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A man who fell asleep in his car after ordering food at McDonald’s in Bentley Bridge found himself facing court after staff called the police out of concern. Leon Carter, 29, alerted employees when he pulled into the … Read More

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The West Midlands has expanded access to urgent dental care with the introduction of additional NHS appointments. This initiative is part of a nationwide rollout providing 700,000 extra urgent dental visits to patients across … Read More

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Lisa Cushman, a 45-year-old mother of four from Walsall, is confronting a dire prognosis after being denied a double lung transplant—an operation she describes as her last hope. Following comprehensive assessments at Queen … Read More

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Birmingham is rolling out the first of a new set of average speed cameras aimed at improving road safety across the city. As part of a comprehensive safety campaign, six major routes have been selected for camera installation … Read More

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A significant initiative to convert brownfield land into a thriving hub for green technology jobs in Wolverhampton is on track to receive approval. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board is expected to … Read More

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Jason Spence, a 31-year-old father of three from Kingstanding, was enjoying a night out with friends on November 13, 2002, at the Bell pub in Great Barr—a night that would tragically end in his death. After leaving the pub, … Read More