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The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

Wales Online

West Midlands doctor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting child patient

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

Birmingham Post

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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

Birmingham Post

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.

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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

Daily Mirror

Mum who died months before son's marriage to be cremated in wedding dress she never wore

Deena Wilkes, 61, died of breast cancer at her home in Wednesbury, West Midlands, and will now miss her son Dean's wedding to his partner Emma Costin

Birmingham Post

BBC to launch new apprentice training hub in Birmingham

Broadcaster is working in partnership with tech giant Google to fund the recruitment and training of up to 50 candidates

The Independent UK

Woman arrested over five-year-old’s death is known to his family – police

West Midlands Police have confirmed the 49-year-old woman is not the victim’s mother.

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