West Midlands news

• Man who stole identity to pose as nurse jailed

  03-12-2025 17:30 via bbc.com
  Ashton Guramatunhu was able to work at six nursing homes, using the identity of a real medic.
  
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• Dad was a working class hero - Kelly Osbourne

  03-12-2025 17:19 via bbc.com
  Ozzy Osbourne is posthumously given the city's top civic honour on the day he would have turned 77.
  
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• Stevenage win one of proudest for Walsall's Sadler

  03-12-2025 15:30 via bbc.com
  Walsall boss Mat Sadler says their 2-1 win at Stevenage in the Vertu Trophy was one of the "proudest" nights of his time in charge.
  
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• Union slams 'ridiculous' fortnight collection plan

  03-12-2025 15:23 via bbc.com
  The council says it wants to move forward with waste service changes despite the ongoing strike.
  
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• Hillsborough report slammed as 'waste of time'

  03-12-2025 13:51 via bbc.com
  The sister of Andrew Brookes, who died in the Hillsborough tragedy says justice may never be served.
  
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• The 'magical' West Midlands village that shines as one of UK's prettiest in winter - BirminghamWorld

  03-12-2025 12:31
  The 'magical' West Midlands village that shines as one of UK's prettiest in winter  BirminghamWorld
  
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• Family want new post-mortem test after Spain death

  03-12-2025 08:47 via bbc.com
  Josh Rogers' family say the investigation by Spanish police has lacked thoroughness.
  
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• One start and 96 minutes - what has happened to Elliott?

  03-12-2025 08:24 via bbc.com
  Liverpool's Harvey Elliott has made just one Premier League start since moving on loan to Aston Villa in the summer - so what has gone wrong?
  
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• Food bank 'braced' for another difficult winter

  03-12-2025 07:27 via bbc.com
  The food bank's plea for donations comes as figures showed rising demand across the West Midlands.
  
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• Apprentice 'looking forward to supporting others'

  03-12-2025 07:27 via bbc.com
  Emmanuel Boamah, 19, who is coached by youth workers, is among people being helped by a new scheme.
  
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• Doctor hopes to turn building into NHS staff homes

  03-12-2025 07:25 via bbc.com
  The building in Walsall went up for sale early last year inviting offers of about £495,000.
  
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• Child services get first 'good' rating since 2013

  03-12-2025 07:24 via bbc.com
  Sandwell Council says the Ofsted rating is the result of years of determined work.
  
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• 'As if she won the Champions League' - Kendall's special night

  03-12-2025 00:04 via bbc.com
  Lucia Kendall's night could not have felt more special and England boss Sarina Wiegman said her goal celebration was "like winning the Champions League".
  
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• EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Posh out among shocks

  02-12-2025 23:59 via bbc.com
  Holders Peterborough go out as lowest-placed team Harrogate are among the clubs to reach the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy.
  
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• Girl 'lucky to be alive' after dog attack

  02-12-2025 20:32 via bbc.com
  Eva spent 11 days in hospital after she was attacked by a dog off the lead while out with her mum.
  
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• West Midlands officers would have faced misconduct over Hillsborough

  02-12-2025 19:47 via bbc.com
  A report finds 12 ex-police officers would have faced gross misconduct cases over the disaster under today's laws.
  
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• Strike-hit city to move to fortnightly bin rounds

  02-12-2025 18:07 via bbc.com
  Political reporter Kathryn Stanczyszyn says council sending clear signal that strikes won't disrupt plans
  
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• 'I've seen Cliff in concert hundreds of times'

  02-12-2025 17:07 via bbc.com
  Sir Cliff Richard is performing at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Tuesday evening.
  
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• Birmingham and Hull City fined over fracas

  02-12-2025 16:54 via bbc.com
  Birmingham and Hull City are fined by the Football Association after admitting charges of misconduct from their game last month.
  
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• Midlands Hurricanes host Newcastle in Championship opener

  02-12-2025 14:34 via bbc.com
  The Championship will consist of 21 teams in 2026 after the merger of that and League 1 into one larger division.
  
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• Police appeal for witnesses after fatal car crash

  02-12-2025 12:27 via bbc.com
  A man in his 60s dies in hospital after being hit by a car in October.
  
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• Man jailed for six years for killing his friend

  02-12-2025 12:11 via bbc.com
  A Birmingham man admits to manslaughter after an assault on his friend killed him.
  
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• Bin collections resume after agency staff picket

  02-12-2025 11:48 via bbc.com
  A petition to end the strikes launches signed by 115 Labour politicians as agency staff return to work.
  
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• Kidnap and murder of girl explored 50 years on

  02-12-2025 07:31 via bbc.com
  A new BBC Sounds podcast looks at what happened to Lesley Whittle - and how her killer was caught.
  
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• Police horses return to force after 26-year gap

  02-12-2025 07:29 via bbc.com
  West Midlands Police has five new horses, which went into service on Monday.
  
