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...
Police probe Alison Hammond blackmail claims
By Vanessa PearceBBC News, West Midlands
Police are investigating claims that TV presenter Alison Hammond has been targeted by a blackmailer.
According to a the This Morning presenter, 48, has paid out large sums after falling victim.
It is alleged the Birmingham-born celebrity had been threatened that lies would be spread about her if she did not co-operate with demands.
West Midlands Police said inquiries were progressing swiftly.
" We Are investigating an allegation of blackmail of A Woman in her 40s, " The Force said in a statement.
" We take reports of this kind very seriously. "
Ms Hammond's representatives have been approached for comment.
The presenter came to prominence as a contestant on the third series of Big Brother in 2002.
She was promoted to co-presenter of This Morning in 2020, appearing alongside Dermot O'Leary on Fridays.
There have also been appearances on I'm a Celebrity. . Get Me Out of Here! in 2010 and Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.
Last week she was announced as the, replacing Matt Lucas .
She also appeared alongside actor Richard E Grant to host the 2023 Baftas.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
