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• Next Lord Mayor of Birmingham selected

  08-02-2017 06:30 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Conservatives have picked their first female Lord Mayor for 40 years
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years

  07-09-2026 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.
  
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• West Brom haven't seen the best of me - Mepham

  07-09-2026 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Bromwich Albion defender Chris Mepham says the best is yet to come as he returns from the "most frustrating" injury lay-off of his career.
  
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• Murder arrests over baby girl's death in woodland

  07-09-2026 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they have arrested two men and two women as part of their investigation.
  
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• Funding of £5.5m to help rough sleepers off streets

  07-09-2026 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A range of practical support is on offer under the initiative.
  
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• Arrest after pedestrian hit by car and killed

  07-09-2026 08:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ismail Mohammed, 68, was hit by a vehicle on Stratford Road on Thursday evening, police say.
  
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• New videos of man in 9/11 lawsuit reveal extremist links

  07-09-2026 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham connections to man at the centre of a major lawsuit brought by 9/11 families.
  
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• The man behind the flow of Robbie Williams' shows

  07-09-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Karl Brazil is the singer's musical director and talks of how they draw up the set list and more.
  
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• Old library to get new focus as community hub

  07-09-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The building near that once housed the 133-year-old Spring Hill Library closed in December 2022.
  
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• Raise the Colours founder charged with 14 offences

  06-09-2026 22:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Bridge faces a string of charges including racially aggravated harassment, threats and assault.
  
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• Bellingham and Rogers orange chips mural vandalised

  06-09-2026 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The artwork depicts the Black Country-born footballers tucking into the local delicacy.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover boss to meet minister as thousands of job cuts expected

  06-09-2026 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Speaking to the BBC, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds ruled out a bailout for the company.
  
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• 'We feel abandoned by police': A community's despair after months of crime

  06-09-2026 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A crimewave in part of Birmingham over several months leaves residents asking who is in control.
  
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• CrossCountry cancels trains due to driver shortage

  06-09-2026 13:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The train company has confirmed that disruptions will continue into Sunday evening.
  
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• How to embrace your inner Middle-earth for UK's first hobbits festival

  06-09-2026 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people are choosing their costumes ahead of the UK's first Hobbit festival.
  
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• Your photos: Sunshine statues, walking in the rain and pumpkins

  06-09-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these lovely photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts

  05-09-2026 15:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.
  
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• Police appeal after footage shows woman having hair pulled at Reform UK conference

  05-09-2026 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A video circulating online has shown a protester's head being pulled during the Birmingham event.
  
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• Trust celebrates 40 years helping autistic adults

  05-09-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nick Horton - supported by Birmingham's Lisieux Trust - will join all who have shaped it for a party.
  
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• Police make film to deter pupils from petty theft

  05-09-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The film is part of a wider campaign highlighting the harm shop theft has on businesses.
  
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• Plumes of smoke as blaze forced road closures

  04-09-2026 20:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Midlands Fire Service says the roads in Birmingham city centre have now been re-opened.
  
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• Cyclist killed in crash 'was deeply caring'

  04-09-2026 20:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Muhammad Ismail Alum was "a remarkable young man" and leaves a "lasting legacy", his school says.
  
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• Bears beat Hants in three days to stay in title hunt

  04-09-2026 19:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manav Suthar takes seven wickets in the match as Warwickshire beat Hampshire inside three days to stay in the title hunt.
  
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• Baggies transfer window 'laser-focused'

  04-09-2026 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fan writer Chris Hall reflects on West Bromwich Albion's summer transfer window.
  
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• Illegal goods and dog seized in high street raids

  04-09-2026 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Illicit tobacco, a suspected dangerous dog and counterfeit vapes are seized during the operation.
  
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• 'My daughter's death wasn't enough to stop sewage spills'

  04-09-2026 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surfers Against Sewage are calling for the Clean Water Bill to end the privatised water industry.
  
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• Villa leave Harwood-Bellis out of Champions League squad

  04-09-2026 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa leave new signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis and teenage striker Brian Madjo out of their squad for the league stage of the Champions League.
  
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• A disaster at a major event is 'inevitable', inspectors hear

  04-09-2026 15:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The public safety report was commissioned after controversy over an Aston Villa game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  
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• 'Clubs will be coming for Price'

  04-09-2026 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon praises West Bromwich Albion's transfer strategy but says their best players, like Isaac Price, could leave.
  
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• Bin strike deal could be signed within weeks, council leader says

  04-09-2026 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat Roger Harmer has been answering questions on BBC Radio WM.
  
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