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Double storm blast to strike much of UK - Met Office list of affected areas

Storm Dudley will strike on Wednesday afternoon through to Thursday, while Storm Eunice will bring strong winds and potentially snow on Friday

Wales Online

West Midlands doctor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting child patient

Police had previously investigated suspect in 2018 but case dropped for ‘insufficient evidence’

The Guardian - UK

People 'loving life' on estate where they can buy their homes for just £1

100 homes on the Marches Development in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, are being sold under a help-to-buy scheme, allowing residents to purchase them for £1 after renting them for 25 years

Daily Mirror

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National Apprenticeship Week 2022: HS2 launches recruitment for 80 new staff

High-speed rail project is increasing its intake of apprentices across Birmingham and the West Midlands with fresh round of hires

Birmingham Post

Young binge drinker looks unrecognisable after shedding four stone by ditching beer

James Rogan, 28, from Nuneaton, West Midlands, weight over 17st and would regularly drink over a dozen pints and spirits a night when out, before he cut alcohol from his diet

Daily Mirror

Law firm to create 100 new roles as it becomes a Living Wage employer

Talbots launches major recruitment drive as it looks to expand services across the West Midlands

Birmingham Post

Nike trainers store launch abandoned after crowds break into fight with queues of people

The sale of the Nike Dunk Marina Blue expected this morning was scheduled to be on a first-come-first-served (FCFS) basis at the the outlet in Birmingham, West Midlands

Daily Mirror

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Michael Gove sets out plans for three ‘UK Silicon Valleys’

The ‘innovation accelerators’ would be centred on Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and the Glasgow City Region.

The Independent UK

Andy Street strikes bid for new devolution deal

West Midlands Mayor says talks will start imminently as region battles to take control of skills and training, energy and investment

Birmingham Post

Boy, 8, dies after cardiac arrest in children’s play centre despite desperate attempt to save his life

Onlookers praise staff for their help during the tragic incident at Crash Bang Wallop, in Walsall, West Midlands

The Independent UK

Chris Mullin to resist police bid to identify IRA pub bombing sources

Police believe the author and ex-MP has interviews that could identify IRA member behind the 1974 pub bombings

The Guardian - UK

Chilling moment reckless driver narrowly misses little girl on zebra crossing

Louis Boyce, 22, was caught on camera during the near-tragedy, which happened as the child walked with her siblings in Castle Bromwich, West Midlands

Daily Mirror

Mum who died months before son's marriage to be cremated in wedding dress she never wore

Deena Wilkes, 61, died of breast cancer at her home in Wednesbury, West Midlands, and will now miss her son Dean's wedding to his partner Emma Costin

Daily Mirror

BBC to launch new apprentice training hub in Birmingham

Broadcaster is working in partnership with tech giant Google to fund the recruitment and training of up to 50 candidates

Birmingham Post

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The Independent UK

Woman arrested over five-year-old’s death is known to his family – police

West Midlands Police have confirmed the 49-year-old woman is not the victim’s mother.

Daily Mirror

'We spent £13,000 on dream extension but cowboy builders left a roofless wreck'

Kylie Thomas, 34, and husband David, 39, hired Mark Jones to build their dream £13,000 extension - but their home in Stafford, West Midlands, was left a roofless wreck

Birmingham Post

Shortlist announced for 2022 West Midlands Tourism Awards

More than 30 venues from across the West Midlands have been named as finalists in the annual awards

Daily Mirror

Healthy man, 38, who 'came back from dead' after Covid battle issues vaccine plea

James, 38, from Walsall, West Midlands, was put into an induced coma for 12 days while battling Covid and now struggles to walk, needing carers to help him

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