West Midlands News

L-R: New Midlands Air Ambulance recruits George Duffin, Tom Hillidge and James Cloke

Midlands Air Ambulance

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Midlands Air Ambulance welcomes three new recruits

Drugs were seized at Birmingham International Airport.

Drugs were seized at Birmingham International Airport.

Birmingham Airport

Six charged after multi-million pound Birmingham Airport drug seizure

West Midlands Ambulance Service's test would allow strokes to be identified via saliva

West Midlands Ambulance Service's test would allow strokes to be identified via saliva

West Midlands Ambulance Service

West Midlands researchers working on lateral flow test for strokes

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that norovirus activity in the past fortnight is over double the five-season average

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that norovirus activity in the past fortnight is over double the five-season average

UKHSA issue back to school flu and norovirus advice for West Midlands

West Midlands Ambulance Service is using the technology to improve the blue light driving skills of their students

West Midlands Ambulance Service is using the technology to improve the blue light driving skills of their students

West Midlands Ambulance Service

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West Midlands Ambulance Service using new VR driving simulator

The West Midlands Ambulance Service want to hear patients feedback through its new initiative 'Patient Voice Group'

The West Midlands Ambulance Service want to hear patients feedback through its new initiative 'Patient Voice Group'

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West Midlands Ambulance Service to launch new feedback platform

Access PaySuite's analysis found that West Midlands local authorities are owed £3.8 million in rental arrears over the last five years

Access PaySuite's analysis found that West Midlands local authorities are owed £3.8 million in rental arrears over the last five years

Local government

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West Midlands councils owed £3.8m in rental arrears, report finds

Barratt Homes, which developed Folliott's Manor in Stourport, has been giving some eco-friendly tips to mark Recycle Week

Barratt Homes, which developed Folliott's Manor in Stourport, has been giving some eco-friendly tips to mark Recycle Week

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West Midlands housebuilder Barratt Homes shares eco-friendly tips

BBC Three is looking to collaborate with West Midlands production companies

BBC Three is looking to collaborate with West Midlands production companies

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BBC Three looking for West Midlands documentary ideas

54 per cent of dogs owners in the region are not restraining their dogs in any way while they are in the car

54 per cent of dogs owners in the region are not restraining their dogs in any way while they are in the car

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Over half of West Midlands dog owners drive with pets unrestrained, research finds

Around 15 per cent of children in the West Midlands are not fully protected from childhood infections, including measles

Around 15 per cent of children in the West Midlands are not fully protected from childhood infections, including measles

UK Health Security Agency

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Parents urged to catch up on missed child vaccinations after measles surge

West Midlands holidaymakers appear to enjoy some home comforts while holidaying

West Midlands holidaymakers appear to enjoy some home comforts while holidaying

British pubs are a holiday tradition for West Midlands tourists

The new RSV vaccination programme is set to begin in September

The new RSV vaccination programme is set to begin in September

UK Health Security Agency

UK health body urges pregnant women to accept new vaccination

Freddie Hamilton-Russell has warned farmers to train their temporary workers ahead of Harvest Season

Freddie Hamilton-Russell has warned farmers to train their temporary workers ahead of Harvest Season

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West Midlands farmers warned of hefty fines ahead of Harvest Season

West Mercia PCC John Campion met with temporary chief constable Alex Murray following HMICFRS' 'inadequate' rating of the force's crime response

West Mercia PCC John Campion met with temporary chief constable Alex Murray following HMICFRS' 'inadequate' rating of the force's crime response

West Mercia Police

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PCC meeting outlines new approach following 'inadequate' crime response

Pictured: Josh Miller, lead research paramedic for WMAS

Pictured: Josh Miller, lead research paramedic for WMAS

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Thousands participate in WMAS's life-saving research initiative

UNICEF UK's survey reveals that 85 per cent of parents are concerned about their children's future

UNICEF UK's survey reveals that 85 per cent of parents are concerned about their children's future

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Nearly 90 per cent of West Midlands parents fret over children's future

25 new Deacons and Priests across Worcestershire and the Black Country were ordained at Worcester Cathedral

25 new Deacons and Priests across Worcestershire and the Black Country were ordained at Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral

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25 new Priests and Deacons ordained for Diocese

Hot weather warning in place for West Midlands.

