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New wine bar set to open in collaboration with vineyard

35 pictures of West Midlands homes and interiors in the 1970s

Red Panda Health Check

Watch: Adorable endangered red panda gets her first health check

Three cars involved in crash between Kidderminster and Stourport

Grade II listed West Midlands pub up for sale for less than £620k

Clent Hills beauty spot near Halesowen and Stourbridge.

National Trust site with panoramic views perfect to visit this autumn

Managers at popular West Midlands pub to leave after five years

19 pictures: Take a nostalgic ride with vintage motorcycles

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: Christmas morning, 1946 – more than 200 German prisoners of war from the camp at Penkridge attend Mass at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Cannock. The men had brought toys they had made for poor children in the town, before being served tea and cigarettes in the parish room.

Readers have their say on bins and migration, plus a 1946 picture

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: Students and staff at Nearwell, a boys’ boarding hostel for students at Shrewsbury Technical College, pictured around 1953 or 1954. Among those pictured is Richard Jones, who stayed at Nearwell from 1952 to 1954 while studying agriculture. He later recalled leaving college at 15 and immediately returning to work on his parents’ farm at Burwarton. Richard supplied the names of many of those pictured, including Miss Hamer, the cook, Edwin Golden, Dennis Cookson, John Morris, John Bannister and fellow student Sarah Jones. Nearwell stood on the site where Shirehall was later built before the hostel was demolished to make way for the new development. Do you remember Nearwell or know anyone else who stayed there?

Socialism, rewilding and a nostalgic look at student life in the 1950s

New West Midlands TV show features music stars and celebs

Farm shop which sells 'best brekkie ever' officially opens new cafe

Green Road, Birmingham closed due to flood water. Almost 100 areas have been warned to expect flooding as downpours continue, with no sign of a prolonged dry spell for at least a week

West Midlands weather: Flood warnings and alerts in place

8.7 million customers’ data accessed in airports cyber attack

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: Shropshire miners stand in falling snow as they picket outside Ironbridge Power Station on February 1, 1972. The men, from Granville Colliery and members of the National Union of Mineworkers, were described as cheerful and hopeful despite the wintry conditions. Second from right is NUM official Herbie Hirst. Do you remember the miners' pickets at Ironbridge, or recognise anyone else in this picture?

Letters: Asylum, politics and whinberry pie – plus a snowy picket line

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: This poignant picture captures miners at Madeley Wood colliery, also known as Kemberton Pit, during its final shift before the pit closed in 1967. The photograph was shared by Rob Ford, whose late father Jim Ford is seventh down the line. Jim began his working life at Kemberton before moving on to Granville colliery and later Lea Hall colliery in Rugeley, where he worked until retiring at 55. A fascinating glimpse of Madeley’s mining heritage. Do you recognise anyone else in the picture?

Your views: plagiarism, small boats, Farage – plus archive picture

Nick West, partner at BTG in Shropshire

Businesses in distress on the rise
Mixed picture for the region as Shropshire sees a rise while the West Midlands has welcomed a small fall in the number of companies in 'significant' distress
Tamlyn Jones

Roof beams over the southbound carriageway of the twin box near Solihull are installed.

M6 closure scheduled for this weekend for major HS2 works

Roof beams over the southbound carriageway of the twin box near Solihull are installed.

Watch: Work to carry HS2 over M42 in the West Midlands takes place

Full list of postcodes across West Midlands hit by Royal Mail delays

Holidaymakers have been warned not to assume that new airport security scanners mean the same liquid rules apply everywhere

Which UK airports allow 2-litre liquids? Full 2026 airport rules here

Will Nigel really send the small boats back?

Mark Andrews: 'Blokey' Burnham, a Facebook ban, and stopping the boats Mark Andrews

Le Italiano has been available for a long time. Photo: Google Street Map

10 cheapest takeaways and restaurants for under £50,000

And here's your host, Andy Burrrnhaaaam

Vertical drinking, varsity Walter Mitty, and The Price is Right for PM Mark Andrews

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: Alton Towers has been delighting visitors for generations, from its early days opening up its gardens to the public to its transformation into a modern theme park in 1980. This picture from October 2018 shows the Staffordshire attraction embracing its Halloween theme, with spooky sights and seasonal surprises alongside its famous rides. Did you visit Alton Towers during its Halloween celebrations?

Reader questions Fujitsu compensation - plus an Alton Towers trip

Sunrise Medical launches Community Fund

Firm launches £5,000 fund to support people with mobility challenges

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: Crowds flocked to Hoo Farm for its famous Sheep Gold Cup Race, pictured here in 1997. The popular attraction saw sheep race along a track towards their feed before the event came to an end in 2000 following objections from animal activists. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World continues to delight visitors today.

'Royal Mail let me down' - your letters, plus a sheep racing throwback

Peppa Pig carried out her first-ever space mission

Peppa Pig blasts off on space mission above the Midlands
Families gathered at the NEC to watch Peppa Pig's special mission to the edge of space
Ramla Barre

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: Splashing fun at Drayton Manor theme park. Last year, the popular attraction celebrated its 75th anniversary, having grown from a modest family-run park with simple rides, rowing boats and a petting zoo into one of the West Midlands' biggest tourist destinations, welcoming around 1.5 million visitors a year. Do you have fond memories of family days out at Drayton Manor? Share your favourite memories with us.

