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Birmingham Airport sends Easter travel message to passengers
Birmingham Airport
BHX give a refresher on airport security for Brummies jetting off for Easter
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Harborne tragedy live as man found dead in early hours
Midlands News
He was discovered at around 4.45am at the junction of York Street and High Street in Harborne
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Driver's miracle escape as drain cover thrown at moving car from footbridge
West Midlands Police
The incident could have been 'extremely serious,' police said
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Man charged with attempted murder after Sparkhill hammer attack in shop
West Midlands Police
Abdul Wahab, of Fernley Road in Sparkhill, was due in court in connection with Stratford Road incident
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Man seriously injured in stabbing as police cars line street
Lozells
A man was rushed to hospital following an incident in the city
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Mum's 'utterly awful' battle with crippling 'hidden illness' that left her unable to work
NHS
Lauren was told her endometriosis had become too severe' despite a third surgery to manage the condition
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Ad Feature
Mums celebrate three years in business selling CBD teas, capsules, topicals, oils and patches
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Shocking dashcam footage reveals near-misses which could have cost lives
Staffordshire Police
Staffordshire Police have released a series of shocking dash-cam videos showing a string of near-misses on the roads as part of a clampdown on dangerous driving
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When WASPI women could receive compensation after huge ruling
Politics
Report states women who lost out after changes to the pension age should be compensated
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Fly-tippers coming out of town to dump rubbish on streets branded a 'disgrace'
Walsall
New maximum fines for littering and fly-tipping offences in Walsall have been agreed
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Mum shaves hair outside Parliament in Gaza protest - and plans to send some to her MP
Israel-Hamas war
A group of women shaved their hair off outside the Houses of Parliament to 'take a stand for Palestine'
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The quiet Midlands town where treasure hunter found £30k gold nugget with faulty metal detector
Shropshire
Richard Brock, 67, found what is believed to be the largest gold nugget ever unearthed in England
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Motorists issued Easter weekend warning as Brum's most dangerous road revealed
Transport
Birmingham ranks as the most dangerous local authority in the country for drivers this Easter, new data has revealed
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Driver snapped holding 'No Photographs Please' sign and flicking Vs at speed camera
Facebook
The driver was holding a sign in front of their face which also read: 'You will have to speak to my agent first. Thank you.'
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Sparkhill
Man arrested after Stratford Road mosque money box stolen
A 38-year-old man was held on suspicion of burglary after a moneybox was taken from the Paigham-E-Islam Trust Masjid on Stratford Road, Sparkhill, in the early hours of March 20
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'I worked in a betting shop and blew £60k in secret gambling spree'
Bromsgrove
Sam Perry, 33, was left suicidal after become 'fixated' with betting - leaving him hiding his habit from his family
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'Selfish cocaine driver killed our son - don't get in car with strangers'
M42
Harry Smart, 20, was killed by 'dangerous and selfish' driver Thomas O'Brien-Wood, 21, in a collision on the M42
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Bus passengers handed urgent city centre alert and told 'it's inevitable'
Birmingham City Centre
Passengers are urged to plan ahead and warn their friends and family about service changes
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Motorist 'attacked with hammer' after motorway crash
Crime
A man has been arrested following the violent incident, police say
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Midlands News
Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to British Gas, OVO, Octopus customers and 'it's bad news'
Sounds podcast host was speaking out on Twitter/X after the latest Cornwall Insight energy bills projection for UK households.
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Sausage dogs warned over incoming dachshunds ban - and more breeds could follow
Dogs
The potential new law has caused backlash with Germany's Kennel Club, which has started a petition calling for an adaptation to the draft and, in turn, save the sausage dog.
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Man charged with driving BMW wrong way down A5 near Lichfield after police chase
Staffordshire Police
Shane Thompson, 23, has been charged with a string of driving offences after car was spotted heading wrong way on busy road
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Kate Middleton chose not to let Prince William sit next to her in cancer video
Kate Middleton
During the poignant video, which was released at 5pm last Friday having been pre-recorded at Windsor on Wednesday, Kate noted that "having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too".
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Met Office speaks out over April snow hitting UK with '10cm per hour'
Birmingham snow
Any flurries are likely to be consigned to higher ground, the meteorological team and forecasters have said in an outlook.
