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- 1Birmingham Airport unveils £2bn expansion plan●Birmingham Airport announces £2bn expansion https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm0ldg95j034o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=
Birmingham Airport has announced a £2 billion expansion, according to BBC News. The plan is expected to increase capacity and drive growth for the UK's second-largest city, though details on timelines and runway changes were not given in the headline. It is being discussed as a significant business and infrastructure development for the West Midlands.
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West Midlands Police report that a man has been jailed after attempting to ram his vehicle into armed officers. The force shared footage of the incident, saying the sentence reflects the seriousness of targeting police. Details of the man's identity, the length of the sentence and the exact location have not been widely reported.
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A forensic student in the West Midlands has pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of a woman, with police describing him as obsessed with the American TV drama Dexter, which follows a serial killer who works as a forensic analyst. West Midlands Police reported the guilty plea, drawing attention to the disturbing parallels between the case and the show.
- 4Labour mayor of West Midlands urges rethink on electric car targets▼Labour mayor of West Midlands urges chancellor to relax electric car targets
Richard Parker, the Labour mayor of the West Midlands, has called on the chancellor to relax the UK's electric vehicle sales mandates, arguing the targets are placing pressure on carmakers and workers in a region central to the country's automotive industry. The appeal puts a senior Labour figure at odds with government policy on the transition to electric cars.
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A bridge strike has closed eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 and lanes on Loop 250 in the Midland-Odessa area of West Texas. The closure followed a collision that damaged the bridge, prompting emergency response and traffic diversions. Officials have not immediately said how long repairs will take, and drivers in the Permian Basin are being urged to use alternate routes while the lanes remain shut.
- 6Murder accused copied TV killer Dexter, jury hears●West Midlands murder accused copied TV killer Dexter, jury hears
A murder trial in the West Midlands has heard allegations that the accused copied methods associated with the fictional television serial killer Dexter, a character who stalked and killed criminals while working as a blood analyst. Prosecutors presented the claim to the jury, though details of the alleged imitation and the defendant's response were not given in the report.