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• Parents of fatal crash victim see car crushed

  01-12-2025 20:56 via bbc.com
  Ben Corfield, from Dudley, was one of two spectators who died at a car-cruising event in 2022.
  
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• West Midlands Police “Fuelling Bigotry Against Jews and Israelis in the UK” - The European Conservative

  01-12-2025 20:46
  West Midlands Police “Fuelling Bigotry Against Jews and Israelis in the UK”  The European Conservative
  
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• Maccabi fan ban evidence 'changed to fit decision'

  01-12-2025 20:30 via bbc.com
  West Midlands Police chiefs are providing evidence to MPs about the decision to ban Israeli fans.
  
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• Experts differ on Paterson patient's treatment

  01-12-2025 18:56 via bbc.com
  Elaine Morris is one of 64 former patients of Ian Paterson whose death is being investigated.
  
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• 'I've been waiting for this for so long' - Clarke

  01-12-2025 16:26 via bbc.com
  Walsall midfielder Courtney Clarke says he had to show Bromley what they had missed out on as he scored his first league goal against his former suitors.
  
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• Ozzy's cultural impact to be celebrated with award

  01-12-2025 14:13 via bbc.com
  Birmingham's Lord Mayor's award will be handed to Ozzy's family, on the day he would have turned 77.
  
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• Collections suspended as agency workers join bin strike

  01-12-2025 13:30 via bbc.com
  Some agency bin workers are staging a rally at Birmingham's Smithfield Depot.
  
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• Happy ending for kittens found in abandoned car

  01-12-2025 10:52 via bbc.com
  The pair have been named and rehomed after officers discovered them in Sparkhill, Birmingham.
  
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• HIV testing in A&E 'quite literally saving lives'

  01-12-2025 07:26 via bbc.com
  Hundreds of otherwise unidentified HIV and hepatitis cases are being diagnosed via A&E blood tests.
  
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• More than 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5m found

  01-12-2025 07:24 via bbc.com
  The police seizure is one of the biggest ever for the West Midlands force, officers say.
  
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• Folklore exhibition celebrates winter warmth

  01-12-2025 07:22 via bbc.com
  The display includes embroidery, paintings and collages of real-life and mythical figures from 21 artists.
  
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• 'I shouldn't have to co-parent with my rapist ex'

  01-12-2025 07:19 via bbc.com
  A mum from the West Midlands says the family courts system needs to be "overhauled".
  
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• How Villa have relied on record number of long-range goals

  30-11-2025 19:18 via bbc.com
  Aston Villa have scored a higher percentage of their goals from outside the box than any side in Premier League history.
  
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• It's so hard managing your emotions - Molumby

  30-11-2025 18:44 via bbc.com
  West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby says he has ridden an emotional "rollercoaster" after a fortnight of highs and lows.
  
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• 'Nuisance' West Midlands pavement parkers lose their cars - Yahoo News UK

  30-11-2025 17:04
  'Nuisance' West Midlands pavement parkers lose their cars  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Whittaker offers 'big reward' after home burgled

  30-11-2025 13:03 via bbc.com
  British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker is offering a "big reward" after returning from his latest fight to find his home had been burgled.
  
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• Boy arrested over shopping centre 'machete' attack

  30-11-2025 12:48 via bbc.com
  A 16-year-old is detained on suspicion of wounding with intent following events at Merry Hill.
  
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• 'I started a bakery over pain of kids' intolerances'

  30-11-2025 08:17 via bbc.com
  Ryan Panchoo has seen the "free from" sector boom since starting Borough 22 Doughnuts as a "side show" in 2014.
  
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• 'Forgotten' photography pioneer celebrated

  30-11-2025 08:14 via bbc.com
  The George Shaw exhibition features reproductions of rare images and recently found daguerreotypes,
  
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• MPs differ on two child benefit cap removal

  30-11-2025 08:12 via bbc.com
  It comes as Labour announces the two child benefit cap will be scrapped in April.
  
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• Your photos: Stunning sunrises and frosty mornings

  30-11-2025 08:09 via bbc.com
  Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos, shared by you, from the past seven days.
  
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• Whittaker seals stunning knockout win against Gavazi

  30-11-2025 00:47 via bbc.com
  British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker seals a stunning first round knockout win against Benjamin Gavazi to maintain his undefeated record in Birmingham.
  
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• Darlaston boxer Whittaker seals knockout win

  30-11-2025 00:47 via bbc.com
  British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker seals a stunning first round knockout win against Benjamin Gavazi to maintain his undefeated record in Birmingham.
  
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• Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine demonstrations

  29-11-2025 20:40 via bbc.com
  Demonstrations were co-ordinated in cities including Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.
  
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• Boy, 17, 'injured by machete' in shopping centre

  29-11-2025 14:31 via bbc.com
  One group is believed by police to have chased another during disorder at Merry Hill.
  
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