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• Man pleads guilty to nightclub manslaughter

  16-04-2025 15:29 via bbc.com
  
  Kevin Taylor died after being punched to the ground by Kejuan Malone last December.
  
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• 'Two concussions in a month was scary and it's why I'm retiring'

  06-05-2025 19:02 via bbc.com
  
  Gabby Marshall's second concussion injury in a month prompts the Birmingham Panthers captain to retire, as she tells BBC Sport the toll it has taken on her life.
  
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• Man and woman charged with murder of baby

  06-05-2025 18:53 via bbc.com
  
  The pair are charged with murder as well as a charge of causing or allowing the death of a child.
  
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• Entrepreneur agrees settlement over liquidated firm

  06-05-2025 16:32 via bbc.com
  
  Former owner Lawrence Barton says he is "happy" the five-year process has reached a conclusion.
  
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• Exploding karaoke machine destroys Aldridge home

  06-05-2025 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Parents Emma & Jon Logan want to raise awareness of the dangers lithium batteries pose.
  
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• Man jailed for hit and run that injured girl, 13

  06-05-2025 12:13 via bbc.com
  
  Police said forensic examinations showed Mervyn Boreland was driving at over twice the speed limit.
  
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• No hosepipe ban in 2025, says water firm

  06-05-2025 07:19 via bbc.com
  The water firm says there are no plans for a ban despite the increasingly warm weather.
  
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• 'Bobsled' team in charity walk to football clubs

  06-05-2025 07:15 via bbc.com
  The walk starts at Birmingham City's ground and aims to get to Wolverhampton's Molineux in time for kick off.
  
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• Businesses celebrate King's Award success

  06-05-2025 07:06 via bbc.com
  Grainger & Worrall is one of 12 companies in the West Midlands recognised as among the UK's best.
  
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• Exploding karaoke machine destroys home in fire

  06-05-2025 07:05 via bbc.com
  A family says they have been left with "nothing" after a house fire caused by a toy karaoke machine.
  
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• School promises improvements over bullying claims

  06-05-2025 07:04 via bbc.com
  A criticised academy trust says some staff will have enhanced training around autism.
  
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• 'It's a good feeling' - Dike back for WBA with a bang

  05-05-2025 19:50 via bbc.com
  Fit-again West Bromwich Albion striker Daryl Dike says "it feels good" to have ended his two-year injury nightmare with his first league goal and start for over two years.
  
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• NI great McParland left mark on club and international stages

  05-05-2025 10:05 via bbc.com
  Peter McParland was the last surviving member of Northern Ireland's 1958 World Cup squad and also made his mark in the club game with Aston Villa.
  
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• Jump in biker crashes prompts first aid offer

  05-05-2025 08:20 via bbc.com
  
  Midlands Air Ambulance says it is responding to about two badly hurt motorcyclists each week.
  
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• Food pantry finds strong community response

  05-05-2025 08:19 via bbc.com
  
  Organisers of the new community pantry in Bloxwich say they are seeing high demand for it.
  
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• Revised designs for HS2 terminus set for approval

  05-05-2025 08:18 via bbc.com
  
  Councillors are to make a decision on the high-speed railway's station this week.
  
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• Parties, concerts and flypasts to mark VE Day

  05-05-2025 08:14 via bbc.com
  
  Celebrations mark 80 years since the end of war in Europe on 8 May 1945.
  
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• NI & Aston Villa legend McParland dies aged 91

  04-05-2025 21:32 via bbc.com
  
  Former Northern Ireland and Aston Villa forward Peter McParland dies at the age of 91.
  
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• Warwickshire chase 185 to beat Yorkshire

  04-05-2025 16:19 via bbc.com
  Warwickshire chase a target of 185 to beat Yorkshire by five wickets with a day to spare at Headingley.
  
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• We will work with other parties, Reform says

  04-05-2025 15:40 via bbc.com
  A senior party figure sets out Reform's approach at councils where it does not have overall control.
  
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• Thousands bring the force to streets for city run

  04-05-2025 15:21 via bbc.com
  Many runners wear fancy dress in Birmingham with Star Wars proving popular on 4 May.
  
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• D-Day veteran remembered with sign at beloved park

  04-05-2025 08:06 via bbc.com
  The family of Albert Price reflect on his achievements at the commemorative sign's unveiling.
  
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• Theatre reopens with charity gala after Raac repairs

  04-05-2025 08:05 via bbc.com
  The Core Theatre was forced to close in 2023 after unsafe concrete was found during an inspection.
  
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• Step, snack, sit: Bank holiday walks and picnic spots

  04-05-2025 08:01 via bbc.com
  As many head to the countryside for the long weekend, here are recommendations on where is best to go.
  
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• VE Day Palace flypast prep 'like herding cats'

  04-05-2025 07:50 via bbc.com
  Squadron Leader Dan Wilkes has shared the challenges of coordinating planes for VE Day celebrations.
  
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• Your photos: A happy dog and gorgeous flowers

  04-05-2025 07:49 via bbc.com
  Take a look at some of your best images from all over the West Midlands in the past week.
  
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• Campaign urges midlifers to get active - Stourbridge News

  04-05-2025 06:00
  Campaign urges midlifers to get active  Stourbridge News
  
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• Campaign urges midlifers to get active - halesowennews.co.uk

  04-05-2025 06:00
  Campaign urges midlifers to get active  halesowennews.co.uk
  
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• Campaign urges midlifers to get active - dudleynews.co.uk

  04-05-2025 06:00
  Campaign urges midlifers to get active  dudleynews.co.uk
  
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• Interim boss Morrison pleased Dike call paid off

  03-05-2025 21:17 via bbc.com
  West Bromwich Albion caretaker boss James Morrison is pleased he went with his gut after agonising over whether to start Daryl Dike against Luton.
  
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