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  • Updates from 14-20 June

  1. Men held and Bentley seized over alleged £1m fraudpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    The men, aged 73 and 75, were held on suspicion of money laundering and fraud, police say.

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  2. Eighteenth Century canal locks to be renovatedpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Two Grade II listed Georgian canal locks in Telford are being restored.

    Turnip Lock and Hadley Park Lock, located in Hadley Park, date back to 1796, and are two of seven guillotine locks that ran along the Shrewsbury Canal, designed by Thomas Telford.

    The restoration is to take three months with the cost estimated at £160,000.

    Telford and Wrekin Council has secured £103,000 funding through money paid by developers to use on community projects.

    Hadley Park lockImage source, Telford & Wrekin Council

    Councillor Carolyn Healy said: “The Hadley locks are an important part of our rich, industrial history and what make our borough such a fascinating place to live and visit.

    “They fell into disrepair after the canal was abandoned in the 1940s, and sadly their significance has largely gone unrecognised.

    "I am really happy that we have been able to work with our partners to raise the funds needed for their restoration."

  3. Safety inspection cancels some rail servicespublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Some rail services between Wolverhampton and Telford Central stations have been cancelled due to a safety inspection.

    West Midlands Railway is advising people to check ahead before they travel.

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  4. Boy, four, injured in dog attackpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    The dog, believed to be an American Bully XL, is seized after the attack in Wolverhampton, police say.

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  5. Serious collision closes motorway lanespublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

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    Three of four lanes on the M6 northbound at Walsall have been closed due to a serious collision.

    Highways England said it has officers heading to the scene, between junctions 10 and 10A, along with police, fire fighters and paramedics.

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  6. Gang guilty of random murder of NHS workerpublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    David Gomoh managed to stagger back home before dying in front of his family.

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  7. Murder arrest after burnt body found in lay-bypublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    The unidentified woman's cause of death is still under investigation, police say.

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  8. A thousand volunteers sought for 'Commonwealth clean up'published at 15:07 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is hoping to attract 1,000 volunteers from the region ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games to spruce up the area.

    Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands and Valerie Edkins, treasurer of Friends of Perry ParkImage source, West Midlands Combined Authority

    The campaign is backed by Keep Britain Tidy and kicked off with a litter pick in Perry Barr.

    “In under a year’s time the eyes of the world will be on the West Midlands as we host the Commonwealth Games," Mr Street said.

    "We know just how fantastic our home is, so we want to make sure it’s looking its best when visitors arrive and images are broadcast around the world."

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    I’m urging everyone who can to sign up, arm themselves with a rubbish bag and grabber, and get picking.

    Andy Street, West Midlands Mayor

  9. Firms 'need help' with climate change measurespublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    BBC Radio Shropshire

    Businesses in Shropshire know they need to become more environmentally friendly, but don't know how, the chief executive of the county's Chamber of Commerce has said.

    It has been carrying out research and Richard Sheehan said there was also evidence that potential employees are put off joining firms without environmental policies.

    Mr Sheehan said: "There is an awareness that something needs to happen, but there is not necessarily the awareness of what direction of travel they can take."

    And he said firms want to know "where they can find the support and guidance they actually need".

  10. Boy, 14, arrested after father and son stabbedpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    A 13-year-old boy remains in hospital for treatment while his dad is discharged, police say.

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  11. 'It would be great if horses could talk'published at 14:32 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Oliver Townend on his relationship with his horse Ballaghmor Class and his hopes Team GB's eventing gold will inspire young riders.

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  12. Man in court charged with murder of missing womanpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Megan Newborough, 23, was found dead on a rural lane after being reported missing, police say.

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  13. Birmingham Hippodrome's artistic director stands downpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    The artistic director of Birmingham Hippodrome has announced her resignation after six years in the role.

    Fiona Allan will leave the company in the autumn before moving to work with Opera Australia.

    Fiona AllanImage source, Birmingham Hippodrome

    During the pandemic, Ms Allan has been a vocal advocate for more support for the arts as the theatre was left empty and unable to put on shows.

    “Despite these challenges we have still reached more than 850,000 people," she said. "I have no doubt that Birmingham Hippodrome will emerge from this period stronger, more energised and resilient than ever.”

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    I have loved being in Birmingham and am especially sad to be leaving on the eve of our Commonwealth Games year... There is such incredible talent in Birmingham, and the arts and cultural scene is absolutely thriving."

    Fiona Allan, Artistic director, Birmingham Hippodrome

  14. Peaty keen for Superstars returnpublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Britain's Adam Peaty backs a return of TV show Superstars to see who is the best of the best among Olympic champions from Tokyo.

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  15. Man killed in city centre attack was 'beloved son'published at 12:40 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Amarpal Atkar died after he was attacked outside Birmingham New Street station last month.

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  16. Forest's Bong given three-match banpublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Nottingham Forest defender Gaetan Bong is banned for three matches for violent conduct.

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  17. Dozens held in force's largest ever drugs raidspublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Twenty-five suspected dealers are arrested in dawn raids across Cheshire, Salford and Merseyside.

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  18. Couple married on a 125mph train to Birminghampublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Laura and Jane exchanged their vows on the same route they met on their first date.

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  19. Covid sceptic urges people to get vaccinepublished at 11:46 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    Royal Stoke University Hospital says it is seeing more younger, unvaccinated patients.

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  20. CCTV 'captured abuse' at mental health unitpublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 11 August 2021

    The Care Quality Commission says it found people were at risk of harm at Eldertree Lodge.

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