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Freda Margaret Green was last seen in April 1972. When she went missing she wore glasses and had "distinctive operation ...
14/02/2025

Freda Margaret Green was last seen in April 1972. When she went missing she wore glasses and had "distinctive operation scars" on both feet.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4hztJeP

Did you manage to secure a Black Sabbath ticket? 🎟🎶Prices ranged from about £200 into the thousands. It marks the first ...
14/02/2025

Did you manage to secure a Black Sabbath ticket? 🎟🎶
Prices ranged from about £200 into the thousands. It marks the first time Sabbath's original line-up have played together in 20 years.

Read more about the scramble for tickets: https://bbc.in/3Ql9CFc

The boxer is due to fight again at Birmingham Airport's Holiday Inn on Friday. Read more: https://bbc.in/4aWP3bL
14/02/2025

The boxer is due to fight again at Birmingham Airport's Holiday Inn on Friday.
Read more: https://bbc.in/4aWP3bL

St. Patrick’s Day Parade was due to take place in Digbeth but has been cancelled by organisers. They said hosting a safe...
14/02/2025

St. Patrick’s Day Parade was due to take place in Digbeth but has been cancelled by organisers.

They said hosting a safe parade was "too wide to bridge at this time" with the resources and finances available.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6gn3ede2no

14/02/2025

It's We Still Do at Coventry Cathedral as 80 couples confirm their love on Valentine's Day.
One woman did not know she was going to be taking part until her other half surprised her.
Here is the moment when Lee made his appearance to stun Katie.

The £42m redevelopment will include a 146-bed hotel and a new stand with improved facilities.Read more: https://bbc.in/4...
14/02/2025

The £42m redevelopment will include a 146-bed hotel and a new stand with improved facilities.
Read more: https://bbc.in/4gFww4H

Sam received the drug at the clinical research facility at Birmingham Children's Hospital.Full story: https://bbc.in/4b0...
13/02/2025

Sam received the drug at the clinical research facility at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Full story: https://bbc.in/4b0izNG

The TUI Boeing 787 eventually landed at Birmingham on its second attempt, having been diverted from Manchester in high w...
13/02/2025

The TUI Boeing 787 eventually landed at Birmingham on its second attempt, having been diverted from Manchester in high winds, and then turned away from East Midlands Airport.

The plane finally landed at Birmingham with less than two-thirds of its minimum fuel level.

"The brutality of the attack inflicted on Ms Kempster was extreme."
13/02/2025

"The brutality of the attack inflicted on Ms Kempster was extreme."

Police are connecting Dorothy Chiles' death with an assault that left her with a broken hip.Full story: https://bbc.in/3...
13/02/2025

Police are connecting Dorothy Chiles' death with an assault that left her with a broken hip.
Full story: https://bbc.in/3QgXu8g

Fans are scrambling for the chance to see the Brummie rockers perform one last time.Full story: https://bbc.in/3CSvxAp
13/02/2025

Fans are scrambling for the chance to see the Brummie rockers perform one last time.
Full story: https://bbc.in/3CSvxAp

Pollution in our homes may be having a damaging effect on our brains, according to researchers.Full story: https://bbc.i...
13/02/2025

Pollution in our homes may be having a damaging effect on our brains, according to researchers.
Full story: https://bbc.in/3COzQg6

Plans to close a museum and relocate its collections have been scrapped following a public backlash. Full story: https:/...
13/02/2025

Plans to close a museum and relocate its collections have been scrapped following a public backlash.
Full story: https://bbc.in/41ijt3R

Councillors want to reduce opening hours to save £2.285m.
13/02/2025

Councillors want to reduce opening hours to save £2.285m.

The fate of Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre & Museum of Cannock Chase to be decided.
13/02/2025

The fate of Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre & Museum of Cannock Chase to be decided.

Parent Joshua said it was a "fantastic" facility.
13/02/2025

Parent Joshua said it was a "fantastic" facility.

Lesley Farley has been caring for police puppies since she retired 25 years ago.Full story: https://bbc.in/3X1iy6t
13/02/2025

Lesley Farley has been caring for police puppies since she retired 25 years ago.
Full story: https://bbc.in/3X1iy6t

More than 100 people will celebrate their love at a special BBC event. Listen - https://bbc.in/4aVxDvY
12/02/2025

More than 100 people will celebrate their love at a special BBC event. Listen - https://bbc.in/4aVxDvY

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It's We Still Do at Coventry Cathedral as 80 couples confirm their love on Valentine's Day. One woman did not know she was going to be taking part until her other half surprised her. Here is the moment when Lee made his appearance to stun Katie.

Meet the puppies who could become future police dogs! Edith, Flora, Kipling, Harold, Archibald and Ernest are all being cared for by volunteers while they undergo their training 🐶🐾❤️

'I don't think you need a pay rise!' Listener tells Leader of Birmingham City Council what she thinks about the 5.7% pay rise for the 101 elected councillors. Listen on BBC Sounds to the full Hot Seat with John Cotton. #birmingham

David Gregory-Kumar and Shefali Oza look at what climate change might mean for the West Midlands.

Tropea in Harborne won the Michelin Bib Gourmand, which is awarded to venues offering good value and good quality cooking 🍝🍧🍽

Crooked House appeal hearing delayed again
Crooked House appeal hearing delayed again

'We know that local residents and those affected by the loss of the Crooked House will share our deep disappointment.' Full story - https://bbc.in/4hUrUJ7

Dureshahwar Shaikh is one of many volunteers at Balsall Heath City Farm. She encourages everyone to get outside and help others❤️

Rashford's Villa debut reaction
Rashford's Villa debut reaction

What did you make of Marcus Rashford's debut? #avfc #villa

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Manhole cover misery

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Asensio's dazzling debut for Aston Villa
Asensio's dazzling debut for Aston Villa

Garry Thompson, along with the Villa fans, was impressed with Marco Asensio's debut. #avfc #villa

Memories of a major lights festival that lit up a town for a decade will be brought to life at an exhibition that opens this weekend. The Lights of Leamington Festival was said to rival Blackpool Illuminations between 1951 and 1961. #bbcmidlands

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