West Midlands news

• Diabetes support programme 'changes lives'

  05-12-2025 07:27 via bbc.com
  "Before this programme I felt like my health was on a downward spiral", one participant says.
  
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• Emery wants to find 'solution' for loanee Elliott

  10-12-2025 22:26 via bbc.com
  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says he wants to "get a solution" for on-loan Harvey Elliott, who will "not definitely" be joining the club on a permanent basis.
  
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• Mason must find a way to blunt the Blades

  10-12-2025 20:09 via bbc.com
  Fan writer Chris Hall on West Bromwich Albion boss Ryan Mason needing to find the right balance between defence and attack.
  
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• Villa agree £10.5m deal for teenage winger Alysson

  10-12-2025 19:38 via bbc.com
  Teenage winger Alysson is expected to move to Villa Park from Gremio for an initial fee of £8.7m, rising to £10.5m, in January.
  
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• Police asked for more information over Maccabi ban

  10-12-2025 18:17 via bbc.com
  The Home Affairs Committee asks police to clarify remarks by Assistant Chief Constable Mike O'Hara.
  
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• Man drove into nightclub freshers crowd

  10-12-2025 17:26 via bbc.com
  Six people were hurt when Mohammed Suffi, 23, drove a car into them in October 2024.
  
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• West Midlands Police Sergeant Charged with Rape and Coercive Control - UK News in Pictures

  10-12-2025 15:25
  West Midlands Police Sergeant Charged with Rape and Coercive Control  UK News in Pictures
  
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• Myleene Klass stalker to be sentenced

  10-12-2025 14:45 via bbc.com
  Peter Windsor, 61, sent Myleene Klass an air pistol, handcuffs, and "disturbing" letters.
  
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• Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfits

  10-12-2025 14:31 via bbc.com
  The friends were warned their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values", a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.
  
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• Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation

  10-12-2025 10:59 via bbc.com
  The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.
  
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• Lack of game management cost Birmingham - Roberts

  10-12-2025 10:05 via bbc.com
  Birmingham City needed to show better game management in their injury-time defeat at Queens Park Rangers, says Patrick Roberts.
  
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• Fortnightly bin collections approved by council

  10-12-2025 08:57 via bbc.com
  Fortnightly bin collections for Birmingham residents will be introduced in summer 2026.
  
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• Knife threats and racial abuse all in a day's work, say bus drivers

  10-12-2025 07:04 via bbc.com
  The BBC has spoken to passengers, transport staff and bus drivers about a growing national trend of antisocial behaviour on public transport.
  
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• Share scheme plan for 'underused' community centre

  10-12-2025 06:56 via bbc.com
  Kings Heath community centre is one of 11 being disposed of by the city council due to budget cuts.
  
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• Plans ready for winter pressures, say NHS bosses

  10-12-2025 06:55 via bbc.com
  More can be done to stop ambulances becoming stuck outside hospitals, NHS bosses say.
  
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• Mother was not told of baby's fatal birth trauma

  09-12-2025 15:59 via bbc.com
  Kayla Palmer lost her son Hendrix, three days after he was born. She now wants answers and change.
  
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• Barton thrives on hurting people, ex-Birmingham player Aluko says

  09-12-2025 13:32 via bbc.com
  TV pundit Eni Aluko says the footballer's sentence had "sent a message".
  
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• Man charged after truck smashes into car showroom

  09-12-2025 13:20 via bbc.com
  Alexander Rogers, 38, is due in court accused of multiple offences.
  
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• ‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best - Express & Star

  09-12-2025 07:00
  ‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best  Express & Star
  
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• Boats and fairground rides found abandoned on UK roads as West Midlands motorways rank among 'highest for obstructions' - Shropshire Star

  09-12-2025 07:00
  Boats and fairground rides found abandoned on UK roads as West Midlands motorways rank among 'highest for obstructions'  Shropshire Star
  
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• 'It took seven years to bring my abusers to justice - I've lost faith in the system'

  09-12-2025 06:58 via bbc.com
  Steven Jones says he has been "repeatedly let down by police and court staff".
  
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• Non-league Macclesfield to host cup holders Palace

  08-12-2025 22:38 via bbc.com
  Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.
  
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• Jewish leader 'disappointed' by Maccabi ban claims

  08-12-2025 20:48 via bbc.com
  Ruth Jacobs says Jewish representatives were not consulted by police before the Aston Villa match.
  
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• Hospitals declare critical incident over flu

  08-12-2025 18:59 via bbc.com
  University Hospitals Birmingham said 269 people with the flu currently require admission.
  
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• Man, 76, charged with 2008 taxi driver murder

  08-12-2025 18:42 via bbc.com
  Harun Khan, 39 at the time, was shot outside his home in Tipton during the evening of 3 March 2008.
  
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• Midlands moved out of drought after surge in rain

  08-12-2025 18:18 via bbc.com
  The Environment Agency says several of England's regions had recovered their water levels.
  
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• 'I have a vision of where I want to be' - Roofe

  08-12-2025 16:02 via bbc.com
  On-loan Walsall forward Kemar Roofe says he is on the "right path" to full fitness after his first start for the Saddlers.
  
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• Horses carry out police work after 26 years

  08-12-2025 15:51 via bbc.com
  Officers on patrol give advice to people about their driving and conduct stop and searches.
  
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• Man arrested after car driven into showroom

  08-12-2025 14:15 via bbc.com
  A man in his 30s is arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the incident in Hockley Heath.
  
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• Stourbridge FC unveil stadium revamp plans

  08-12-2025 14:00 via bbc.com
  The Black Country club is looking to update its ground, which currently has two stands closed.
  
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