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• Fire damage on hills 'could take years to undo'

  31-07-2026 13:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A wildlife trust says the damage from the fire on Wednesday is extensive.
  
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• Police force celebrates opening of new stables

  04-08-2026 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It houses seven horses and follows West Midlands Police reopening its mounted unit after two decades.
  
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• Walsall boss Grant hopeful of more summer signings

  04-08-2026 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Walsall head coach Lee Grant has welcomed ten new players this summer but hopes for the club to still be busy in the final month of the transfer window.
  
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• Petrol station fuel thefts on the rise

  04-08-2026 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shailesh Parekh, who owns six forecourts, says thefts are happening "almost every day".
  
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• Man sentenced for racist emails to ex-Home Secretary

  04-08-2026 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jagjivan Ram of Solihull pleaded guilty to two charges under the Malicious Communications Act.
  
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• Blues striker Priske 'has taste' for Championship

  04-08-2026 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham City forward August Priske hopes to make an impact in the new season after his six-month bedding-in period.
  
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• More than 100 new homes on former lock making site

  04-08-2026 09:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sites on Temple Bar, Moat Street, Cemetery Road, Villiers Street and New Hall Street will be used.
  
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• British Film Commission names region official hub

  04-08-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight says he is "thrilled" after the West Midlands was recognised.
  
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• Approval given for more than 100 new homes in town

  04-08-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Up to a quarter of the new homes will be classed as affordable housing, according to the plans.
  
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• Nursery 'left babies unattended' at mealtimes

  03-08-2026 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A damning Ofsted report finds Teeny Haven nursery leaves children "at risk of harm".
  
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• Photos reveal fire damage at nature reserve

  03-08-2026 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are called to a grassland fire at Barr Beacon on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Crooked House film to keep venue's history alive

  03-08-2026 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Crooked House in Himley, Staffordshire, was destroyed following a fire in August 2023.
  
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• Panic as wildfire rips across holiday hills

  03-08-2026 16:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John and Shelley Hale, from Aldridge, say they were in Greece on a family holiday at the time.
  
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• Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began

  03-08-2026 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
  
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• Ex-refugee's 'full circle' Commonwealth Games win

  03-08-2026 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cyrille Tchatchet II is "very proud and honoured" to represent England and take home a silver medal.
  
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• Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages

  03-08-2026 11:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Tolley says he found it difficult at university to find supplies of the key medicines he needs.
  
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• Aston Villa set-piece guru MacPhee joins Chelsea

  03-08-2026 11:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Highly-rated set-piece coach Austin MacPhee joins Chelsea's pre-season tour in Hong Kong from Aston Villa.
  
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• Warwickshire beat Gloucestershire in One-Day Cup

  02-08-2026 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them top of their groups.
  
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• Pizza restaurant closes due to rising costs

  02-08-2026 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Restaurant owner, Lee Desanges, says restaurants should be offered tax cuts by the government.
  
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• Bereavement charity at 'financial crisis point'

  02-08-2026 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bereavement charity, Edward's Trust, says it needs to raise £200,000 in six months to stay open.
  
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• A splash of hope amid the UK lido decline

  02-08-2026 08:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The West Midlands' last traditional public lido celebrates its busiest July since 2007.
  
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• Your photos: Vibrant sunflowers add to colours of summer

  02-08-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these beautiful weather photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Archer takes season-best 4-9 as Brave beat Spirit

  01-08-2026 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jofra Archer takes season-best figures as Southern Brave beat London Spirit, while Joe Root guides Welsh Fire to a win over Birmingham Phoenix.
  
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• Leaders Brave extend winning run against Spirit

  01-08-2026 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leaders Southern Brave extend their unbeaten run to five matches against London Spirit while Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win with a nail-biting seven-wicket victory over Welsh Fire.
  
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• Man charged with attacking police officers

  01-08-2026 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One officer was hit on the head with a baton, police say.
  
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• Phoenix end winless run with victory over Fire

  01-08-2026 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey star as Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win of the women's Hundred with a nail-biting seven-wicket win over Welsh Fire.
  
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• Train operator cancels services over air-con faults

  01-08-2026 11:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Transport for Wales says the only services that will run are the final three on Sunday.
  
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• Boaters race against clock as drained canals close

  01-08-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boaters are trying to beat lock closures as low water levels grip the canal network.
  
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• European Athletics Championships: what you need to know

  01-08-2026 08:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham's Alexander Stadium will welcome competitors from about 50 countries for seven days.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover job cuts 'could have been worse'

  01-08-2026 08:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prof Kevin Morley says the 300 job losses are "not a disaster" compared to wider industry trends.
  
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