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'Impatient' dad jailed for causing brain damage to baby son but 'weak' mum walks
Longbridge, Rubery and Rednal
Jordan Carrie, aged 28, and his former girlfriend Keeleigh Watts, aged 23, were both found guilty of causing or allowing serious physical harm to their son, who collapsed at a home in Rednal in June 2020
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Ozzy the broken Bull 'temporarily deactivated' after part falls off
Grand Central Birmingham
Ozzy the broken bully in New Street Station is awaiting repairs
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Council live as Birmingham City take first step to create 'sports mecca' and new stadium
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council's cabinet property committee meets today to formally sign off proposals to sell the Wheels park to the Blues in a move that's got everyone talking
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Housing firm which quadrupled charges for residents says ‘we made a mistake’ as bills tumble
Sutton Coldfield
Residents in properties on the Berryfields Estate in Sutton Coldfield have reacted to news that housing provider has U-turned on its plans to quadruple heating charges
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Fridge dumped in middle of pavement in latest example of filthy Brum
Fly tipping
Fly-tipping has become a scourge on the city - and fed-up residents have started taking matters into their own hands
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Watch police smash doors down in Chelmsley Wood raids
Solihull
Addresses in Frensham Close and Arbour Way were targeted in early-morning raids
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Ad Feature
Mums celebrate three years in business selling CBD teas, capsules, topicals, oils and patches
In The News
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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
Birmingham snow
Weather maps predict 54 hours of non-stop snow - with Birmingham to be hit
The Midlands, northern England and Scotland are set to see wintry showers from around 6am on Wednesday, April 3
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Police appeal after injured man found in Erdington street
Erdington
Police were called to the junction of Birchdale Road and Dallas Road
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Brothers slapped with £11k court bill after trading standards officer spots sale
Dudley
Zahim and Saif Sharif both work at Russells Hall Road Convenience Store in Dudley
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BT issues message to people who use phone boxes ahead of 'upgrade'
Your Money
BT has shared plan to convert thousands of old phone boxes to brand new street hubs and the modern upgrade will provide free Wi-Fi and charging stations across the UK.
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Kate Middleton's six words to reassure children after her cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton
The 42-year-old prioritised time to gently break the news to their children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
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UK News
Politics
Why Laurence Fox has been barred from standing as London mayor
The controversial actor accused the process of being "pure political corruption" in a now deleted post on social media
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The tax and pension mistakes to fix before April 6
HMRC
As the new tax year gets under way it may be the time to focus on money matters
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We tried Easter eggs from Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Aldi and M&S and ranked them
Easter
We tried five supermarket own-brand Easter eggs to see which are worth buying ahead of March 31.
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WASPI women 'unlikely to get compensation before general election' for State Pension changes
DWP
Experts including the chair of the WASPI campaign admit that the issue of compensation for State Pension age changes is unlikely to be resolved during the current Government's remaining time in office
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Gardener shares 'effective' trick to transform waterlogged lawns into healthy grass
Gardening
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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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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UK set for '96 hours' of non-stop snow next week with four places in England hit
Scotland and Northern Ireland are also set for flurries, according to the projections and charts from WX Charts, which use Met Desk data.
HMRC issues warning to people who have £20,000 in savings
HMRC
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.
People who have Hot Cross Buns over Easter warned 'do not toast them'
Marks & Spencer
recently issued a warning to customers not to toast its 'Extremely Cheesy', 'Extremely Chocolatey' and 'Salted Caramel' hot cross buns in the toaster, as they pose a potential fire risk.
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.
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Mel B says 'no one knows' as she makes shock Geri Horner confession
The Spice Girls star made the comments on Love Island's Olivia Attwood's podcast titled, So Wrong It's Right
ITV Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway final details as two-hour show planned
Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will end after more than two decades with a two-hour extravaganza
Weather maps predict 54 hours of non-stop snow - with Birmingham to be hit
Birmingham snow
The Midlands, northern England and Scotland are set to see wintry showers from around 6am on Wednesday, April 3
Why Laurence Fox has been barred from standing as London mayor
Politics
The controversial actor accused the process of being "pure political corruption" in a now deleted post on social media
Police appeal after injured man found in Erdington street
Erdington
Police were called to the junction of Birchdale Road and Dallas Road
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Birmingham snow
UK set for '96 hours' of non-stop snow next week with four places in England hit
Scotland and Northern Ireland are also set for flurries, according to the projections and charts from WX Charts, which use Met Desk data.
HMRC issues warning to people who have £20,000 in savings
HMRC
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.
Jet2 issues Lanzarote and Tenerife warning and says 'we deeply regret'
Jet2.com
Jet2 could be making a change which affects UK tourists and holidaymakers who stay at Canary Islands hotels, it has been warned.
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.
People who have Hot Cross Buns over Easter warned 'do not toast them'
Marks & Spencer
recently issued a warning to customers not to toast its 'Extremely Cheesy', 'Extremely Chocolatey' and 'Salted Caramel' hot cross buns in the toaster, as they pose a potential fire risk.
Spice Girls
Mel B says 'no one knows' as she makes shock Geri Horner confession
The Spice Girls star made the comments on Love Island's Olivia Attwood's podcast titled, So Wrong It's Right
ITV Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway final details as two-hour show planned
Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will end after more than two decades with a two-hour extravaganza
Weather maps predict 54 hours of non-stop snow - with Birmingham to be hit
Birmingham snow
The Midlands, northern England and Scotland are set to see wintry showers from around 6am on Wednesday, April 3
Why Laurence Fox has been barred from standing as London mayor
Politics
The controversial actor accused the process of being "pure political corruption" in a now deleted post on social media
Police appeal after injured man found in Erdington street
Erdington
Police were called to the junction of Birchdale Road and Dallas Road