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A 17-year-old boy, Reuben Higgins, died after a 'stabbing' incident in Station Road, Marston Green

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Watch as brazen car thieves target Sutton Coldfield suburb attempting 'multiple thefts' in same night

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Car thieves were spotted on camera in the Streetly area of Sutton Coldfield this week trying to steal a keyless entry car and targeting several more in the area, with at least one believed to have been stolen

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Birmingham Tint Shop worker praised as 'hero' after intervening in brutal daylight stabbing

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An employee from Sharky Hussain's Tint Shop went out to tackle the thugs

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Unai Emery reveals Aston Villa injury 'risk' in England rant

Morgan Rogers has been called-up to represent England Under-21s in friendlies against Spain and Netherlands

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Wolverhampton county lines drug dealer used teenage girls to deal in city 50 miles away

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Black Country

County lines drug dealer Zhero Samuels from Wolverhampton used teenage girls to deal for him in Cheltenham and was caught on one of his runs from Birmingham to the Regency town

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Illegal meet driver who killed Dudley teens jailed after car seen 'spitting fire'

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Black Country

Speeding Dhiya Al Maamoury handed 13-and-a-half-years for killing Liberty Charris, 16, and Ben Corfield, 19

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'Extreme concern' for safety of 'Hijab assassin' Birmingham hitjob mastermind in prison

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Acocks Green

Mohammed Nazir was sentenced to 32 years for plotting a bungled shooting in Acocks Green in 2019

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Anger as Birmingham bin collections missed - as council reveals 'long-term fix' will take months

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Politics

Birmingham City Council apologised for the 'short-term impact on collections'

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Parents brand illegal car meets 'scourge of the Earth' after Dudley teen killed

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Black Country

Ben Corfield was killed when dangerous driver Dhiya Al Maamoury lost control of his Nissan Skyline

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UK could be battered by -9C Baltic snow with 3cm per hour in England

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Ahead of December and Christmas, the UK has been warned by WX Charts that temperatures look set to plunge.

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How a free course is helping local mums and dads make the sums add up

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Matt Baker makes jive confession

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Former Countryfile host Matt Baker says he was a 'risky' dancer on Strictly Come Dancing - but has some pearls of wisdom for the 2021 line-up

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I'm A Celeb star Maura Higgins issues health warning ahead of show

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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Maura Higgins has issued an important health warning to women

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's lengthy health battle that started when he was 15

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The WWE star turned actor spoke about the tough times he has been through in his life in a bid to help others

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Graham Norton almost died in terrifying attack where he was left for dead

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The BBC chat show host had a close encounter before he rose to fame

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood picks his 2024 'favourite'

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood was on the It Takes Two panel as he gave his verdict on the latest performances from the celebrities and their professional partners

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German Market Birmingham How much does a bratwurst and beer cost at Birmingham German Christmas Market 2024 Prices have gone up at the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market compared to last year

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Birmingham Islamic State supporter convicted of terror offences after pal jailed

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Saltley

Shaan Farooq, 19, has been convicted of three counts of intentionally distributing terrorism material

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Lorry hits bridge in Erdington live – Cross City line shut and traffic chaos

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Erdington

A lorry has struck a bridge and toppled on to its side in Summer Road in Erdington causing road and rail chaos

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I'm A Celebrity star lands huge new job after being bombarded with online abuse

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Comedian Dom Joly has shared his excitement after landing a week-long stint on a popular radio station

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Katie Price seen snogging Big Brother star

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Katie Price

The former glamour model, who is dating former Married At First Sight star JJ Slater, was attending a boozy party

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BBC Have I Got News For You's Richard Osman shares 'non-stop' addiction that started aged 9

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The ex Pointless presenter traces the start back to a traumatic event in his childhood

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BBC Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood defends low scores for Chris McCausland and gives three reasons

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has defended his low scores for Chris McCausland after the comedian became emotional on It Takes Two

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's JB Gill five-word message to Amy Dowden

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The JLS star, aged 37, impressed the judges with new partner Lauren Oakley last week

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Paul Merton's love life from Caroline Quentin split to loss of wife weeks after wedding

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Have I Got News For You star has been married three times

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Married At First Sight fans stunned as they spot Kieran in another bride's home

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Married At First Sight

Kieran Chapman left the show before final vows after splitting with wife Kristina Goodsell

