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Black Country

American

noun

a district in the English Midlands, around Birmingham: so called from the soot and grime produced by the many local industries.

Black Country British

noun

the formerly heavily industrialized region of central England, northwest of Birmingham

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Singer-songwriter Alex G will provide support on the tour’s North American leg, including the Inglewood dates, while former Black Country, New Road frontman Isaac Wood will support in Europe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Singh, who also wrote and starred in the film, said he was inspired by many films as he grew up in the Black Country, especially martial arts ones.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The Black Country assistant coroner Helena Gallagher gave a narrative conclusion, noting the 73-year-old's death was contributed to by neglect in the medical treatment she received at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Hundreds of motorcyclists handed the cards over to Amelia Kolpa, from Rowley Regis in the Black Country, who has neuroblastoma and has been in and out of hospital since the age of two-and-a-half.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

"One does not look for beauty in Birmingham and the Black Country."

From The Great House by Weyman, Stanley John

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