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January 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Scenic frosty pictures from across West Midlands as we look at weather forecast for coming days

Scenic frosty pictures from across West Midlands as we look at weather forecast for coming days

Supporting image for story: Strikes and engineering works to cause disruption to trains in Shropshire and West Midlands - with Birmingham New Street closed all weekend

Strikes and engineering works to cause disruption to trains in Shropshire and West Midlands - with Birmingham New Street closed all weekend

January 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crooked House public inquiry moves a stage closer

Crooked House public inquiry moves a stage closer

Supporting image for story: 'We're at our wits' end' - Static home site residents plagued by two-foot floods

'We're at our wits' end' - Static home site residents plagued by two-foot floods

January 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Step off the train and walk into a Codsall pub full of character

Step off the train and walk into a Codsall pub full of character

December 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Revealed: The exciting changes coming to Birmingham Airport

Revealed: The exciting changes coming to Birmingham Airport

December 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: High winds prompt closures at Attingham Park and popular National Trust sites in region

High winds prompt closures at Attingham Park and popular National Trust sites in region

December 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police crackdown on ‘dodgy’ Fire TV sticks in the West Midlands - law explained

Police crackdown on ‘dodgy’ Fire TV sticks in the West Midlands - law explained

Supporting image for story: 'My dog almost died when it swallowed a metre of tinsel - but was saved by a Shropshire pet charity'

'My dog almost died when it swallowed a metre of tinsel - but was saved by a Shropshire pet charity'

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth entrepreneur's new venture set to fill 'no credit check' retail market

Bridgnorth entrepreneur's new venture set to fill 'no credit check' retail market

December 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Merry Christmas Everybody' on youth football team thanks to shirt sponsorship from music legend Noddy Holder

'Merry Christmas Everybody' on youth football team thanks to shirt sponsorship from music legend Noddy Holder

December 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Marston's confirms 'unfortunate' increase on beer prices ahead of festive season

Marston's confirms 'unfortunate' increase on beer prices ahead of festive season

December 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jasper Carrot and Shropshire's Alistair McGowan to share equal billing in Wolverhampton shows

Jasper Carrot and Shropshire's Alistair McGowan to share equal billing in Wolverhampton shows

December 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: How ‘Bat Lady’ is helping the protected species thrive at Severn Trent reservoir sites

How ‘Bat Lady’ is helping the protected species thrive at Severn Trent reservoir sites

December 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Take a trip into the open countryside to find Bobbington family pub steeped in history and full of character

Take a trip into the open countryside to find Bobbington family pub steeped in history and full of character

November 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flooding easing across Black Country and Staffordshire but some warnings still in place

Flooding easing across Black Country and Staffordshire but some warnings still in place

November 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Train line reopen after flooding on the tracks suspends services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham

Train line reopen after flooding on the tracks suspends services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham

November 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton woman charged with murder of Shropshire father-of-three appears in court

Wolverhampton woman charged with murder of Shropshire father-of-three appears in court

November 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton woman charged with murdering Newport father-of-three in 2022

Wolverhampton woman charged with murdering Newport father-of-three in 2022

November 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Liam Payne’s girlfriend among first mourners to arrive at his funeral

Liam Payne’s girlfriend among first mourners to arrive at his funeral

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: One Direction and Girls Aloud members among celebrity mourners at Liam Payne funeral

In Pictures: One Direction and Girls Aloud members among celebrity mourners at Liam Payne funeral

Supporting image for story: More than 50 animals seized from rescue centre following concerns for welfare

More than 50 animals seized from rescue centre following concerns for welfare

November 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Liam Payne's funeral taking place today as former bandmates set to be among attendees

Liam Payne's funeral taking place today as former bandmates set to be among attendees

November 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Transport body calls on government to resolve 'gridlock and daily delays' with delayed M54/M6 link

Transport body calls on government to resolve 'gridlock and daily delays' with delayed M54/M6 link

November 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Faces of Black Country gang who stole over £1m worth of goods and tractor trailers

Revealed: Faces of Black Country gang who stole over £1m worth of goods and tractor trailers

Supporting image for story: Shropshire woman who stole £860k from her Wolverhampton employer won't spend Christmas in prison

