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The amazing story of Walter Davies who broke world speed records on the River Severn

The final humiliation in death not mentioned in the blockbuster film for Napoleon

Gas masks rush in Wolverhampton as war threat loomed

When 'gentle, complex' singer Shane MacGowan charmed crowds in Stourbridge

Hitler failed to beat Britain – or its sex drive: The rise of promiscuity during WW2

'He sounds like me': Slade's Dave Hill opens up on John Lennon's love for Noddy Holder

Mystery of famous sixties Shropshire singer who disappeared from the limelight

Story behind the famous Hanson's Bridge – or should it be Don Everall Bridge?

How a Black Country MP tipped to be Prime Minister faked his own death and disappeared - Part 1: Golden Boy

Historic hall disappeared with a bang... or two

Sporting stalwart remembers the day Bobby Charlton brought joy to schoolchildren

The day an earthquake shook the Black Country

Mystery of Army church built from salvaged and gifted materials - but no longer stands

Flashback to 1995: Boots, Bond and a visit from rugby legend in a busy month

Flashback to 2002: Green Goddesses in action in the West Midlands as firefighters’ strike begins

Fan launches appeal for commemorative plaque for footballer murdered 100 years ago this weekend

Programme signed by jazz great Louis Armstrong discovered in a box in Lichfield

Memories of serving his country resonate for Stafford serviceman as he reflects and remembers

Crooked House calendars and Christmas cards go on sale – and are just as wonky as the famous pub

Call to find families of Sunbeam workers who built famous land speed record car in Wolverhampton

Remembering James Eaton, Battle of Trafalgar hero from land-locked West Midlands

Flashback to 1997: Thousands protest against the loss of Kidderminster Hospital's accident and emergency unit

When Wolfie the Wolves mascot took on the three little pigs in a memorable altercation

Fifty years of Slade's Christmas golden oldie

The post-war Jamaican immigrants: Pioneers who came to the Black Country to seek a better life

Flashback to 1989: The start of Wallace and Gromit's stop motion adventures

Factory's former football team reunited 21 years after disbanding as scores attend

14 perfectly preserved photographs that show impressive Black Country spirit during WWII

How the West Midlands was last bastion for bloodthirsty bull baiting

Harry's bad day at Molineux

Flashback to 2011: Air raid shelter is rebuilt at RAF Cosford Museum

Remembering when Sir Bobby Charlton brought Dudley to a standstill

Take a trip down memory lane as archive film and TV goes on show at Staffordshire libraries

Hippodrome demolition marks end of 125 years of entertainment on Castle Hill

Blue plaques to be unveiled to mark historic Wolverhampton people and places

Lichfield's oldest hair salon marks 40 years

First images released of Sir Lenny Henry series inspired by spirit of Windrush

The legend of Dick Turpin – why pubs love to claim him for themselves

Old aerial pictures reveal changing face of Bridgnorth

Demise of historic Hippodrome venue sad but inevitable for some Dudley locals

Ken Dodd to Tommy Cooper, and a Roy Orbison finale: Proud history of Dudley Hippodrome

Mansion dismissed as 'dull and uninteresting' was actually a house of treasures

Man reunited with beautiful retro Wolverhampton bus he helped save 50 years ago

Wartime spy who scandalised establishment with her 'nymphomaniac' behaviour

Event takes people back to reminisce about Home Front days

Wolves' epic cup final victory in depths of Second World War

Former Wolves hardman who was 'saved by God's hand' after a life of turmoil on and off the pitch

Long history of big cats being sighted in the region

Historic manor mixes cultures to provide unique open day

Ford Capris which starred in The Professionals fetch £186,000 at auction