West Midlands (county)

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West Midlands is a ceremonial county in the larger West Midlands region of England. A landlocked county, it borders Staffordshire to the north and west, Worcestershire to the south, and is surrounded by Warwickshire to the east. The largest settlement is the city of Birmingham.

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Prince William meets boy who wrote letter to him about mental health Prince William turned up at a West Midlands school to meet with a student who had penned a personal letter to him about mental health. Sky News - Published 13 hours ago
'Happy' and 'fun-loving' girl, 10, found dead named by police A 10-year-old girl found dead in the West Midlands has been named by police. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2024
Woman, 33, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of 10-year-old girl A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a ten-year-old girl was found dead in Rowley Regis in the West Midlands. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024

Measles outbreak in West Midlands 'remains a concern', health officials say An ongoing measles outbreak in the West Midlands "remains a concern", the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have said, with 127 cases of the disease across England confirmed this month. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2024
Hospital 'declares critical incident' over bed shortage amid 'severe pressure' on services A hospital in the West Midlands has reportedly declared a critical incident over a bed shortage – just 24 hours after two Sussex hospitals were forced to divert ambulances. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2024
Blues come from behind to beat Baggies in derby Birmingham City come from behind against West Bromwich Albion to win a controversial West Midlands derby. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2023

Police apprehend 12ft-long snake in West Bromwich Police in the West Midlands have rescued a 12ft-long python from the streets of West Bromwich. Sky News - Published on September 5, 2023
Mayor wants Britain's 'wonkiest' pub rebuilt 'brick by brick' after fire The mayor of the West Midlands has said he is "laser-focused" on rebuilding a historic pub "brick by brick" after it burned down. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2023
Man charged two years after fatal dog attack on great-grandmother A man has been charged nearly two years after an 85-year-old woman was killed in a dog attack in the West Midlands. Sky News - Published on March 20, 2023
Queen Consort forced to cancel visit after contracting 'seasonal illness' The Queen Consort has been forced to postpone a visit to the West Midlands on Tuesday after contracting a "seasonal illness", Buckingham Palace has said. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2023

Hannibal stars as Birmingham beat Baggies in derby On-loan Hannibal Mejbri scores one and makes the other as Birmingham City win the West Midlands derby against West Bromwich Albion. BBC Sport - Published on February 10, 2023
Food giant to shut factory, impacting 300 jobs Premier Foods, the maker of Oxo stock cubes and Mr Kipling cakes, has announced plans to close a plant in the West Midlands, putting more than 300 jobs at risk. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2023
Ings goal earns Villa derby point against Wolves Substitute Danny Ings' late equaliser earns Aston Villa a point and denies Wolves an important Premier League victory in their West Midlands derby at Villa Park. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2023	Two teenagers killed and man and woman fighting for life after car hits pedestrians A person has been arrested after a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl were killed when a car hit several pedestrians in the West Midlands. Sky News - Published on November 21, 2022
'Off you pop then': Mayor slams fellow Tory who dubbed Birmingham a 'dump' The Conservative mayor of the West Midlands has hit back at a fellow Tory who described Birmingham as a "dump". Sky News - Published on October 1, 2022	Sunak vows to make UK 'science superpower' as Truss reveals plan to 'unlock West Midlands' Rishi Sunak vowed to make Britain a “science superpower” while Liz Truss pledged to put the West Midlands “at the heart of our economic revival” in their latest policy announcements. Sky News - Published on August 22, 2022
Sainsbury's evacuated and people treated for breathing problems after 'hazardous substances incident' Several people are being treated for breathing problems after a "hazardous substances incident" at a Sainsbury's store in the West Midlands. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2022	Teenage boxing star dubbed 'the next Amir Khan' killed in car crash A teenage boxing star dubbed the "next Amir Khan" has been reportedly killed in a car crash in the West Midlands. Sky News - Published on April 18, 2022
Two children seriously injured in separate dog attacks in West Midlands Two children have been seriously injured in separate dog attacks in the West Midlands. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2022	Properties flood as major incidents declared in the West Midlands with 'danger to life' A number of properties in the West Midlands have flooded, with police declaring major incidents in Shropshire and Worcestershire as water levels along the River Severn rise. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2022
Birmingham and the Black Country hit by 2.8 magnitude earthquake A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck the West Midlands on Monday night, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2022	Worcestershire town washed out for three years running set to receive £6.2m to improve flood defences A town in the West Midlands is set to receive £6.2 million for permanent flood defences, after it was washed out for three years running. Sky News - Published on July 26, 2021
Three people arrested after police officers slashed in West Bromwich town centre Three people have been arrested after two police officers were slashed in West Bromwich in the West Midlands this morning. Sky News - Published on July 21, 2021	Death of newborn baby found in canal treated as murder, as concern grows for mother's welfare Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a newborn baby in a canal in the West Midlands. Sky News - Published on July 15, 2021
Illegal e-scooter users facing month-long crackdown by West Midlands Police Electronic scooter riders in the West Midlands could face £300 fines for flouting the law, as the region's police force launches a month-long operation. Sky News - Published on June 8, 2021	More election joy for Tories as Street wins West Midlands mayoral race The Conservatives have won the West Midlands mayoral election, securing incumbent Andy Street another four years in power. Sky News - Published on May 8, 2021