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April 6, 2025

Chocolatiers at an attraction in Birmingham claim to have crafted the world's largest Cadbury Creme Egg. Standing at 3ft-tall (90cm), the Easter creation from confectionary workers at Cadbury World in Bournville is roughly the height of an emperor penguin.

Chocolatiers claim to have cracked world’s largest Creme Egg in the West Midlands

Police in hi-visibility jackets

Two men charged with attempted murder after a firearm was discharged in Birmingham

West Midlands Police

Man dies after three car accident in Birmingham

Fire engine on Alma Street

Fire crews making 'good progress' at Birmingham factory fire

Birmingham|Apr 6

April 5, 2025

Olivia Rockley jailed for shop thefts in Birmingham city centre

Police team up with Boots to snare West Midlands shop thief

Antonia Bance MP with Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Political opinion: Labour successfully busting NHS waiting list backlogs in Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals

Your World|Apr 5

Rat Outside on pavement

Bin strike sparks serious illness fears

Your World|Apr 5

John, Eli, Ethan and Suzanne together

Walsall FC to welcome special mascot brothers for Acorns Matchday Takeover

Your World|Apr 5

Musician Anton Guttridge and brother and Wolves Foundation coach Louis face the camera at Molineux.

Foundation Family ready to Feel The Noise

Your World|Apr 5

Shaquarn Reid jailed for

Gunman jailed for shooting a customer in a West Midlands shop as he attempted to steal his ‘Rolex’

Ronan Kanda

Ronan Kanda: IOPC review of police conduct in mistaken identity murder of Wolverhampton teen uncovers issues - but no futher action to be taken

Ten beautiful beaches that are closest to the West Midlands - perfect for a day trip in the sunshine

April 4, 2025

Bin bags

Birmingham bin strike: Residents say getting slot at tip like ‘winning lottery’

Anis Bardich was captured on CCTV, distracting his targets whilst simultaneously taking their wallets or mobile phones from their pockets - he has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison.

Watch: Pickpocket thief uses bizarre dance moves to steal from West Midlands victims

The dog was found taped in bin bags and dumped amongst rubbish

Body of dog found taped and wrapped in bin bags in Birmingham

West Midlands Police issue image of man they want to speak with after a sex assault in Birmingham

Police probe three sex assault reports at the Bullring in Birmingham and issue CCTV image of man they want to speak with

The pickpocket who danced with people in Birmingham City Centre to get close to them and steal wallets and purses

'Dancing' pick pocket jailed after stealing phones and wallets in Birmingham city centre

'New train timetable will help customer experience' - CrossCountry makes pledge to West Midlands passengers

West Midlands Railway warned passengers travelling between Walsall and Birmingham of disruption

Disruptions for many as Black Country and Shropshire trains cancelled due to 'crew shortage'

Mark Townsend, 57, a West Brom fan who died after he became unwell at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium on September 28, 2024.

Inquest into death of West Brom fan will examine medical response in stadium

West Bromwich|Apr 4

The land.

Meeting over fears land linked to Crooked House boss near Streetly could become housing estate

An enormous pile of bin bags and rubbish in Balsall Heath on Tuesday, April 1. Credit: Alexander Brock. Permission for use for all LDRS partners.

Government minister responds to calls for Army amid Birmingham bin chaos

Environment|Apr 4

April 3, 2025

Death of man in Rubery

Birmingham man found dead in garden after being mauled by dogs including XL bullies

One of the stained glass windows at City Hospital's mortuary which will be moved to the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick.

£250k grant will create community spaces at new hospital

Your World|Apr 3

Traffic was at a standstill after a body was found on the carriageway

All lanes reopen following two incidents on M5 - including body found

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House

Trump tariffs are a 'lose-lose' situation says Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

Fewer services are running on West Midlands Trains this morning due to a lack of crew

Trains running again on Cross City line causing disruption between Longbridge and Redditch - 15 minute delays

Guled Hussein, aged 28 whose body was found in Sutton Coldfield on Monday evening

Police launch appeal after man found dead in Sutton Coldfield

April 2, 2025

Drayton Manor launches ticket deal – thrill-packed day out for two for under £30

Affiliates|Apr 2

Charley Peters' work at another Hospital Rooms project

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity launches new art appeal to support mental health patients

Your World|Apr 2

A stock image of a police officer from Greater Manchester Police.

Burglary suspect arrested within a minute of being reported to Birmingham police

A bin lorry crew.

Roadworks to blame for bin collection delays in Great Barr and West Bromwich

Delays of up to an hour on M6 between Walsall and Wednesbury due to broken down vehicle

Muhammed Ali Photo: West Midlands Police

Man jailed for role in summer disorder in Birmingham street

Toby is now thriving after surgery and loves football

Dudley youngster thriving after life saving surgery for rare condition

An enormous pile of bin bags and rubbish in Balsall Heath on Tuesday, April 1. Credit: Alexander Brock. Permission for use for all LDRS partners.

What residents said about living next to rubbish mountain amid Birmingham bin strikes

Environment|Apr 2

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Credit: Google.

A&E wait times 'are improving' in West Midlands hospitals, figures show

A pile of bin bags in the Selly Park area of Birmingham. Credit: Alexander Brock. Permission for use for all LDRS partners.

Birmingham City Council sticking with ‘rat tax’ charge despite ongoing bin strikes

Environment|Apr 2

Black Country hospices facing higher bills due to NI and wage rises

April 1, 2025

People dispose of their rubbish using a mobile refuse collection service in Drews Lane Ward End, Birmingham.

‘The Birmingham bin strike has left us living in a third world city’

Operation Skybridge officers have been busy across Birmingham

Quick work as police arrest a man in Birmingham within a minute of call

A stock image of a police officer from Greater Manchester Police.

Birmingham man charged in connection with child abduction

Jan Jennings from RBF with Stephanie Boswell from Haven Wolverhampton

Richardson Brothers Foundation helps the Haven make a house a home

Your World|Apr 1

Former Wolves players join Charlie Cooper and Jessica Roberts from Nuffield Health, to launch the partnership.

Former Wolves players to receive health support

Your World|Apr 1

Revealed: Black Country's most nicked motors – is your car on the list?

Hussain and Tabassum

Birmingham man and wife attempted to murder step-mum while wearing giraffe animal masks

Hawida Osman local resident standing next to rubbish on Percy Road in Sparkhill Birmingham ahead of Tuesday's 'all out strike'.

Birmingham could call on Black Country councils to help as major incident declared over bin strike

Environment|Apr 1

Google Street View image of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Permission to use for all LDRS partners. Credit: Google.

42 hospital staff at a West Midlands NHS trust faced misconduct hearings in three months

Design image for the Erdington Enterprise and Entrepreneur Hub. Taken from WMCA press release.

The regeneration of a historic West Midlands building has been hit by a delay - here's why

March 31, 2025

Uncollected refuse bags in the street

Birmingham City Council declares major incident as bin strike continues

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