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Midlands Aikido Sensei awarded highest honour

Martial Artist of Aikido instructor Sensei Mark Pickering Shihan has achieved one of the highest honours in the UK martial arts community, being awarded his 7th Dan Black Belt in Aikido a milestone that reflects more than 42 years of dedication to the discipline.

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Supporting image for story: Stinking piles of waste, furious protests and a giant rat costume: How Birmingham bins strike unfolded in 2025

Stinking piles of waste, furious protests and a giant rat costume: How Birmingham bins strike unfolded in 2025

Supporting image for story: How the West Midlands' water company is looking to the future with automated drone operations

How the West Midlands' water company is looking to the future with automated drone operations

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2026: 29 incredible West Midlands people honoured by the King, including Meera Syal

New Year Honours List 2026: 29 incredible West Midlands people honoured by the King, including Meera Syal

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King

New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King

Supporting image for story: Airport celebrates most successful festive charity gift drive ever

Airport celebrates most successful festive charity gift drive ever

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police and Birmingham City FC partnership hailed a success following 'car cannibalism'

West Midlands Police and Birmingham City FC partnership hailed a success following 'car cannibalism'

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Midlands Aikido Sensei awarded highest honour

Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event

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Police issue statement following rumours of New Year's Eve fireworks displays in Birmingham city centre

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Cold health alert issued for the West Midlands amid snow forecasts across the UK - here's what to expect from the weather ahead of 2026

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Driving licence restrictions: West Midlands drivers could face curfews in 2026 - here's why

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‘I’ve identified 3,000 crime suspects in the West Midlands from CCTV - and I’m aiming to find 500 more in 2026'

Supporting image for story: 'We relentlessly pursue criminals': West Midlands Police reveals how much 'dirty money' the force has taken from convicted criminals and how the money will be spent

'We relentlessly pursue criminals': West Midlands Police reveals how much 'dirty money' the force has taken from convicted criminals and how the money will be spent

Supporting image for story: HS2 timeline setback confirmed as original goal dates 'cannot be achieved', bosses warn

HS2 timeline setback confirmed as original goal dates 'cannot be achieved', bosses warn

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Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event

Lego robot battles, a model fun fair and movie characters will be among the top attractions at the next Black Country Brick Show which raised more than £12,000 for good causes last time round.

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Supporting image for story: Take a peek behind the curtain with 24 backstage pictures from Birmingham theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof

Take a peek behind the curtain with 24 backstage pictures from Birmingham theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof

Supporting image for story: The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

Supporting image for story: 24 pictures capture the magic of Christmas for Birmingham children who got to experience NEC's Winter Funland for free - from ice-skating to photos with The Grinch

24 pictures capture the magic of Christmas for Birmingham children who got to experience NEC's Winter Funland for free - from ice-skating to photos with The Grinch

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

Supporting image for story: The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Fire station staff host festive lunch to ease loneliness in Birmingham community

In pictures: Fire station staff host festive lunch to ease loneliness in Birmingham community

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