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'Scrapping net zero won’t cut energy bills' - your letters, plus a snapshot of early days at Bridgnorth Grammar School

'Scrapping net zero won’t cut energy bills' - your letters, plus a snapshot of early days at Bridgnorth Grammar School

Readers respond to recent debates on energy policy, NHS missed appointments and the role of former political leaders. You can enjoy other pictures...

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Tania Taylor

Letter writer disputes arguments on war and regime change, plus when a World Cup hero visited Cannock in 1972 – a picture throwback

Letter writer disputes arguments on war and regime change, plus when a World Cup hero visited Cannock in 1972 – a picture throwback

Challenging war claims, correcting news pictures, and reacting to water cremation – your views. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more...

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Tania Taylor

Dan Morris: Pastry perfection is tonic to tales of our troubled times

Dan Morris: Pastry perfection is tonic to tales of our troubled times

Pie, pie, me oh my… Nothing tastes sweet, wet, salty and dry all at once, oh well it's pie. Apple! Pumpkin! Minced and wet bottom… I’ll...

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'Past inquiries ignored health data—Hixon must not repeat this' - your letters, plus a nostalgia snap of when gales wreaked havoc in Walsall

'Past inquiries ignored health data—Hixon must not repeat this' - your letters, plus a nostalgia snap of when gales wreaked havoc in Walsall

Our readers share their thoughts on local issues, health, and daily life. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our weekly FREE...

07.03.2026 5

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Tania Taylor

Mark Andrews: Shabana's £40,000 asylum giveaway, World Book Day, and how Trump should choose Iran's next leader

Mark Andrews: Shabana's £40,000 asylum giveaway, World Book Day, and how Trump should choose Iran's next leader

I'm thinking of starting up a side-hustle in people trafficking, to take advantage of the Home Secretary's new plan to encourage enterprise....

07.03.2026 6

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Mark Andrews

A satirical take on Keir’s latest address - your letters, plus a mammoth task for the RAF in 1988 - an archive picture

A satirical take on Keir’s latest address - your letters, plus a mammoth task for the RAF in 1988 - an archive picture

Readers share their views on leadership and the display of flags. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our weekly FREE Nostalgia...

06.03.2026 7

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Tania Taylor

Crisis in Iran: What do we know and how does it impact us here in the West Midlands?

Crisis in Iran: What do we know and how does it impact us here in the West Midlands?

I recall the youthful idealism which undoubtedly provided the catalyst for the revolution - Dr Steve McCabe takes a deeper look at the crisis and what...

06.03.2026 9

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'Drivers won’t trade comfort for cycling' - your letters, plus a snapshot of Wolverhampton Civic Centre under construction, 1976

'Drivers won’t trade comfort for cycling' - your letters, plus a snapshot of Wolverhampton Civic Centre under construction, 1976

Concerns over cycle lanes, TV licences, station shelter and local support at Crufts. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our...

05.03.2026 9

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Tania Taylor

E-transporters need clear laws, say concerned reader - your letters, plus a throwback to a picturesque village in 1949

E-transporters need clear laws, say concerned reader - your letters, plus a throwback to a picturesque village in 1949

Today, readers share their views on e-scooter laws, coping with loneliness, a surprising tinnitus remedy, calls for accountability over public funds,...

03.03.2026 1

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Tania Taylor

'Sort the potholes before the cycle lanes,' says frustrated reader - your letters, plus a 1986 throwback of life at St Mary’s Church School

'Sort the potholes before the cycle lanes,' says frustrated reader - your letters, plus a 1986 throwback of life at St Mary’s Church School

Readers voice frustration over dangerous potholes, neglected footpaths, and council spending priorities. You can enjoy other pictures from the past...

03.03.2026 8

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Tania Taylor

'Flying our flags is a sign of pride, not provocation' - your letters, plus England prepare for Wales in a 1958 snapshot

'Flying our flags is a sign of pride, not provocation' - your letters, plus England prepare for Wales in a 1958 snapshot

From flying the Union flag to concerns over tolerance and the courts, local readers have their say on issues affecting the nation today. You can enjoy...

02.03.2026 3

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Tania Taylor

Reader warns late NHS letters could put lives at risk – your letters, plus girls get a hands-on taste of engineering – a picture from the archive

Readers share their thoughts on NHS delays, modern men and speaking up, rural gun controls, and political defections. You can enjoy other pictures...

28.02.2026 5

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Tania Taylor

Birmingham vs Black Country: How industry built two proud but different cultures

Dr Steve McCabe takes a look at the proud differences between the Black Country and Birmingham In ‘The Canterville Ghost', a humorous short...

28.02.2026 7

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Mark Andrews: Aliens, ski-jumpers with big packages, and our brave new world under Zack Polanski

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news How will you be celebrating? I was thinking along the lines of a vegan-friendly street party...

28.02.2026 7

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Mark Andrews

'£7 billion for roads, but potholes won’t vanish overnight' – your letters, plus Black Country children evacuated to Shropshire, a 1939 throwback

Your letters highlight roads, community values, and everyday annoyances. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our weekly FREE...

27.02.2026 7

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Tania Taylor

A reality check on immigration claims - your letters, plus an RAF adventure snapshot from 1962

Readers push back against political claims, arguing that debate on immigration is anything but silenced and that HS2 risks failing the wider regions...

