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Thursday, May 9

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West Midlands air pollution causing up to 2,300 early deaths each year, research suggests

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Every resident of the West Midlands lives in an area exceeding the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines, and air pollution in the region is causing up to 2,300 premature deaths each year according to new research.

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Shrewsbury's 'grandparent of skyscrapers' named West Midlands Building of the Year

Shrewsbury's ‘grandparent of skyscrapers’ has been named the West Midlands 'building of the year'.

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Mainly Midland: Annual Movies in the Park schedule released, WTS Chamber Chorale’s spring recital, Niña Hispana of the Permian Basin Pageant

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Don't miss Midland's Movies in the Park starting May 17 and the West Texas Symphony's spring recital.

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West Midlands mayoral hopeful in fake video row over 'racist teacher'

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A video which used subtitles to suggest the woman had used a racial slur while canvassing for Labour was shared by independent candidate Akhmed Yakoob, pictured.

Wednesday, May 8

14

TSB announces branch closures, including some in West Midlands

Banking group TSB has said it is closing 36 branches – including three in the West Midlands – and cutting 250 jobs across the business.

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'I've got big plans for the Black Country!' We meet the West Midlands' new mayor Richard Parker

The West Midlands’ new Mayor Richard Parker has vowed to focus on issues affecting people in the Black Country on his first official day in the job.

West Midlands Police hits 200 vehicle crime arrests in a single month

West Midlands Police made more than 200 vehicle crime arrests in a single month - as the force revealed there has been a 12 per cent drop in the number of incidents reported.

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Labour's newly elected West Midlands mayor calls for arms embargo on Israel

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Richard Parker (pictured) said he was already in discussions over the move - which is not current party policy - but critics said his role has nothing to do with foreign affairs.

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Rail strike warning to West Midlands Trains passengers hoping to travel today

No service at all on key regional network including on vital Cross City Line bringing travellers through Birmingham city centre

Tuesday, May 7

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Five pledges from new Mayor of West Midlands on first day

Richard Parker said he had been on an 'emotional rollercoaster' since polling day on Thursday

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Two-car crash shuts stretch of road near West Midlands Safari Park

A two-car crash has closed a stretch of a busy road in Bewdley near to West Midlands Safari Park.

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Heineken confirms pubs in the West Midlands set for major investment

Heineken has confirmed a pub in the Midlands is undergoing a revamp with others earmarked for major investments.

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Heineken confirms pubs in the West Midlands set for major investment

Heineken has confirmed a pub in the Midlands is undergoing a revamp with others earmarked for major investments.

West Midlands move clear of the drop zone

West Midlands moved 12 points clear of relegation in UK Darts Association Championship despite going down 15-21 to top-of-the-table London.

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Revealed - latest house price trends in the West Midlands

The average UK house price rose by 0.1 per cent in April month-on-month, after a fall of 0.9 per cent in March, according to an index.

Revealed - latest house price trends in the West Midlands

The average UK house price rose by 0.1 per cent in April month-on-month, after a fall of 0.9 per cent in March, according to an index.

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Find out what will happen to house prices across the West Midlands in the next five years

House prices in the West Midlands are expected to grow by almost a quarter in the next five years.

Find out what will happen to house prices across the West Midlands in the next five years

House prices in the West Midlands are expected to grow by almost a quarter in the next five years.

Monday, May 6

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'Too many young people are being murdered': West Midlands Police Federation boss calls for crackdown on knife crime

The chair of the West Midlands Police Federation has called for a "multi-pronged approach" to tackle knife crime in the region as he says too many young people are being "murdered and maimed".

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Andy Street admits to 'testing time' as he thanks supporters after losing post as mayor of the West Midlands

Andy Street has admitted to having a "testing time" after narrowly losing the position of mayor of the West Midlands to his Labour rival.