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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
'Shop local' and back small firms, people urged
Small Business Saturday celebrates local, independent traders amid hopes of a "lasting impact".
Which West Midlands stations are the busiest?
Research from the Office of Rail and Road reveals the most and least-used stations in the region.
West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge
From awards for a Lemmy statue and a bee film to a T-shirt to keep us together, did you see the news?
Bus services merge in bid to simplify network
Combining the two services will help to make the bus network easier to use, transport bosses say.
Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients
The charges against Nathaniel Spencer relate to his time working at two West Midlands hospitals.
Care home fraudster jailed for faking £175k will
The former care home manager is jailed five and half years for defrauding Rita Barnsley.
Prison officer part of jail drug-smuggling ring
The serving officer is one of four people who admitted to smuggling drugs into HMP Birmingham.
Union slams 'ridiculous' fortnight collection plan
The council says it wants to move forward with waste service changes despite the ongoing strike.
Bin collections resume after agency staff picket
A petition to end the strikes launches signed by 115 Labour politicians as agency staff return to work.
Collections suspended as agency workers join bin strike
Some agency bin workers are staging a rally at Birmingham's Smithfield Depot.
Lack of recycling collections branded 'shameful'
A Green Party councillor says the ongoing issues during the Birmingham bin strike are a "joke".
'What are people supposed to do in bin strike?' Neighbours unite to sort recycling
Birmingham residents have been left without kerbside recycling collections for nearly a year.
Bin strike needs sorting by government - campaigner
Shafaq Hussain says residents feel areas of Birmingham are neglected and rubbish keeps building up.
Birmingham agency bin staff to strike over bullying
Unite say agency staff are refusing to cross picket lines, because of intimidation at the council's refuse department.
Why are Birmingham bin workers on strike?
The BBC answers some of the most-asked questions about the ongoing strike.
Birmingham bin workers facing redundancy notices
Birmingham City Council has begun the process of compulsory redundancies for a number of bin workers, the BBC understands.
Bin workers protest outside home secretary's office
Members of the Unite union call for talks to restart, almost seven months into the industrial action.
Thousands rally to support striking bin workers
Union members from across the country flock to Birmingham to support striking bin workers.
Concerns raised over care home fraudster years before faked will
Investigators are worried about years of potential offending with the regulator facing questions.
Rapist who lured teen on flat-sharing app jailed
Mirza Begg threatened to kill the teenager hours after first meeting her on the Roomies app.
Sentence delay for murderer of asylum hotel worker
Authorities are trying to establish Deng Chol Majek's true age.
Firefighters tackle blaze at fireworks unit
Fifty-five firefighters attend the scene in Walsall overnight.
Restaurant workers held in immigration crackdown
Last month, 171 people were held as officials targeted illegal workers in the so-called gig economy.
Diabetes support programme 'changes lives'
"Before this programme I felt like my health was on a downward spiral", one participant says.
Airport boss rules out Ozzy Osbourne rename
Almost 77,000 people signed a petition calling for the change, but the airport's CEO has said no.
Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'
Residents in two tower blocks see a huge rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.
Birmingham New Street named busiest station outside London
The main city station was 13th busiest overall in 2025, with 36.6million passengers, figures show.
Girl racially abused and assaulted in city centre
Police have released an image of someone they want to talk to about the incident on 8 November.
Joan Armatrading choral work celebrates Birmingham
Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading says Homeland focuses on Birmingham, her home since 1958.
Parents face 12-month wait to learn how babies died
Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is "cruel" for grieving families to be left waiting for answers.
Man who stole identity to pose as nurse jailed
Ashton Guramatunhu was able to work at six nursing homes, using the identity of a real medic.
Hillsborough report slammed as 'waste of time'
The sister of Andrew Brookes, who died in the Hillsborough tragedy says justice may never be served.
Apprentice 'looking forward to supporting others'
Emmanuel Boamah, 19, who is coached by youth workers, is among people being helped by a new scheme.
Family want new post-mortem test after Spain death
Josh Rogers' family say the investigation by Spanish police has lacked thoroughness.
Child services get first 'good' rating since 2013
Sandwell Council says the Ofsted rating is the result of years of determined work.