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UK News
Gardening
Gardener shares 'effective' trick to transform waterlogged lawns into healthy grass
A gardening expert has shared a simple trick for effectively draining your lawn, which will help to prevent waterlogged grass and encourage healthy growth
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Expert hack so tomato plants 'provide near-endless fruit'
Gardening
Gardening expert Lee Burkhill has shared that now in March is the best time to begin sowing tomatoes outdoors as it gives them time to "grow strong, provide near-endless fruit and ripen properly"
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Alan Titchmarsh shares 'answer' to stop slugs and snails destroying plants
Gardening
Alan Titchmarsh has shared a simple gardening hack to stop slugs and snails from eating your plants - and it's something he does with his potted hosta plants
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Ryanair warns of delays and disruptions for UK tourists today
Ryanair
Flights could be impacted today
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Tesco announces change to vegetable aisle with millions of shoppers affected
Tesco
The supermarket giant is also offering 50% off a host of centrepieces and roasting joints on Clubcard Prices
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World News
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Tow truck driver shares 'magic' hidden car button that could save your life
The TikTok user shared the information in a video to his followers
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Mum 'offered to sell toddler for £390' before 'abandoning her'
World News
Jessica Woods was said to have told another woman she could have her 18-month-old daughter in exchange for cash
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Ramadan 2024 - these are the rules on sex and intimacy during month of fasting
Ramadan
There are many questions about the rules of Ramadan and how they are correctly interpreted - here we look at the restrictions on being affectionate and sexual during the holy month
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Woman, 29, dies with 'holes in lungs after catching superbug'
NHS
Ashley Timbery was rushed to hospital after collapsing
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When does Ramadan begin? Full list of 2024 start dates for month of fasting
Ramadan
The first day of Ramadan 2024 has been declared in most countries around the world including the UK, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Turkey, Iran and India - with some announcements yet to be made
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News Opinion
Shropshire
I visited little-known 'holiday' town in West Midlands and I can see why everyone wants to move there
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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Midlands drivers have been let down on speed cameras for years - a key thing must change
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council has said it won't be adding any new average speed cameras to its roads for now
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HMRC issues warning to people who have £20,000 in savings
HMRC clarified ISA allowance rules for a saver with multiple accounts and says people can deposit up to £20,000 a year into ISAs under the current rules.
Halifax announces £1,000 discount for customers and says 'act before April 21'
Your Money
A new survey of 2,000 homeowners indicates that nearly half of Brits consider rising energy bills their primary concern.
NS&I issues warning to Premium Bonds customers and says 'we can't'
Your Money
He took to X to voice his frustration and urge the provider to help. He said: "As an attorney, I sold all my mum's Premium Bonds and requested the account be closed.
Harborne tragedy live as man found dead in early hours
Midlands News
He was discovered at around 4.45am at the junction of York Street and High Street in Harborne
DWP warned payments landing in bank accounts next week are 'concerning'
DWP
DWP experts have warned the State Pension hike isn't anywhere near good enough for millions of claimants amid the Cost of Living crisis.
Birmingham snow
Met Office speaks out over April snow hitting UK with '10cm per hour'
Any flurries are likely to be consigned to higher ground, the meteorological team and forecasters have said in an outlook.
UK set for weather split with 156-mile snow but 'half' of Britain spared
Birmingham snow
Some weather maps and charts, from WX Charts, using Met Desk data, show the country hammered by a whopping 156-mile snow blast.
Driver's miracle escape as drain cover thrown at moving car from footbridge
West Midlands Police
The incident could have been 'extremely serious,' police said
Martin Lewis warns millions over 'big bill' coming from Monday
Martin Lewis
Despite the Ofgem energy price cap being reduced, ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star and BBC Sounds podcast presenter Mr Lewis has warned households.
Man charged with attempted murder after Sparkhill hammer attack in shop
West Midlands Police
Abdul Wahab, of Fernley Road in Sparkhill, was due in court in connection with Stratford Road incident
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HMRC
HMRC issues warning to people who have £20,000 in savings
HMRC clarified ISA allowance rules for a saver with multiple accounts and says people can deposit up to £20,000 a year into ISAs under the current rules.
Halifax announces £1,000 discount for customers and says 'act before April 21'
Your Money
A new survey of 2,000 homeowners indicates that nearly half of Brits consider rising energy bills their primary concern.
NS&I issues warning to Premium Bonds customers and says 'we can't'
Your Money
He took to X to voice his frustration and urge the provider to help. He said: "As an attorney, I sold all my mum's Premium Bonds and requested the account be closed.
Harborne tragedy live as man found dead in early hours
Midlands News
He was discovered at around 4.45am at the junction of York Street and High Street in Harborne
DWP warned payments landing in bank accounts next week are 'concerning'
DWP
DWP experts have warned the State Pension hike isn't anywhere near good enough for millions of claimants amid the Cost of Living crisis.
Broad Street Birmingham
Digbeth Dining Club to open first city centre spot and organisers say it's 'perfect'
The team behind Hockley Social Club and Herbert's Yard will make its city centre debut
Met Office speaks out over April snow hitting UK with '10cm per hour'
Birmingham snow
Any flurries are likely to be consigned to higher ground, the meteorological team and forecasters have said in an outlook.
UK set for weather split with 156-mile snow but 'half' of Britain spared
Birmingham snow
Some weather maps and charts, from WX Charts, using Met Desk data, show the country hammered by a whopping 156-mile snow blast.
Driver's miracle escape as drain cover thrown at moving car from footbridge
West Midlands Police
The incident could have been 'extremely serious,' police said
Martin Lewis warns millions over 'big bill' coming from Monday
Martin Lewis
Despite the Ofgem energy price cap being reduced, ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star and BBC Sounds podcast presenter Mr Lewis has warned households.