Celebrities

Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant

Robert Plant ‘didn’t need’ Led Zeppelin after tragic death of son

Peaky Blinders star pleads guilty for speeding offence

Black Country author of Dolly Parton inspired book hails her 'inspirational' legacy

The England midfielder was seen enjoying some well-deserved downtime

The England midfielder was seen enjoying some well-deserved downtime

WATCH - Local England star spotted on day out at popular theme park

Mr Burnham has said he would enter a leadership contest if one were triggered, which would require 81 MPs to back a candidate.

Mr Burnham has said he would enter a leadership contest if one were triggered, which would require 81 MPs to back a candidate.

Andy Burnham issues 'final' warning to Labour after resounding win in Makerfield

The Wonder Stuff 2026

The Wonder Stuff 2026

Popular alt-rock band set for 40th anniversary tour with 'special' guest

A brown leather coat which Fieldings Auctioneers said appeared “identical” to one worn on the front cover of Led Zeppelin's album II, was sold for £15,300.

A brown leather coat which Fieldings Auctioneers said appeared “identical” to one worn on the front cover of Led Zeppelin's album II, was sold for £15,300.

Rare collection of legendary drummer’s fashions sells for almost £50k

Mark Smith from BBC's Antiques Roadshow will be heading to Stourbridge this month

Mark Smith from BBC's Antiques Roadshow will be heading to Stourbridge this month

Antiques Roadshow

Expert from hit BBC classic heading to borough for solo show

X-FactoChico visited Mary Stevens Hospice ahead of staring in their Jack and the Beanstalk panto

X-FactoChico visited Mary Stevens Hospice ahead of staring in their Jack and the Beanstalk panto

X-Factor favourite visits hospice ahead of starring appearance in panto

Jude Bellingham has opened up on feeling vulnerable in an interview to mark World Mental Health Day

Jude Bellingham has opened up on feeling vulnerable in an interview to mark World Mental Health Day

Jude Bellingham

'Hate can be really tough': Bellingham opens up for World Mental Health Day

Murder Before Evensong will air its first episode tonight (October 7)

Murder Before Evensong will air its first episode tonight (October 7)

New murder mystery show filmed in Stourbridge to hit TV screens tonight

Only Fools and Horses legend Patrick Murray has died at the age of 68

Only Fools and Horses legend Patrick Murray has died at the age of 68

Only Fools and Horses

Only Fools and Horses legend Patrick Murray has died at the age of 68

Artist Cal with Ned's Atomic Dustbin's Dan Worton and Eden Midcalf's Richard Rowlands

Artist Cal with Ned's Atomic Dustbin's Dan Worton and Eden Midcalf's Richard Rowlands

Drummer from legendary band visits site of mural as artist gets underway

'It's a lovely part of the world': Coronation Street star gives shoutout to local pub

On 30 July, the Osbourne family visited the memorial at the Black Sabbath Bench

On 30 July, the Osbourne family visited the memorial at the Black Sabbath Bench

Man charged after flowers stolen from Ozzy Osbourne tribute

West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today (8 August) named one of its Stourbridge Shuttle trains “George the Station Cat” to celebrate International Cat Day

West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today (8 August) named one of its Stourbridge Shuttle trains “George the Station Cat” to celebrate International Cat Day

Stourbridge Shuttle named after one of town’s most famous internet icons

Netflix star Polly Brindle dined at The Lyttelton Arms in Hagley last week

Netflix star Polly Brindle dined at The Lyttelton Arms in Hagley last week

Popular star of American reality TV show dines in country pub

Green Duck Brewery has released a special tribute pale ale in honour of Ozzy Osbourne

Green Duck Brewery has released a special tribute pale ale in honour of Ozzy Osbourne

Brewery releases special pale ale in memory of Prince of Darkness

Fans on Broad Street in Birmingham in memory of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, ahead of his body being brought back to his home city

Fans on Broad Street in Birmingham in memory of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, ahead of his body being brought back to his home city

