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West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge

4 October 2025
Allen Cook, Chloe Hughes & David Schaffer

From castle headliners to plaques for poets, how much West Midlands news can you remember from the past seven days?

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West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge

West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge

West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge

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