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Friday, Apr 26

14

George Galloway mobbed during only West Midlands Mayoral campaign appearance

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Firebrand MP George Galloway was mobbed at his only appearance in the West Midlands Mayoral campaign.

12

One of Britain's 'poshest' trains to steam through the West Midlands this weekend

www.expressandstar.com

A beautiful luxury train will turn heads as it steams through the Black Country tomorrow.

07

‘We end up with nothing’: east Midlands mayoral candidates say role could transform region

www.theguardian.com

Those vying for job say it will put region on more equal footing with areas such as West Midlands and Greater Manchester

Thursday, Apr 25

20

Jack Whitehall responds to Prince William after he 'shaded' him while telling a 'dad joke' during a school visit in the West Midlands

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Jack Whitehall has responded to Prince William on Instagram on Wednesday after the future King 'outrageously shaded' the comedian during a surprise school visit in the West Midlands.

18

West Midlands ranked among 'worst' for knife crime in national statistics

www.expressandstar.com

New national knife crime statistics have revealed that the West Midlands is one of the worst areas hit by 'blade-related' crime in England and Wales.

14

West Midlands PCC election - who's running and why it really matters

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner election will be held in around a week's time on May 2

13

Overall crime in West Midlands drops by seven per cent, data shows

West Midlands Police said it had been 'working hard' to reduce crime rates

Wednesday, Apr 24

15

Firebrand MP George Galloway hitting the West Midlands Mayoral campaign trail tomorrow

www.expressandstar.com

Firebrand MP George Galloway is hitting the West Midlands Mayoral campaign trail for the first time.

Tuesday, Apr 23

00

Labour candidate is accused of 'cynically' pretending to live in the West Midlands where he is running to be mayor

www.dailymail.co.uk

EXCLUSIVE: Businessman Richard Parker has only recently started renting a flat in Birmingham, and neighbours and workmen told the Mail they had never seen him there.

18

What's on the ballot? Midland Public Schools operating millage, Freeland Schools bond, West Branch-Rose City operating millage

www.ourmidland.com

The May 7 special election is filled with school proposals, including the MPS operating millage, Freeland Schools bond proposal and the West Branch-Rose City operating millage.

17

Join us for a May 8 conversation on West Texas and the oil and gas industry

www.texastribune.org

We’ll talk about how the industry has changed Midland and Odessa, how oil companies are partnering with local entities to train the next generation of oil workers, and what is being done to address environmental concerns.

16

New TV series shines a light on work of West Midlands National Highways officers

www.expressandstar.com

A Land Rover breaks down on the M54 in Shropshire leaving a woman, her mum, three-year-old son, nine-month-old twins and a dog stranded on the verge as high speed traffic whizzes by.

12

Three crucial differences between West Midlands Mayor wannabes Andy Street and Richard Parker

One of these two men will be voted in as Mayor when electors across the West Midlands go to the polls - here are some things that might help you decide

10

West Midlands link-up with giants Paris Saint-Germain

www.expressandstar.com

The Amethyst Football Academy has struck a ground-breaking agreement to become the West Midlands hub for Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK.

08

This Town reveals the West Midlands’ musical pedigree and is luring new visitors

inews.co.uk

Steven Knight's BBC drama details the beginnings of 2-Tone and Ska, and is drawing fans to Birmingham and Coventry

Monday, Apr 22

20

One-bed behind bars: West Midlands rental flat in former police station complete with with holding cell

www.standard.co.uk

Located in Dudley’s former police station, the flat is marketed as a ‘fantastic and unusual opportunity’

16

Rail strikes to hit West Midlands - see all services affected

Members of Aslef will walk out on May 7, 8 and 9 at different operators and ban overtime for six days from May 6, in the long-running pay dispute

13

Jennifer Ashe and Son Funeral Directors supporting and caring for families across the West Midlands and Staffordshire

www.expressandstar.com

Established in 2016 in memory of a dearly loved Mother and Grandmother Norma, to both Jennifer and John Ashe respectively, Jennifer Ashe and Son Funeral Directors has gone from strength to strength, supporting and caring for families…

08

'I need to even the field!' West Midlands youths spell out in their own words why they carry blades

www.expressandstar.com

The Express & Star has asked five youths why they carry knives in the streets of the West Midlands.

Sunday, Apr 21

14

Man arrested for alleged breach of West Midlands street racing injunction

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A man has been arrested for allegedly breaching an injunction put in place to prevent street racing.