According to Badger Trust West Midlands diesel is not toxic to badgers, but blocking the entrance to a set can lead to animals suffocating.

Source: https://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/23254646.himbleton-badger-sett-found-diesel-rag-stuffed-inside/?ref=rss

Also at the scene of the incident were two crews from the West Midlands Ambulance Services: "On arrival, crews discovered two male patients.

Source: https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/23335536.two-hospital-fall-30-foot-embankment-chirk/?ref=rss

Although there's more carriages on these West Midlands Railway trains now, there's still often standing room only for the early part of the journey to student suburbs catered by University and Selly Oak stations.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/last-train-home-birmingham-found-28277190

Among them is 'Britain's wonkiest' pub in Dudley, West Midlands.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-11853023/BUSINESS-LIVE-HSBC-buy-SBV-UK-arm-Tech-firms-reassure-investors.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A National Express West Midlands spokesperson said the company was pleased drivers had voted in favour of accepting the offer and apologised to customers for the recent disruption to services.

Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/NATIONAL-EXPRESS-GROUP-PL-9590116/news/Bus-drivers-at-UK-s-National-Express-accept-16-2-pay-deal-43336289/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230325

And a vehicle was stranded in floodwater at Houndsfield Lane, Truemans Heath, at 5.30pm on Sunday, the water first responders from Droitwich, along with a West Midlands Fire Service crew from Billesley attended when a car was stuck in a ford.

Source: https://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/warning-to-drivers-after-four-vehicles-became-trapped-in-floodwater-in-worcestershire-in-a-matter-of-hours-47399/

Anne Shaw, the executive director of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Source: https://solihullobserver.co.uk/news/transport-boss-named-in-kings-birthday-honours/

A previous West Midlands Fire Service statement read: "Three crews responded from Hay Mills and Billesley fire stations, the first arriving within four minutes of being mobilised.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/cause-acocks-green-explosion-revealed-27322455

A SOLID milk chocolate chick hatching from a giant egg has been carved by master chocolatiers at a popular West Midlands attraction.

Source: https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/23440789.cadbury-world-chocolatiers-carve-giant-easter-sculpture/?ref=rss

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the driver of the car.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2023/11/07/man-confirmed-dead-after-m54-crash-between-albrighton-and-wolverhampton/

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Have you seen Peter Hawley?

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2023/08/31/appeal-for-help-locating-man-wanted-for-harassment/

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’re continuing to search for Mitchell, and would urge anyone with information to get in touch."

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/2023/04/16/large-police-presence-at-nature-reserve-as-search-for-missing-man-continues/

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "An ambulance and paramedic officer were sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews discovered two cars had been involved in a collision.

Source: https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/23943322.woman-70s-rushed-hospital-two-car-crash/?ref=rss

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "Two ambulances were sent where, on arrival, crews discovered two cars had been involved in a collision.

Source: https://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/23344253.sedgley-asda-crash-leaves-car-top-another/?ref=rss

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: ‘We would like to apologise to Mr Wilson and his family for the delayed response.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/03/dad-went-into-cardiac-arrest-after-waiting-for-ambulance-for-nine-hours-18030103/

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police added: "Officers have responded to a report of a dog attack taking place on Kathleen Avenue in Bedworth.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/warwickshire-dog-attack-pensioner-killed-27048743

A spokeswoman from West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 4.41pm to an incident on Stephenson Place, Birmingham along with police colleagues.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/schoolboy-hospital-stabbing-mcdonald-s-birmingham-b2265174.html

A West Midlands Police spokesperson congratulated Sgt Singh Rai on the honour and added: "Harvy joined us almost 30 years ago and has helped tackle crime and protect the public as part of various teams mainly across the Black Country.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/sikh-police-officer-tackling-hate-27143352

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We’re investigating after a man was found dead in a flat fire in Walsall this morning.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/walsall-police-incident-live-school-28137238

But none of the bids was successful, with the West Midlands Combined Authority region receiving funding for just two out of 17 submissions.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2023/02/07/call-for-root-and-branch-inquiry-over-failed-levelling-up-bids/