West Midlands
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| Population (mid-2017 est.) | 2,897,300 |
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| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Points of interest | Cadbury World |
| Black Country Living Museum | |
| Colleges and universities | University of Birmingham |
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| ID | 734151 |
About West Midlands
The West Midlands is a metropolitan county in western-central England with a 2014 estimated population of 2,808,356, making it the second most populous county in England after Greater London.
UK temperatures plunge as cold snap disrupts roads
... Further south, a yellow weather warning for ice is in place from midnight until 08:00 for London, the east of England, the West Midlands and parts of south Wales...
New UK weather warnings for snow and ice as sporting events cancelled
... The alert is in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber until 5 December...
Villa Park: Forty-six men charged after officers hurt in clashes
... Of the 46 men charged, 43 have been charged with a public order offence, West Midlands Police said...
Glasgow Airport: Flights suspended due to heavy snow
... The alert is in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber until 5 December...
Aston Villa: Officer believed burnt in clashes with Legia Warsaw fans
...By Allen CookBBC News, West MidlandsAston Villa fans said " all hell broke loose" before the European fixture with Legia Warsaw...
UK weather: Snow forecast and warnings in place as temperatures plummet
... The alert is in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber until 5 December...
Police injured as objects thrown at officers outside Villa Park
...By Maisie OlahBBC News, West MidlandsAt least three police officers have been injured during disorder ahead of Aston Villa s game with Legia Warsaw in Birmingham...
Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success
... Jackie, who lives in the West Midlands where HIV prevalence is high but opt-out testing is not available, was given a late diagnosis...
Alfie Steele injuries from ‘adult who lost control'
By Christian BarnettLocal Democracy Reporting Service
Injuries found on The Body of a nine-year-old boy were from an " adult who had lost control" a court heard.
Alfie Steele was discovered dead in a bath at his home in Droitwich, Worcestershire, in February 2021.
Alfie's mother, Carla Scott, 35, and her partner, Dirk Howell, 41, deny murder.
Bruises on Alfie suggested he had been " manhandled" their trial at Coventry Crown Court heard on Thursday.
A post-mortem examination found Alfie had suffered 50 injuries including scratches, bruises and cuts all over his Body .
Community paediatrician Dr Sue Zeitlin told jurors she could not exclude that marks on Alfie's buttocks were from being kicked by an adult.
She added that The Number and location of the injuries on Alfie's Body - including his face - suggested they were More Than " classic" childhood bumps and scratches.
She told The Court : " Multiple injuries to The Face like this are very unusual. You can have one or two injuries from falling off a bike but it is unusual to get 50 injuries from a fall. "
'Physical punishment'The doctor, who has 40 Years ' experience as a paediatrician and 20 years in child protection, also said it was " likely" Alfie had been subjected to physical punishment.
Earlier in the proceedings, The Trial heard from two pathologists including paediatric pathologist Dr Roger Malcomson Who Said several of Alfie's injuries looked " likely to be inflicted" rather than accidents, and some indicated blunt force trauma.
Home Office forensic pathologist Dr Matthew Lyall explained some of the injuries were " not everyday bumps" and likely from " incidents you would remember".
Alfie's mother Carla Scott and Mr Howell, from Birmingham, deny murder along with manslaughter, causing or allowing the death of Alfie, and child cruelty offences against him.
The Trial continues.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
