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West Midlands Ambulance Service and Staffordshire University excited to strengthen long-standing partnership
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) and Staffordshire University have strengthened a long-standing partnership reflecting a shared commitment to innovation, education and workforce development.
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Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell announces secret TV project with Joe Sugg
The pair have been filming for a new Sky TV show as they prepare to welcome their baby boy
Investment Readiness support proves a ‘knockout’ after raising £10 million for West Midlands firms
A young multi-media entrepreneur has showcased how targeted business support can help unleash the potential of the West Midlands.
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Santander sweetens £200 cash offer with Amazon shopping voucher - key details
Six different banks are currently offering switching incentives that are designed to attract new customers during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis
YouTube's Sidemen make major announcement after Bullring store closure
The YouTube sensations have confirmed the launch of a new company
Storm lasting six days forecast to bury UK with 40 inches of snow
A consecutive six-day snow storm is forecast in the coming days for most of the UK which could see up to 40 inches of snow.
Face of boyfriend convicted after teen girl plunged from Solihull tower block
The 18-year-old girl plummeted nearly 40 feet from a fourth floor window of Merton House in Chelmsley Wood
Hotels and holiday parks ask Rachel Reeves for support over business rates hike
Firms including Hilton, Butlin's and Travelodge are among more than 130 accommodation businesses that have called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for an urgent solution, asking for additional support to be extended from pubs to the whole hospitality sector
Two arrested in Smethwick after car stolen in early hours
Police arrested two men and recovered a stolen car following the incident in Smethwick
X Factor star Lucy Spraggan stuns fans with incredible body transformation in just 20 days
Lucy Spraggan shared candid before and after photos as she revealed she had cut out ultra processed foods
Birmingham bin collections delayed again as rogue protestors delay wagons
Hold-ups caused outside depots in Perry Barr and Atlas by protesters independent of Unite union pickets
Chris Brown arrives at UK court in 'nightclub bottle attack' case
The R&B singer denies assault occasioning actual bodily harm and having an offensive weapon in a public place
Two in hospital after pile-up on Midlands road
Police officers have appealed for information following the collision in Staffordshire which involved two vehicles and a third that had broken down
HMRC warning for UK households and 'stakes are incredibly high'
If you don't pay your dues on time, there is a late repayment interest rate that applies to your owed amount.
Birmingham man due in court accused of assaulting emergency worker
A Birmingham man is due in court this week accused of assaulting an emergency worker in Shrewsbury.
Amazon plans 16000 jobs to be cut globally in 'streamlining' plans
The latest major round of lay-offs at the retail technology giant could affect UK workers
UK households watching Netflix issued £1,000 TV Licence warning
A TV Licence covers you to watch all TV channels, live TV on pay TV and streaming services, plus everything on BBC iPlayer
Strictly Come Dancing star in 'big wake up call' over diagnosis as they share 'severe pain'
Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas shared a candid photo of him injecting himself as he struggled with pain
Big crowds at Birmingham Bullring as One Direction star signs autographs ahead of tour date
There were excited fans queueing out of the doors of a Birmingham music store as a huge star came to sign autographs at a meet and greet.
Family's anguished plea over son with 'lovely smile' who vanished into thin air
Ali Durrani went missing in Northfield on February 6 last year after saying he was going for a walk