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'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'

Whether it’s a classic mojito, a rich espresso martini or a fruity cosmopolitan – our thirst for cocktails is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Features|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
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Business|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
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Features|Dec 13
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Sign up for your FREE Express & Star Nostalgia Newsletter - a weekly round-up of fascinating picture galleries and features
Nostalgia|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice
Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice
Dudley entertainment|Dec 1
Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
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Entertainment|Nov 22
Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
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Features|Nov 8

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Supporting image for story: 'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
Features|Nov 1
Supporting image for story: Looking back: 27 pictures from Walsall Leather Museum’s past and protests - a town proud to fight for its heritage
Looking back: 27 pictures from Walsall Leather Museum’s past and protests - a town proud to fight for its heritage
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Walsall nostalgia|Oct 26
Supporting image for story: 'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
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Features|Oct 25
Supporting image for story: 'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
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Features|Oct 18
Supporting image for story: 'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
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Features|Oct 11
Supporting image for story: Biffy Clyro interview: Scottish rockers on brotherhood, topping the charts and West Midlands 'hallowed ground' ahead of Birmingham show
Biffy Clyro interview: Scottish rockers on brotherhood, topping the charts and West Midlands 'hallowed ground' ahead of Birmingham show
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Entertainment|Oct 11
Supporting image for story: 'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
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Entertainment|Oct 4
Supporting image for story: We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
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Features|Sep 13
Supporting image for story: 'It's my happy place': Meet the business owner who opened her dream interiors shop in Wombourne and helps people decorate their homes for Christmas
'It's my happy place': Meet the business owner who opened her dream interiors shop in Wombourne and helps people decorate their homes for Christmas
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Features|Aug 23
Supporting image for story: 80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates
80s pop legend Nik Kershaw talks Live Aid and shares his song writing process ahead of his West Midland tour dates
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Entertainment|Aug 23

UK News

Supporting image for story: Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning
Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist
Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: John Major reprimanded John Bruton for ‘stormy’ speech in 1995
John Major reprimanded John Bruton for ‘stormy’ speech in 1995
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar
My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored
Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Concern about ‘superiority’ of royal yacht visiting Ireland in 1996
Concern about ‘superiority’ of royal yacht visiting Ireland in 1996
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7

World News

Supporting image for story: Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: One killed in midair helicopter crash
One killed in midair helicopter crash
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
World News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
World News|19 hours ago
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