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It’s that time of year again when Birmingham city centre becomes a giant Frankfurt Christmas Market and there's a dazzli...
02/11/2024

It’s that time of year again when Birmingham city centre becomes a giant Frankfurt Christmas Market and there's a dazzling ice rink and fun fair in Centenary Square - take a look around with us

02/11/2024

Birmingham German Christmas Market opens - and we visit on the first night

02/11/2024

Hednesford Town FA Cup historic first round tie paused due to pitch invasion - latest update here

A bonfire night fireworks display returned to West Park in Wolverhampton and local families and friends turned out for t...
02/11/2024

A bonfire night fireworks display returned to West Park in Wolverhampton and local families and friends turned out for the spectacular evening

02/11/2024

Wolves v Crystal Palace: Wolves out to end rotten run - LIVE

02/11/2024

FA Cup: Walsall v Bolton: Saddlers eye another scalp - LIVE 👇

02/11/2024

Man charged after fi****ms recovered from an address in Birmingham

A burst water main has affected residents in Wednesbury, Bloxwich and Darlaston causing a 'flood' that had to be tackled...
02/11/2024

A burst water main has affected residents in Wednesbury, Bloxwich and Darlaston causing a 'flood' that had to be tackled by 'several' fire crews and West Midlands Police.

02/11/2024

Two more charged following Darlaston shooting

Although it was not quite the fifth of November, Wolverhampton firework enthusiasts came out to celebrate a spectacular ...
02/11/2024

Although it was not quite the fifth of November, Wolverhampton firework enthusiasts came out to celebrate a spectacular display which wowed people old and new.

02/11/2024

Burst water main affects homes in Wednesbury, Bloxwich and Darlaston

It's the moment we have all been waiting for.
02/11/2024

It's the moment we have all been waiting for.

02/11/2024

Wolverhampton-born politician Robert Jenrick loses Tory leadership election to Kemi Badenoch

Have you been out for bonfire night yet- or planning to head anywhere - which events are the best near to you? 🎆🎉😃
02/11/2024

Have you been out for bonfire night yet- or planning to head anywhere - which events are the best near to you? 🎆🎉😃

Empty council houses in Dudley are costing the authority nearly £1m per month according to the latest statistics.
02/11/2024

Empty council houses in Dudley are costing the authority nearly £1m per month according to the latest statistics.

The owner of Top Cuts Hair, Gornal barbers has shared the moment he looked up to see a reversing car coming through his ...
02/11/2024

The owner of Top Cuts Hair, Gornal barbers has shared the moment he looked up to see a reversing car coming through his front window leaving his business severely damaged

Services for children and families in Wolverhampton "remain a high priority", Ofsted inspectors have found.
02/11/2024

Services for children and families in Wolverhampton "remain a high priority", Ofsted inspectors have found.

From music to film and from television to sports, there are plenty of celebrities and notable people willing to lend the...
02/11/2024

From music to film and from television to sports, there are plenty of celebrities and notable people willing to lend their support to the Wolves.

Weekend bouts of exercise may be just as good for you as working out during the week when it comes to slowing down menta...
02/11/2024

Weekend bouts of exercise may be just as good for you as working out during the week when it comes to slowing down mental decline, researchers say.

02/11/2024
A fly tipper who was spotted dumping a van full of rubbish behind a Wolverhampton cafe has been ordered to pay huge cost...
01/11/2024

A fly tipper who was spotted dumping a van full of rubbish behind a Wolverhampton cafe has been ordered to pay huge costs.

How have people reviewed Wolverhampton's McDonald's restaurants? We've done our best to rank them best to worst based of...
01/11/2024

How have people reviewed Wolverhampton's McDonald's restaurants? We've done our best to rank them best to worst based off your reviews...

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Birmingham German Christmas Market opens - and we visit on the first night
Birmingham German Christmas Market opens - and we visit on the first night

Birmingham German Christmas Market opens - and we visit on the first night

Incredible creations from the Cake International event at NEC. Birmingham
Incredible creations from the Cake International event at NEC. Birmingham

Cheers to 40 years!
Cheers to 40 years!

