West Midlands news

• Pete Waterman's team breaks model railway record

  29-04-2024 13:25 via bbc.com
  
  Waterman and his team built the world's longest portable model railway, with nearly 1km of track.
  
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• Teen bailed following fatal stabbing of boy, 17

  31-10-2024 12:44 via bbc.com
  
  The investigation into the fatal stabbing is continuing, police say.
  
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• The spooky home transformed for Halloween

  31-10-2024 11:31 via bbc.com
  
  The property is complete with glowing pumpkins, gravestones and scary body bags.
  
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• Police targeted as two hurt in fireworks disorder

  31-10-2024 11:28 via bbc.com
  
  Two people are injured as police respond to "groups of people launching fireworks at each other."
  
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• Metro extension funding pledge from Chancellor

  31-10-2024 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  The West Midlands mayor says the pledge shows confidence in the region.
  
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• 'Diwaleen': How to do Diwali and Halloween together

  31-10-2024 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  For the first time this century, thousands of people will enjoy Diwali and Halloween on the same day.
  
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• Patched-up rare owl carries hope for species

  31-10-2024 07:07 via bbc.com
  
  Vets have treated multiple fractures to an owl species deemed to be at risk.
  
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• Jailed breast surgeon was a nightmare - colleague

  30-10-2024 22:51 via bbc.com
  
  Jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson is due to give evidence to the inquest on Thursday.
  
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• 'I'll have to raise prices' after Budget NI hike

  30-10-2024 18:53 via bbc.com
  
  Philip Stanley, of TWP Manufacturing Group, says he will have to increase prices for customers.
  
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• Drive-by shooter hit mourners at wake

  30-10-2024 18:23 via bbc.com
  
  A man is convicted of attempted murder after targeting gang rivals following a funeral in Birmingham.
  
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• Boy, 5, helps charities by litter picking

  30-10-2024 15:50 via bbc.com
  
  Harlee gets donations through his Facebook page, and then helps local charities and food banks.
  
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• The bear who was a private in the Polish army

  30-10-2024 02:38 via bbc.com
  
  The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.
  
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• EFL Trophy: Birmingham crush Fulham U21s to coast through

  29-10-2024 23:34 via bbc.com
  
  Jay Stansfield and Ayumu Yokoyama both scored twice as Birmingham City marched on in the EFL Trophy while Doncaster Rovers, Exeter City and AFC Wimbledon were among the other sides to progress to the knockouts.
  
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• Crooked House campaigner welcomes MP heritage bill

  29-10-2024 15:26 via bbc.com
  
  Amanda Inkersole says action is needed after finding "disgusting" fly-tipping nearby.
  
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• BBC presenter Nick Owen receives MBE

  29-10-2024 15:22 via bbc.com
  
  The BBC Midlands Today presenter says he is passionate about his work and honoured to receive an MBE.
  
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• Man killed and another hurt in hit-and-run crash

  29-10-2024 11:37 via bbc.com
  
  The man, in his twenties, has died at the scene of the accident at the Six Ways island in Aston.
  
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• Bethell earns first England Test call-up for NZ tour

  29-10-2024 10:59 via bbc.com
  
  England call all-rounder Jacob Bethell into the Test squad for the first time for the series in New Zealand.
  
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• Bilston locals don't feel optimistic about Budget

  29-10-2024 09:36 via bbc.com
  
  The BBC speaks to people in the Black Country market town as the chancellor prepares to reveal all.
  
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• 'Jewellery academy continues my parents' legacy'

  29-10-2024 09:30 via bbc.com
  
  Norma Banton's parents worked in the Jewellery Quarter, where she now runs a jewellery shop.
  
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• Thousands raised after hotel worker fatally stabbed

  29-10-2024 07:34 via bbc.com
  
  Murder-accused Deng Chol Majek was staying at the hotel in Walsall where Rhiannon Skye Whyte worked.
  
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• Next phase of Metro expansion 'in January'

  29-10-2024 07:19 via bbc.com
  
  Construction of the second phase could begin in January 2025, councillors have been told.
  
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• How you could help improve region's ambulances

  29-10-2024 07:14 via bbc.com
  
  West Midlands Ambulance Service asks for patients to join a group to come up with improvements.
  
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• 'It's tough out there': Young people on the Budget

  29-10-2024 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  Cheyenne Dawson, 20, says it remains tough out there for people who are trying to find work.
  
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• Mum wants UK police to lead hunt for missing son

  29-10-2024 07:02 via bbc.com
  
  British rugby player Levi Davis is still missing two years after he was last seen in Barcelona.
  
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• Council tax rise unavoidable, says commissioner

  28-10-2024 19:19 via bbc.com
  
  Max Caller is working to fix Birmingham's finances, as the authority is effectively bankrupt.
  
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• Trio charged over gun murder conspiracy

  28-10-2024 18:40 via bbc.com
  
  The three men are due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court next month.
  
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• 'I am definitely a working person' says cafe owner

  28-10-2024 17:21 via bbc.com
  
  Scott Griffiths, co-owner of Penguin Cafe, says running a small business is "a daily struggle".
  
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• Hundreds of repair workers walk out over pay

  28-10-2024 14:44 via bbc.com
  
  The dispute in Birmingham, Coventry and Hereford involves workers for social housing provider Citizen.
  
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• Couple create 'Halloween Manor' hospice fundraiser

  28-10-2024 14:04 via bbc.com
  
  Tom Taylor hopes visitors will donate to the Stourbridge hospice that looked after his father.
  
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• Fresh appeal to find man missing since 2010

  27-10-2024 19:41 via bbc.com
  
  Frank Whitehurst, from Moseley, Birmingham, was last seen leaving his care home, police say.
  
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