West Midlands news

• Somerset beat Bears to boost Women's T20 Blast finals bid

  07-06-2026 18:19 via bbc.com
  
  Tammy Beaumont hits a half-century as The Blaze beat Lancashire Thunder in a low-scoring match to go top of the Women's T20 Blast table.
  
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• Truck driver denies crushing girlfriend against post

  10-06-2026 19:25 via bbc.com
  
  Mohammed Azim is accused of murdering 19-year-old Lily Whitehouse in Oldbury in November.
  
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• Domestic abuse suspects targeted before World Cup

  10-06-2026 17:34 via bbc.com
  
  The raids and arrests send a clear signal to perpetrators, West Midlands Police says.
  
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• Man stabbed at home was 'passionate' AI executive

  10-06-2026 16:59 via bbc.com
  
  A 55-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of Neil Muller.
  
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• Wigan sign Walsall wing-back Barrett

  10-06-2026 14:32 via bbc.com
  
  Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell claims Connor Barrett will get even better at the Brick Community Stadium after signing from Walsall.
  
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• Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Piper dies aged 56

  10-06-2026 13:52 via bbc.com
  
  Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Keith Piper dies at the age of 56 after playing nearly 500 games for the Bears in his 16-year career at Edgbaston.
  
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• Championship clubs agree to stricter salary cap

  10-06-2026 13:41 via bbc.com
  
  Rugby league's Championship clubs agree to implement a stricter salary cap for the competition from next season onwards.
  
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• Solihull sign Forest defender Hanks for 2026-27

  10-06-2026 12:58 via bbc.com
  
  Solihull Moors agree a deal for Nottingham Forest defender Justin Hanks, who becomes the club's second new signing of the summer.
  
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• Warwickshire sign India spinner Suthar

  10-06-2026 12:15 via bbc.com
  
  Warwickshire sign India off-spinner Manav Suthar for their next two County Championship games.
  
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• Fresh tram delays spark calls for sackings

  10-06-2026 11:45 via bbc.com
  
  The tram link from Wednesbury was planned to open in August 2026 but the deadline will be missed.
  
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• Hudson-Smith 'proud' to have stand named after him

  10-06-2026 11:17 via bbc.com
  
  It will be named in honour of the Wolverhampton sprinter for the European championships in Birmingham.
  
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• 'We want to inspire more women to be engineers'

  10-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  A campaign to bring together women from companies in the engineering sector is launched.
  
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• 'I designed football shirts for World cup winners'

  10-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  Rob Warner created Italy's royal blue kit in which they lifted the trophy in 2006.
  
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• Quake survivor helps scientists prep for next big one

  10-06-2026 07:23 via bbc.com
  
  Abhishek Prasad Chabagain, who survived a 2015 Nepal quake, is working with university scientists.
  
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• Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

  10-06-2026 06:17 via bbc.com
  
  Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
  
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• How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side

  10-06-2026 01:03 via bbc.com
  
  One company hoping to avoid any "World Cup sickies" is Birmingham-based digital agency Pull the Pin where founder Sam Hufton has expanded the firm's flexible working policy.
  
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• Stand to be named after 400m star Hudson-Smith

  10-06-2026 00:10 via bbc.com
  
  The North Stand at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium is to be renamed to honour Great Britain track star Matthew Hudson-Smith during August's European Athletics Championships.
  
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• Paterson patient 'let down at every point'

  09-06-2026 22:23 via bbc.com
  
  Tracey Taylor is believed to be the youngest of the women in the Ian Paterson inquests.
  
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• Man killed girlfriend with truck, jury told

  09-06-2026 16:30 via bbc.com
  
  LIly Whitehouse had been visiting her baby in a neonatal unit on the evening she died.
  
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• Reform frozen out of scrutiny roles, says leader

  09-06-2026 15:56 via bbc.com
  
  Jex Parkin said he had understood Reform would be given the lions share of scrutiny chair positions.
  
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• Sir Lenny Henry mural among ideas to boost town

  09-06-2026 11:23 via bbc.com
  
  New cultural ambassador, Jonn Penney, suggests Dudley's famous son should be celebrated more.
  
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• Total of 135 people make compensation claims over care home abuse

  09-06-2026 10:32 via bbc.com
  
  Earlier this year, a jury concluded the former home manager, now 93 and living in Birmingham, had sexually abused six children over three decades.
  
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• 'Significant disruption' warning ahead of strikes

  09-06-2026 07:23 via bbc.com
  
  The British Medical Association (BMA) announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
  
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• Nursery teacher bonus in disadvantaged areas opens

  09-06-2026 07:08 via bbc.com
  
  New nursery teachers in 10 disadvantaged areas, including Middlesbrough, can apply for £4,500.
  
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• T20 Blast round-up: Webster hits ton as Warwickshire claim first win

  07-06-2026 21:01 via bbc.com
  
  Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset.
  
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• Man charged with murder over city stabbing

  07-06-2026 15:39 via bbc.com
  
  A 29-year-old man from Birmingham, is remanded in custody to appear before magistrates on Monday.
  
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• Puppy walkers celebrated for police force support

  07-06-2026 11:36 via bbc.com
  
  Louise Stokes, who with her family has raised police dogs for around 15 years, is given an award.
  
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• 'You're ghosted or told there's a better candidate': The suburbs where one in three adults is jobless

  07-06-2026 09:42 via bbc.com
  
  What are the solutions in parts of east Birmingham where a third of people are unemployed?
  
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• Freemasons to make 'positive difference' at hospice

  07-06-2026 08:08 via bbc.com
  
  Freemasons from Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire are going to take part.
  
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• Your photos: Poppies, wet dogs and nosy horses

  07-06-2026 08:06 via bbc.com
  
  Take a look at these brilliant photos of the West Midlands we have received this week.
  
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