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The Birmingham community where you have to follow strict rules to live there
Edgbaston
Every homeowner on the leafy Calthorpe Estate is issued with a 32-page residents handbook to abide by which includes when you can't hang out washing and where you park your car
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The best places to go shopping in the West Midlands in 2024 from historic towns to city centres
Bullring
The top 100 places in Britain to shop have been revealed in a new study and there are five destinations in the West Midlands named the best
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I lived a happy and normal life for years with no idea I had a tumour the size of an orange on my brain
NHS
Nurse Annette Fletcher only went to see a doctor after friends and family said she was acting differently
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Birmingham City wasn’t highest bidder for Wheels site with another offer £30m more
Birmingham City FC
The Birmingham Wheels site was subject to an £81m offer
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Birmingham teen who 'relished' criminal lifestyle caught out after filming videos dancing with gun
West Midlands Police
Ashirie Smith, then 17, was rumbled by the damning clips on his mobile phone after officers raided his house in Handsworth last year
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Football manager, 50, faces cocaine and cannabis supply charges
Redditch
The 50-year-old is charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and criminal damage
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Mums celebrate three years in business selling CBD teas, capsules, topicals, oils and patches
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Arson attack at derelict pub in 'UK's grimmest village'
Staffordshire
Flames ripped through the former Red, White & Blue in Featherstone
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'Tap and go' contactless pay scheme on way for bus, train and tram users in West Midlands
Politics
A fully integrated 'Oyster card' style plan like London's will finally go ahead in the West Midlands
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Major changes planned for how people use National Express bus services in West Midlands
National Express
Labour Mayoral candidate Richard Parker has set out his plans to shake-up public transport
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for 50mph wind
Midlands weather
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office, predicting "some disruption" throughout the day
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Baby-faced killers who will spend longer in prison than they have lived so far
Crime
Some of the teenagers and young men on our list who have been convicted of murder will not be eligible for release until they are in their 40s
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Stone Street crash live as road closed overnight
Oldbury
The smash happened on Stone Street, Oldbury
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Birmingham's 'worst-hit' area as free cashpoints vanish and UK set to become 'cash desert'
Politics
Student area worst hit by rapid decline of free-to-use cash machines with a 44 per cent drop in just five years
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Midlands traffic and travel
Wheelchair user says it's a 'battle every single day' to get round in Birmingham
Plans to restrict pavement and grass verge parking have gone quiet
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Marks & Spencer's £45 'wow dress' you can 'dress up' or wear casual
Marks & Spencer
The Per Una midi dress comes with a detachable belt and is available in either black or green
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Jeremy Clarkson's brewery targeted by animal rights protesters after he let hunt use his land
Jeremy Clarkson
The Heythrop Hunt was allowed to use the ex-Top Gear presenter's estate in the Cotswolds, with protesters descending on the site with banners reading 'Jezza, hands of me badgers'
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'My best friend was tragically taken aged 15 - now I want to raise money for his funeral'
Black Country
GoFundMe launched to help cover funeral costs for Isaac Brown raises over £3,000 of £12,000 target
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West Midlands' most wanted criminal 'finally brought to justice' after five years on the run
Wolverhampton
Santosh White, 34, was the longest serving member of the West Midlands Police wanted list before he was hauled back to prison
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Midlands News
Edgbaston
The Birmingham community where you have to follow strict rules to live there
Every homeowner on the leafy Calthorpe Estate is issued with a 32-page residents handbook to abide by which includes when you can't hang out washing and where you park your car
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I lived a happy and normal life for years with no idea I had a tumour the size of an orange on my brain
NHS
Nurse Annette Fletcher only went to see a doctor after friends and family said she was acting differently
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Call to 'join hands' at Edgbaston Reservoir as concern grows over public access
Midlands News
Call for action this weekend as concern grows over public access to much loved city space
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University College Birmingham to expand into 'world class' city building
University College Birmingham
The university will move into the iconic city building as part of major expansion into the city centre
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Birmingham City wasn’t highest bidder for Wheels site with another offer £30m more
Birmingham City FC
The Birmingham Wheels site was subject to an £81m offer
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UK News
TeamDogs
Vet shares little-known signs your dog has breast cancer - and what to do
A vet has shared the most common symptoms of mammary cancer in dogs - and how to reduce the risk
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Ex-TUI air hostess' creepy hotel room warning as she says 'check'
Weird News
Esther Sturrus, 22, has shared a video on TikTok showing how she checks for hidden cameras in her hotel room - and it's a trick that's been praised by fellow travellers
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Little-known iPhone hack will stop your clothes shrinking in the wash
Apple
A content creator has shared a little-known iPhone hack that will help you stop your clothes from shrinking in the wash - and it's so easy to do
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Simple method can 'dry out' and kill English ivy growing up fences and walls
Gardening
Ivy can be a feature on some homes all year round and can create cracks in the structure of the building which can allow damp to leak through
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Martin Lewis fan shares little-known tip to boost state pension
Your Money
A couple have managed to boost their state pension by £7,000 thanks to a little-known tip from Martin Lewis - and it's all to do with child benefit
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World News
Eid
Eid ul Fitr 2024 key dates - how long Eid lasts and when Shawwal month will end
We are now in the month of Shawwal, which began with Eid festivities - and this is when can we expect the next changes in the calendar
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World's oldest conjoined twins who had 'private lives' die aged 62
Twitter
Lori and George Schappell, the world's oldest conjoined twins, have died at the age of 62. The twins were born with partially-fused skulls and shared 30 per cent of their brains
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Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies aged 83 months after welcoming baby son
Beyonce
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at the age of 83 after a long illness, it has been confirmed, with the star having welcomed his sixth child last year
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Conjoined twins answer the frequently asked questions everyone wants to know
World News
Carmen and Lupita Andrade are linked at the waist - but have separate upper torsos, shoulders and heads
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Foreign Office travel warning as lethal 18th century virus spreads across holiday hotspots
World News
Brits travelling to certain holiday destinations have been issued a warning
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News Opinion
M6
I drive on the M6 regularly and always see motorists breaking one rule
The M6 often has variable speed limits through the West Midlands during rush hour but motorists don't always abide by the rules
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I visited little-known 'holiday' town in West Midlands and I can see why everyone wants to move there
Shropshire
A bustling and picturesque high street, beautiful countryside and outstanding schools - there's a lot of pulling factors for families
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I went to a Ramadan event in Brum's 'no-go zone' - and had a once in a lifetime experience
Ramadan
This is what I learned when I went to a Ramadan event as a non-Muslim
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I did my laundry at a hidden outdoor washing machine in Brum - one thing left me baffled
Birmingham
There are dozens of hidden washing machines in Birmingham - but are they useful or just a gimmick?