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Shocking video shows moment man stabbed after daylight fight on Birmingham street

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WARNING- GRAPHIC DETAILS. Clear footage is circulating of the moment a man was knifed during a street fight in Sparkhill

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Midlands taxi scam uncovered after vulnerable passengers 'put at risk'

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Staffordshire

Taxi driver, Craig Matthews, and a taxi operator, Brian Peasley, from Burntwood have been convicted of running a scam operation that placed passengers at risk in uninsured and unlicensed cars

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Birmingham's traveller site closed for the second time in two years after it's trashed again

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Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council has admitted the site has been rendered 'uninhabitable' due to recent damage

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UK faces being hammered by -12C snow and 'not just Scotland' will be hit

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European Union

WX Charts maps and charts, using Met Desk data, shows the mercury could plunge to -5C at times as we head deeper into the winter and towards Christmas month.

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Birmingham Former Birmingham community centre closed down by city council up for sale Former Nechells Green Community Centre is on the market after being closed in a round of council cuts

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I'm a deal stacker and there's a way to get £50 beauty advent calendar for under £10 at Argos

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Suzy Lamplugh's body could be in one location as expert says 'wouldn't be surprised'

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Suzy Lamplugh

Prime suspect John Cannan never offered clues leading to the discovery of the missing estate agent, who dissappeared in 1986, denying any involvement up until his death this week

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Major bus delays and traffic congestion in Erdington after lorry strikes bridge and overturns

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Erdington

A lorry has crashed into a bridge in Summer Road in Erdington leading to traffic congestion bus delays and a temporary halt to Cross City Line services

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Cannabis farms worth millions uncovered in Telford raids

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West Mercia Police

Two raids on the opposite sides of Telford have led to the discovery of two unconnected cannabis farms together worth a huge £3.5 million

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Birmingham German Christmas Market 2024 - opening day in pictures

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German Market Birmingham The Birmingham German Christmas Market officially opens today, Friday, November 1

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Met Office rubbishes reports of Arctic snow blast hammering UK in November

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As we head towards Christmas reports have surfaced suggesting a downturn in weather conditions could see accumulations of the white stuff develop.

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Brutal stabbing in Birmingham sees police release three clear CCTV photos

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Sparkhill

The victim, aged in his 20s, was injured on Percy Road, in Springfield, just after 1pm, yesterday

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Amazon launches early Black Friday deals with huge discounts on Samsung, Shark and more

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Bewdley chippy Merchants goes viral on TikTok as worker labelled 'diva' and 'icon'

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Worcestershire

Merchants chippy worker Destiny has become an internet celebrity

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UK set to be 'battered' by snow and freezing rain stretching '742 miles'

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Fresh data from WX Charts, which uses Met Desk figures, shows the UK could face a barrage of freezing rainfall and flurries of snow ahead of December.

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UK faces 'ice cold' snow with '3cm per hour' hitting part of England

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WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, shows snow could sweep the UK - with Scotland and areas in the north of England worst impacted, including Northumberland, which faces 3cm per hour.

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Sir Chris Hoy was 'in a bad way' as he shares 'difficult six months' after terminal diagnosis

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Sir Chris Hoy

The Olympic gold medallist has been undergoing chemotherapy after his cancer spread

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe addresses claims he's quitting and says 'as long as'

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The star took to social media after fans were left gutted by reports he was planning to leave the hit dance competition after the current series

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Nurse's death first in UK to be linked to weight loss injection

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Susan McGowan, 58, died in September after taking two doses of the new generation of weight loss jabs known as GLP-1 agonists, which are being rolled out on the NHS

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Myleene Klass in tears as she shares 'nightmare' of losing four children on ITV Loose Women

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Myleene Klass

The former Hear'Say star broke down in floods of tears as she bravely opened up about her heartbreak

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Channel 4 star Kirstie Allsopp set to receive huge sum after father's death

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Channel 4

Her dad - Lord Charles Hindlip - passed away in June

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Russell Brand charged with several driving offences

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Russell Brand

The controversial comedian, 49, is facing a number of driving offences

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Shayne Ward suffers huge blow ahead of live show as pro says 'tricky'

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The X Factor and Coronation Street star is hoping to make it through to Blackpool

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EDF urges customers to come forward for 'free electricity' in December

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EDF

EDF, which is rivalled by British Gas, OVO, Octopus, EON and more, has partnered with Ideal Heating to launch a heat pump offer.

