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Ian Jones, PA

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September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Migration drives a jump in the UK population - see data for the West Midlands, Shropshire and Mid Wales

Migration drives a jump in the UK population - see data for the West Midlands, Shropshire and Mid Wales

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crown court backlog hits record level with thousands of cases waiting for justice in the West Midlands and Shropshire

Crown court backlog hits record level with thousands of cases waiting for justice in the West Midlands and Shropshire

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands A-level top grades results drop to lower than last year - and it’s one of only two UK regions to see decline

West Midlands A-level top grades results drop to lower than last year - and it’s one of only two UK regions to see decline

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: A third of GP appointments in June were over the phone or online, data shows

A third of GP appointments in June were over the phone or online, data shows

April 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport 'second worst' for delays as full list revealed

Birmingham Airport 'second worst' for delays as full list revealed

March 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Full list of confirmed top-tier council tax rises across the West Midlands and Shropshire

Full list of confirmed top-tier council tax rises across the West Midlands and Shropshire

February 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Full list of West Midlands council tax rises as nine in 10 areas of the UK face maximum hike

Full list of West Midlands council tax rises as nine in 10 areas of the UK face maximum hike

January 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Latest NHS hospital figures show flu patients rise by 21% across England - see figures for each health trust

Latest NHS hospital figures show flu patients rise by 21% across England - see figures for each health trust