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Pram appeal as charity sees rising demandJosh SandifordGetty ImagesThe charity Baby Godiva helps people in need across Coventry and WarwickshireA city baby bank has issued an urgent appeal for prams and baby travel systems after seeing increasing demand from people in need. Baby Godiva was set up to support families with young children struggling to afford essentials. The organisation collects and sorts items donated by the community before distributing them.

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Army experts called in over Birmingham bin strikeGetty ImagesBin bags have been piling up in parts of BirminghamMilitary planners have been called in to help tackle mounting piles of rubbish on Birmingham's streets following a month-long strike by refuse workers. Unite union members have been on an all-out strike since 11 March is a row over pay, leading to thousands of tonnes of uncollected rubbish and the city council declaring a major incident.

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New bridges and steps open beauty spot routesJosh SandifordGetty ImagesThe first phase of the work has been carried out in Eastnor Routes that were inaccessible to walkers are set to be reopened after new bridges and steps were put in. There are 2,100 miles of public access "rights of way" across Herefordshire, but some of it remains closed off to ramblers. Herefordshire Council has promised to fix this, and wants to open the network to residents and tourists.

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School chef among country's best after £1.60 triumph Josh SandifordLACAMichael Tafft works at Telford Langley Secondary SchoolA school chef who wowed judges with a £1.60-per-head meal has been shortlisted to be crowned the best in the country. Michael Tafft came first in the West Midlands LACA School Chef of Year competition held in Cannock, Staffordshire, on Wednesday. The catering manager of Telford Langley Secondary School, Shropshire, is now set to compete in a national competition.

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Extra patrols after broad daylight stabbingJosh SandifordGoogleThe incident happened on Bell Green Road in CoventryPatrols have been stepped up in an area of Coventry after a man was stabbed in an attack in broad daylight. Police said the victim, in his thirties, suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening during the incident on Bell Green Road. He was taken to hospital at about 13:30 BST on Saturday, with extra officers remaining in the area throughout the day.