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Portugal calls for vote on massive 'ban' which will impact UK tourists

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Housing activists in Lisbon are to hand over a petition, signed by more than 6,600 residents, in calls for the crackdown in the Portuguese city.

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Petrol thief drivers won't be prosecuted because they 'may not be having great day'

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Crime

Lincolnshire Police have sparked controversy by refusing to prosecute petrol thieves, suggesting they might simply not be "having a great day".

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Martin Lewis Martin Lewis reveals 'hidden' details in Budget from ‘unfair’ rule to free £1,200 Mr Lewis, the ITV star, spoke out over the details including stamp duty, an ‘unfair’ child benefit rule and Universal Credit.

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Multiple casualties after van crashed into two cars on major Birmingham road

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Heartlands Hospital

A van crashed into two cars on Bromford Lane

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Huge Birmingham attraction shuts down 'with a heavy heart' as regulars say 'gutted'

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Digbeth

Roller Jam opened in the spring of 2022 and says that 'the ongoing cost of living crisis has significantly impacted our business'

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State pensioners born before 1953 could be about to get £11,905 payment from DWP

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In 2020, the DWP became aware of a number of individuals who had not had their State Pension increased, in accordance with the law

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Foreign Office urgently amends travel advice for 18 countries including Cyprus

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UK government officials have issued a critical update for those travelling to Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

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Santander, Barclays, Nationwide, NatWest customers urged to withdraw £1 from bank account

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The best savings account where an overlooked bank pays 8 per cent "guaranteed interest" has been revealed – and you can open it with £1.

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State pensioners born before 1958 being handed free £685 before Christmas

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£25 Cold Weather Payments have started - with postcodes set to be triggered as we head deeper towards Christmas.

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New parking rules in England despite '96 per cent of motorists opposing'

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Plans to introduce charges at six car parks could raise more than £330,000 each year for Leeds City Council, it is feared.

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Foreign Office changes Italy travel advice and warns 'be prepared'

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UK tourists in Italy in the European Union have been urged to prepare ahead of major changes in the capital city in the go-to holiday destination.

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UK tourists face being slapped with £110 charge for entering parts of Paris

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A limited traffic zone, or ZTL, affects an area of 5.5 square kilometers in the first, second, third, and fourth arrondissements, which are home to around 100,00 people and 11,000 businesses.

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West Midlands life expectancy is '14 years younger' than rest of the UK

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West Midlands ranks the lowest in terms of life expectancy according to Office for National Statistics

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Mug shots of family who used garden shed in plot to send drug-laced letters into prisons

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The family used their garden shed as part of the operation

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I visited Birmingham Broad Street at first light and didn't want to hang around

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Broad Street Birmingham

The noisy, bustling street I remembered was unrecognisable at 8am

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'Quadruple-demic' to hammer UK within days as four bugs start to circulate

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NHS

On top of Covid and flu, the NHS is braced for a rise in RSV, as well as the winter vomiting bug.

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Black Country Inside the four-bed terraced house in Wolverhampton for just 19K - with famous path nearby The property has no fittings in the bathroom or kitchen

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Birmingham gun charge suspect to appear in court

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Stechford

Karl Lewin, 41, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

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UK issued 'exact date' November snow blast could hammer England

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WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data to project the weather daily, has hinted at an incoming flurry of the white stuff as we head towards Christmas.

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Birmingham bar that shut at the 'end of an era' to reopen as 'proper pub'

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Jewellery Quarter

The Clifden pub in the Jewellery Quarter is gearing up to relaunch

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Family of Kings Norton man 'taken so abruptly' pay tribute as two charged with murder

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Isaiah Marsh, aged 20, and Mya Marsh, aged 23, both from Kings Norton, have been charged with the 'murder' of 21-year-old Minister Enfrence

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What Birmingham looked like in 1967 in pictures - 57 year ago

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Birmingham We take a look back to the year of 1967 when there were big changes to the city centre, Crossroads was putting us on the map and staff at Chad Valley were testing children's toys

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Black cab taxi fares could rise in Birmingham amid cost-of-living concerns

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Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council will consider proposals to increase fares next week

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Former police cadet leader avoids prison after making indecent images of children

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West Mercia Police

Jamie Bunting, 27, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images

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Two huge new stores at Birmingham Bullring are opening and shoppers say 'perfect'

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Bullring

Zara is relocating inside the Bullring in two upsized stores and an opening date has now been confirmed

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Liam Payne funeral to take place at cathedral 'close to his heart' and be 'huge affair'

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The X Factor star's funeral is set to take place at a cathedral in Wolverhampton with a "lavish service of remembrance" planned after his tragic death.

