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The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands

‘Shocking’ AI road safety study picks up 19,000 driving offences in two weeks

Drivers caught on their phone and with children unsecured in vehicles in shock study

The Independent UK · 4h ago

A major UK airport will get better rail links from next year

The hourly service will connect to England’s third-largest aviation hub

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Meet Ryan: The 13-year-old who turns discarded cans into support for charities

A 13-year-old boy has turned thousands of discarded drink cans into a regular source of funding for food banks and charities in the West Midlands. Ryan came up with the idea after wanting to use his spare time to help people in need. What began as a simple collection project…

The Times of India · Sep 11

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Car giant Range Rover launches first electric model

Car manufacturer Range Rover has launched its first fully electric vehicle, named the Range Rover Electric, with a starting price of £154,070. The new model is being manufactured at JLR's Solihull plant in the West Midlands following a major site transformation. About 9,000 Solihull workers and 1,500 employees across the…

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Fires that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge started accidentally – fire service

West Midlands Fire Service was first alerted to a fire in a field near Racecourse Lane at about 1.27pm on August 13.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Buses in this UK region to become publicly owned as part of devolution drive

Buses account for around 80 per cent of all public transport journeys in the area

The Independent UK · Aug 19

‘I’m devastated’: Woman’s parents lose home just hours after finishing renovation in West Midlands fire

A woman whose family home was destroyed in a West Midlands fire said she is “devastated” for her parents.

The Independent UK · Aug 15

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UK must 'face up to changing climate,' PM says on visit to fire-hit Stourbridge

The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires.

Euronews · Aug 14

Burnham: We will protect ‘tinderbox’ Britain from raging wildfires

Exclusive: Prime minister pledges more helicopters to tackle crisis and vows to stick to Labour’s net zero target to ‘save our children’s future’

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Dozens of homes destroyed in massive West Midlands fires

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The Independent UK · Aug 14

Labour minister fails to mention climate change as parts of England burn

A Labour minister has failed to mention climate change when responding to the 'apocalyptic' blazes in the West Midlands which led to…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

One dead, dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatian wildfires – as it happened

Firefighters discover body and say more than 40 people hurt in the Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš areas

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Residents Help Firefighters With Hosepipes, Buckets as Fire Tears Through Midlands

Residents in the West Midlands joined forces to help emergency crews tackle wildfires during the UK's hottest day, using hosepipes and buckets. Authorities urge public caution as fires spread rapidly.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Child among four injured in West Midlands fires as ‘apocalyptic’ blaze torches homes

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The Independent UK · Aug 13

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 13

Multiple houses on fire as flames tear through West Midlands

Huge fires have threatened to tear through homes in the West Midlands after dramatic footage circulating online showed enormous flames coming from…

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Severe delays as lorry catches fire on M6

Incident is affecting the motorway northbound between junctions four and six in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Meet the offenders cleaning canals in the West Midlands as an alternative to prison

With the debate over prison overcrowding and what to do about it raging, one initiative offers an alternative solution

The Independent UK · Jul 6

UK heatwave: Where are pollen levels going to be the highest this week?

The Met Office has issued its pollen forecast for the coming week, as temperatures are forecast to reach 34C in south east England. London and Cardiff are set to face very high levels of pollen on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, while Leeds will experience high levels during the same period.…

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Louder · Jun 26

"One of our videos hit 123 million views in Brazil, so we're flying out to play Monsters Of Rock." Meet Jayler, the West Midlands quartet with big dreams and even bigger plans

Jayler are big in Brazil, have gigs lined up with Deep Purple and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and their debut album only came out last month

The Times of India · May 28

Indian-origin driver jailed for 29 years for strangling sex worker to death in UK

An Indian-origin delivery driver has been sentenced to 29 years in prison for the murder of a woman whose body was found dumped on a roadside in England’s West Midlands last year.

The Independent UK · Apr 3

Easter traffic gridlock as crashes and queues spark UK motorway delays

Britain’s motorway network is heavily congested as the Easter getaway begins on Good Friday (April 3). The M6 Toll in the West Midlands is closed northbound between Junction 6 Brownhills Interchange and the M6 J11a Saredon Interchange due to a serious crash. There are also severe delays of 90 minutes…

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

‘From the ground up’ – How Black Country volunteers are tackling the highest levels of inactivity in England

The most recent data shows stark levels of inactivity in one of the poorest areas in the country but the West Midlands is fighting back

Sports Illustrated · Mar 6

Three Ways Liverpool Can Avoid More Molineux Misery in FA Cup

Liverpool are searching for redemption on their immediate return to the West Midlands.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

Police chief ‘absolutely determined’ to learn lessons from Maccabi away fans ban

The head of West Midlands Police, Scott Green, said an AI tool remains switched off after inaccuracies were submitted to a safety advisory group.

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Urgent search for missing schoolboy, 13, last seen in West Midlands

Kelvin Momodu was last seen wearing a black Nike tracksuit with a grey line down the legs

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