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Friday, Jul 12

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The little-known West Midlands attraction that gets very few visitors but is a 'tiny hidden gem'

This 400-year-old thatched cottage and knot garden had just 557 visitors in 2023

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Ronald Daldine of Midland sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison for arson

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Ronald Daldine of Midland was sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison for a 2023 arson at a home in the 300 block of West Carpenter Street.

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West Midlands exercise partnership proves a big summer success for local Parkinson’s community

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A new exercise partnership between Places Leisure and Parkinson’s UK is proving a major success with the Parkinson’s community in the West Midlands. Launched in May, the Move and Shout campaign is giving local people living with…

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Chamber takes West Midlands business views to the heart of Government

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The views of West Midlands businesses have been delivered to the heart of Government.

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I visited friendly but 'deprived' West Midlands neighbourhood and didn't expect their three-word plea

Low Hill in Wolverhampton is one of the most deprived areas in the UK

Thursday, Jul 11

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Inside ambitious plans aimed at tackling high levels of youth unemployment in West Midlands

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker launched his plan to address high youth unemployment levels

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Find out if our soggy July weather is due to improve any time soon in the West Midlands

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Warmer weather may be on the way, but don’t expect a July heatwave.

Find out if our soggy July weather is due to improve any time soon in the West Midlands

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Warmer weather may be on the way, but don’t expect a July heatwave.

Wednesday, Jul 10

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West Midlands' cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in 2024

Latest rent figures in West Midlands released as average price nationally has risen by 8.9% in 12 months

Fresh calls made to bring 'broken' West Midlands bus network under public control

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Calls have been made to bring the ‘broken, unreliable, unaffordable’ West Midlands bus network back into public control.

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Sandwell home care company one of the top 20 providers in the West Midlands

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A local home care company, Bluebird Care Sandwell, has been voted one of the top 20 home care providers in the West Midlands.

Watch: Mayor lays out new plans to tackle youth unemployment in the West Midlands

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The Mayor of the West Midlands has drawn on his own learning experiences as he laid out new plans to tackle youth unemployment and empower young people to get the best start in life.

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From flogging second hand gear to Marvel movies - West Midlands' firm's rags-to-riches tale

Ewan Jones and George Dyer launched Safejawz in 2014 after spotting a gap in the market for funky mouthguards

Tuesday, Jul 9

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 82-Room Wyndham-Branded Hotel in Midland

MIDLAND, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of an 82-room Wyndham-branded hotel in the West Texas city of Midland. The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Midland is a three-story building that was developed between 2013 and…

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West Midlands bus system branded 'broken, unreliable and unaffordable

Fresh calls have been made to bring the West Midlands bus network under public control

'It's a step change' – West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker hails new relationship with Prime Minister

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker hailed the potential for a "step change" as he met Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street.

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Scheme to help small West Midlands businesses

The British Business Bank has launched the Growth Guarantee Scheme to help smaller businesses in West Midlands access the finance they need to invest and grow.

Scheme to help small West Midlands businesses

The British Business Bank has launched the Growth Guarantee Scheme to help smaller businesses in West Midlands access the finance they need to invest and grow.

Selfies at stations, songs, snaps and searching for offices: West Midlands' new MPs enter Parliament

Just like their first day at big school, the West Midlands' newly-elected MPs posted proud selfies travelling to and entering Westminster.

Staycationing in the West Midlands? Here are 27 of the most exciting things to do this summer in our region

The West Midlands has been voted the best place for a 'staycation' in the country – but what makes it so good?