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Lost peacock turns up in East Midland on Mother's Day

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Facebook user Jazmiine Rodgriiguez turns to West Texas Pet Detectives page to find owner of a peacock that turned up in her yard on Mother's Day.

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From Midland To Arlington; Deadly Virus Appears In Texas For 2024

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West Nile virus has been detected in Texas already in 2024. Continue reading…

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West Midlands to bake in 21C this weekend but there's a catch

The Met Office has shared exactly when the warm weather will hit the region

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Area of the West Midlands lagging behind rest of the country as shock figures highlight deprivation

Figures reveal how borough people suffer following decades of industrial decline

Thursday, May 16

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Peaky Blinders creator to speak for West Midlands

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Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will be one of the speakers on behalf of the West Midlands at the UK’s biggest real estate conference.

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New West Midlands Mayor commits to retaining 'key role' for safety

Campaigners had urged Mayor Richard Parker to retain the role after the resignation of Adam Tranter

Residents on Midlands road terrorised by 80mph street racers

Dual carriageway is one of the worst locations in the West Midlands for street racing

Wednesday, May 15

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From Midland To Arlington; Deadly Virus Appears In Texas For 2024

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West Nile virus has been detected in Texas already in 2024. Continue reading…

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Watch: Running, tagging and tackling as fast growing sport Kabaddi hits the West Midlands - hard

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It's set to be a weekend of breathless action as the best Kabaddi players in the country take to the court in the heart of the region.

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Taylor Swift windfall – and why the West Midlands is missing out

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Taylor Swift's upcoming Eras tour will provide a £997 million boost to the UK economy – but the West Midlands is missing out.

Taylor Swift windfall – and why the West Midlands is missing out

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Taylor Swift's upcoming Eras tour will provide a £997 million boost to the UK economy – but the West Midlands is missing out.

Tuesday, May 14

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£75 million being spent on keeping West Midlands buses at current level prompting major overhaul plan

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said despite heavy public subsidies, the public has no say in fares, timetables and bus routes

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My £25 million plan to take buses back under public control – West Midlands mayor

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The new elected mayor for the West Midlands has outlined his £25 million plans to take bus services back under public control through a rail-style franchise system.

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Nearly 30 people arrested in ongoing crackdown on street racing in the West Midlands

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Police have arrested nearly 30 people, seized cars, issued warnings and reported 180 motorists in the ongoing crackdown on street racing in the urban West Midlands.

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Take That: Predicted setlist for band's Birmingham dates as tour reaches the West Midlands tonight

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Take That are Back for Good! Well, not quite. The pop band are in the West Midlands for six nights only, and the fans are buzzing.

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Unemployment rate moves higher, plus latest claimant count figures for the West Midlands revealed

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Britain’s unemployment rate has risen to its highest level for nearly a year as further cracks show in the jobs market, according to official figures.

Unemployment rate moves higher, plus latest claimant count figures for the West Midlands revealed

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Britain’s unemployment rate has risen to its highest level for nearly a year as further cracks show in the jobs market, according to official figures.

'Inadequate' West Mercia Police response to serious organised crime a 'cause for concern'

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West Mercia Police's approach to Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) has been branded a “cause of concern” by a watchdog which has said improvements are needed in response to organised criminality in the entire West Midlands region.

'Inadequate' West Mercia Police response to serious organised crime a 'cause for concern'

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West Mercia Police's approach to Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) has been branded a “cause of concern” by a watchdog which has said improvements are needed in response to organised criminality in the entire West Midlands region.

Sunday, May 12

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You're more likely to die on the roads on this type of vehicle - and West Midlands is blackspot

Mobility scooter users are twice as likely to be killed on the roads than other vulnerable road users, data says