West Midlands news

• '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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• 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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• 'I would drink and I wouldn't want to wake up'

  08-12-2025 07:31 via bbc.com
  Navraj Singh sought help for his alcohol addiction, but found Asian people were underrepresented.
  
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• Jury changes making law students rethink careers

  08-12-2025 07:23 via bbc.com
  Students say the justice system is at risk under the government's plans.
  
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• Walk to oppose violence against women and girls

  08-12-2025 07:22 via bbc.com
  The Reclaim the Night Walk in Oldbury aims to "reclaim the right to safety within public spaces".
  
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• Salvation Army appeals for gifts to help families

  08-12-2025 07:18 via bbc.com
  The charity appeals for new toys and gifts as it plans to help hundreds of people who are struggling.
  
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• Police station reopens to public after 10 years

  07-12-2025 17:32 via bbc.com
  The public office closed in 2015 but is now open Monday to Friday in Digbeth.
  
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• Eight arrests after two stabbed near city centre

  07-12-2025 14:24 via bbc.com
  Eight men and two women were detained on suspicion of violent disorder and wounding, say police.
  
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• Ten arrests after two stabbed near city centre

  07-12-2025 10:37 via bbc.com
  Eight men and two women are detained on suspicion of violent disorder and wounding, say police.
  
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• Police did not mean to imply Jewish community supported Tel Aviv fan ban, force says

  07-12-2025 10:18 via bbc.com
  A West Midlands Police chief told MPs Jewish community members supported the ban on Maccabi fans.
  
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• Steep rise in empty homes is 'a catastrophe'

  07-12-2025 08:17 via bbc.com
  Councillors say too many properties are becoming dilapidated and the government should act.
  
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• Your photos: It's beginning to feel a bit like Christmas

  07-12-2025 08:12 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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• It’s not too late to get vaccinated against flu, says NHS boss

  07-12-2025 08:08 via bbc.com
  People are urged to follow the example of three million Midlanders who have had a flu vaccination.
  
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• Are Aston Villa in title hunt - and should Arsenal start to worry?

  06-12-2025 17:48 via bbc.com
  Unai Emery continues to deny Aston Villa are in the Premier League title race but Arsenal now look vulnerable.
  
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• Hundreds battle to save stroke rehab centre

  06-12-2025 17:10 via bbc.com
  An NHS trust plans to close the Willenhall centre and move the services to Wolverhampton.
  
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• CCTV appeal after £2k stolen from man in his 80s

  06-12-2025 15:52 via bbc.com
  West Midlands Police say the victim was targeted as he walked on High Street in West Bromwich.
  
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• Northampton to face Walsall in EFL Trophy

  06-12-2025 14:19 via bbc.com
  Former winners Bolton and Port Vale will meet in the last 16 in the EFL Trophy, while League Two's Swindon Town travel to Luton Town.
  
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• Man who established Sikh soldier memorial made OBE

  06-12-2025 13:26 via bbc.com
  Captain Jay Singh-Sohal from Sutton Coldfield is made an OBE by Princess Anne.
  
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• Bus services merge in bid to simplify network

  06-12-2025 08:17 via bbc.com
  Combining the two services will help to make the bus network easier to use, transport bosses say.
  
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• Which West Midlands stations are the busiest?

  06-12-2025 08:15 via bbc.com
  Research from the Office of Rail and Road reveals the most and least-used stations in the region.
  
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• 'Shop local' and back small firms, people urged

  06-12-2025 08:07 via bbc.com
  Small Business Saturday celebrates local, independent traders amid hopes of a "lasting impact".
  
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• Prison officer part of jail drug-smuggling ring

  05-12-2025 20:13 via bbc.com
  The serving officer is one of four people who admitted to smuggling drugs into HMP Birmingham.
  
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