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Award-winning Japanese restaurant delays Birmingham opening date

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Jewellery Quarter

The restaurant will open in a Victorian Grade II-listed building near St Paul's Square

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Family's tribute to 'one-in-a-million' mum stabbed to death by daughter's partner in brutal attack

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Worcestershire

Damian Homer, 50, from Worcester, has been jailed for life after launching a fatal knife attack on Wendy Francis, 61 and his partner Stacey Hill, 38

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New fuel could cut emissions 'by 70 per cent' and make engines more efficient

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Both the London Borough of Hackney and John Lewis Partnership have reported significant success using renewable fuels like HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and biomethane in their fleets.

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UK households warned ISAs 'will be included in estate for Inheritance Tax'

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Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, explained that when you pass away, any money you have saved in an ISAs in your name will form part of your estate.

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Liam Payne's ex girlfriend shares heartbreaking post after three charged over his death

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Danielle Peazer shared a heartbreaking poem about grief as she struggles to come to terms with her loss

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DWP 'brings forward' date people on Universal Credit will be handed free £617

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Cost Of Living

Claimants of benefits such as Universal Credit and tax credits, which are often paid on set dates, will instead receive their payment on the earliest available working day if it falls on a bank holiday.

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Martin Lewis explains how much you'll see your mortgage payments fall 'within weeks'

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Martin Lewis

The BBC Sounds podcast star, who is an ITV regular, addressed how mortgages will be impacted via his Twitter.

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ITV Loose Women panel rush to comfort Myleene Klass after she breaks down in tears

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Loose Women

The I'm A Celebrity star was appearing on Friday's edition of Loose Women when she cried over her "nightmare" miscarriages.

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200,000 drivers urged to 'find new route' starting from tomorrow

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The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction 28 will be closed for two weekends from 11pm Friday 8 November to 5am Monday 11 November and again at 11pm Friday 15 November to 5am Monday 18 November.

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Asda, Primark, Sainsbury’s, M&S bosses issue urgent joint 'warning' to shoppers

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Sainsbury's

The warning from supermarkets Asda and Sainsbury's, as well as fashion retailer Primark and British high institution M&S, comes as customers are told there is "no magic money tree".

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800,000 people handed permission to stop paying BBC TV Licence

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You also need a licence to watch BBC programmes using BBC iPlayer – whether you're watching live or watching a downloaded programme on your TV, computer, tablet or smartphone.

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ITV This Morning star dies but 'won't have funeral' for heartbreaking reason

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This Morning

Trevor Sorbie has died aged 75, just weeks after revealing a terminal diagnosis

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Worcestershire 'Britain’s dullest man' returns with 2025 calendar and says 'great fun'Britain's dullest man, Kevin Beresford, has created his 2025 calendar featuring mobility scooters in Benidorm

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Erdington Lad in the Lane pub fire cause revealed

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Erdington

Around 30 firefighters rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze at the 14th century pub building - one of Birmingham's oldest

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Counterfeit warning shop alert over £50 and £20 notes

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West Mercia Police

West Mercia Police is investigating after fake cash was used in Ross on Wye

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ITV This Morning star dies weeks after revealing terminal cancer diagnosis

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ITV

Celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has passed away after refusing chemotherapy

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DWP 'workplace checks' loom with people who claim benefits warned

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Labour Party

The new Labour Party government has announced efforts to stem the tide of benefit fraud.

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DVLA issues urgent warning over car tax e-mails landing at top of inbox

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DVLA

Action Fraud and the DVLA have identified a widespread phishing campaign targeting motorists across the UK with the agency warning drivers to be aware of fake sites.

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State pensioners warned 'do not turn your thermostat up'

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State pensioners who had the £300 Winter Fuel Allowance axed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been issued the warning.

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Asda warns there will be 'consequences' and 'cannot rule it out'

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Asda

Asda has warned that measures in the Labour Party government’s budget will be a “big burden” for the supermarket chain, costing it £100 million.

