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The National Memorial Arboretum says its newly-named path is in response to requests from visitors.
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The National Memorial Arboretum says its newly-named path is in response to requests from visitors.
Read MoreThe West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has announced £5.3m worth of funding to help the region recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
The money will be split between eight projects across the county, including supporting young people to learn digital skills, providing training for ex-offenders and supporting people over 50 in need.
Almost £600,000 will also be spent exploring options to regenerate the site of the former Chance Glass works in Smethwick and turn it into a community centre.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street said he was "absolutely delighted" with the government funding.
Quote MessageWhether it is providing young people with digital skills to secure those well-paid jobs that are out there, or targeting help to those left behind to help them achieve their true potential, this cash will make a real difference to the lives of people right across the region.
Andy Street, West Midlands Mayor
Telford's accident and emergency department has been closed this afternoon over concerns about hazardous chemicals.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust said it would have to clean the department after a man walked in having been involved in a workplace incident.
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Two teenage boys have been arrested after a 17-year-old was stabbed in Birmingham.
The teenager suffered serious injuries in Meadfoot Avenue, Kings Heath, shortly after 19:30 on Wednesday.
It's understood he was attacked by a group of six people during disorder outside shops, said West Midlands Police.
The force said it's believed the attack was targeted.
Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding.
A knife found nearby is being forensically examined as part of the investigation.
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Read MoreSix projects in Stoke-on-Trent will receive almost £3m in government funding to aid the city's post-pandemic recovery.
The City Council announced it would receive £2.78m from the Community Renewal Fund after being identified as one of the 100 most in-need areas in the UK.
The money will be spent on projects including promoting digital inclusion across the city and supporting young people and people with barriers to employment to find work.
Quote MessageI’m so pleased that this hard work has paid off, and we’ve been awarded funding for our communities to deliver a number of projects around helping residents upskill, encouraging young people to be aspirational, and supporting the health and wellbeing agenda in the city.
Councillor Abi Brown, Leader, Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Today, it will be dry and fine with plenty of sunshine. A cool day, with a moderate northerly breeze. Highs of 8C (46F).
Tonight, it will be dry and largely clear for the first part of the night. During the early hours, cloud will gradually build in from the north-west, perhaps bringing the odd spot of rain by dawn. Lows of 1C (34F).
The leader of Telford and Wrekin Council has branded a vote to allow one of Shropshire's MPs to avoid punishment for misusing his position as "a dark day for public life".
Conservative Owen Paterson was spared a parliamentary suspension for now after the government ordered its MPs to back a review of standards investigations on Wednesday.
Shaun Davis, the council's Labour leader, said: "The Conservatives have decided there is one rule for them and another rule for the rest of us.
"Whatever the rights and wrongs of the case, the system which the Conservatives set up themselves found wrongdoing, because the Conservatives didn’t like the answer they’ve decided to rip up the rule book."
Mr Paterson was found to have "repeatedly" used his position as an MP to benefit two companies who paid him as a consultant. However, he has denied wrongdoing.
Wednesday's vote in Parliament has divided opinion, and elsewhere in Shropshire the Conservative leader of the unitary council said Mr Paterson should have the right to appeal against the watchdog's findings.
“MPs, in my view, should be entitled to the same legal process as anyone else in the workplace or in a court of law," Councillor Lezley Picton said.
Ben Raymond set up the far-right group to wage a "white Jihad" in the UK, a court hears.
Read MoreTwenty-two buildings have been taken off the West Midlands register but seven have been added.
Read MoreElizabeth ran a mile every day for 26 days to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Read MoreWomen who were sex trafficked as teens say they are fighting for support they are entitled to.
Read MoreSteven Fletcher's lucky late goalline rebound steals a 1-0 win for Stoke City against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.
Read MorePolice apologise to man who had headwear removed while in custody in Birmingham.
Read MoreSnobs in Birmingham says it is introducing extra safety measures following incidents at the weekend.
Read MoreA former youth player coached by Barry Bennell tells a court he "ran everything" at Manchester City.
Read MoreJo Aitken says she is still struggling with chronic fatigue a year after contracting Covid-19.
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A 25-year-old recognised for his community work during the pandemic has been nominated as young councillor of the year.
Joe Porter, who represents Brown Edge and Endon, is the only councillor from Staffordshire to be shortlisted and is nominated in the 2021 Councillor Awards.
Mr Porter said: "I was honoured to be shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year for my work to support vulnerable people and improve our local environment across the Staffordshire Moorlands."
Mr Porter also received a Points of Light award from the prime minister last year for showing leadership during the pandemic, acknowledging his Food for Endon initiative, supporting vulnerable and elderly residents in rural communities.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony on 1 December.