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The second round of the 2026 County Championship has concluded, and deja vu from 2025 is hard to ignore. Names like Jamie Smith, Shoaib Bashir, and Ollie Pope surfaced prominently this weekend – players once considered … Read More

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Solihull Moors Football Club is in a race against time to obtain an alcohol licence for its upcoming Moors Tribute Festival, set to take place on the Armco Arena pitch this Bank Holiday Sunday, May 3. The event, featuring … Read More

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At last night’s full council meeting in Walsall, three outgoing Conservative councillors delivered a fierce critique of the town’s leadership, accusing them of running the council with an iron fist and neglecting residents’ … Read More

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After more than two and a half years of uncertainty, the long-shuttered Yorks cafe on Birmingham’s Stephenson Street is finally set for a fresh start. Following its temporary closure in late 2021 and subsequent signs of … Read More

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Dudley Council is currently under scrutiny following widespread delays in bin collections and growing dissatisfaction over pothole repairs. At a full council meeting on April 13, Cllr Adeela Qayyum highlighted significant … Read More

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Recent data exclusive to BirminghamLive reveals that drivers aged over 85 have been involved in serious crashes across the West Midlands, resulting in fatalities and severe injuries. This alarming trend adds urgency to the … Read More