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Described as a "queen of Gypsy queens" Louisa Price spent more than 70 years of her remarkably long life in the West Midlands. Full story: bbc.in/4uBs0Lv
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How a West Midlands countryside landmark has become a Spotify hit. Full story: bbc.in/3SjeL4M
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'Race against time' to rescue native crayfish bbc.in/4ooOC0l

'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/4ouX1j9

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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'Board of local people' for area in £20m scheme bbc.in/3QovOlt

'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/4fHSW8S
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The Midlands Metro link from Wednesbury to Dudley was scheduled to open in August, already two years late, and now there are fresh delays. Full story: bbc.in/4olTJhP
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'Gypsy queen' and 'king of showmen' celebrated in exhibition bbc.in/43yC4u0

'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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Your photos: Hovering bees and other wildlife bbc.in/4eanE9m

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/4eGZt2r

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/4vSpHoK

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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"I'm having a terrific life with playing and enjoying travelling and concerts here, there and everywhere." Full story: bbc.in/4uvtTJE
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Knighthood for Windrush Day campaigner bbc.in/4uSvn17

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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Bradley Lefley-Kemp will be taking part in a glider display at the show. Full story: bbc.in/4em0uf8
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"The Grand is such an asset to the city - really important, part of its fabric and there's a legacy to it." Full story: bbc.in/4vEUVPQ
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Stories to make you smile from across the West Midlands bbc.in/442KD0a

Stories to make you smile from across the West Midlands

A look at some of our uplifting stories, including the success of the Rik Mayall comedy festival.

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Flying at RAF Cosford Air Show 'a dream come true' bbc.in/4vQ9bFK

Flying at RAF Cosford Air Show 'a dream come true'

The sold-out RAF Cosford Air Show takes place this Sunday.

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My wonderful life 15 years on from Britain's Got Talent bbc.in/4aqu3uM

Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn reflects on 'wonderful life'

A BGT finalist in 2011, Jean Martyn still performs regularly and says life is "terrific".

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Tony Iommi made an MBE in King's Birthday Honours bbc.in/4vLNZAy

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi made an MBE in King's Birthday Honours

Tony Iommi says it is an "unbelievable honour".

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'TV psychic' jailed for sexual assaults bbc.in/4vazfeL

'Daytime TV psychic' John Starkey jailed for sexual offences

John Starkey is jailed for more than four years, after pleading guilty to three charges.

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