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BirminghamBirmingham Mail6h ago

Boxing tonight: How to watch and key timings including blockbuster Birmingham card

Birmingham is set to host Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron during a busy weekend of boxing

BirminghamBirmingham Mail6h ago

Birmingham teen store worker who sold vape to 15-year-old tells court 'sorry, I'm human'

Trading standards carried out a test purchase exercise at Mushy's in Fairfax Road, Birmingham

BromsgroveBirmingham Mail6h ago

Family devastated by cancer now fighting to save mum's life

A Bromsgrove woman is fundraising more than £100,000 for her mother's stage 4 bowel cancer treatment at a clinic in Germany, after NHS options were exhausted

Bullring confirms when Los Angeles fashion brand will open new shop in Birmingham

A month after recruitment started, the Bullring has confirmed when we can expect to see the new store.

Birmingham's 'Super Mario' kitten with 'tache' looking for forever home

Cheeky Mario was found wandering alone and crying in Tipton without his mum at just five weeks old and was rescued by RSPCA officers who are now seeking the perfect forever home for him

Solihull planners block plans for six bed HMO near Birmingham Airport

Applicant not giving up trying to develop site near BHX

Birmingham Airport 'comfortably' within night flight limits as noise complaints persist

Birmingham Airport is said to be well within its permitted night flight restrictions, but residents continue to raise noise complaints

I visited a new charity shop above Birmingham New Street and a £910 discovery blew my mind

Right above the train station is a small-but-mighty new second-hand shop that backs an excellent cause.

Simple steps to keep maggots out of food bins as Birmingham resident disgusted by 'major problem'

If just one fly gets into your bin, feasts on the waste, and lays its eggs, this can introduce many maggots into the bin once the eggs hatch

Birmingham's council boss gets £400,000 in a year - more than double the PM

Ten executives at the council collected salary and pension contribution payments topping £2.6 million in a year - yet commissioners still don't have confidence in council

Coventry and Warwickshire criminals locked up in August including murderers, thieves and thugs

We've taken a look at the latest criminals starting jail sentences this month across Coventry and Warwickshire

New Birmingham city centre restaurant to open following 'major trend'

The trend continues in Birmingham, this time at Brindleyplace

Coventry fly-tipping up 40 per cent as council vows to 'go harder and heavier' to catch culprits

Only 3 per cent of cases result in enforcement or prosecution but the council want to do more to tackle the issue

Sutton ColdfieldBirmingham Mail8h ago

Live mouse trapped on sticky board found in Birmingham Chinese takeaway

Environmental health officers found widespread mouse droppings at Golden Kitchen takeaway in Sutton Coldfield

The real-life Coventry treasure hunter who named The Nugget pub and left a lasting legacy

The Nugget pub in Coundon has a remarkable history rooted in the Australian gold rush, Victorian adventure, and the extraordinary life of its founder Thomas Green.

Long-standing Coventry sports and social club reveals plans for new facility

It has applied to the city council for planning permission

StaffordStoke Sentinel8h ago

Staffordshire firm opens Trentham Estate flagship store today

It opens today

Sutton ColdfieldBirmingham World11h ago

Boxes of tea and mayo dumped on Sutton Coldfield road by waste management workers

Boxes of mayo and tea were found dumped in Fox Hollies Road in Sutton Coldfield

WorcesterWorcester News18h ago

Red Arrows spotted flying overhead in Worcester today

The roaring Rolls-Royce engines of the Hawk T1s could be heard across Worcester as red arrows flew overhead this evening (Friday).

Two men arrested after spotted acting suspiciously in a field in Worcestershire

The two were arrested on suspicion of an unrelated burglary and theft but were first reported to police after acting suspiciously in the Hadley Heath area.

When are Worcester's recycling centres open over August bank holiday?

Here are the opening times of Worcester's Recycling Centres over the August bank holiday weekend

At a loose end? Here's five things you can do in Worcester this weekend

Five things you can do in Worcester this weekend (Saturday-Sunday, August 29-30, 2026), if you're at a loose end.

Everything you need to know as Worcester Comic-Con heads to Sixways for 2026

Comic Con is heading to Sixways Stadium for 2026, featuring celebrity stars, cosplaying and trading stalls

WorcesterWorcester News20h ago

Thousands sing along as JLS bring nostalgia-filled set to Worcestershire

Pop royalty headed to Worcestershire last night (Thursday) to bring the 2010 club scene to Fish Meadow in Upton for Sunshine Festival 2026.

Sutton ColdfieldBirmingham World20h ago

Live mouse caught in a trap at Sutton Coldfield Chinese takeaway

Environmental health officers found widespread mouse droppings at Golden Kitchen takeaway in Sutton Coldfield.

BromsgroveWorcester News21h ago

Man and woman hospitalised with 'potentially serious injuries' after A-road crash

A man and a woman have been taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after a road traffic collision (RTC) on a busy A-road between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove.

CoventryCoventry Telegraph23h ago

'I was a child model for Coventry City - now I performed at We Are Back: Live'

Georgie Riot was just three years old when she was chosen to model the children's Sky Blues clothing range in a catalogue - and she has gone on to achieve great things as a Coventry musician

WorcesterWorcester News1d ago

Worcestershire Camera Club visit Worcester Races

HOLD your horses! Take time to look and see and take some photos!

