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• West Brom: Darren Moore confirmed as Baggies manager

  18-05-2018 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Darren Moore is confirmed as relegated West Brom's new manager after a period in temporary charge at The Hawthorns.
  
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• Dates announced for Frankfurt Christmas Market - and one big change

  28-09-2026 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The market is back for seven weeks - but the layout will be different this year, say organisers.
  
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• Woman with memory loss convicted over £16 car tax bill

  28-09-2026 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The woman from Wolverhampton was left struggling to walk and talk due to a stroke, the court is told.
  
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• Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

  28-09-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.
  
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• PM 'on the fence' in Birmingham-Manchester debate

  28-09-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the West Midlands had a great place in his heart.
  
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• How waste food helps families through the week

  28-09-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scheme runs in schools across the West Midlands, including Birmingham and Walsall.
  
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• Could the ear replace the fingertip for oxygen monitoring?

  28-09-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new study is investigating whether ear oxygen monitoring could be more precise than fingertip tests.
  
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• Why are more towns and cities moving to 20mph?

  28-09-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many councils are turning to 20mph limits, but questions remain over the benefits across the UK.
  
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• Dozens of firefighters tackle house fire

  27-09-2026 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Midlands Fire Service said 10 fire engines had been sent to Kings Heath in Birmingham on Saturday.
  
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• The Bears' necessity: Just how good is top wicket-taker Bamber?

  27-09-2026 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Does Ethan Bamber's fine form in Warwickshire's County Championship title triumph warrant closer scrutiny by England?
  
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• Why families are being urged to look closer on autumn walks

  27-09-2026 08:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts urge families to spot, photograph and enjoy autumn fungi on their doorstep.
  
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• School holiday fines climb despite growing backlash

  27-09-2026 08:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Most West Midlands councils issued more term-time holiday fines than five years ago, figures show.
  
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• Your photos: Baa-rilliant sheep, swans and sunsets

  27-09-2026 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these beautiful photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• 'Our wedding present left us gutted': Couple join dozens in car seller dispute

  26-09-2026 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thirty-four customers battling for refunds on faulty cars as Trading Standards investigates.
  
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• Bears beat Leicestershire to secure ninth title

  26-09-2026 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire complete their ninth County Championship title triumph with an innings victory against Leicestershire.
  
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• Coroner appeals to families linked to jailed surgeon

  26-09-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surgeon Ian Paterson is serving a 20-year sentence for his botched and unnecessary operations.
  
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• 'Our wedding present ruined us': Couple join dozens in car seller dispute

  26-09-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thirty-four customers battling for refunds on faulty cars as Trading Standards investigates.
  
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• Indie and punk music made me feel I was betraying my race

  26-09-2026 01:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Big Joanie's Stephanie Phillips sets out the history of black people and alternative music.
  
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• E-motorbikes seized by police sold on at auction, BBC finds

  26-09-2026 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of electric motorbikes are confiscated annually because they are suspected of being driven illegally or used in a crime - most are destroyed, but last year police sold at least 161.
  
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• JLR is 'jewel in the crown' of UK economy, says PM

  25-09-2026 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnham insists mass car production still has a future in the UK despite concerns over EU policy.
  
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• Inmate's baby died due to pregnancy complications

  25-09-2026 20:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inquest hears Orion Homer's mother also had a lack of contact with midwives out of prison.
  
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• Hain ton edges Bears nearer to Championship title

  25-09-2026 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Centurion Sam Hain shares a 165-run stand with skipper Ed Barnard against Leicestershire to edge Warwickshire close to a ninth County Championship title.
  
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• Pair jailed for murdering vulnerable step-brother

  25-09-2026 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rubin Blount died in hospital after suffering severe abuse in his step-brother's home.
  
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• 'I swam the Channel fuelled by Battenberg and tinned peaches'

  25-09-2026 13:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nev Trotter swam the English Channel to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society in memory of his mum.
  
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• Discarded lamp-post flags turned into 'unity' artwork

  25-09-2026 12:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The huge union jack was produced using tattered flags previously hung from lamp-posts.
  
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• 'A tumour the size of a football saved my life'

  25-09-2026 09:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lisa Carroll, 47, who was diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer, urges women to check symptoms.
  
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• Judo star Emma targets World Championship glory

  25-09-2026 07:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reid hopes success in Baku next month will pave the way for a spot at the Olympics in LA in 2028.
  
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• What should Britain do with its empty department stores?

  25-09-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners say former department stores can be repurposed as cities rethink their centres.
  
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• How Brummies can watch the Ozzy film first

  25-09-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brummies will be able to watch screenings of Ozzy Osbourne's final gig before anyone else.
  
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• Weekly quiz: Can you guess the sport Prince Harry played with pupils?

  25-09-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include stadium bricks, Wolves legends and flash mob dances, but can you get 100%?
  
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