthy new road ban for disqualified driver caught behind the wheel in Telford

Lengthy new road ban for disqualified driver caught behind the wheel in Telford

Supporting image for story: Van driver, 58, admits seriously hurting woman in Bridgnorth crash

Van driver, 58, admits seriously hurting woman in Bridgnorth crash

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tories call for emergency loan scheme after Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack

Tories call for emergency loan scheme after Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack

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

Supporting image for story: Young dad and 'talented' racing mechanic who died in crash on way home from pub was over drink drive limit, inquest told

Young dad and 'talented' racing mechanic who died in crash on way home from pub was over drink drive limit, inquest told

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Deeply worrying time’: Call for JLR Cyber attack Covid-style loans to support supply chain by West Midlands MPs

‘Deeply worrying time’: Call for JLR Cyber attack Covid-style loans to support supply chain by West Midlands MPs

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council sets 40 per cent affordable homes target as part of 'A New Direction for Shropshire'

Shropshire Council sets 40 per cent affordable homes target as part of 'A New Direction for Shropshire'

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cyber attack on JLR should be a ‘wake-up call’ for British industry – minister

Cyber attack on JLR should be a ‘wake-up call’ for British industry – minister

Supporting image for story: Man accused of murdering inmate at Stoke Heath Prison appears at crown court

Man accused of murdering inmate at Stoke Heath Prison appears at crown court

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'You lot make me sell out fast!' Drug dealer selling heroin and cocaine in Shrewsbury commended customers' appetite

'You lot make me sell out fast!' Drug dealer selling heroin and cocaine in Shrewsbury commended customers' appetite

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford man who stalked woman and assaulted her three times is banned from contacting her

Telford man who stalked woman and assaulted her three times is banned from contacting her

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands teenager appears in court charged over a cyber attack on Transport for London

West Midlands teenager appears in court charged over a cyber attack on Transport for London

Supporting image for story: Oldbury rape: Police doing ‘everything possible’ to bring attackers to justice

Oldbury rape: Police doing ‘everything possible’ to bring attackers to justice

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

Supporting image for story: Banned motorist who drove high-powered Mercedes on M54 in Telford gets fine and points on her licence

Banned motorist who drove high-powered Mercedes on M54 in Telford gets fine and points on her licence

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested in West Bromwich on suspicion of terrorism plot released without charge

Man arrested in West Bromwich on suspicion of terrorism plot released without charge

Supporting image for story: Jaguar Land Rover could face £120m hit after factory shutdown extended – experts

Jaguar Land Rover could face £120m hit after factory shutdown extended – experts

Supporting image for story: Chilling CCTV shows hooded car thief blasting West Midlands house with shotgun

Chilling CCTV shows hooded car thief blasting West Midlands house with shotgun

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Unmasked: The multi-million pound rural crime gang who plagued farms with tractor, Land Rover and 4x4 thefts

Unmasked: The multi-million pound rural crime gang who plagued farms with tractor, Land Rover and 4x4 thefts

Supporting image for story: Members of gang who stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, cars and equipment across Shropshire and Wales jailed

Members of gang who stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, cars and equipment across Shropshire and Wales jailed

September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shoplifter fined after stealing nearly £500 of stock from Boots in Bridgnorth

Shoplifter fined after stealing nearly £500 of stock from Boots in Bridgnorth

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rape-accused Jay Blades is latest defendant facing court delay but Shrewsbury judge has been decrying backlog for years

Rape-accused Jay Blades is latest defendant facing court delay but Shrewsbury judge has been decrying backlog for years

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: I took the plunge and abseiled down Wolverhampton's legendary Molineux stadium - here's how it went

I took the plunge and abseiled down Wolverhampton's legendary Molineux stadium - here's how it went

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Woman who killed her husband in kitchen of Newport home and tried to cover it up by claiming he hanged himself

Woman who killed her husband in kitchen of Newport home and tried to cover it up by claiming he hanged himself

Supporting image for story: Jaguar Land Rover factory workers told to stay at home after cyber attack

Jaguar Land Rover factory workers told to stay at home after cyber attack

Supporting image for story: Nearly £6 million worth of tractors, Land Rovers and more stolen in spate of rural crime 'on unprecedented scale' in Shropshire and North Wales

Nearly £6 million worth of tractors, Land Rovers and more stolen in spate of rural crime 'on unprecedented scale' in Shropshire and North Wales

Supporting image for story: Seven-bedroom house once owned by the Poundland founder's family is back on the market for a staggering seven-figure sum

Seven-bedroom house once owned by the Poundland founder's family is back on the market for a staggering seven-figure sum

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: 52 royally cheerful snaps from King Charles III's visit to the West Midlands

In Pictures: 52 royally cheerful snaps from King Charles III's visit to the West Midlands

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