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New Derby development 70% sold

The first phase of a new development of 94 luxury apartments in Derby is now complete. Birmingham-based Elevate Property Group said 70% of

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WM News editor becomes charity trustee

The editor of West Midlands News has been appointed as a trustee for the charity HOPE Worldwide UK. Simon Evans, a father-of-two from

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Lench’s Trust: 500 years 

The Lench’s Trust almshouse charity, which provides care for the elderly, is celebrating 500 years. Founded in 1525 when Henry VIII was on

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Police Commissioner sets out his plan

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner today outlines his plan for the next four years. Simon Foster’s Police and Crime Plan, being

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Knighthead buys stake in Panthers

Knighthead Capital, owners of Birmingham City Football Club, has acquired a significant stake in the Birmingham Panthers netball franchise. The Panthers are one

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Midlands Mayors join forces

The Mayors of the West and East Midlands today signed an agreement to work closer together for the mutual economic benefit of both

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Turkey: Erdogan’s rival arrested

The mask has slipped in Ankara. And in its place? A performance of power so brazen, it barely pretends to be anything else.

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Barristers’ £100k Sahara trek  

A group of barristers completed a gruelling 100km trek across the Sahara Desert to raise £100,000 for a leukemia charity. The six legal

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£11,000 raised for Fisher House

More than £11,000 was raised for Birmingham’s Fisher House military hospital at Moseley Rugby Club’s 69-14 defeat of Darlington on Saturday. Over 350

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Siege cop honoured 43 years on

A cop who helped end an armed siege has been formally recognised for his actions – 43 years after the incident took place.

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