The photograph shows (left) Philip Willets and Eric Griffiths sweeping rubbish.

The photograph shows William Prescott (left) and Garry Fazakarley cleaning graffiti off the walls of the 20th floor.

The photograph shows a mother and her child standing by rubbish.

The photograph shows an unnamed Walsall Councillor and another man (one of whom is dressed as a butcher) holding a sign “Don’t Butcher the NHS”.

Fred was inspired by his home town of Wednesbury for his latest series of paintings. The IRA bombing of the Tavern in the Town in Birmingham is mentioned.

The firm were exporting carpets made out of recycled plastic bottles from America. The photograph shows Mike Packwood and Alka Mistry.

Bill was retiring from the school he helped to launch.

The photograph shows Councillor Adams with his wife Dorothy, celebrating his relection as Labour councillor for the Cradley Heath and Old Hill Ward.

A major facelift took place at the pool, including the installation of a glass ceiling. Terry Blyde is quoted. The photograph shows Peter Bunday and Rowena Walton.

The photographs show Prince Charles chatting to two welders on the Metro production line.