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Gurdip Thandi

Local Democracy Reporter covering the West Midlands Combined Authority

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dozens of 'affordable homes' to be built in Birmingham thanks to new partnership

Dozens of 'affordable homes' to be built in Birmingham thanks to new partnership

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Being in care doesn't offer stability - I wanted to create my own' - Walsall care leaver overcomes challenges to land career working with young people

'Being in care doesn't offer stability - I wanted to create my own' - Walsall care leaver overcomes challenges to land career working with young people

Supporting image for story: Birmingham hospitals see success from improvements made to cancer care

Birmingham hospitals see success from improvements made to cancer care

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham hospitals see increase in A&E waiting times, data shows

Birmingham hospitals see increase in A&E waiting times, data shows

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Soaring wage bill creates 'disappointing’ deficit for Birmingham hospital trust

Soaring wage bill creates 'disappointing’ deficit for Birmingham hospital trust

Supporting image for story: Ambulance handover breaches rise as many wait outside Birmingham hospitals 'more than 45 minutes'

Ambulance handover breaches rise as many wait outside Birmingham hospitals 'more than 45 minutes'

Supporting image for story: ‘Minimal disruption’ caused by resident doctor strike to Birmingham hospital services

‘Minimal disruption’ caused by resident doctor strike to Birmingham hospital services

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plan to protect West Midlands green spaces and wildlife unveiled

Plan to protect West Midlands green spaces and wildlife unveiled

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ambitious Birmingham City excited by metro milestone - and what it could mean for their new stadium plans

Ambitious Birmingham City excited by metro milestone - and what it could mean for their new stadium plans

Supporting image for story: 'People deserve more than soundbites': West Midlands mayor hits back at Reform deputy's call to ‘scrap HS2’

'People deserve more than soundbites': West Midlands mayor hits back at Reform deputy's call to ‘scrap HS2’

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands NHS bosses plea to patients during one of the busiest times of the year

West Midlands NHS bosses plea to patients during one of the busiest times of the year

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Number of West Midlands families living in temporary accommodation rises

Number of West Midlands families living in temporary accommodation rises

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices

'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'You just can’t imagine the pain' - Poignant tree unveiled to remember victims of road crash in the West Midlands

'You just can’t imagine the pain' - Poignant tree unveiled to remember victims of road crash in the West Midlands

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thousands of training opportunities pledged for young people across West Midlands

Thousands of training opportunities pledged for young people across West Midlands

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We need to get more people to use buses in the West Midlands': Calls to investigate why people aren't using the bus

'We need to get more people to use buses in the West Midlands': Calls to investigate why people aren't using the bus

Supporting image for story: Budget black hole for West Midlands transport is 'mostly plugged', Mayor claims

Budget black hole for West Midlands transport is 'mostly plugged', Mayor claims

Supporting image for story: Grant to stop cuts to West Midlands bus services agreed

Grant to stop cuts to West Midlands bus services agreed

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Metro tram fare hike needed for ‘financial sustainability’, transport bosses claim - here's how much they're due to increase by

West Midlands Metro tram fare hike needed for ‘financial sustainability’, transport bosses claim - here's how much they're due to increase by

Supporting image for story: Plans for two new Walsall train stations branded ‘bonkers’ by councillors

Plans for two new Walsall train stations branded ‘bonkers’ by councillors

Supporting image for story: Work to transform railway stations Aston Villa fans use for home games welcomed by council bosses

Work to transform railway stations Aston Villa fans use for home games welcomed by council bosses

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Premier League deal agreed to boost job prospects for young people in the West Midlands

Premier League deal agreed to boost job prospects for young people in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: 'Much needed' changes to West Midlands Ring & Ride services 'long time coming’

'Much needed' changes to West Midlands Ring & Ride services 'long time coming’

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is quite perverse now' - Calls for cheaper fares for short bus trips across the West Midlands

'It is quite perverse now' - Calls for cheaper fares for short bus trips across the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: New funding deal to prevent cuts to West Midlands bus services set to be agreed

New funding deal to prevent cuts to West Midlands bus services set to be agreed

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Metro fares set to increase by up to 50p per ticket in 2026

