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How a West Midlands countryside landmark has become a Spotify hit. Full story: bbc.in/4xlMYRr
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'Race against time' to rescue native crayfish bbc.in/3QGo6Dh

'Race against time' to rescue native crayfish from Derbyshire brook

A rescue mission was launched to take the aquatic animals to a safe location.

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Volunteer officers recognised in Birthday Honours bbc.in/4ooO7U1

West Midlands Police volunteers recognised in Birthday Honours

Mike Leonard and Hitesh Mehta are recognised for their contributions as volunteer police officers.

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Pope John Paul II landed at Coventry Airport for a visit to the UK in 1982. Full story: bbc.in/4ehxO6T
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'Board of local people' for area in £20m scheme bbc.in/4e9hKW8

'Board of local people' for Wolverhampton area in £20m scheme

A total of £20m to improve Low Hill in Wolverhampton has been secured from a government programme.

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The former Odeon Cinema building was built in 1935. Full story: bbc.in/4eiAOzN
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'Gypsy queen' and 'king of showmen' celebrated in exhibition bbc.in/4xrMIQR

'Gypsy Queen' and 'King of the Showmen' celebrated in Walsall exhibition

The exhibition is on show at community hubs as part of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.

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How George Michael's mixing desk ended up in a village studio bbc.in/4ep3iIq

How George Michael's mixing desk ended up in a Shropshire studio

The story is just one part of how a small music label is looking to grow in Shropshire.

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'A year after being told I had weeks to live, I'm doing a 10k run' bbc.in/4gj9Cn9

Worcester leukaemia survivor taking on 10k for charity

Leukaemia survivor Adam Claxton is in training to undertake the run with his wife and family.

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From the Pope to Take That: Coventry Airport in pictures bbc.in/49Zdaas

Coventry Airport in pictures

Coventry Airport has hosted royalty, celebrities, and a Papal visit since it opened in the 1930s.

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Your photos: Hovering bees and other wildlife bbc.in/4vIag23

Your photos from the West Midlands: Hovering bees and other wildlife

Take a look at these fabulous photos of the West Midlands we have received this week.

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Call to save 'striking' Art Deco building bbc.in/3Smcbek

Call to save 'striking' Birmingham Art Deco building.

The former Odeon Cinema building in Kingstanding shut its doors on 7 June.

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Scotland earn nervy win over Haiti for first World Cup victory in 36 years bbc.in/4vLYL9V

Haiti vs Scotland LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C score, TV stream, radio commentary, updates &...

John McGinn repays head coach Steve Clarke's faith in him by firing Scotland to their first World Cup win in 36 years as they edge past Haiti on their return after a 28-year absence.

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Woman spends 102nd birthday feeding giraffes bbc.in/49SZJZG

Woman spends 102nd birthday feeding West Midlands Safari Park giraffes

Vera told staff at her Worcestershire care home it was her dream to feed the giraffes.

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"The new school build represents an investment in the community and will provide generations of children with an exciting place to learn, play and to flourish." Full story: bbc.in/4e7WzUs
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Bradley Lefley-Kemp will be taking part in a glider display at the show. Full story: bbc.in/446Flkc
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"I'm having a terrific life with playing and enjoying travelling and concerts here, there and everywhere." Full story: bbc.in/4v73hQv
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Plans for new city centre arts and events space bbc.in/4v9W3eo

Plans for Worcester's new outdoor arts and events space

Changes to Angel Place are expected in 2027 when building work at the Scala Arts Centre is complete.

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A man who was paralysed by a rare disorder is encouraging more people to donate plasma after receiving life-saving treatment. Full story: bbc.in/3RVi5Df
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Knighthood for Windrush Day campaigner bbc.in/4eqHcVT

Knighthood for Wolverhampton Windrush campaigner Patrick Vernon

Patrick Vernon is recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List for services to racial equality.

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