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With England set to face Slovakia in their Euro 2024 knockout clash tomorrow (ko 5pm) - football fans of all ages have been urged to get match ready by checking out some iconic Three Lions memorabilia at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

People are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and help raise vital funds for local charities.

The Come-Unity in the Park Christian Festival returns for its third, consecutive year, promising a gospel-inspired showcase of uplifting music, inspirational speakers, children’s activities and variety of cultural foods for every palette!

A trainee assistant site manager is building a path to success within the construction industry, since joining David Wilson Homes through its Armed Forces Transition Programme.

Peter Fell recalled the many highlights from his 52-year Severn Trent career and then the one low point – having to help pour MILLIONS of pints of beer away during lockdown.

A soldier from Stafford who was “the right person in the right place at the right time” has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Following the launch of ‘Football: Designing the Beautiful Game’ at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, the city’s gallery has announced the screening of Zidane, a 21st century portrait alongside the summer exhibition.

To mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, visitors from all over the world gathered in Normandy to commemorate the largest military operation in modern history.

The fight to protect 56-hectares of green belt in a Shropshire village has received cross-party political support in the run-up to the General Election in July.

This year marks the 76th anniversary of commemorating the Windrush Generation, with over 200 organisations across the UK raising the Windrush flag to celebrate ‘Windrush Day’.

Today is National Windrush Day, marking 75 years since the Empire Windrush ship docked at Tilbury, in Essex, bringing the first of the Windrush Generation to the UK, but the national day is about more than just one moment in history.

A Birmingham charity is giving music fans the chance to buy a piece of history, as it sells the record collection of a legendary music promotor, rep and tour manager at a special event this month.

Thomas Laurie was much needed; a village policeman and honourable man, he kept the peace at home, even in war.

Birmingham Airport is launching additional temporary measures to help passengers pass through security this summer.

In recognition of the 76th anniversary of ‘Windrush Day’, this celebratory event will acknowledge Birmingham’s Windrush Generation who contributed to the rebuilding of England, paving the way for future generations.

For free help and support on a range of money, health and safety matters, residents can drop into an open day in Compton next week.