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Less than two weeks to go to enter a Beautiful Border design for BBC Gardeners’ World Live
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (579+ words) Less than two weeks to go to enter a Beautiful Border design for BBC Gardeners" World Live'Express & Star Less than two weeks to go to enter a Beautiful Border design for BBC Gardeners" World Live Got a great idea for…...
High school sports and wellbeing facilities improved through Pulse Fitness donation
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (392+ words) A local high school has received a boost to its sports and wellbeing facilities thanks to a generous donation of fitness equipment from Pulse Fitness, the supplier chosen to install the gym equipment at Burntwood Leisure Centre and the new…...
Drama teacher hails ‘fantastic’ Adolescence star after Golden Globes win
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (624+ words) Owen Cooper won best supporting actor at the awards ceremony for his performance in the hard-hitting drama. The drama teacher who taught Owen Cooper has said he was "absolutely fantastic" at acting even as a young boy, after he won…...
Motor dealer opens new Chinese electric vehicle showroom in Staffordshire
1+ week, 2+ day ago (261+ words) Arbury Motor Group has celebrated the opening of its third Leapmotor EV dealership in the Midlands. Arbury Leapmotor Lichfield has opened alongside the Peugeot showroom on the group's Birmingham Road site, giving customers two new car brands to choose from…...
Former West Midlands Ambulance Service doctor recognised in New Years Honours List after 30 years of service
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (309+ words) A former West Midlands Ambulance Service doctor who helped develop the ambulance service nationally over the last 30 years has been recognised in the King's New Years Honour's List. Dr Alison Walker has been awarded the King's Ambulance Medal, recognising her…...
Gold for Wolverhampton at Helsinki Open 2025
3+ week, 1+ day ago (548+ words) The 19th Helsinki Open Olympic Wrestling Tournament, held from December 12-14, once again confirmed its status as one of Europe's leading wrestling events, drawing over 800 competitors from more than 25 countries. Gold for Wolverhampton at Helsinki Open 2025 The 19th Helsinki Open Olympic Wrestling Tournament,…...
Heroic recovery for Batman the rescue cat after major surgery gets him back on his feet
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (686+ words) A rescue cat that was found living in a car is enjoying a new lease of life after undergoing major surgery to repair two fractured hip joints. The cat had been adopted by blacksmith Genesis Rowley after he was found…...
'It was a delight to see' - Sutton Coldfield care home help 93-year-old grandmother's wish come true as staff took her to granddaughter's wedding
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (359+ words) When care home resident Brenda, 93, was invited to her granddaughter Pippa's wedding, Gurprit Gill, owner of Walfinch home care in Sutton Coldfield, was determined to help. Gurprit says: "We provided home care for Brenda before she went into a care…...
Did the earth move for you? residents ask, in village at earthquake epicentre
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (922+ words) The British Geological Survey said the quake was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District. Terrified residents have described being shaken and stirred after a 3.3 magnitude earthquake shook homes in the north of England. Some feared a Chernobyl-style nuclear…...
UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (580+ words) The First Minister is expected to push for "urgent" support for Scottish industry. The UK Government seems unwilling to support Scottish industry, First Minister John Swinney has said ahead of meeting Sir Keir Starmer. Mr Swinney will meet the Prime…...