West Midlands news

• Fulham 3-2 Wolves: Two Willian penalties help Cottagers snatch win amid VAR controversy

  27-11-2023 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Willian grabs a controversial injury-time winner from the penalty spot as Fulham beat Wolves in the Premier League.
  
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• West Midlands Police put under special measures - Metro.co.uk

  24-11-2023 11:17
  West Midlands Police put under special measures  Metro.co.uk
  
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• Birmingham pedestrian struck and killed in car crash

  19-11-2023 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The 46-year-old man was hit by a car as he crossed the road near Nechells Parkway in Birmingham.
  
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• West Midlands city has UK's top Christmas market - and it lasts 53 days - Express

  14-11-2023 23:04
  West Midlands city has UK's top Christmas market - and it lasts 53 days  Express
  
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• Wolves 2-1 Tottenham: Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina score in stoppage time

  11-11-2023 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina score in stoppage time as Wolves come from behind to beat Tottenham at Molineux.
  
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• UK: Indian Hindu family attacked in West Midlands, called ‘Kafir’ but cops claim ‘no evidence’ of racially aggravated offence - OpIndia

  10-11-2023 05:09
  UK: Indian Hindu family attacked in West Midlands, called ‘Kafir’ but cops claim ‘no evidence’ of racially aggravated offence  OpIndia
  
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• Apology over letters to parents sent to wrong Birmingham homes

  07-11-2023 21:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "No personal information" was in the education options letters, says Birmingham City Council.
  
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• Council hails Noddy Holder as 'legend of Walsall' after illness

  07-11-2023 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It follows news the Slade singer was given experimental treatment after a cancer diagnosis in 2018.
  
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• Birmingham City: Ethan Laird is Wayne Rooney's 'cheat code' to Blues' United way

  07-11-2023 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham's Ethan Laird says he is finding it easier to play Wayne Rooney's way, as he experienced it as a kid at Manchester United.
  
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• Birmingham teenager arrested over shooting of boy, 16

  07-11-2023 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old boy was detained in Birmingham as the injured boy remains in a critical condition.
  
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• 'Dangerous act' of Walsall fly-tipping as trailer dumped

  07-11-2023 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The incident is believed to be connected to wider criminal activity across the Black Country.
  
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• Woman spots snake lurking in her toilet

  07-11-2023 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Attending police comment they are "used to the occasional slippery customer".
  
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• Israel-Gaza war: Walsall woman's friend feared abducted

  07-11-2023 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Walsall woman doesn't know if her friend - believed to be being held hostage in Gaza - is alive.
  
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• M&S launches new store in Birmingham's Bullring

  07-11-2023 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It has taken the Debenhams unit and marks a new chapter for the retailer, previously on High Street.
  
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• Hassan Ali: Warwickshire re-sign Pakistan paceman for 2024

  07-11-2023 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire bring in their second new fast bowler for 2024 as they re-sign Pakistan paceman Hassan Ali.
  
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• Sutton Coldfield Amazon staff to be balloted on action over pay

  07-11-2023 12:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The vote for Sutton Coldfield workers comes as colleagues in Coventry begin three days of strikes.
  
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• Worries for food scheme over Birmingham's finance woes

  07-11-2023 09:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A cost-of-living support project in Birmingham is seeking clarity over future funding from the council.
  
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• Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT World Championships 2023: Ones to watch

  07-11-2023 09:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 2023 Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT World Championships starts in Birmingham on Thursday 9 November until Sunday 12 November. Nina went to meet young rising star Naana Oppon and 2021 individual tumbling champion Megan Kealy to find out more about the sport and what we can expect from the British team.
  
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• Wayne Rooney talks of alcohol struggles in new Rob Burrow podcast

  07-11-2023 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-England captain Rooney opens up to Rob Burrow in the former Leeds Rhinos star's new podcast.
  
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• Plans submitted for new retirement housing complex in Erdington

  07-11-2023 06:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  If approved, 53 new apartments and a 77-bed care home would be built in Erdington.
  
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• Man guilty of setting men alight near Birmingham and Ealing mosques

  06-11-2023 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Abbkr targeted two elderly men after following them at the end of prayers in the mosques.
  
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• Teenage boy critically injured in Ladywood shooting

  06-11-2023 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old remains in hospital where he is being treated for gunshot wounds.
  
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• Cake artist cooks up king-size creation of Charles III

  06-11-2023 11:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cake artist Emma Jayne rises to the occasion with a king-size creation of Charles III.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa: Ola Aina and Orel Mangala goals give hosts first win in seven games

  05-11-2023 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest gain their first win in seven matches with a victory over in-form Aston Villa at the City Ground.
  
