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'I visited the 'worst McDonald's in the UK' where people find fake nails in fries'

Reporter Isabelle Bates paid a visit to the McDonald's in Kingswinford, West Midlands, after it was dubbed the "worst in the UK" on TripAdviser - and she was surprised at what she found

Daily Mirror

VisitEngland sets up new partnership to boost West Midlands tourism

Business chiefs have formed a new 'local visitor economy partnership' which they say will give regional companies a national voice

Birmingham Post

Twenty-one convicted in West Midlands child sexual abuse inquiry

Investigation uncovered ‘appalling catalogue of sexual abuse’ against seven children over almost a decade

The Guardian - UK

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Chemical incident sparks evacuation at retail park with two people affected

Firefighters and paramedics were called to a children's swimming pool in Oldbury, West Midlands, after reports of a chemical incident sparking an evacuation on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Parfetts opens first West Midlands cash and carry

Family-run business says it is creating 100 new jobs in Birmingham with launch

Birmingham Post

Alison Hammond distraught after handing 'thousands' over to 'blackmailer'

Television star Alison Hammond is said to have contacted West Midlands Police after becoming the victim of blackmail and has handed thousands of pounds over

Daily Mirror

Birmingham velodrome moves a step closer with independent study into business case

The merits of a West Midlands velodrome and cycle park are being evaluated by an independent group

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British region on 'UFO alert' with '42 sightings' reported in 12 months

The South East, North West and South West still come out on top on the unearthly sightings chart for 2022 but the West Midlands is spiking after UFO researchers compiled last year's data

Daily Mirror

Man charged with two counts of attempted murder after men set on fire outside mosques

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two men were set alight in Birmingham and London after leaving mosques, West Midlands Police have said.

Evening Standard

West Midlands school criticised after death threats to gay Muslim speaker

Report says Wood Green Academy failed to teach controversial issues in a safe way after Khakan Qureshi challenged by students

The Guardian - UK

Levelling up zones set to drive West Midlands economic growth

Zones have already been identified as having the potential to accelerate growth, development and regeneration

Birmingham Post

Mayor signs West Midlands devolution deal

New control and powers have been handed to region in areas such as transport, skills and housing

Birmingham Post

West Midlands tourism stars crowned at annual awards

The cream of the region's businesses in the tourism sector have been recognised at annual awards and will now compete against their peers at national event later this year

Birmingham Post

Budget 2023: West Midlands business leaders react

Planned new investment zone and childcare help welcomed but others left disappointed by unspent Levelling Up fund

Birmingham Post

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Budget 2023: West Midlands poised to get new investment zone

'Investment zones will make a valuable contribution towards enhancing prosperity for residents right across our region' - Mayor Andy Street

Daily Mirror

UK's 'wonkiest pub' with optical illusion for sale as locals fear it could close forever

The Crooked House in Himley, West Midlands has attracted punters from all over the world who come to see its wonky structure and slanted bar on which coins can appear to roll uphill

The Guardian - UK

Firearms officer ‘secretly filmed sex and shared video with colleagues’

West Midlands police officer said to have filmed encounters at a Christmas party without women’s knowledge

The Independent UK

Ex-regional TV anchor receives honour from Princess Royal

Bob Warman was made an MBE for services to broadcasting and journalism in the West Midlands.

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West Midlands moves up the ranks in Women in Work Index

Region given positive bill of health when it comes to women in the workplace

Daily Mirror

Britain's youngest bus driver takes to roads at just 18 after passing test with no minors

Luke Brown is now a qualified bus driver for National Express in Coventry, West Midlands, after being inspired by his dad, who has worked for the company for 20 years

Birmingham Post

'Don't dither and deliver HS2 all the way' says Midlands Connect chief

Sir John Peace makes plea head of regional transport body's annual conference in Birmingham today

The National (Scotland)

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace confirms

Queen Consort and wife to King Charles III, Camilla, has tested positive for coronavirus after cancelling a planned visit to the West Midlands.

The Independent UK

Quake victims have ‘lost everything’, say relatives in plea for donations

Up to 150 tons of aid has been donated to one collection depot in the West Midlands, alone.

The Independent UK

Camilla to miss events in West Midlands after contracting ‘seasonal illness’

The Queen Consort was due to visit Birmingham and Telford.

Daily Mirror

Queen Camilla forced to pull out of event after 'contracting illness', Palace confirms

Queen Consort Camilla has been forced to postpone an engagement tomorrow in the West Midlands after Buckingham Palace announced she had "contracted a seasonal illness"

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