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State pensioners will wake up to one-off £11,905 payment before the end of year

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The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) says thousands are set for cash payment up to £11,905 before the end of 2024.

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Sainsbury's set to close nine stores but locations remain up in the air

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Sainsbury's

The supermarket chain, which owns Argos, has already shut dozens of Argos branches - but it has now revealed it will close nine more stores this financial year.

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Fears of another measles outbreak in Birmingham as new figures emerge

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NHS

Birmingham and Solihull suffered a measles outbreak in late 2023

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Birmingham arrest as car on cloned plates sparks police chase

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Acocks Green

A car, which was being pursued by police, crashed into two vehicles in Wharfdale Road in Tyseley

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Three charged over Liam Payne's death includes 'person close to singer'

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The Wolverhampton singer died three weeks ago, in a fall from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires in Argentina.

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Full horror of fatal A5 Tamworth crash revealed as biker hit by lorry

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Tamworth

The victim was knocked off his bike and was on foot after an earlier crash on the busy road, police revealed

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Moseley All of the new cafes and restaurants that have opened in Moseley Moseley Village has seen a wave of new openings with more on the way, including an Afghan restaurant, a fine dining concept and a new brunch spot

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Victim suffers nasty facial injuries in Solihull after trouble 'linked to FA Cup game'

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Solihull

Trouble happened near the junction of High Street and New Road at around 1.30pm last Saturday, November 2

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I tried Costa's new Christmas drink and thought who are they trying to kid?

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Costa Coffee

Costa's Christmas menu includes a 'new' Caramel Nutcracker range and a Festive Spice Latte

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Birmingham German Christmas Market will close on Sunday morning

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German Market Birmingham

The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market usually opens at 10am on Sundays - but this will change on Sunday, November 10

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Met Office makes first mention of 'colder interludes' ahead of November weather shift

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The Met Office has alluded to "colder interludes" for the first time in its November forecast.

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King Charles and Camilla Australia visit in pictures

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Royal Family

King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Australia

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Police appeal over missing Birmingham girl, 15, not seen for almost a week

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Lozells

Zara, 15,from Lozells, was last seen almost a week ago prompting an appeal last night

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Father and son behind 'Hijab assassin' Birmingham murder plot jailed for over 40 years

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Acocks Green

Mohammed Aslam, aged 56, and son Mohammed Nazir, 30, from Derby, hired an American woman who carried out a bungled shooting attempt in Acocks Green in September 2019

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Met Office and BBC Weather issue fresh verdict over -1C snow hitting UK

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The forecasting agencies have had their say after WX Charts showed a shift towards the white stuff.

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Birmingham dad guilty of killing baby as mum pays heartbreaking tribute to 'beautiful' son

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Moseley

WARNING: The following article contains graphic detail some readers may find distressing

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Full list of 'magical' alternative Birmingham Christmas markets that support locals

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German Market Birmingham

These local markets will offer ample opportunity to stock up on gifts and goodies ahead of the festive season

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Photos show Birmingham Broad Street in a different light

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Broad Street Birmingham

Birmingham's Golden Mile is packed with revellers at night, but by morning, Broad Street looks like a different place

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star splits from partner after a year together

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They broke up shortly after he exited this year's dance competition

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Farmers told 'loophole' is being closed by Labour after inheritance tax blow

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Labour Party

Guy Singh-Watson told the Guardian Rachel Reeves’s inheritance tweak will help farmers with mud on their boots.

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HMRC warns state pensioners to locate their 18 digit code which is crucial

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HMRC

The customer service Twitter/X account for the tax department spoke out on social media this week.

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Drivers of six popular cars could face new 'supercar' driving licences

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Drivers could follow Australia's lead by introducing a special licence for supercar drivers, as the state of South Australia prepares to launch its pioneering scheme.

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DWP says four groups of people who claim PIP can come forward for £737

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Cost Of Living

For certain groups of people, a £737.20 cash award is available from the benefits department .

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UK households with children born before 2006 being handed free £414

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Housing

The £285 increase for 2025-26 (3.1%) was calculated using the RPIX measure of inflation but could rise further before the end of the decade, it is claimed.

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Drivers who have a secondhand car warned to listen for two 'unusual' noises

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Motorists must be sure to inspect the bodywork and also start the engine before driving off with a secondhand or used motor, according to one expert.