Live updates as Birmingham prepares for final goodbye to Prince of Darkness

Ben Healy, after finishing in 10th place in the men's cycling road race on the eighth day of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Ben Healy, after finishing in 10th place in the men's cycling road race on the eighth day of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Wordsley-born cyclist gets ‘biggest career win to date’ at Tour de France

Malc Treece and Miles Hunt with artist Cal in front of The Wondr Stuff mural

Malc Treece and Miles Hunt with artist Cal in front of The Wondr Stuff mural

Iconic alt-rockers make trip to to see town centre mural in their name

Nick Owen with Riteway Shoe Repairs owner Jon Smith

Nick Owen with Riteway Shoe Repairs owner Jon Smith

TV legend Nick Owen pops into Stourbridge cobblers

Jobe Bellingham has completed his big-money move to Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland

Jobe Bellingham has completed his big-money move to Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland

Bellingham follows in brother’s footsteps with record Bundesliga move

Toyah will be holding an intimate evening in Stourbridge next year

Toyah will be holding an intimate evening in Stourbridge next year

Singer and Strictly star heading to Dudley for intimate evening

13 benches across the borough will be decorated for the initiative, including one in Brierley Hill High Street

13 benches across the borough will be decorated for the initiative, including one in Brierley Hill High Street

Campaign to tackle loneliness backed by popular comedian to return to borough

Pop Will Eat Itself standing in front of their band's mural with artist Cal

Pop Will Eat Itself standing in front of their band's mural with artist Cal

Artist begins transforming town centre buildings into musical murals

Archie’s winning design featuring Bellingham’s iconic celebration sparked a heartwarming reaction from the England midfielder himself

Archie’s winning design featuring Bellingham’s iconic celebration sparked a heartwarming reaction from the England midfielder himself

Jude Bellingham

West Midlands schoolboy gets praise from football star for trading card design

Amy Dowden will be tearing up the dance floor at Dudley Town Hall this week

Amy Dowden will be tearing up the dance floor at Dudley Town Hall this week

Strictly pro on the dance stars of tomorrow and being ‘adopted' by the Black Country

PICTURED: Gymshark founder, Ben Francis, and JCB owner, Lord Bamford, with King Charles

PICTURED: Gymshark founder, Ben Francis, and JCB owner, Lord Bamford, with King Charles

Sunday Times Rich List

Sunday Times Rich List: 10 richest people in the West Midlands in 2025 revealed

Phil ‘Chic’ Bates has died at the age of 75

Phil ‘Chic’ Bates has died at the age of 75

Tributes paid to Shrewsbury Town 'legend' who began career with Glassboys

Adam Cotterill broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest male runner to complete a marathon dressed as a mythical creature

Adam Cotterill broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest male runner to complete a marathon dressed as a mythical creature

Man City star throws his support behind dad who set world record

Film crews were spotted in Mary Stevens Park today

Film crews were spotted in Mary Stevens Park today

Sunny park becomes set for Channel 5 murder mystery show

Former goalkeeper, Neil Cutler, and former right-back, James Chambers, were invited down to Mary Stevens Hospice ahead of the annual Jane Webb Memorial Cup

Former goalkeeper, Neil Cutler, and former right-back, James Chambers, were invited down to Mary Stevens Hospice ahead of the annual Jane Webb Memorial Cup

Ex-pro footballers make trip to hospice ahead of ‘emotional’ match

King Charles III

King Charles III

King Charles III

King praises regional journalists as Newsquest staff attend Buckingham Palace

Will Smith is heading on tour this summer, after announcing his first full-length studio album in two decades

Will Smith is heading on tour this summer, after announcing his first full-length studio album in two decades

Hollywood A-lister to bring tour to West Midlands – and it’s not in Birmingham

Prince William visited Sporting Khalsa FC in Willenhall

Prince William visited Sporting Khalsa FC in Willenhall

Prince poses for selfies with Black Country school children at football match

Former Aston Villa star Martin Laursen is coming to Bromsgrove

Former Aston Villa star Martin Laursen is coming to Bromsgrove

Former Aston Villa star to host meet and greet in West Midlands

Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite will take to dance floors across the country for their ‘The Return of the Legends’ tour.

Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite will take to dance floors across the country for their ‘The Return of the Legends’ tour.

Strictly ‘legends’ to head to Birmingham on national tour

Banjo Beale outside Brockmoor Community Centre, Brierley Hill.

Banjo Beale outside Brockmoor Community Centre, Brierley Hill.

TV designer backs community centre's fight against funding cuts

Alison Hammond and Matt Slack are currently staring in Peter Pan at the Birmingham Hippodrome

Alison Hammond and Matt Slack are currently staring in Peter Pan at the Birmingham Hippodrome

TV star gives words of wisdom to region’s budding theatre hopefuls

All four members of Black Sabbath have been recommended for the honour

All four members of Black Sabbath have been recommended for the honour

Benjamin Zephaniah

Brummie celebs Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah to receive city honour

Original Winnie the Pooh documents, right, which were found after the death of Leslie Smith, of Malvern, a former publisher, pictured left.

Original Winnie the Pooh documents, right, which were found after the death of Leslie Smith, of Malvern, a former publisher, pictured left.

Unseen Winnie The Pooh archive set to fetch thousands at auction in Stourbridge

Singer and TV star Linda Nolan has died aged 65, following a 20-year battle with breast cancer, her family has confirmed.

Singer and TV star Linda Nolan has died aged 65, following a 20-year battle with breast cancer, her family has confirmed.

Singer Linda Nolan dies ‘surrounded by devoted family’ after cancer fight

They will be heading to the West Midlands in July

They will be heading to the West Midlands in July

NEC Arena, Birmingham

Big American TV stars to be special guests at new Comic Con: Midlands

It will be at the SIDES restaurant in the shopping centre tomorrow

It will be at the SIDES restaurant in the shopping centre tomorrow

Merry Hill Centre

Squid Game fans may be able to grab sold-out cereal at shopping centre event

Stourbridge Town Hall quiz graphic with Jonn Penney from Ned's

Stourbridge Town Hall quiz graphic with Jonn Penney from Ned's

See Ned's and PWEI stars at Christmas quiz and disco at Stourbridge Town Hall

American sporting legend spotted at Black Country furniture store

Organisers say it attracts tens of thousands of people every year

Organisers say it attracts tens of thousands of people every year

Birmingham Comic Con returns for 2024 with line up of celebrity guests

The Farmer's Dog and (inset) Jeremy Clarkson, and the Halfpenny Green Penny Red, right

The Farmer's Dog and (inset) Jeremy Clarkson, and the Halfpenny Green Penny Red, right

Joy as vineyard's signature red wine included on menu at Jeremy Clarkson's pub

England football

Footballer Jude Bellingham is Louis Vuitton's new brand ambassador

Elliot Grihault and Flo Thompstone filming a scene at the Severn Valley Railway in Bewdley

Elliot Grihault and Flo Thompstone filming a scene at the Severn Valley Railway in Bewdley

Film producer from Clent brings movie glitz and stars to Worcestershire

Hairdressers Tim Scott-Wright and Teri Lowe, from The Hair Surgery in Wollaston, Stourbridge

Hairdressers Tim Scott-Wright and Teri Lowe, from The Hair Surgery in Wollaston, Stourbridge

Hairdressing duo shortlisted for Midlands Hairdresser of the Year award

England's Jude Bellingham during the semi final between the Netherlands and England at Euro 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.

England's Jude Bellingham during the semi final between the Netherlands and England at Euro 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.

England football

Honour proposed in Dudley for England football star Jude Bellingham

England manager Gareth Southgate commiserates with Jude Bellingham following defeat in the UEFA Euro 2024 final match at the Olympiastadion, Berlin. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

England manager Gareth Southgate commiserates with Jude Bellingham following defeat in the UEFA Euro 2024 final match at the Olympiastadion, Berlin. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

England football

Jude Bellingham hails 'unbelievable human' as Gareth Southgate exits England job