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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

Supporting image for story: 'I love Park Run and 400 others at Wolverhampton's West Park do too' – fun runner explains the joys of weekly get-together

'I love Park Run and 400 others at Wolverhampton's West Park do too' – fun runner explains the joys of weekly get-together

September 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Teenager denies seriously injuring passenger by dangerous driving

Teenager denies seriously injuring passenger by dangerous driving

September 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Vindictive' thief who stole vulnerable victims' cars by speeding off during test drives jailed

'Vindictive' thief who stole vulnerable victims' cars by speeding off during test drives jailed

September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: GP to face tribunal after being caught talking about child abuse by undercover police officer

GP to face tribunal after being caught talking about child abuse by undercover police officer

September 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I've seen Molineux from most positions – heading up to the roof should complete the set!' - Wolves' legend John Richards prepares for daring abseil challenge

'I've seen Molineux from most positions – heading up to the roof should complete the set!' - Wolves' legend John Richards prepares for daring abseil challenge

August 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury IKEA branch steps up security and hires guard for car park after several vehicle thefts

Wednesbury IKEA branch steps up security and hires guard for car park after several vehicle thefts

August 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Car park charges rising at seven local railway stations - here’s by how much and where

Car park charges rising at seven local railway stations - here’s by how much and where

August 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: GCSE results day 2024: When is it, and what should pupils and families expect on the day?

GCSE results day 2024: When is it, and what should pupils and families expect on the day?

Supporting image for story: Swimming star Ellie Simmonds: ‘I’ve struggled with my self worth as I take on new Paralympics TV role’

Swimming star Ellie Simmonds: ‘I’ve struggled with my self worth as I take on new Paralympics TV role’

August 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'People will drop out over this!' Students protest University of Wolverhampton's campus bus cut

'People will drop out over this!' Students protest University of Wolverhampton's campus bus cut

August 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch as devoted Shropshire widower sings for 12 hours in memory of 'brave' wife

Watch as devoted Shropshire widower sings for 12 hours in memory of 'brave' wife

August 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Five top tips when entering Clearing in 2024 after A levels results day from a local education expert

Five top tips when entering Clearing in 2024 after A levels results day from a local education expert

August 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: A summer of tragedy: Four children die in open waters in West Midlands as locals call for awareness

A summer of tragedy: Four children die in open waters in West Midlands as locals call for awareness

August 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Broken-down train between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton causes hours of disruption

Broken-down train between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton causes hours of disruption

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