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Police probing disappearance of teenager Phillip Harris in 1999 search property

The current residents of the property being searched, in St Paul’s Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, are unconnected to the enquiry, police said.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

I had to keep my sources secret, or the Birmingham Six might still be in jail

My investigation was overwhelmingly in the public interest, says former MP Chris Mullin

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022

Brave mum trapped under car after hit-and-run saves unborn baby using her fingernails

Aaliyah Lunn, 23, managed to claw herself and her unborn baby to safety after she was mown down by a hit-and-run driver in Stourbridge, West Midlands in 2021

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022

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Birmingham pub bombings: Chris Mullin wins fight to protect source

Historic case for press freedom as judge rules police cannot force journalist to identify man who confessed to role in attack

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022

Spring Statement 2022: West Midlands business leaders outline wish list

An energy price cap for businesses and a reform of the rates system are among the matters highlighted

Birmingham Post · Mar 22, 2022

'Scepticism' over what devolution deal and mayor could bring to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Leaders are seeking a deal which could cover Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, bringing it on par with the West Midlands

Nottingham Post · Mar 18, 2022

MIPIM 2022: West Midlands showcases £15bn of investment opportunities

Projects such as HS2, Paradise and Coventry Airport gigafactory have been put in front of investors at global property conference

Birmingham Post · Mar 16, 2022

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Construction work starts on new Prologis warehousing

More than 800,000 sq ft of new industrial space is being create at two sites in the West Midlands

Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2022

Police officer faces criminal inquiry over fatal shooting of unarmed man

IOPC launches investigation into shooting of Sean Fitzgerald during West Midlands police raid in 2019

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022

Heartbroken parents lost 'strong' unborn baby boy just two weeks before due date

Laura Wilkes, 33, said her "heart just broke" when doctors at Walsall Manor Hospital in Walsall, West Midlands, told her that her unborn baby boy had passed away

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022

MIPIM 2022: West Midlands team to showcase opportunities to the world

Billions of pounds worth of investment will be highlighted to investors at global property conference

Birmingham Post · Mar 11, 2022

Mum-of-two, 34, who was 'living her best life' dies on Tenerife family holiday

Katie Capewell, 34, of Pensnett, West Midlands, died of a brain haemorrhage while on holiday in Tenerife leaving behind her daughter, eight, and 12-year-old son

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022

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 · Mar 3, 2022

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 · Mar 3, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

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 · Mar 1, 2022

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

Birmingham Post · Mar 1, 2022

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 · Feb 28, 2022

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

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022

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

Birmingham Post · Feb 25, 2022

Canalside theatre project gets £75,000 from HS2

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2022

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 · Feb 19, 2022

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

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

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.

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