26.02.2026 10

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Tania Taylor

Council urged to give choice on winter green bin collections - your letters, plus a snapshot of Darlington Street Methodist Church in the 1900s

Your views on everything from green bin collections and road safety to parking charges and supporting vital local hospices. You can enjoy other...

24.02.2026 9

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Tania Taylor

'The NHS: a national treasure, but not without its flaws' - your letters, plus George Bickley teaches cadets to fly in a 1940s throwback

From the NHS and work life to tax, local services and public safety - your letters this Monday. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more...

24.02.2026 9

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Tania Taylor

'It's like patching a leaking boat: the state of our roads' - your letters, plus a 1978 snapshot of pancake racing at a Walsall school

Readers write in on some of the issues making headlines, from the state of our roads and the challenges facing rural life, to debates over immigration...

23.02.2026 8

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Tania Taylor

Mark Andrews: Heckling the King, and why the Equality Act is about as British as a branch of Aldi

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news Is heckling the King a step too far? Reporters have been accused of disrespect for shouting...

21.02.2026 10

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Dan Morris: Injecting more magic into 'dadulthood'

With a couple of my limbs largely covered in tattoos, I’ve never really had a problem with needles – until this week. Vaccinations have never...

21.02.2026 9

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Daniel Morris

'Stop overcharging for unused winter garden waste collections' - your letters, plus a throwback to a 1962 Wall Heath pipe-smoking contest

Concerns over council services, local crime, fly-tipping and the weather - your letters today... You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more...

20.02.2026 7

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Tania Taylor

'English towns face higher flood risk from proposed Welsh wind farms' - your letters, plus a picture throwback of RAF volunteers at Cosford

Your letters on current issues: from flooding fears to foxes and immigration. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our weekly FREE...

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Tania Taylor

'Fixing leadership and putting the nation first' - your views, plus a picture throwback: a trip on the Arley Ferry

From government leadership to local development and weather woes - your letters today. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our...

18.02.2026 10

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Tania Taylor

'A perspective on crime, benefits and immigration' - your letters, plus a throwback picture of a Walsall club’s 1975 trip to Blackpool

From politics and football to loneliness and everyday frustrations, our letters page today feature personal reflections and opinions on issues that...

17.02.2026 10

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Tania Taylor

Time for a government based on merit, says reader - your letters, plus a picture throwback of Bridgnorth High Street and market

From criticisms of national leadership and party divisions to the barriers young people face in reaching work and training, readers share their views...

17.02.2026 9

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Tania Taylor

'Feeling ripped off for sticking with BT' - your letters, plus Walsall power station seen from the canal, 1964

From broadband rip-offs and water worries to council tax hikes and potholes, your views today... You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more...

16.02.2026 6

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Tania Taylor

Mark Andrews: Lowering the drink-drive limit, Jimmy Lai, and the real menace on the road

It is 12 years since the Scottish government decided to reduce the drink-drive limit from 80 microgrammes per 100ml of breath to 50, and every...

14.02.2026 8

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Landline switch-off is leaving readers unheard - your letters, plus a wave from the past over Weston Park

Readers write on frustrations over the loss of landlines, differing views on a brief diplomatic role, scepticism about royal concern, and a reminder...

13.02.2026 5

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Tania Taylor

From tool makers to titles: reader questions socialism, plus a snapshot of Wednesday nights at The Wheel

From politics and housing to benefits and speed cameras, readers share their views on issues affecting communities today. You can enjoy other pictures...

13.02.2026 4

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Tania Taylor

'Sorry is not enough - trust in government has gone' - your letters, plus the faces behind a historic car revival

Today's letters reflect strong views on trust in government, fairness in public life, and changes to the cost and value of public broadcasting. You...

12.02.2026 2

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Tania Taylor

Letter of thanks for Ukrainian church event & memories of a charabanc outing – a picture throwback

Readers reflect on community and global issues, from a Ukrainian church celebration and fundraising, to the need for clean water, and the eyesore of a...

11.02.2026 2

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Tania Taylor

'Wednesbury deserves answers, not planning deflections' - your letters, plus a silent snapshot of mining life near the end

Readers share their views in today’s letters page... You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our weekly FREE Nostalgia Newsletter...

10.02.2026 4

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Tania Taylor

'How many sleaze scandals does it take to clean up politics?' - your letters, plus Fort Dunlop from the air, 1989

Readers air strong views on political accountability, Peter Mandelson’s record, and frustrations with the digital phone switch. You can enjoy other...

10.02.2026 3

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Tania Taylor

Mark Andrews: The mysterious powers of Peter Mandelson, and arguing with an AI chatbot about a vacuum cleaner filter

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news Is this really the end for Peter Mandelson? Exiled from the Labour Party, no longer sitting in the...

08.02.2026 5

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Mark Andrews

'When change changed: a pocketful of history lost' - your letters, plus a snapshot from a 1939 trip to the zoo

Your letters on local life and views, from coinage change to supermarket silliness... You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our...

08.02.2026 3

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Tania Taylor

'Trail hunting, cruelty and countryside debates' - your letters, plus when steam ruled the rails in a 1955 picture throwback

From hunting and speedway to Sir Jack and the weather – readers weigh in. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our weekly FREE...

07.02.2026 3

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Tania Taylor