Latest News for: west midlands

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Your photos from the West Midlands: Ducks in a row and nuzzling squirrels

BBC News 17 May 2026
Take a look at these delightful photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week. .
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Stories to make you smile from across the West Midlands

BBC News 16 May 2026
From donated prom dresses to rare butterflies, check out some of this week .
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West Midlands rail timetable changes and how they affect you

BBC News 16 May 2026
The National Rail timetable is changed twice a year, with the latest version starting this Sunday. .
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West Midlands launches MoD-backed RDSC (ADS Group Ltd)

Public Technologies 16 May 2026
... and Security Cluster (RDSC), designed to align local defence capabilities with UK demand, has been launched in the West Midlands.
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Weekly West Midlands quiz: What honour did this football club chair receive?

BBC News 15 May 2026
With other stories ranging from football honours to rallying old bangers, can you score 100%? .
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Gymshark CEO named West Midlands

BBC News 15 May 2026
Ben Francis started Gymshark from his parent .
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West Midlands wealthiest named in Sunday Times Rich List

The Business Desk 15 May 2026
The Sunday Times Rich List 2026 has revealed the wealthiest individuals and families across the UK, with manufacturing, betting, property and fitness entrepreneurs dominating the West Midlands rankings.
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Huge job expansion plans for West Midlands coding and AI company

BBC News 14 May 2026
The School of Coding and AI says it plans to create 1,000 jobs, mainly in the West Midlands. .
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Major disruption to West Midlands rail network after points failure

BBC News 14 May 2026
Disruption due to a points failure between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton is expected to last all day. .
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West Midlands mentoring scheme diverting youths from knives

BBC News 13 May 2026
Youths at risk of violence and exploitation get bespoke help as part of the project. .
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New services added in West Midlands Railway timetable update

BBC News 12 May 2026
The new services will be introduced from Sunday as part of the shake-up, West Midlands Railway say. .
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West Midlands Metro fully-suspended due to power issue

BBC News 12 May 2026
The operator says the problem is affecting the whole line between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. .
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West Midlands Metro resumes after power failure

BBC News 12 May 2026
The operator warns of "severe delays" as trams start running again ... .
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Boreal IM completes one of the largest industrial lettings in West Midlands (Boreal IM Ltd)

Public Technologies 12 May 2026
) Pan-European industrial real estate investment manager Boreal IM ("Boreal") has completed one of the largest industrial lettings in the West Midlands in 2026 ... [...].
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