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DWP issues update over bumping £10 Christmas bonus to £165

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The tax-free £10 bonus has been given to millions of benefit recipients since its inception by Ted Heath's Conservative Party Government in 1972.

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NatWest sending customers free £180 payment 'in seven calendar days'

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NatWest says apply online or via its mobile app to open a new Reward account and switch your current account held elsewhere using the Current Account Switch Service.

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State pensioners who've lost £300 Winter Fuel Payment urged to 'unscrew lightbulbs'

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Energy

According to the experts, the easiest and most effective change you can make to help make up for the £300 loss from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ).

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Showbiz Pride of Britain 2024 in pictures as James Corden and Simon Cowell join heroes The Pride of Britain Awards 2024 held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London

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Firework yob with 'rocket launcher' filmed in Birmingham city centre rampage

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Birmingham City Centre

Hooded thug in a black 'Darth Vader cape' went on the rampage firing around 50 fireworks in a night of carnage in the city centre

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Violent footage of Birmingham stabbing emerges online as police launch investigation

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The victim was stabbed in Sparkhill during a street fight in the middle of the road

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Next's 'flattering' satin midi skirt costs £32 and shoppers say best bit is the 'elastic waist'

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The Satin Midi Skirt will look great 'dressed up or down' this festive season

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Tenerife tells UK tourists they can still visit 'on one condition'

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Spain travel

Tenerife, one of the most popular Canary Islands in the European Union, has been rocked by anti-tourism protests as locals fume over so-called overcrowding and lack of affordable housing.

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Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca issued 'humiliating' update after telling UK tourists to 'go home'

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Spain travel

British tourists embarked on Spain in 2023 which reveals the UK is the top source of international visitors in the country.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden issues new update after 'returning home' amid health scare

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The courageous ballroom ace, known for lighting up the Strictly Come Dancing stage, opened up about her abrupt exit from the show due to a serious foot injury.

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BBC Gardeners' World star Monty Don supported after 'really difficult' update

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Gardeners World star has admitted that he was fearful during a 'really difficult' garden ordeal last year which has his garden become 'unmanageable'.

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Escape to the Chateau star Angel Adoree breaks down in tears and says 'I'm sobbing'

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Channel 4

Channel 4 favourite has been back in Britain touring the country with Dick Strawbridge as part of their live tour.

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Sainsbury's issues update on store closures with plans 'progressing at pace'

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Sainsbury's

The supermarket chain, which owns Argos, plans to shut nine more standalone locations in the upcoming financial year.

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Firefighters at scene of collision on major Birmingham road

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National Express

A lane was closed as emergency services attended Bromford Lane following a collision

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Ryanair statement after Birmingham Airport plane abandoned take off on runway

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Birmingham Airport

The flight was forced to abort take off seconds before leaving the runway

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Police investigating Liam Payne's death 'detain three people'

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Reports suggest investigators have detained the trio, who were said to be 'people of interest'.

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MP speaks of sadness as fire rips through one of Bimringham's oldest pubs

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Suzy Lamplugh

MP Paulette Hamilton said there would be avenues to support the pub's recovery

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Erdington I visited the 'lovely oasis' lakes off the M6 and a stranger and his dog taught me a lesson I opened the map of Birmingham and a flash of blue caught my eye, so I went to investigate

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Birmingham mum who fought to stop husband from killing baby says 'imagine how life would have been'

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Midlands News

Mother paid tribute to her "beautiful Ibrahim" after the devastating attack when he was just three weeks old

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Schoolboy who stole dozens of cars, motorbikes and mobility scooters is sentenced

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The teenager was responsible for a string of car, motorcycle, mobility scooter thefts

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Suzy Lamplugh's brother says 'no closure' as Birmingham killer takes secrets to the grave

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Sutton Coldfield

Convicted murderer John Cannan, from Sutton Coldfield, was the prime suspect in the estate agent's disappearance but always denied involvement

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US man fled to America after leaving NHS nurse unable to walk in horror 'boy racer' crash

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Worcestershire

Isac Calderon seriously injured Elizabeth Donowho, from Worcestershire, in the collision

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Strictly Come Dancing BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Matt Baker makes jive confession Former Countryfile host Matt Baker says he was a 'risky' dancer on Strictly Come Dancing - but has some pearls of wisdom for the 2021 line-up

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I'm A Celeb star Maura Higgins issues health warning ahead of show