The Black Country Ale Tasters celebrate their 40th anniversary at the Black Country Museum

Wolverhampton Butcher Scoops Three Awards!
Wolverhampton Butcher Scoops Three Awards!

A 500-year-old 'haunted' Black Country pub
A 500-year-old 'haunted' Black Country pub

Keith Davison, organiser of regular ghost nights at the North East Land, Sea and Air Museums, gives us a tour of the site and an insight into its supernatural visitations. https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2024/10/31/we-visited-a-500-year-old-haunted-black-country-boozer-and-spoke-to-a-spirit/

Monsters in Wolverhampton!
Monsters in Wolverhampton!

An army of Monsters have taken over Wolverhampton, but do not panic, it's all just a bit of Halloween fun!

Smile for the camera!
Smile for the camera!

We took to a Wolverhampton City shop where the owner has installed a new CCTV system that shows your face on a screen and event puts a description of your facial expression. https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2024/10/30/watch-new-facial-recognition-cctv-system-in-wolverhampton-detects-shoppers-feelings-age-and-glasses/

Dudley residents share hopes and fears for the Budget
Dudley residents share hopes and fears for the Budget

The people of Dudley talk about their hopes and fears ahead of today's Budget report. https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/2024/10/29/watch-shoppers-and-traders-talk-about-pensioners-taxes-heating-and-how-the-budget-might-affect-them/

Dudley's hot potatoes!
Dudley's hot potatoes!

Reporter James Vukmirovic tries out the new spud van Streat Spuds in Dudley town centre. https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/2024/10/29/watch-i-visited-the-newest-potato-van-in-dudley-to-test-the-flavour/

Do you have a storeroom full of unopened confections? A spare pound for an extra packet of biscuits? An unopened toy that you forgot to give out at a birthday party? Why not donate them to a family in need with this year's Wolverhampton Christmas Hamper Appeal?

West Midlands Police's cutest new recruits!
West Midlands Police's cutest new recruits!

Meet, Baloo, Jasmine, Maui, Flynn, Tiana, Merida and Mirabel, the adorable but feisty litter of puppies who will support West Midlands Police officers on their future operations. The eight Disney-inspired K9s were appropriately named when West Midlands Police asked a number of West Midlands children to choose their favourite codenames. They will now undergo training to become four-legged crime fighters! https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2024/10/28/meet-west-midlands-polices-cutest-future-crime-fighters-with-disney-inspired-names/

A family-run city centre restaurant which prides itself on quality has been recognised with another industry award. Bilash in Wolverhampton has received the Hardens certificate of achievement, which means for the 23rd year it will be included in one of the four worldwide guides that are industry-recognised, alongside the Michelin Guide, AA Guide and the Which Good Food Guide.

Spooky season has well and truly arrived in Wall Heath: see some of the creepy costumes and gruesome goings-on from today's Wall Heath Trick or Treat Trail, which included prizes for the best Halloween costume:

Funeral cortege for Albion fan Mark Townsend
Funeral cortege for Albion fan Mark Townsend

The funeral cortege for Albion fan Mark Townsend passes the Hawthorns on the way to Rowley Regis crematorium. Mark tragically died in the stands during an away match at Sheffield Wednesday.

West Midlands Safari Park celebrates birth of endangered baby zebra
West Midlands Safari Park celebrates birth of endangered baby zebra

Zookeepers are celebrating the birth of a rare endangered baby zebra at West Midlands Safari Park as adorable footage shows the newborn's first steps. Manilow, or Manny for short, was welcomed into the world at the Bewdley attraction in the early hours of Saturday (October 19). Read the full story here https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/attractions/2024/10/24/watch-adorable-first-steps-of-manny---an-extra-special-baby-zebra-born-at-west-midlands-safari-park/

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