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The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands

Birmingham Erdington: Low turnout leaves Labour nervous as polls close in key by-election

Labour sources say the race for the 'Red Wall' seat in the West Midlands is "really tight" as rain kept voters at home

Daily Mirror

Plans in for £24m Black Country transport hub

New interchange will bring together bus and tram services in Dudley as part of West Midlands Metro extension

Birmingham Post

Two men found dead in 'unexplained death' at foot of tower block near cricket ground

Detectives are treating the deaths as unexplained after a worker found the bodies near the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club in Birmingham, West Midlands

Daily Mirror

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Poundland to launch online shopping after buying out rival giant Poundshop.com

The acquisition will accelerate the company’s plans to launch online after a small trial in the West Midlands last year, selling homeware, clothing and frozen food

Daily Mirror

West Midlands small businesses secure £277m of investment - report

British Business Bank research says region's SMEs are showing 'renewed appetite for growth'

Birmingham Post

Engineering giant Westley Group secures eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK

The 280-strong group has four UK manufacturing sites in the West Midlands and West Yorkshire

Birmingham Post

Journalist refuses to disclose source material in 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

Chris Mullin is challenging action by West Midlands police at Old Bailey to make him reveal source’s identity

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Canalside theatre project gets £75,000 from HS2

The Crown Wharf Theatre has been awarded the cash from the HS2 Community and Environment Fund

Birmingham Post

Police move to ban reporters from Birmingham Six journalist hearing

West Midlands police want notes of former MP Chris Mullin, thought to hold identity of surviving pub bomber

The Guardian - UK

Family pay tribute to football-mad teen, 16, who died of fatal asthma attack

Harley Barnbrook, 16, was a well-known and loved football player in Dudley, West Midlands when he died suddenly from a fatal asthma attack in a shopping centre car park

Daily Mirror

Inside lifeline food bank where those reliant on it 'don't think they will survive'

Bridging the Gap food bank was described as a "lifeline" by those using the service as they struggle to survive the cost of living in Willenhall, West Midlands

Daily Mirror

Lorry driver killed after huge gust of wind knocks him from HGV as Ireland braces for Storm Eunice

The man in his sixties died after falling 12 feet from a truck in Marston Green near Solihull, West Midlands, at around 9pm on Wednesday

Irish Mirror

Suspect arrested in London over killing of Yahya Sharif in Birmingham

West Midlands Police said the 19-year-old man will be questioned over the death of Mr Sharif who was stabbed in the chest.

The Independent UK

Double storm blast to strike much of UK - Met Office list of affected areas

Storm Dudley will strike on Wednesday afternoon through to Thursday, while Storm Eunice will bring strong winds and potentially snow on Friday

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West Midlands doctor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting child patient

Police had previously investigated suspect in 2018 but case dropped for ‘insufficient evidence’

Daily Mirror

People 'loving life' on estate where they can buy their homes for just £1

100 homes on the Marches Development in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, are being sold under a help-to-buy scheme, allowing residents to purchase them for £1 after renting them for 25 years

Birmingham Post

National Apprenticeship Week 2022: HS2 launches recruitment for 80 new staff

High-speed rail project is increasing its intake of apprentices across Birmingham and the West Midlands with fresh round of hires

Daily Mirror

Young binge drinker looks unrecognisable after shedding four stone by ditching beer

James Rogan, 28, from Nuneaton, West Midlands, weight over 17st and would regularly drink over a dozen pints and spirits a night when out, before he cut alcohol from his diet

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Law firm to create 100 new roles as it becomes a Living Wage employer

Talbots launches major recruitment drive as it looks to expand services across the West Midlands

Daily Mirror

Nike trainers store launch abandoned after crowds break into fight with queues of people

The sale of the Nike Dunk Marina Blue expected this morning was scheduled to be on a first-come-first-served (FCFS) basis at the the outlet in Birmingham, West Midlands

The Independent UK

Michael Gove sets out plans for three ‘UK Silicon Valleys’

The ‘innovation accelerators’ would be centred on Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and the Glasgow City Region.

Birmingham Post

Andy Street strikes bid for new devolution deal

West Midlands Mayor says talks will start imminently as region battles to take control of skills and training, energy and investment

The Independent UK

Boy, 8, dies after cardiac arrest in children’s play centre despite desperate attempt to save his life

Onlookers praise staff for their help during the tragic incident at Crash Bang Wallop, in Walsall, West Midlands

The Guardian - UK

Chris Mullin to resist police bid to identify IRA pub bombing sources

Police believe the author and ex-MP has interviews that could identify IRA member behind the 1974 pub bombings

Daily Mirror

Chilling moment reckless driver narrowly misses little girl on zebra crossing

Louis Boyce, 22, was caught on camera during the near-tragedy, which happened as the child walked with her siblings in Castle Bromwich, West Midlands

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