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Maura Higgins has issued an important health warning to women

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's lengthy health battle that started when he was 15

The WWE star turned actor spoke about the tough times he has been through in his life in a bid to help others

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Graham Norton almost died in terrifying attack where he was left for dead

The BBC chat show host had a close encounter before he rose to fame

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood picks his 2024 'favourite'

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood was on the It Takes Two panel as he gave his verdict on the latest performances from the celebrities and their professional partners

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Christmas Get stunning £73 Clinique perfume that 'lasts all day' for less than £20

Fruity and floral, Clinique Happy is a fragrance that's perfect for everyday wear - and you can currently snap up a 100ml bottle for just £19.99 at Wowcher

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You can now buy an iPhone 14 Pro for less than £500 in this latest deal

Apple

The iPhone 14 Pro is one of the best phones you can buy in 2022 but it's always been expensive - until now. giffgaff has just dropped the price of the flagship device

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Velvet sequin dress 'lovely for Christmas party season' now £49 down from £70

Fashion

The glitzy knee-length dress has three quarter length sleeves and comes in sizes 10 to 20

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ITV Loose Women panel rush to comfort Myleene Klass after she breaks down in tears

Loose Women

The I'm A Celebrity star was appearing on Friday's edition of Loose Women when she cried over her "nightmare" miscarriages.

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Major fashion store opens at Birmingham Bullring this weekend with 'exclusive discounts' for shoppers

Bullring

River Island is set to reopen to customers after a two-week refurbishment

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Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FC Alfie Chang’s next step outlined as Birmingham City midfielder recovers from 14 months out

Birmingham City midfielder Alfie Chang sustained a serious knee injury in training back in August 2023

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Birmingham City will be without four players for Northampton Town clash

The latest Birmingham City injury news ahead of the club's League One fixture against Northampton Town

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Latest Birmingham City sell-out could lead to chaos after ‘disappointing’ decision

Birmingham City's League One fixture against Northampton Town on Saturday will see another sell-out at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park

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Birmingham City’s promotion rivals braced for significant blow

Wycombe Wanderers claimed top spot in League One from Birmingham City during the week

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Chris Davies could be about to make his most ruthless Birmingham City decision yet

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has an almighty selection headache on his hands now that Krystian Bielik is fit

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Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa FC Unai Emery reveals Aston Villa injury 'risk' in England rant

Morgan Rogers has been called-up to represent England Under-21s in friendlies against Spain and Netherlands

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Mings gaffe, Arne Slot and Aston Villa wobble - every word Unai Emery said before Liverpool clash

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke to the press ahead of his side's match against Liverpool on Saturday night (8pm kick-off)

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Unai Emery has returned to a familiar Man Utd and Tottenham theme amid Aston Villa slump

Aston Villa head to Premier League leaders Liverpool on the back of three defeats in all competitions

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Unai Emery explains key reason for Aston Villa wobble as 'clear' Liverpool test awaits

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was asked about his side's recent blip after going four matches without a win in all competitions

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Unai Emery gives Youri Tielemans injury update after Aston Villa ace omitted by Belgium

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery gave an update on Youri Tielemans after he wasn't included in the Belgium national team squad for their November Nations League matches

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Cost Of Living

EDF EDF urges customers to come forward for 'free electricity' in December EDF, which is rivalled by British Gas, OVO, Octopus, EON and more, has partnered with Ideal Heating to launch a heat pump offer.

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State pensioners born before 1953 could be about to get £11,905 payment from DWP

In 2020, the DWP became aware of a number of individuals who had not had their State Pension increased, in accordance with the law

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Santander, Barclays, Nationwide, NatWest customers urged to withdraw £1 from bank account

The best savings account where an overlooked bank pays 8 per cent "guaranteed interest" has been revealed – and you can open it with £1.

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State pensioners born before 1958 being handed free £685 before Christmas

£25 Cold Weather Payments have started - with postcodes set to be triggered as we head deeper towards Christmas.

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UK households warned ISAs 'will be included in estate for Inheritance Tax'

Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, explained that when you pass away, any money you have saved in an ISAs in your name will form part of your estate.

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West Brom FC

West Bromwich Albion FC Emotional Carlos Corberan opens up on 'painful' catastrophe in Valencia

The West Brom manager's home in Valencia has been hit by deadly floods and he has spoken of the anguish

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Carlos Corberan's call to Marcelo Bielsa and his outlook on West Brom's winless run

West Bromwich Albion FC

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan spoke to former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa during his winless run at Huddersfield and asked 'how can you enjoy this?'

