A Thompson Model 50 double-ended friction-welding machine on final test.

Families living in the area were concerned after a huge fire triggered an asbestos alert.

Colin Salt and Keith Scott were clearing an overgrown garden and unearthed an old air raid shelter hidden under weeds.

A pavement artist at work in front of Woolworth’s. Premises include Wimpy, Salisburys, Top Man, BHS and H. Samuel.

Tettenhall bargee Jan Lichfield was casting her vote via the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

Members of the Wolverhampton branch of the Elvis Presley Fan Club posed for a photograph taken by Maureen Handley before going to the cinema to watch Elvis – The Movie.

Martin Jones from Birmingham was promoting street art and hip hop dancing, staging an exhibition using street art.

Robbie was due to join the Northern Ireland team in Vienna on international duty. The photograph shows him bringing down Newcastle full-back Ray Ranson.

Dave launchwed the Comic Relief appeal at Lunn Poly travel agents in Wolverhampton. The photograph shows him with Julie Gibbons (left) and Lisa Crane.

West Midlands Police admitted they did not have the power to take action against travellers on private land.