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'I gave up cycling in Birmingham - I can see why so many people feel unsafe'
Transport
The majority of Brummies do not feel safe cycling in their local area, a new report has found
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Meghan Markle was on hand to congratulate her husband Prince Harry and his Royal Salute Sentebale team after they won the Royal Salute Polo Cup in Wellington, Florida
UK to roast with start date of first proper 'heatwave' of year pinpointed
Birmingham weather
After a balmy weekend last weekend which saw 21.5C highs at times, the Met Office has forecast rising temperatures once again as the midweek dreariness is banished.
ITV Emmerdale star fired for second time after gross misconduct error
Emmerdale
Emmerdale's Victoria Sugden was left devastated tonight as she was sacked from her job after a tough few months following her split from Jacob Gallagher
UK set to sizzle in Iberian heat with five parts of England hottest
Birmingham weather
WX Charts for 29 April, the end of the fourth month of the year, show warm weather has been forecast for the country as we head towards May.
Drivers urged to 'check mileage' before £1,000 is taken from bank account
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists taking out a new policy in the coming months have been warned they could see premiums hit a staggering four-figure sum amid the Cost of Living crisis.
TeamDogs
Vet shares little-known signs your dog has breast cancer - and what to do
A vet has shared the most common symptoms of mammary cancer in dogs - and how to reduce the risk
Ex-TUI air hostess' creepy hotel room warning as she says 'check'
Weird News
Esther Sturrus, 22, has shared a video on TikTok showing how she checks for hidden cameras in her hotel room - and it's a trick that's been praised by fellow travellers
Little-known iPhone hack will stop your clothes shrinking in the wash
Apple
A content creator has shared a little-known iPhone hack that will help you stop your clothes from shrinking in the wash - and it's so easy to do
Simple method can 'dry out' and kill English ivy growing up fences and walls
Gardening
Ivy can be a feature on some homes all year round and can create cracks in the structure of the building which can allow damp to leak through
Food we loved in the 80s and 90s in pictures that will take you back to being a kid
Birmingham
Some have changed there names but most have gone forever
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Prince Harry stuns fans with reaction to Meghan Markle kissing polo teammate
Meghan Markle was on hand to congratulate her husband Prince Harry and his Royal Salute Sentebale team after they won the Royal Salute Polo Cup in Wellington, Florida
UK to roast with start date of first proper 'heatwave' of year pinpointed
Birmingham weather
After a balmy weekend last weekend which saw 21.5C highs at times, the Met Office has forecast rising temperatures once again as the midweek dreariness is banished.
ITV Emmerdale star fired for second time after gross misconduct error
Emmerdale
Emmerdale's Victoria Sugden was left devastated tonight as she was sacked from her job after a tough few months following her split from Jacob Gallagher
UK tourists in Portugal told to 'avoid' and locals warn them to make visit brief
Holidays
Holidaymakers have been told to stay away from three places in the holiday destination.
UK tourists in Tunisia warned 'situation is changing fast'
Holidays
Travellers and tourists heading to Tunisia have been warned by the UK Foreign Office that the situation is changing "fast".
TeamDogs
Vet shares little-known signs your dog has breast cancer - and what to do
A vet has shared the most common symptoms of mammary cancer in dogs - and how to reduce the risk
Ex-TUI air hostess' creepy hotel room warning as she says 'check'
Weird News
Esther Sturrus, 22, has shared a video on TikTok showing how she checks for hidden cameras in her hotel room - and it's a trick that's been praised by fellow travellers
Little-known iPhone hack will stop your clothes shrinking in the wash
Apple
A content creator has shared a little-known iPhone hack that will help you stop your clothes from shrinking in the wash - and it's so easy to do
We found a £12 SIM to get free EU roaming while on holiday abroad ahead of rule change
Holidays
Ofcom has outlined crucial changes coming this October, as demand for SIMs with inclusive roaming soar
The 'quiet and peaceful' beach sheltered by grassy dunes a few hours from Birmingham
Holidays
Talacre Beach is near Rhyl but way more 'quiet and peaceful'