Ukraine: Russia deploys laser weapons
Russian forces have begun using a Chinese laser weapon to target drones in Ukraine, according to footage shared on pro-Russian Telegram channels. The
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Panthers selected for England
By Amy Deakin Two Birmingham Panthers players have been selected for the England Netball squad. Jas Brown (goalkeeper) and Jessica Shaw (wing attack, centre) have both
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Ukraine’s $7bn Russia blow
Ukrainian drones – 117 of them, each costing just $400 – destroyed 41 Russian military aircraft collectively worth $7bn in a covert operation
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Vet joins 3M earplugs claim
An ex-Royal Marines commando from Somerset says hearing damage suffered while serving in the military continues to knock his confidence. Adam Stone, 44,
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Cofton Common: 400+ acres at risk
Cofton Common, near Longbridge in Birmingham, on the border of Worcestershire, has been a local green space used by residents for decades, but
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Cov nursery celebrates refurb
Partou Wonder Years Nursery and pre-school in Coventry is celebrating the completion of a major refurb with an open week launched by the
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Aston Martin: Florida whip
By Oli Nugent Smith Luxury car brand Aston Martin is offering customers a Palm Beach-inspired version of its DB12 Volante. Unveiled yesterday in
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Brum transplant unit opens
HRH the Duchess of Gloucester has opened the new Edmonds Transplant Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Within minutes of the new
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Tourism Awards 2026
Entries for the West Midlands Tourism Awards are now open. Businesses from across the region’s tourism industry have been invited to celebrate hard
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Chelsea Flower Show all year round
With the world-renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show coming to an end after a successful show in full bloom, the Royal Horticultural Society are