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Murder investigation body exhumed

A Shropshire man found dead in a burned out car in 1994 has been exhumed after new information about his death came to light.

Land girls story inspires drama

The story of the unsung heroines of WWII will be told in a new BBC TV series that is being filmed in rural Warwickshire.

Children climb on board new class

Children at a Staffordshire primary school are looking forward to a flying start to lessons in a converted aeroplane.

Woman has baby after 12 attempts

A Birmingham woman who had 10 miscarriages and a premature baby who died has given birth to a baby girl on her 12th attempt.

Returning soldiers parade in city

Soldiers who served in Afghanistan have marched through Hereford on the day the bodies of fallen comrades were repatriated.

Tennis player looks to join elite

BBC Midlands Today has put together a snapshot of aspiring Birmingham tennis player Dan Evans, who plays in minor tournaments in the hope of reaching the big time.

Woman who fought illness honoured

A woman from Worcester who had a life-saving lung transplant because of cystic fibrosis has been honoured for her courage.

Soldier had just celebrated 18th

Rifleman William Aldridge from Herefordshire who was killed in Afghanistan was one of the youngest to lose his life.

Soldier killed saving colleague

Rifleman Joseph Murphy from Birmingham, who was killed in Afghanistan, died trying to save a friend who was fatally injured.

Cousin's tribute to dead soldier

The cousin of Corporal Jonathan Horne from Walsall who was killed in Afghanistan has paid tribute to him.