Shropshire woman who stole £860k from her Wolverhampton employer won't spend Christmas in prison

November 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country reminded of vaccine ahead of landmark day

Black Country reminded of vaccine ahead of landmark day

November 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: No TfW trains will run from Shrewsbury to Birmingham on Tuesday - here's why

No TfW trains will run from Shrewsbury to Birmingham on Tuesday - here's why

November 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Distinguished old pub with a jazzy history and a modern but faithful new look in the heart of a village

Distinguished old pub with a jazzy history and a modern but faithful new look in the heart of a village

November 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Midlands pub firm announces purchase of Shropshire inn

West Midlands pub firm announces purchase of Shropshire inn

November 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Landowner behind bid for 3000 homes on county green belt reacts to shock cancellation of local plan hearings

Landowner behind bid for 3000 homes on county green belt reacts to shock cancellation of local plan hearings

October 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Liam Payne: All One Direction studio albums return to UK top 40 as fans mourn singer's death

Liam Payne: All One Direction studio albums return to UK top 40 as fans mourn singer's death

October 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Train lines re-open between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton in time for Wolves' Premier League clash with Manchester City

Train lines re-open between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton in time for Wolves' Premier League clash with Manchester City

October 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Coach shuttle service for West Midlands Rail Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton passengers for the rest of the day - here's why

Coach shuttle service for West Midlands Rail Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton passengers for the rest of the day - here's why

Supporting image for story: Major train disruption between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury- lines reopen

Major train disruption between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury- lines reopen

October 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Arrest made and four people taken to hospital after fiery car crash closes railway

Arrest made and four people taken to hospital after fiery car crash closes railway

Supporting image for story: Car crash and fire under railway bridge blocks line linking Shropshire and Birmingham

Car crash and fire under railway bridge blocks line linking Shropshire and Birmingham

October 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Multiple vehicle crash on M54 causes delays near Cosford and Wolverhampton

Multiple vehicle crash on M54 causes delays near Cosford and Wolverhampton

October 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: How Banks's became a legendary Wolverhampton brewery - and is now set to close in its 150th year

How Banks's became a legendary Wolverhampton brewery - and is now set to close in its 150th year

October 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Closure plan announced for Banks’s Brewery in Wolverhampton leaves uncertainty over 100 jobs

Closure plan announced for Banks’s Brewery in Wolverhampton leaves uncertainty over 100 jobs

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Company linked to Crooked House hit over environmental breaches at neighbouring landfill

Company linked to Crooked House hit over environmental breaches at neighbouring landfill

October 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: I was an extra on the thrilling new ITV drama Joan - here's what it was like

I was an extra on the thrilling new ITV drama Joan - here's what it was like

September 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Top businessman prepares to drive sheep across the Thames

Top businessman prepares to drive sheep across the Thames

September 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tributes flood in for legendary Wolves supporter and fundraiser Steve Plant

Tributes flood in for legendary Wolves supporter and fundraiser Steve Plant

Supporting image for story: 'A lightning strike set our house on fire and destroyed treasured things that can never be replaced'

'A lightning strike set our house on fire and destroyed treasured things that can never be replaced'

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight at The Halls: Wolverhampton singer returns to her home city and wows fans with a stunning performance

Beverley Knight at The Halls: Wolverhampton singer returns to her home city and wows fans with a stunning performance

September 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Senior carer scammed vulnerable man out of £29,000 inheritance money over three years

Jailed: Senior carer scammed vulnerable man out of £29,000 inheritance money over three years

September 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Customers evacuated as lightning strikes Wetherspoon pub in Aldridge and thunderstorms batter the West Midlands

Customers evacuated as lightning strikes Wetherspoon pub in Aldridge and thunderstorms batter the West Midlands

September 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Baby girl found crying on floor of squalid caravan near Bridgnorth had cocaine in her system

Baby girl found crying on floor of squalid caravan near Bridgnorth had cocaine in her system

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: HS2 engineers complete Delta Junction viaduct in two minutes in the West Midlands

Watch: HS2 engineers complete Delta Junction viaduct in two minutes in the West Midlands

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