CoventryWarwick Courier1d ago

Comment: The first full semester at university, your first visit home and your return after Christmas

Jonathan Blower is originally from Leamington. He attended Sunderland University for four years during the 1990s, where he qualified as a teacher and moved back to Warwickshire. He taught at four scho

Council asks for public's help to reclaim Coventry high streets from dodgy shops

The city council wants to work with local communities while it aims for new legislation to crack down on rogue retailers

WorcesterWorcester News1d ago

Second thunderstorm warning issued for Worcestershire ahead of August Bank Holiday

The Met Office has issued the weather warning for today (Friday) after revealing that more short periods of heavy rainfall are on the way.

WorcesterHereford Times1d ago

Update on once-traumatised puppy after arriving at rescue centre

A once-traumatised puppy is now thriving in a new home after months of rehabilitation and care at Hereford and Worcester Rescue Centre.

WorcesterWorcester News1d ago

Worcester Civil War talk will mark 375 years since battle which changed history

Pail Harding of Discover History is marking 375 years since the Civil War battle

Five defendants in North Staffordshire courts

They've all appeared at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court or North Staffordshire Justice Centre

Coventry car wash on pub car park ordered to permanently cease after enforcement notice

The unauthorised business has been operating on the car park of the former Butts Retreat pub, later known as The Hamptons, in Butts, Spon End

M&S purse thief targets Staffordshire shoppers

You've been warned!

The tragic story of the art student behind Coventry monument who became hero policeman

He was a student in the city with a piece of work all Coventrians know

Driver flees North Staffordshire crash scene

Police have seized a red BMW

Coventry taxi boss defends proposal for 'small' rise in fares and asks for public support

The proposed changes will be considered in September with the taxi union chairman arguing that they are minor but necessary

NuneatonCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Nuneaton's hospice makes 'dire' future funding admission

It has been 35 years this year since the Mary Ann Evans Hospice first started helping people across the area

Newcastle-under-LymeStoke Sentinel1d ago

North Staffordshire church becomes mosque - now there are plans to add minaret

Newcastle-under-Lyme Islamic Centre is also set to get bigger

North Staffordshire church becomes mosque - now there are plans to add minaret

Newcastle-under-Lyme Islamic Centre is also set to get bigger

EllesmereCheshire Live1d ago

Ellesmere Port Market reopens TODAY as £8m makeover complete

All you need to know as market hosts a weekend of celebrations

NuneatonCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Meet the Nuneaton home-schooled hero who found his 'super power' in Pokemon

This weekend he launches his first ever Pokemon club

Coke dealer to be deported back to Albania in 'shame' after Stoke-on-Trent bust

Mirand Alla will serve half his prison sentence in the UK

Sutton ColdfieldBirmingham Mail1d ago

Sutton Coldfield road crowned Birmingham's 'pothole capital' as claim figures revealed

Tamworth Road has emerged as Birmingham's ultimate pothole hotspot as fresh FOI figures reveal hundreds of drivers are battling for compensation across the city

TamworthBirmingham Mail1d ago

Sutton Coldfield road crowned Birmingham's 'pothole capital' as claim figures revealed

Tamworth Road has emerged as Birmingham's ultimate pothole hotspot as fresh FOI figures reveal hundreds of drivers are battling for compensation across the city

WarwickCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Full list of every bus service change in Coventry and Warwickshire this weekend

People are being asked to check timetables

SolihullBirmingham Mail1d ago

Smoking and vaping among steps to bridge gap in Solihull life expectancy

Solihull councillor says authority "will not rest on its laurels” following good inspection

Benefit claimant on streets of Stoke-on-Trent with football career on scrapheap

Declan Chang dreamed of being a professional footballer - now he's dodged jail

North Staffordshire Hungry Horse back open after refurb

It's back!

'New chapter' as Stoke-on-Trent pub reopens today

It's the 'grand reopening'

WarwickCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Coventry gang jailed over £128k 'Carlos Line' drugs conspiracy

Issa Aboushahba, Mohamed Bounana, Adel Hijazi and Adam Bhayat were sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on August 21

RugbyNorthampton Chronicle1d ago

Three-part documentary soon to be released on Northampton School for Boys’ unprecedented rugby success

A three-part documentary is soon to be released on the unprecedented success during the last rugby season for the Northampton School for Boys.

Number of asylum seekers in Stoke-on-Trent hits four-year low

There were 1,021 asylum seekers living in the city in June - and none in hotels for first time since 2022

Live updates as Stoke-on-Trent road shut

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SmethwickBirmingham Mail1d ago

Ambulance passing Smethwick hospital finds man in car crash

The man was sent to the hospital after being involved in a collision

EveshamWorcester News1d ago

'Traveller site' fears as private 'security camera' is 'two fingers to council'

More activity has continued at the site on the corner of the A44 Evesham Road and Stonebow Road in Drakes Broughton

Stolen car driver mows down cyclist in Stoke-on-Trent hit-and-run

The cyclist remains in Royal Stoke