Hot weather warning in place for West Midlands.

Environment Agency

Yellow health weather warning amid fears over heatwave

The University NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed a fresh group of community first responders

The University NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed a fresh group of community first responders

West Midlands Ambulance Service

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New community first responders complete training with West Midlands Ambulance Service

The number of attractions in the West Midlands shot the region up the leaderboard

The number of attractions in the West Midlands shot the region up the leaderboard

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West Midlands named best family staycation spot in UK

Grass pollen will be the main cause of the high count, with nearly 95 per cent of hay fever sufferers set to be affected

Grass pollen will be the main cause of the high count, with nearly 95 per cent of hay fever sufferers set to be affected

West Midlands hay fever sufferers warned of 'worst weekend of the year'

People across the West Midlands are being encouraged to host a Big Summer Quiz in support of end-of-life charity Marie Curie

People across the West Midlands are being encouraged to host a Big Summer Quiz in support of end-of-life charity Marie Curie

Leading end-of-life charity calls for Big Summer Quiz fundraisers

Insurance broker Lycetts' Freddie Hamilton-Russell has made his appeal during Mental Health Awareness Week

Insurance broker Lycetts' Freddie Hamilton-Russell has made his appeal during Mental Health Awareness Week

Residents called to back farmers amid mental health concerns

2,793 confirmed cases were reported between January and March

2,793 confirmed cases were reported between January and March

UK Health Security Agency

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Five infants lost to whooping cough surge in first quarter

Worcester Bosch's research has looked into the lengths to which pet owners will go to make sure their furry friends are comfortable

Worcester Bosch's research has looked into the lengths to which pet owners will go to make sure their furry friends are comfortable

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A third of West Midlands pet owners keep heating on despite rising bills

44.1 per cent of West Midlands drivers would fail their theory test

44.1 per cent of West Midlands drivers would fail their theory test

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Majority of West Midlands drivers would fail their theory test today

West Midlands Ambulance Service has launched the 'Let Us See Your AED' campaign to encouraged the registration of defibrillators across the region

West Midlands Ambulance Service has launched the 'Let Us See Your AED' campaign to encouraged the registration of defibrillators across the region

British Heart Foundation

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Over 2,700 defibrillators are currently unregistered in the West Midlands

The Cadbury Chocolate Quest will open to visitors on Friday, March 29

The Cadbury Chocolate Quest will open to visitors on Friday, March 29

Cadbury World to unveil new immersive ride this Easter weekend

The Government has announced a fast-track investment of £180 million to tackle sewage spills

The Government has announced a fast-track investment of £180 million to tackle sewage spills

Severn Trent Water

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Severn Trent helps fast-track Government's £180m sewage clean up plan

The West Midlands Teenage and Young Adult Book Club meet fortnightly to give young cancer patients an escape

The West Midlands Teenage and Young Adult Book Club meet fortnightly to give young cancer patients an escape

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Virtual book club offers escape for young cancer patients across the UK

Head of Lycetts, Chris Booth, has advised against overpayments due to interest rates

Head of Lycetts, Chris Booth, has advised against overpayments due to interest rates

Experts urge homeowners not to panic-buy mortgages

Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet member for economy, infrastructure and skills, Marc Bayliss, has spoken positively about the exciting rail plans

Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet member for economy, infrastructure and skills, Marc Bayliss, has spoken positively about the exciting rail plans

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Midlands rail project ramps up with £123 million Government funding

The West Midlands saw petrol rise by 4.29p and diesel by 4.95p in February

The West Midlands saw petrol rise by 4.29p and diesel by 4.95p in February

West Midlands sees significant fuel price rise in February

PC James Benjamin and PD Lupo, along with PC Nick Davies and PD Jabba, are now able to search for bodies beneath the water's surface

PC James Benjamin and PD Lupo, along with PC Nick Davies and PD Jabba, are now able to search for bodies beneath the water's surface

