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A man is standing outside a large stone building, holding a flag. It has half a union jack on it, with the words "armed forces day, show your support" on the bottom half.

Armed Forces Day: 'We need to remember veterans'

The occasion is being marked across the region, with events taking place on Saturday and Sunday.

Lorraine pictured in white t-shirt. She has short blonde hair and large brown glasses. She is sat in front of a wooden fence.

'Worry over my sons' benefits put me in hospital'

Lorraine, whose boys are autistic, fears they will lose benefits if MPs back welfare reforms.

Birmingham & Black Country

Masked gang raid high street cash machine

Police believe the gang used cutting equipment before getting away in a black Audi.

Birmingham & Black Country

Someone riding a black bike in a cycle lane.

Cycling facilities falling short, says campaign group

Warwick scored top of the region, while the West Midlands scored lowest across the UK.

A sea lion in a pool - its head and neck visible above the water. It is next to an icy treat made with fruit and fish, which floats in the water.

How do zoo animals keep cool in a heatwave?

Zoos and rescue centres are turning to paddling pools, ice lollies and more to keep animals cool.

A man wearing a grey suit jacket, white shirt and purple tie, smiles while looking to his right. Blurred trees can be seen in the background.

Man jailed for killing lorry driver in M6 crash

Ghulam Haider is sentenced after Cliff Tamou died in a crash on the M6 near Stoke-on-Trent.

Photo of hands of operating room staff performing surgery. The instruments being held include a scalpel and forceps. There is a green medical sheet covering the patient.

Patients' views sought on elective care services

Creating centres for planned surgery will improve patient experience, NHS trusts say.

A woman with long brown hair, standing outside in front of a stone arch. She is wearing a grey coat and is smiling. She has red lipstick on and is dressed professionally.

MP proud to lead Commons incontinence debate

Sonia Kumar says she hopes the debate will help to bring the issue "out of the shadows".

Birmingham & Black Country

A young child with dark hair wearing a white T-shirt with coloured spots on it is smiling. He is holding a card which reads: "TODAY I AM 11," although the bottom of the card is cut off.

Nursery worker admits manslaughter of toddler

Kimberley Cookson, 22, pleads guilty to manslaughter after the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda.

Birmingham & Black Country