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Tuesday, Jul 2

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When the next heatwave will hit the West Midlands

After a mixed start to July, the region is set to experience temperatures of 24C

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Petrol prices: West Midlands drivers urged to buy fuel as costs predicted to rise

Drivers in the West Midlands are being urged to buy fuel “sooner rather than later” as a 10-week run of falling prices has ended, dashing hopes of a return to pre-pandemic levels.

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Petrol prices: West Midlands drivers urged to buy fuel as costs predicted to rise

Drivers in the West Midlands are being urged to buy fuel “sooner rather than later” as a 10-week run of falling prices has ended, dashing hopes of a return to pre-pandemic levels.

08

'Popular and well respected' West Midlands transport safety officer wins major award after protecting 6,000 people

He's one of the West Midland's most prolific patrol men, with over 1,000 hours clocked in on his patch.

07

Teacher 'bit' child in fight on a West Midlands bus after 'balaclava confrontation'

Miss Farah Belkhelfa, a languages teacher at Ormiston SWB Academy, has been banned following a 'physical' confrontation with a child on a bus, but claims to have acted in 'self defence'

06

We visited one of West Midlands' least diverse cities - and everyone worried about one thing

Immigration tops voter concerns in key battleground Worcester as election looms

Monday, Jul 1

17

I visited West Midlands shoppers' paradise - but families say there's a hidden problem

The residents of Cannock Chase showed concern over business rates

16

Plans for extended rail services from the West Midlands to London and Manchester unveiled

Plans for new train services from the West Midlands to London and Manchester have been unveiled following the cancellation of HS2's northern leg.

15

I visited the West Midlands town where residents say they can't cope

The residents of Walsall said immigration was a big issue

13

West Midlands Youth Robotics Team crowned ‘Humble Geniuses’ at UK Championships

After months of hard work, collaboration and grit, 380 young people, aged 12-18, stepped onto a national stage to be crowned champions at the FIRST Tech Challenge UK Championship in Cambridge held on Friday, 21 June.

Housebuilder appoints new West Midlands managing director

A new managing director has been appointed at housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes's Mercia division.

Housebuilder appoints new West Midlands managing director

A new managing director has been appointed at housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes's Mercia division.

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I visited West Midlands town where people are saying 'breaking point'

Standing on Redditch high street, near the market, locals voiced their opinions about the general election

08

22 fascinating summer pictures from days gone by in the West Midlands

And, for many, it will inevitably lead to memories of past summers when the West Midlands has enjoyed long spells of hot sunshine.

Sunday, Jun 30

West Midland bus fares increase today - see what the new rates you'll have to pay are

www.expressandstar.com

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) announced in mid-June that day and season bus tickets were set to ride by an average of six per cent as the industry 'struggles to meet the ongoing challenges of rising costs'.

Saturday, Jun 29

07

Full list of every unsolved murder in the West Midlands since 1940s as dozens of killers free

New Freedom of Information data from police details every tragic victim sadly still without justice since the 1940s

Friday, Jun 28

23

Mainly Midland: College Dean's list, CASA expansion, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

www.mrt.com

Congrats to local students on the Dean's List and Midwestern State graduates! CASA of West Texas expands its service area. Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame nominations are open.

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Historic Shree Krishna Mandir celebrates 50 years in West Bromwich

www.expressandstar.com

One of the oldest Hindu Temples in the West Midlands, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

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"True icon of decent politics": Tributes paid to former West Midlands MP Dr Richard Taylor following death

www.expressandstar.com

Tributes have been paid to a former independent MP who fought to preserve hospital services in his community.

West Midlands business confidence falls back according to report

www.shropshirestar.com

Business confidence in the West Midlands fell 19 points during June to 37 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.