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Fares for new Birmingham rail services revealed by bosses - here's how much it will cost
Rail bosses have revealed how much it will cost passengers to use much-heralded new railway stations in Birmingham.
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Black Country neighbourhood named among best places to retire in England, according to The Times
Forget dreams of retiring by the seaside - new research suggests older people may thrive best in well-connected towns and cities, including two right here in the West Midlands.
Residents weigh in on whether their West Midlands home city is a 'powerhouse' or a 'cesspit'
Birmingham communities have been urged not to let "politics say what their city is" following a row about its image.
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Jack Whitehall's 'inappropriate' sketch that was rejected for BRIT Awards
The comedian said a comedy sketch involving the One Direction star Harry Styles was rejected as inappropriate ahead of the ceremony in Manchester
The five key Birmingham city centre roads that could change forever
The Sprint initiative aims to connect Walsall, Birmingham and Solihull through one continuous bus route along the A34 and A45
BRIT Awards host Jack Whitehall's life from incredibly famous relatives to sad health battle
The comedian will host the BRIT Awards for the sixth time tonight. Here we look at his life away from his hugely successful career
Rachel Reeves set to approve major helicopter deal for Somerset plant
The Treasury is preparing to approve a deal to purchase a new fleet of defence helicopters
Anger as elderly Birmingham residents trapped in homes for days after 'breakdown'
Relatives of elderly residents trapped for six days and counting say 'not acceptable'
Two teenagers charged with murder after stabbing outside Smethwick mosque
Zeshan Afzal, 18, was fatally stabbed on Oldbury Road last Friday (Feb 20)
Jack Whitehall hit with Donald Trump warning ahead of tonight's Brit Awards in Manchester
Jack is no stranger to controversy - a quip he made about Little Mix in 2019 sparked Ofcom complaints - however he has been reminded that the US President 'is very litigious'
Keir Starmer says 'British planes are in the sky' as protections 'stepped up to highest level' in Middle East
The Prime Minister said forces were are 'active' as part of coordinated regional defensive operations after the US and Israel's launched strikes on Iran
Everything we know after Soham killer Ian Huntley attacked in jail by inmate with metal bar
On Saturday morning, Durham Constabulary said there had been no change in his condition in hospital overnight
Fire at Dubai Fairmont Hotel after 'missile attack' on The Palm
Fairmont The Palm is located on the Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah
Warning to vape users after increase in West Midlands fires
Last year saw a significant increase in vape-related fires
Iran's Foreign Minister addresses reports Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is dead
Some Israeli sources have reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was injured or even killed during the first wave of US military strikes
'Ultra-rare' coin is most expensive in UK - and worth £1 million
One version sold for £1 million back in 2020.
Solihull burglary police probe as CCTV issued of hooded men
Hooded men pictured were seen wearing grey and black clothing
Midlands streets sealed off as murder investigation launched
A man died following an 'incident in a house' on Saturday morning (February 28).
Update after bike crash closes major Birmingham city centre route
The crash happened at the junction of Pritchett Street and A34 New Town Row
Nationwide issues update over rule change for UK building societies
Nationwide, which has branches in Birmingham, has millions of members and more than 600 branches.