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West Brom have fresh injury concern after triple defender setback

West Bromwich Albion FC

West Brom welcome Burnley this week - already without Kyle Bartley, Semi Ajayi and Paddy McNair, Carlos Corberan hasn't been able to guarantee the fitness of Gianluca Frabotta

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Carlos Corberan makes 'undeserved' West Brom point after seeing victory chance snatched away

West Bromwich Albion FC

Luton and West Brom played out a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road as the Baggies' winless run in the Sky Bet Championship stretched to seven matches

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BBC Breakfast reporter struggles to contain laughter at tattoo of West Brom star

Mike Bushell travelled to Scarborough for a report about Scarborough Athletic football club

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UK News

Russell Brand Russell Brand charged with several driving offences The controversial comedian, 49, is facing a number of driving offences

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Forecaster pinpoints date UK could be hit by 'early wintry blast' and nationwide snow

UK weather

Brits may have to brace for snow as an 'early wintry blast' could be on its way across the UK and parts of Northern Ireland, according to a weather forecaster's latest prediction

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Man living with condition so painful it's dubbed 'suicide disease' - and took years to diagnose

Politics

Baffled medics struggled to work out what was wrong with Charlie Moore - while his life was left "in tatters"

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School 'bans' girls from making 'inappropriate' move in front of male teachers

Mumsnet

A 14-year-old girl's frustrated mum said it was "crazy" that youngsters were being banished to bathrooms to sort their uniform out

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New King Charles £1 coin could be worth £1,000 if you spot this error

The sought-after coins have a special bee design

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Wolves FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Defiant Gary O'Neil looking forward to 'standing at the front' as Wolves face Southampton

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil is under pressure ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton, but says his future is the 'least of my worries'

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The truth behind Donald Trump 'Wolves goalkeeper' claim as US President goes viral again

Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump is at the centre of a bizarre claim that he once turned out for Wolves' academy as a goalkeeper - a rumour that has resurfaced after his re-election

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Wolves owners Fosun make £39m shares decision after three year deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers owners Fosun have bought back a minority stake in the club which they had originally sold in 2021

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'Wolves are ready to fight and scrap no matter what'

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolves manager Gary O'Neil was the subject of abuse from the home supporters during his side's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at Molineux on Saturday afternoon

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Gary O’Neil says Wolves ‘ready to fight’ on despite unrest at Molineux as another win slips away

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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here I'm A Celeb star Maura Higgins issues health warning ahead of show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Maura Higgins has issued an important health warning to women

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's lengthy health battle that started when he was 15

The WWE star turned actor spoke about the tough times he has been through in his life in a bid to help others

Graham Norton almost died in terrifying attack where he was left for dead

The BBC chat show host had a close encounter before he rose to fame

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood picks his 2024 'favourite'

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood was on the It Takes Two panel as he gave his verdict on the latest performances from the celebrities and their professional partners

I'm A Celebrity star lands huge new job after being bombarded with online abuse

Comedian Dom Joly has shared his excitement after landing a week-long stint on a popular radio station

Strictly Come Dancing BBC Strictly Come Dancing star splits from partner after a year together They broke up shortly after he exited this year's dance competition

State pensioners waking up to BBC TV Licence bills being reduced from £169 to £0

Zero bills are being celebrated by state pensioners who've found they can reduce their bill by a staggering 100 per cent.

DWP breaks silence over increasing £10 Christmas Bonus to £165

DWP is facing new calls for the Christmas Bonus payment for millions of people on benefits to be uplifted to £165.

Drivers will be blocked from using own driveways due to 'infuriating' change

Residents claim they have been blocked from using their driveways after a council installed bollards along a new bike lane outside their homes in the south of England.

The warning from motoring groups and experts has been issued after Rachel Reeves’ tax changes in the Labour Party Budget last week.

Unai Emery reveals Aston Villa injury 'risk' in England rant

Morgan Rogers has been called-up to represent England Under-21s in friendlies against Spain and Netherlands

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's lengthy health battle that started when he was 15

The WWE star turned actor spoke about the tough times he has been through in his life in a bid to help others

Graham Norton almost died in terrifying attack where he was left for dead