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• Walsall travel to Alfreton in FA Cup second round

  05-11-2023 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eighth tier Ramsgate's reward for knocking National League Woking out of the FA Cup is a trip to League Two AFC Wimbledon in the second round.
  
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• Birmingham City 2-2 Ipswich Town: Late Marcus Harness goals deny Wayne Rooney first Blues win

  04-11-2023 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney earns his first point but Birmingham City let victory slip as Ipswich Town substitute Marcus Harness scores twice in the last 11 minutes.
  
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• West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Hull City: Grady Diangana inspires Baggies triumph

  04-11-2023 19:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Grady Diangana creates two goals for West Brom as they beat fellow Championship play-off hopefuls Hull City at The Hawthorns.
  
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• Sheffield United 2-1 Wolves: Oliver Norwood's penalty earns Premier League win at last

  04-11-2023 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oliver Norwood fires home a stoppage-time penalty to give Sheffield United their first Premier League win of the season against Wolves
  
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• Bolton Wanderers 4-0 Solihull Moors

  04-11-2023 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bolton's Ian Evatt secures his first FA Cup win as a manager as they beat Solihull Moors, who have Jamey Osborne sent off in stoppage time.
  
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• Aston Villa 0-6 Chelsea: Emma Hayes plans exit as Blues stretch WSL unbeaten start

  04-11-2023 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea extend their unbeaten start in the Women's Super League with a dominant victory over Aston Villa at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.
  
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• Second Birmingham McDonald's mice protest suspect arrested

  04-11-2023 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 30-year-old man is detained after live rodents were released into restaurants in Birmingham.
  
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• Tribute to 'beloved son' killed in Sutton Coldfield crash

  04-11-2023 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aqeel Ahmed, 28, died when his car was involved in a collision with a lorry in Sutton Coldfield.
  
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• West Midlands leisure centres get share of £20m funding

  04-11-2023 10:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scheme aims to help centres with the highest risk of closure or a significant cut in services.
  
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• Rafah crossing: More Britons leave after nearly 100 listed as eligible

  04-11-2023 05:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf are among the UK citizens who have left Gaza.
  
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• Birmingham care leaver says his experiences are helping him in work

  03-11-2023 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Stokes is one of 19 care leavers employed by Birmingham Children's Hospital trust.
  
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• Birmingham's Ahmad Al Sino jailed for relative's wedding row murder

  03-11-2023 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ahmad Al Sino, 43, stabbed Mohammed Ibrahim four times on his doorstep in March this year.
  
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• King-size creation on display at NEC Cake International

  03-11-2023 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The snackable sovereign is made from marshmallows and chocolate.
  
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• Brick attack leaves police cars damaged

  03-11-2023 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police issue a 48-hour dispersal order after other cars were also damaged in Walsall.
  
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• Sir Bobby Charlton's 1966 semi-final shirt up for auction

  03-11-2023 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The shirt he wore during England's win over Portugal is expected to fetch tens of thousands of pounds.
  
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• Bollywood actress Preity Zinta honoured by Birmingham City University

  03-11-2023 10:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preity Zinta will be honoured by Birmingham City University for her work in the industry.
  
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• Aston shooting victim Sophie Ellis recalls attack 20 years on

  03-11-2023 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlene Ellis was shot dead in 2003 - now her sister Sophie has spoken about gangs to a BBC podcast.
  
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• Sit-in protest at Birmingham New Street Station

  02-11-2023 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crowds of people gather waving Palestinian flags and calling for a ceasefire in the war.
  
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• West Midlands mayor Andy Street calls for crime commissioner powers

  02-11-2023 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Street writes to the home secretary to suggest the two roles should be combined.
  
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• Redditch nurse faked having baby during lockdown

  02-11-2023 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alexandra Gregory told her ex-partner she had given birth to a very ill daughter, the court hears.
  
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• Two arrested after West Midlands gun incidents

  02-11-2023 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The men are detained by police in Stechford and Dunstall, with two guns recovered.
  
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• Birmingham Christmas market opens to visitors

  02-11-2023 11:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The event, running until 24 December, is expected to attract millions of people.
  
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• Rio Ferdinand racially abused: Staffordshire fan guilty

  01-11-2023 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jamie Arnold made racist gestures towards the ex-England defender during a Wolves game in May 2021.
  
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• Smugglers who hid £11m of cocaine in bananas shipment jailed

  01-11-2023 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Investigators resealed a shipping container after finding drugs and waited for the gang to claim it.
  
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• Memorial vandals leave family heartbroken

  01-11-2023 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A memorial bench to Liberty Charris, who died in a crash, was targeted twice by vandals.
  
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• Police officers hurt as fireworks launched at people in Birmingham city centre

  01-11-2023 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nine people are arrested after the disorder on Tuesday by groups of people, police say.
  
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