1. Ambulance staff to get body-worn cameraspublished at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    The cameras will be distributed among 15 hubs based on the number of reported assaults.

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  2. Murder probe victim named as suspects releasedpublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2021

    The 29-year-old was found dead at a house in Overdale on Tuesday, a day after she was assaulted.

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  3. Jackie Weaver: Don't stop virtual council meetingspublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2021

    The council officer says more people get involved with council meetings when they take place online.

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  4. What's the weather got in store?published at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2021

    BBC Weather

    It will be a cloudy morning with outbreaks of rain followed by a brighter afternoon with highs of 10°C (50°F).

    Weather map
  5. Covid-19: More than four million in Midlands vaccinatedpublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 25 March 2021

    More than four million people in the Midlands have now received a Covid-19 vaccine, according to the latest NHS figures.

    In total, 4,638,951 people in the wider region had received their first dose by 21 March.

    Among the 50s age group - the current priority for vaccinations - 1,092,448 have received a first dose.

    Some 89% of those aged over 50 are now thought to have had at least one dose of a vaccine.

    Graphic
  6. Shrewsbury baby deaths prompt plan for more midwivespublished at 15:31 Greenwich Mean Time 25 March 2021

    The BBC understands as many as 1,000 more midwives and 80 obstetrics consultants will be hired in England.

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  7. Council halts elderly going to troubled care homespublished at 10:22 Greenwich Mean Time 25 March 2021

    Infection control, evacuation procedures and medicine handling all caused concern in reports.

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  8. Around the web: Sunshine and a light breezepublished at 08:08 Greenwich Mean Time 25 March 2021

    BBC Weather

    We might get a few showers first thing this morning, but the rest of the day should be dry with some sunshine and a light breeze.

    Temperatures are forecast to rise to about 12C (54F) and we should have a dry night.

    Stratford-upon-AvonImage source, RuggyNo1
  9. Murder arrests after woman found at housepublished at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    Detectives say the woman was assaulted hours earlier and the case has been referred to the police watchdog.

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  10. MI6 accused of 'protecting Nazi war criminals'published at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    A BBC investigation into one suspect discovers he may also have worked for British secret services.

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  11. Tomlinson would face jail again 'in a heartbeat'published at 10:07 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    Royle Family actor Ricky Tomlinson, who was jailed for his union activism, says he has no regrets.

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  12. Weather: Rain and cloud is forecastpublished at 08:48 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2021

    We're forecast cloud with some light rain this morning and temperatures could reach 12C (54F).

    There will also be a light breeze and overnight temperatures will fall to about 6C (43F).

    Rain in TelfordImage source, Tee Lake Watcher
  13. Deaths from Covid three times higher in deprived areaspublished at 17:54 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    David Gregory-Kumar
    Science correspondent, BBC Midlands Today

    You are three times more likely to die of Covid-19 in the West Midlands if you live in a poor area, data from Public Health England shows., external

    BirminghamImage source, PA Media

    During the past year there have been 14,623 deaths in the region which is a rate of 246 deaths per 100,000 people.

    Birmingham had the highest number of people with coronavirus on the death certificate with 2,873, followed by Sandwell and then Walsall.

    Malvern Hills had the lowest death rate with 141, followed by North Warwickshire and Rugby.

    The number of excess deaths in the West Midlands can also be divided up into how deprived an area is.

    The most deprived areas saw 4,641 excess deaths - with the least deprived 1,569.

  14. 'We grew food while isolating in our van'published at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    Chris and Marianne Fisher were on a round-the-world trip when the pandemic changed their plans.

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  15. Minute's silence held for coronavirus remembrancepublished at 12:35 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    A minute's silence has been observed across the West Midlands in remembrance of those in the country who died as a result of coronavirus.

    A day of reflection is being held as the UK marks the anniversary of the first lockdown.

    Minute's silence

    This was the scene at the West Midlands Ambulance Service academy in Brierley Hill.

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  16. Shrewsbury 24 win court battle to clear namespublished at 12:12 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    The 14 men, including actor Ricky Tomlinson, were among 24 charged following pickets in Shrewsbury.

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  17. BBC Local Radio marks Make a Difference anniversarypublished at 09:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    BBC local radio

    BBC local radio stations across the West Midlands will today mark the anniversary of the Make a Difference campaign.

    Make a difference

    The scheme was launched to offer help and support to listeners during the coronavirus lockdown.

    In the past 12 months more than four million people have either called or messaged their local BBC radio station.

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    The impact of Covid-19 has been reflected by Make a Difference across all our local stations and has highlighted acts of kindness and enabled us to share some amazing stories. We want people to tell us who they want to say a special thank you to, because whilst this has been an incredibly difficult time, we should never forget the acts of kindness and generosity from friends, neighbours and strangers that we have seen over the last twelve months."

    Chris Burns, Head of Audio and Digital for BBC England

  18. Flower show cancelled for second year runningpublished at 09:01 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2021

    The organising committee says because of the size of the event, a decision could not be delayed.

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