West Midlands Metro fares set to increase by up to 50p per ticket in 2026

Supporting image for story: Railway station improvements will give Aston Villa a boost

Railway station improvements will give Aston Villa a boost

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Open opportunities for every child' - Mayor launches new initiative to lift West Midlands kids out of poverty

'Open opportunities for every child' - Mayor launches new initiative to lift West Midlands kids out of poverty

Supporting image for story: Interim transport boss for the West Midlands named after role became vacant for first time in eight years

Interim transport boss for the West Midlands named after role became vacant for first time in eight years

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for more investment to be pumped into Black Country’s defence and advanced manufacturing sector is backed

Plans for more investment to be pumped into Black Country’s defence and advanced manufacturing sector is backed

Supporting image for story: 'The scar is a great reminder of where I’ve come from' - Olympic star who won medal despite horrific tendon injury backs West Midlands work plan

'The scar is a great reminder of where I’ve come from' - Olympic star who won medal despite horrific tendon injury backs West Midlands work plan

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands transport bosses exploring ways to make evening travel ‘easier and safer’

West Midlands transport bosses exploring ways to make evening travel ‘easier and safer’

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rare cancer study findings from Birmingham hospital hailed

Rare cancer study findings from Birmingham hospital hailed

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Extra railway staff at Birmingham’s New Street Station for Christmas

Extra railway staff at Birmingham’s New Street Station for Christmas

Supporting image for story: Hundreds have say on major plans to make huge changes to key Birmingham route

Hundreds have say on major plans to make huge changes to key Birmingham route

Supporting image for story: Motorists warned of delays for up to nine months when Dudley roadworks get under way

Motorists warned of delays for up to nine months when Dudley roadworks get under way

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: PCC backs West Bromwich MP's call for tougher laws on ‘ghost’ number plates

PCC backs West Bromwich MP's call for tougher laws on ‘ghost’ number plates

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major £70 million Birmingham railway depot works completed

Major £70 million Birmingham railway depot works completed

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Senior Government ministers praise ‘un-ignorable force that resulted in them holding major investment event in Birmingham

Senior Government ministers praise ‘un-ignorable force that resulted in them holding major investment event in Birmingham

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Area of Birmingham set for 'really exciting future' as ambitious transformation plans revealed

Area of Birmingham set for 'really exciting future' as ambitious transformation plans revealed

Supporting image for story: 'Strike while the iron is hot!' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hails ‘fantastic’ West Midlands investment event

'Strike while the iron is hot!' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hails ‘fantastic’ West Midlands investment event

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to be involved in new Birmingham City stadium project

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to be involved in new Birmingham City stadium project

Supporting image for story: Culture Secretary 'saddened' by Birmingham Maccabi Tel Aviv controversy

Culture Secretary 'saddened' by Birmingham Maccabi Tel Aviv controversy

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hunt for new boss of West Midlands Combined Authority goes on

Hunt for new boss of West Midlands Combined Authority goes on

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Red tape’ on housing removed so hundreds of new social houses can be built in the West Midlands, says mayor

‘Red tape’ on housing removed so hundreds of new social houses can be built in the West Midlands, says mayor

Supporting image for story: 'Screening caught my lung cancer early enough - everyone should go to their appointments'

'Screening caught my lung cancer early enough - everyone should go to their appointments'

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'People of all backgrounds live side-by-side' - Birmingham Labour politicians condemn Robert Jenrick's remarks about area being 'one of the worst integrated places'

'People of all backgrounds live side-by-side' - Birmingham Labour politicians condemn Robert Jenrick's remarks about area being 'one of the worst integrated places'

Supporting image for story: Removing 'unsafe’ cladding’ from West Midlands homes to prevent 'another Grenfell' remains a challenge

Removing 'unsafe’ cladding’ from West Midlands homes to prevent 'another Grenfell' remains a challenge

October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is very exciting' - West Midlands Mayor 'delighted' over Peaky Blinders return to Birmingham

'It is very exciting' - West Midlands Mayor 'delighted' over Peaky Blinders return to Birmingham

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: It is 'vital' new railway stations bring trains to Walsall town centre, say regeneration bosses

It is 'vital' new railway stations bring trains to Walsall town centre, say regeneration bosses