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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

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

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