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13/07/2025

Daniel's family released some of their favourite recent photographs

Daniel Drewitt is remembered by his family as handsome, funny and talented.

13/07/2025

Here's a selection of some of your best heatwave photos from across the region.

Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos shared by you, from the past seven days.

13/07/2025

The £200m road has been described as a "landmark" project.

The project could generate between £555m and £634m in economic benefits, a council leader claims.

13/07/2025

West Midlands-based rock promoter Maurice Jones had a big role to play.

Nicola Jones says her father Maurice helped organise the huge star-studded event 40 years ago.

13/07/2025

The family of Daniel Drewitt, who drowned in a Sutton Park lake, paid tribute to a 'handsome, funny and talented boy”.

In a statement his family said: "Daniel really cared about his friends and family.

"Everyone wanted to be his friend and he was popular because of the beautiful spirit he had.

"Daniel was a big Birmingham City Football Club fan and would love going to the games with his grandad and friends.

"He had so many dreams and aspirations, and he had his whole life ahead of him. He has been taken from us way too soon and we still can't process what is happening right now.

"His family and friends are all devastated from this awful tragedy, and this will forever leave an everlasting pain in all of our hearts. We cannot put into words how much we will miss him and his cheeky smile.

"We want to thank the community for all of the kind messages, love and support. It has given us all comfort knowing just how loved he was by so many people and shows they all saw what we saw in him.

"Sweet dreams our beautiful boy. We know we will still see you every night. You will be the brightest star in the sky."

12/07/2025

Jeff Lynne is "heartbroken" not to be performing, his band said.

The band withdrew from its headline performance over concerns about the health of frontman Jeff Lynne.

12/07/2025

One week on from Black Sabbath's farewell gig in Birmingham, the so-called Prince of Darkness was back in the city to offer fans a meet and greet with himself plus Sharon, Jack and Kelly.

Read all about the experience that some paid up to £1,500 for: https://bbc.in/467rv3w

12/07/2025

Watch the moment Julian Cash and Birmingham’s Lloyd Glasspool make history by becoming the first all-British pair to win the men's doubles title at Wimbledon for 89 years.

Watch match point as Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool make history by becoming the first all-British pair to win the men's doubles title at Wimbledon for 89 years.

12/07/2025

Sharon Graham says Labour should be "seriously concerned" that Unite could rethink its relationship with the party.

The union could consider its future relationship with the party, General Secretary Sharon Graham says.

12/07/2025

Almost 100 people worked on the blanket made from pressed and dried flowers.

An artist brings together a community to create a blanket using petals from National Trust gardens.

12/07/2025

Richard Parker says he wants people to have the skills to take up new jobs in "fast-growing green industries".

The West Midlands mayor responds to a report calling for the region to take the lead on net zero.

11/07/2025

Coaching staff and players gathered outside Molineux stadium.