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bbcwmPictures of the Red Alert walk on Midlands Today at 6pm. A big well done to everyone who took part in the sunshine at Sutton Park.about 6 hours agovia webRetweeted by bbcmtd
BBCSportGB's Olympic heptathlon bronze medallist Kelly Sotherton has announced her retirement at the age of 35 - story soon at bbc.co.uk/sportabout 8 hours agovia webRetweeted by bbcmtd and 28 others
CureLeukaemiaToday's the day! Head to Sutton Park for 9am & 5k fun run for Cure Leukaemia. Town Gate entrance, parking Boldmere Gate. Race starts 11amabout 10 hours agovia TweetDeckRetweeted by bbcmtd and 9 others
At 6.30pm on BBC One - we've filmed with Cheltenham Town FC as they prepare to go to Wembley to face Crewe for the League-Two playoff final.8:07 AM May 25thvia web
BREAKING: Fire crews are tackling a major blaze at an art gallery in Leamington Spa. Can you see it? Send us your pictures / video8:01 AM May 25thvia web
At 6.30pm on BBC One - a specialist police squad has been set up to clamp down on metal thieves across five counties in the Midlands.7:45 AM May 25thvia web
BREAKING: Residents affected by the fire at a factory unit in West Bromwich are being evacuated to The Public. Tweet us your pictures.7:20 AM May 25thvia web
A 1.30pm on BBC One - Thousands more people turned out to cheer the Olympic flame as it continued its journey through the Midlands.5:00 AM May 25thvia web
At 1.30pm on BBC One - a Royal visit to mark the 50th anniversary of the consecration of Coventry Cathedral.2:29 AM May 25thvia web