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'I fulfilled my dream of opening a women's clothing shop in Cannock and now help women of all ages find clothes they love'

Julie Cassidy is passionate about helping women of all ages to find flattering, comfortable and stylish clothes they love to wear.

Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream of opening a women's clothing shop in Cannock and now help women of all ages find clothes they love'

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'

Supporting image for story: 'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'

'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'

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'

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

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'

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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Supporting image for story: "I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"

"I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"

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

Supporting image for story: 'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping

'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping

Supporting image for story: "I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"

"I taught beauty and holistic therapy in West Midlands college classrooms for 25 years and now I have my own holistic and tarot business in Bewdley"

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

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

Supporting image for story: 'I'm chasing my dreams by setting up my own business creating bespoke Maiyan furniture in the West Midlands - and I do stand-up comedy in my spare time'

'I'm chasing my dreams by setting up my own business creating bespoke Maiyan furniture in the West Midlands - and I do stand-up comedy in my spare time'

Supporting image for story: 'I've returned to teaching after leaving my job at a West Midlands school seven years ago - it's great to be back in the classroom helping others to discover their creativity'

'I've returned to teaching after leaving my job at a West Midlands school seven years ago - it's great to be back in the classroom helping others to discover their creativity'

Supporting image for story: "I write psychological thrillers - here's what to expect from my new book which is out now"

"I write psychological thrillers - here's what to expect from my new book which is out now"

Supporting image for story: 'I'm living my dream as a pitchside announcer for Walsall FC and an esports event host - I keep thinking things can't get any better, then they do'

'I'm living my dream as a pitchside announcer for Walsall FC and an esports event host - I keep thinking things can't get any better, then they do'

UK News

Supporting image for story: UK looks to Denmark to shake up immigration system

UK looks to Denmark to shake up immigration system

Supporting image for story: Eni Aluko says Joey Barton court case led to a reduction in TV opportunities

Eni Aluko says Joey Barton court case led to a reduction in TV opportunities

Supporting image for story: Ed Miliband urges progressives to unite around green policies ahead of Cop30

Ed Miliband urges progressives to unite around green policies ahead of Cop30

Supporting image for story: Starmer said to be facing plots to oust him, as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs

Starmer said to be facing plots to oust him, as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs

Supporting image for story: Julia Wandelt told her father ‘you are not my dad’ the last time she saw him

Julia Wandelt told her father ‘you are not my dad’ the last time she saw him

Supporting image for story: Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged

Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged

Viral News

Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

Supporting image for story: Northern Ireland, Egypt and Palestine unite in dance exchange

Northern Ireland, Egypt and Palestine unite in dance exchange

Supporting image for story: Wexford grandmother fills 1,000 shoebox gifts for charity drive

Wexford grandmother fills 1,000 shoebox gifts for charity drive

Supporting image for story: Terrifying video shows spooky shape of 'ghost' roaming grounds of stately home

Terrifying video shows spooky shape of 'ghost' roaming grounds of stately home

Supporting image for story: Charity quiz marks raising £2m for Marie Curie over 18 years

Charity quiz marks raising £2m for Marie Curie over 18 years

Supporting image for story: Playful polar bear joyfully rolls in the grass in super-sweet video from Peak Wildlife Park

Playful polar bear joyfully rolls in the grass in super-sweet video from Peak Wildlife Park

World News

Supporting image for story: Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks fail amid rising border tensions

Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks fail amid rising border tensions

Supporting image for story: Russian drone strike on Ukraine tower block kills three

Russian drone strike on Ukraine tower block kills three

Supporting image for story: Latest hostage remains returned from Gaza identified as Israeli man

Latest hostage remains returned from Gaza identified as Israeli man

Supporting image for story: UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash

UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash

Supporting image for story: James Watson, co-discoverer of double-helix shape of DNA, dies aged 97

James Watson, co-discoverer of double-helix shape of DNA, dies aged 97

Supporting image for story: Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks deadlocked after renewed border clashes

Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks deadlocked after renewed border clashes