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Meet the incredible woman whose SEVEN dogs are already heroes but are now hoping to win big at Crufts

You might spot them on TV as they take part in Crufts next week at the Birmingham NEC

Manchester Evening News

Terminally-ill mum, 34, gets married in hospital in moving ceremony thanks to kind nurses

Lacey O'Driscoll got married during an emotional ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham to her long-term partner as her three daughters were bridesmaids, wearing dresses to match their dad's tie

Daily Mirror

Grammar school headteacher leaves after parents sent list of teachers going on strike

Charlotte Jordan left King Edward VI Five Ways Grammar school in Birmingham after parents received a list of teachers going on strike and a data breach investigation was launched

Daily Mirror

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HS2 timeline: government confirms train will run to London Euston

Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the HS2 train line will continue into the city centre by connecting to London Euston and will not terminate at Old Oak Common – as had been mooted.

Evening Standard

Plans for new Birmingham apartment tower - half the size of the original project

Developer Urban Vision is leading the scheme in Broad Street which could see almost 300 units built in 32-storey tower

Birmingham Post

Full list of UK DVSA test centres and services affected by strikes this month

Learners hoping to take their driving tests this month might face disruption

Manchester Evening News

Bus network to grind to halt as union announces strike action at National Express

Unite is embroiled in a row over pay with the Birmingham-based transport group which will see more than 3,000 West Midlands staff walkout later this month

Birmingham Post

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RIBA reveals shortlist of 2023 West Midlands Awards

Nine separate construction and restoration projects across the region have been named as finalists in recognition of their architecture excellence

Birmingham Post

Mutt Launches Mushman Scrambler In 125cc And 250cc Variants

Birmingham, U.K.-based small displacement bike company Mutt just launched its new Mushman 125cc and 250cc scramblers into the world in early 2023.

RideApart

Map of UK's ugliest buildings shows concrete monstrosities and dull eyesores

Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, London and Torquay have all found some of their buildings highlighted among a list of worst of the worst architecture in this country has to offer

Daily Mirror

Over a dozen Alabama middle school students fall ill after reportedly eating edibles

One parent said that the “candy she purchased at grocery store did not contain any harmful or illegal substance”

The Independent UK

Plans revealed to build five new railway stations in the West Midlands

Transport chiefs are exploring the business cases for the new transport hubs in Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton

Birmingham Post

Bungling hotel staff leave British kids stranded in US after SHREDDING their passports

Pupils from Barr Beacon School in Walsall in Birmingham, went on the skiing trip in New Hampshire and were due to fly home on Saturday but they are now stranded out there

Daily Mirror

Second phase of Sprint bus route to start

West Midlands transport chiefs will begin work on infrastructure along the route linking Walsall, Birmingham and Solihull

Birmingham Post

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‘You just have to keep trying’: the people helping Birmingham’s rough sleepers

Outreach and charity workers talk about the day-to-day issues they face when dealing with the city’s homelessness problem

Birmingham Post

'Don't dither and deliver HS2 all the way' says Midlands Connect chief

Sir John Peace makes plea head of regional transport body's annual conference in Birmingham today

Daily Mirror

Paralysed Ryanair passenger has to drag himself up coach steps after flight diverted

Spencer Watts' flight from Lanzarote to was diverted to Birmingham and when he landed found no arrangements had been made, despite Ryanair knowing he had a wheelchair

Liverpool Echo

Three AA-Rosette restaurant 'About 8' relocating to Liverpool

The restaurant has been running successfully in Birmingham for two years but now its chef wants to come 'home'

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Daily Mirror

UB40's Robin Campbell 'moved' as pupils studying group's music remind him of late member

UB40 member Robin Campbell said the band will "carry on until we drop" as members visited a primary school where their songs are being taught as part of the curriculum

The Guardian - UK

How we met: ‘I didn’t know how he looked when I first messaged him – but I could tell he was really funny’

Bethan, 33, from Birmingham, met Julio, 37, from Miami, online at the beginning of the pandemic. After two years of long-distance love, they are getting married next month

The Independent UK

Smoke seen across Birmingham as huge fire breaks out

The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.

Daily Mirror

Life on 'street from hell' plagued by parking wars, fights, urinating and garden sex

One resident on Gooch Street in Birmingham said he is considering moving away from the street after enduring sleepless nights with loud speeding cars and revellers urinating in his neighbours' gardens

Daily Mirror

Find YOUR nearest Food Warehouse - where to spend your £10 off voucher

So you've bagged your £10 off coupon when spending £50 at one of Britain's fastest-growing supermarkets - but which store is closest to you?

Daily Mirror

Long jump star claims world indoor victory while wearing balaclava and bucket hat

American Marquis Dendy was competing at the World Indoor Tour Final in Birmingham and secured victory in the long jump, all whilst sporting an unconventional outfit

Irish Mirror

Andrew Coscoran breaks 41-year-old record with magical run in Birmingham

Coscoran became the quickest Irishman to ever run 1500m, beating the record set by Ray Flynn back in 1982.

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