Iranians in the Midlands welcome Israeli and US strikes on Islamic regime targets
Ayatollah’s compound hit by missile resulting in his death Iran’s so-called supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed by Israeli and US air.
Birmingham
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World Affairs
Birmingham
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Sandwell
Swimming helps Birmingham widower rebuild after loss of his beloved wife
Martin Lyndop said swimming three times a week at Sandwell Aquatics Centre has been a game-changer A 72-year-old Birmingham man has credited swimming.
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Natural dog food firm secures £1.5m loan for new kitchen
Different Dog required finance to keep pace with demand A fast-expanding Telford natural dog food company has secured a £1.5m loan to fit.
Birmingham
Hospitality sector
People
Colmore Food Festival returns to Birmingham for the 13th year
The 2026 event aims to surpass the 75,000 visitors who attended the 2025 festival Birmingham’s popular Colmore Food Festival will take place in.
Agriculture
Culture
Environment
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Hundreds of fake foxes dumped in Birmingham amid demands to end illegal hunting
League Against Cruel Sports wants Government to ban trail hunting A pile of 648 bloodied fake foxes was dumped in central Birmingham yesterday.
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Solihull
Solihull couple set to celebrate 60 years of marriage
David and Sonia Mouzer expect a letter from the King Wedding anniversaries are commonplace – but not the diamond variety. Which is why.
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Solihull
Solihull dad takes on world’s coldest ultra-marathon in Mongolia
100-mile run across a frozen lake to raise money for Children with Cancer A father from Solihull is preparing to run 100 miles.
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Unemployment at five-year high as UK labour market slows
Unemployment rises as wage growth cools The UK’s labour market showed signs of cooling in the closing months of 2025, according to the.
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Politics
Kier Starmer’s Government confirms postponed votes will now go ahead
30 council elections back on Local elections across 30 English councils that had been delayed until 2027 will now take place as originally.
Birmingham
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Birmingham provider urges families to plan for future care needs
Bluebird Care Birmingham East addressing widespread lack of preparedness A Birmingham care provider is supporting a national campaign encouraging families to discuss care.