Doctor hopes to turn building into NHS staff homes
The building in Walsall went up for sale early last year inviting offers of about £495,000.
Food bank 'braced' for another difficult winter
The food bank's plea for donations comes as figures showed rising demand across the West Midlands.
'His voice was gone' - how 'demanding' Emery inspired Villa comeback
Aston Villa were in the relegation zone after five games but are now third in the Premier League with 'demanding' Unai Emery having played a key part in the turnaround.
Solihull sign Shrewsbury's Nurse on loan
Solihull Moors sign defender George Nurse from Shrewsbury Town on a month's loan.
One start and 96 minutes - what has happened to Elliott?
Liverpool's Harvey Elliott has made just one Premier League start since moving on loan to Aston Villa in the summer - so what has gone wrong?
Stevenage win one of proudest for Walsall's Sadler
Walsall boss Mat Sadler says their 2-1 win at Stevenage in the Vertu Trophy was one of the "proudest" nights of his time in charge.
EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Posh out among shocks
Holders Peterborough go out as lowest-placed team Harrogate are among the clubs to reach the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy.
'As if she won the Champions League' - Kendall's special night
Lucia Kendall's night could not have felt more special and England boss Sarina Wiegman said her goal celebration was "like winning the Champions League".
Crime Next Door
Detective Chief Superintendent Robert 'Bob' Booth is tested by the rarest of crimes.
'I think he fell in love with the Black Country'
Punk icon John Lydon was spotted tucking into a local delicacy after a gig in Bilston.
Halesowen woman becomes overnight millionaire
20-year-old Sienna McSwiggan from Halesowen took part in ITV game show Win Win.
Forging Metal
The world of Heavy Metal celebrates the announcement of Black Sabbath's final homecoming.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Bradford face Aston Villa in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Albion old boy Clement on racing charge
Former West Bromwich Albion footballer Neil Clement, now a racehorse owner, is charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Teams wary of Albion - Odemwingie
West Brom forward Peter Odemwingie feels that other teams have begun to play more cautiously when facing them.
Benteke frightening, says Lambert
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has the potential to "be anything he wants", says boss Paul Lambert.
Diop extends Birmingham contract
Papa Bouba Diop agrees a one-month contract extension at Birmingham City to keep him at the club until 17 January.
Walsall v Colchester
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Walsall and Colchester in League One.
Rider Auty agrees Brummies return
Birmingham Brummies confirm that Josh Auty will return to Perry Barr for the 2013 Elite League season.
Skornicki makes return to Wolves
Adam Skornicki returns to Wolverhampton Wolves for his fourth spell, after agreeing a deal for the 2013 season.
Bell and Trott see England home
Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell both make centuries as England win a series in India for the first time since 1984-85.
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National News Headlines
Hillsborough victim's relative followed by police for a week, report finds
The police watchdog received 25 complaints about surveillance from people connected to the disaster.
How Kent survived a week without water
Supplies have now returned to nearly 24,000 households, but how did people go a week with no water?
'The tattoo on my arm is now on my tongue after cancer treatment'
Harriet Trewhitt, 21, was diagnosed with stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma earlier this year.
'Teeny-tiny' Christmas tree sparks confusion
A councillor defends a newly planted council Christmas tree after locals said was too small.
'Guilt and sadness' after fatal Novichok poisoning
Leaders still feel guilt about decisions they made after the unprecedented attack.
Councillor suspended after foodbank 'fraud' report
Colette Goulding had the whip removed after media reports about Knowsley Foodbank.
Why do the Essex Boys murders still grip people 30 years on?
The gangland executions of three drug dealers remain a subject of fascination.
Police investigation after door lock 'sabotaged' at museum
Police say they?re looking into a report of criminal damage at the market town museum.
Woman home for Christmas months after M1 crash
Sonia Meakin was severely injured when her husband had a heart attack and crashed on the M1.
Jake Humphrey's 'life lessons' taken into schools
The Norfolk-based broadcaster hopes his project will improve young people's mental resilience.
MAFS's Davide on 'healing' after split from husband
The pair split after Davide Anica said he found Keye Luke on the dating app Grindr.
TikTok trend sees shop sell six miles of ribbon
A trend for making ribbon Christmas decorations has seen orders flood in to a small Lincoln shop.
Source: BBC News