Reader criticises new pelican crossing – plus an archive splash

A sinkhole has appeared on the pavement on Stoney Lane, Kidderminster.
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Watch: Another 'sinkhole' opens in West Midlands town

Jeremy Clarkson’s IPA turned into a pub pie in the West Midlands

Fifa president Gianni Infantino

Mark Andrews: TikTok star Burnham and Uefa saves football from greed Mark Andrews

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: A memorial club's annual trip to Blackpool in August 1975 brought 3,500 people to the seaside on 70 coaches. On the beach, Janet Allen tried to build a sandcastle while neighbour John Jones made sure it didn't stay standing for long. Blackpool was, and remains, a favourite seaside destination for many Midlanders, with generations making the journey for a day by the sea. Do you remember those famous club outings?

Deindustrialisation’s impact - your letters and seaside memories

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: Porthmadog harbour's changing fortunes in 1967. A century earlier, Porthmadog harbour was a busy hub for slate schooners carrying cargoes around the world. By 1967, the scene was changing, with smaller leisure boats replacing the sailing ships and plans for a new yacht harbour development bringing flats and maisonettes to a five-acre peninsula. Today, Porthmadog remains a much-loved holiday destination, particularly popular with visitors from Shropshire who have long headed to North Wales for seaside breaks. This picture captures a harbour at a turning point - from a working port shaped by the slate trade to a place welcoming generations of holidaymakers

Wind farm flood fears, your letters and a picture from the archive

Bike4Life 2026

Bike4Life tops £1 million for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

River Onny in Shropshire is dried up

Breaking It's official: Drought declared in West Midlands

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: Madeley Youth Club members enjoy a trip to Barmouth in 1960 or 1961. This nostalgic photograph shows the group during their seaside outing, with those pictured named as (from left): Granville Godbert, Suzanne Aldred, Pauline Harris (top), Vicky Taylor (bottom), Mr Ellis and John Lloyd. Front: Lorraine ‘Poppy’ Lloyd, Lawrence Boden and Carol Mobberley. Do you recognise anyone else in this Madeley Youth Club memory?

Apologies aren't enough, says reader - plus a 1960s trip

Coughton Court in Alcester will be buzzing with excitement as the Tudor country house goes bee crazy

Former West Midlands National Trust site to offer free entry

Royal Mail

Fresh list of postcodes across West Midlands hit by Royal Mail delays

Earlier this week, officers in Malvern were called to a report of a man behaving aggressively in a public place.

Moment topless suspect rugby tackled by West Mercia police officer

New disc golf course opens on Worcestershire and Shropshire border

The shed load happened on the M6 between Junctions 5 and 6. Photo: Google Street Map

Breaking Delays for motorists after shed load causes M6 closure near Birmingham

West Midlands Railway services have been beset by delays and disruption

Rail disruption in the West Midlands due to engineering works

Le Italiano has been available for a long time. Photo: Google Street Map

10 cheapest takeaways and restaurants for under £50,000

Romesh Ranganathan appearing in a BBC campaign

Mark Andrews: Romesh demonstrates all that is wrong with today's BBC Mark Andrews

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker stepping off a train at Kings Heath Station. PIC: Gurdip Thandi LDR

Families can save on train travel this summer with new rail discounts

West Midlands Railway services have been beset by delays and disruption

Train disruption after fire between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury

The platform canopy at Wolverhampton Low Level Station, pictured in 1969

Part of old station to get a new lease of life on the Severn Valley

Full list of postcodes across West Midlands hit by Royal Mail delays

PICTURE FROM THE PAST: This charming archive picture from the early 1900s shows the choir of St Paul’s Church, Knowbury, near Ludlow, gathered outside the church more than a century ago. The banner on the left bears the church’s name, while the man standing at the centre carrying the cross has since been identified as John Crowe, who served as the church’s sexton for 32 years. The photograph was brought to life by Charles Elliott, who recognised his grandfather among those pictured. Do you have memories or family connections to Knowbury Church? We’d love to hear from you.

Letters: Heat pump concerns, football memories plus an archive moment

The SVR's heritage Diesel Multiple Unit will haul the morning commuter services from Bewdley to Kidderminster. Photo: Anthony Carwithen

Heritage trains ready as Bewdley rail link trial gets under way

A good range of ciders will be available at the festival. Photo: J D Wetherspoon

Cider lovers invited to Wetherspoons across West Midlands for festival

Patient Number 9 Golden Ale is the first release in a new officially licensed beer program. Photo: Hobsons Brewery

Brewery launches official tribute beer for Ozzy Osbourne

The Crown pub in Birmingham's Station Street, shortly before the Black Sabbath concert

City celebrates Ozzy Day - but can leaders 'save' band's birthplace?

Lloyd House, West Midlands Police headquarters in Birmingham

Extended pub opening hours for 2026 World Cup saw increase in crime

M5 congestion near Junction 4A

Woman seriously injured after M5 crash involving three cars and van

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Adorable cat with cocktail-themed name seeks forever home

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