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Fun in the sun and a taste of history as St George's Day is celebrated at Dudley Zoo and Castle

The date of the commemoration may have changed this year but staff and visitors to Dudley Zoo and Castle were still celebrating the legend of St George with their normal gusto.

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Dudley Zoo and Castle St George's Day event.
Back left, David Timmins, Matilda and Tim Sant, Mike Tromans. Front left brothers Tommy and Connor Breeze.

'Thank you everyone for visiting': We visit the Museum of Cannock Chase for the final time before the doors close

Please come and join us at our Open Days. Much to see and enjoy!

Stafford Riverway Link, historic restoration project open days

Your World|Apr 24

World of Wedgwood

Packed programme for ninth Staffordshire Day celebrations

Your World|Apr 22

The hotel looked magical as the evening drew in.

I stayed the night at the oldest hotel in Wales after its £3million refurbishment - here's my verdict

Entertainment|Apr 20

Melody Rose Telfer, aged five, plays on the xylophone.

Overgrown meadow transformed into new natural play area at Moseley Old Hall - open to the public now

Weston Park is celebrating a year of success

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Tamworth Castle, by LDR, with permission for use by all LDRS partners

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The zoo's red-bellied lemurs enjoyed a special snack this Easter

Watch: Lovely lemurs enjoy unique 'hot cross buns' at West Midlands Safari Park in an adorable Easter surprise

Zoo Owners Will and Becky Dorrell are celebrating the latest award.

Telford's Hoo Zoo ranked 'second best zoo in UK' for third year running

Your World|Apr 17

Gayle Kelly, Head of Development at IGMT, with the new mobility scooter

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust secures funding to launch its first all terrain mobility scooter at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Your World|Apr 16

The mini golf in Beacon Park is to be replaced with a new adventure golf facility following approval of plans.

New adventure golf approved for Beacon Park

Your World|Apr 15

Walkers and Talkers

Worcestershire Cricket Foundation launches new Black Country Walkers & Talkers initiative at historic museum venue

Your World|Apr 15

Artefacts from the time capsule, now on display

Century-old time capsule uncovered at former hospital now on public display

Your World|Apr 14

Photo taken in Trentham Gardens

Great family days out in Staffordshire during Easter

Your World|Apr 14

We visited the Bridgnorth pub full of vintage charm that pulls the perfect pint for avid trainspotters and locals alike

Matthew Lewis - the new director at Dudley Zoo and Castle

'I'm really proud': New Dudley Zoo director delighted to take on top job

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex close up

Meghan shares pictures of ‘little loves’ Archie and Lilibet picking flowers

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Matt Wrack head and shoulders

Teachers’ union reopens nominations for top role days after Matt Wrack elected

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Tigst Assefa celebrates winning the women’s elite race during the TCS London Marathon.

More than 40 world records broken by London marathon finishers

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Sam Ruddock

British Paralympian missing in Las Vegas and last heard from over a week ago

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Police officer

Suspect in crossbow and firearm incident in critical condition in hospital

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Max Fosh and Lily Hunter wearing party hats and blowing party horns

YouTuber celebrates his 30th with woman born on same day in same hospital as him

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Stephen Lappin smiling while holding a defibrillator

Runner who had cardiac arrest at race to compete in same event a year later

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Did The Simpsons predict Birmingham bin strikes? Social media users believe so

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Blues and Villa fans spotted at WWE

Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

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CCTV shows Shane O'Malley and an accomplice raiding Hansons Auctioneers building in Derbyshire

BBC Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson's auction house targeted by hammer-wielding ram-raid crook in £21,000 raid

Glen Elmy handed back his keys after just three days

Dream home turned nightmare - Walsall man who won James Bond-style property 'handed keys back after three days'

Mackintosh at the Willow

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Police and emergency services behind a cordon

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The World Bank Building headquarters in Washington, DC

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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, right, and Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen

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Smoke rising after an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh in the southern suburb of Beirut

Israeli jets strike Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire

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A visitor takes a photo of the tomb of Pope Francis

Worshippers pay respects to Pope Francis at his simple tomb

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