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By Richard Gullick
Published 30th Mar 2022, 13:50 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2022, 15:16 BST

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Concert for Ukraine raises millions

Tuesday evening’s Concert for Ukraine at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham raised more than £12 million for the humanitarian effort in the war torn nation. The concert featured the likes of Ed Sheehan as well as the country’s 2016 Eurovision song contest winner.

Ed Sheeran performed at the Concert for Ukraine, which raised £12.2 million for the humanitarian effort. Pictured is the singer and songwriting performing on stage during the BRIT Awards 2022 ceremony and live show, in London, on February 8, 2022. Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images.Ed Sheeran performed at the Concert for Ukraine, which raised £12.2 million for the humanitarian effort. Pictured is the singer and songwriting performing on stage during the BRIT Awards 2022 ceremony and live show, in London, on February 8, 2022. Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images.
Ed Sheeran performed at the Concert for Ukraine, which raised £12.2 million for the humanitarian effort. Pictured is the singer and songwriting performing on stage during the BRIT Awards 2022 ceremony and live show, in London, on February 8, 2022. Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images.

Loaded gun found in Perry Barr

A loaded gun which was stashed in Wilton Lane Gardens in Perry Barr has been seized by police. The antique revolver was loaded with six bullets. The gun will be forensically examined to see if it can be linked to any shootings in the West Midlands and beyond.

Loaded gun recovered in Witton Lane Gardens in Perry BarrLoaded gun recovered in Witton Lane Gardens in Perry Barr
Loaded gun recovered in Witton Lane Gardens in Perry Barr

Sandwell Council submits regeneration plans

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Major regeneration plans have been submitted to the government by Sandwell Council which would bring into development new roads, urban greening and education centres. The government has already approved three projects including the ‘digital den’ in West Bromwich. The new plan would see thirteen new projects across the region.

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