West Mercia Police

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First police dogs in the Midlands trained to search for drowned people

Nearly 4,000 apprentices are being celebrated to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Nearly 4,000 apprentices are being celebrated to mark National Apprenticeship Week

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Ambulance celebrates thousands to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Henriette Breukelaar will take over as the new director for the region from April 1

Henriette Breukelaar will take over as the new director for the region from April 1

Canal & River Trust

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Canal and River Trust welcomes new West Midlands director

Breakfast hosts JD and Roisin will remain on the air waves every weekday from 6am following the rebrand

Breakfast hosts JD and Roisin will remain on the air waves every weekday from 6am following the rebrand

West Midlands' Free Radio to rebrand as Hits Radio in April

2,126 child sexual offences were recorded in West Mercia in 2022/23

2,126 child sexual offences were recorded in West Mercia in 2022/23

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West Mercia records most child sexual offences in West Midlands

The West Worcestershire MP has written to West Midlands Trains following a series of cancellations over the last fortnight

The West Worcestershire MP has written to West Midlands Trains following a series of cancellations over the last fortnight

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MP Harriett Baldwin demands answers from train company over cancellations

The NSPCC collected police data to discover the 62 per cent increase over the past five years

The NSPCC collected police data to discover the 62 per cent increase over the past five years

West Midlands sees dramatic rise in child cruelty and neglect over five years

FESTIVE: We visited an amazing festive light trail near Worcester.

FESTIVE: We visited an amazing festive light trail near Worcester.

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We visited a magical winter light trail just under an hour away from Worcester

CHRISTMAS: Santa Claus Christmas shows are returning to a popular West Midlands attraction this festive period.

CHRISTMAS: Santa Claus Christmas shows are returning to a popular West Midlands attraction this festive period.

Santa Claus stage shows returning to popular West Midlands attraction

WANTED: Sean Keeble is wanted in connection with a serious assault.

WANTED: Sean Keeble is wanted in connection with a serious assault.

West Mercia Police

Man wanted in connection with serious assault

EMERGENCY: A man has died in flood water 40 minutes away from Worcester.

EMERGENCY: A man has died in flood water 40 minutes away from Worcester.

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Man dies after getting caught in flash flooding - 40 minutes from Worcester

CANCELLED: Overnight motorway roadworks have been cancelled due to poor weather,

CANCELLED: Overnight motorway roadworks have been cancelled due to poor weather,

Overnight M42 motorway closure cancelled due to poor weather forecast

WANTED: Theo and Remell Bailey are wanted in connection with murder.

WANTED: Theo and Remell Bailey are wanted in connection with murder.

West Mercia Police

Two men wanted in connection with murder

INQUESTS: Ten new inquests in relation to patients of Ian Paterson will be conducted next month.

INQUESTS: Ten new inquests in relation to patients of Ian Paterson will be conducted next month.

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Inquests opened into deaths of ten more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

LIVE BLOG: UK Airports affected by ongoing security incident

LIVE BLOG: UK Airports affected by ongoing security incident

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LIVE BLOG: UK Airports affected by ongoing security incident

POLICE: Footage has been released of a four-mile police chase througha residential area in the West Midlands.

POLICE: Footage has been released of a four-mile police chase througha residential area in the West Midlands.

West Mercia Police

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WATCH: Dangerous driver leads police on four-mile pursuit with children in car

The Radio Wyvern team pictured at the relaunch in the city last year.

The Radio Wyvern team pictured at the relaunch in the city last year.

Worcester radio bosses behind return of iconic station

NEW: A popular county butchers is opening a new location.

NEW: A popular county butchers is opening a new location.

Popular county butcher teases opening of second location

EMERGENCY: Emergency bridge work on the M5 at junction three.

EMERGENCY: Emergency bridge work on the M5 at junction three.

National Highways

Emergency motorway bridge repairs causes M5 lane closure

POLICE: Police have comfirmed a four-year-old has died after being hit by a car in Birmingham.

POLICE: Police have comfirmed a four-year-old has died after being hit by a car in Birmingham.

Four-year-old boy dies after being hit by car in Birmingham