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Guy Carman, a paramedic from the West Midlands, has been removed from the healthcare register following revelations that he stole morphine for personal use during the relentless demands of the Covid-19 pandemic. Carman … Read More

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New data highlights the West Midlands bus services with the highest reported crimes during the second half of 2025, revealing which routes passengers should be cautious of. BirminghamLive has obtained figures indicating the … Read More

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The future of Kotoburaba, a new Ghanaian restaurant in Claremont Road, Cape Hill, Smethwick, is set to be determined at an upcoming licensing hearing following objections from regional emergency services. Sandwell Council’s … Read More

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Beccy Marston, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Active Travel Commissioner, has emphasized that her efforts to promote walking, cycling, and wheeling are not about waging a “war on motorists.” Instead, her … Read More

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Nestled along a quiet West Midlands road, the Fibbersley petrol station remains a striking relic of the past. Once a bustling hub for motorists, the garage now stands abandoned, its weathered facade a silent testament to a … Read More

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The UK is facing an unrelenting spell of wet and cloudy weather, with parts of the country experiencing daily rain since the start of the year. Forecasters from the Met Office have issued a bleak outlook, stating there is … Read More