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Victory as controversial HMO plan near Birmingham school kicked out
Stechford
More than 415 people had signed a petition urging the council not to approve the plan
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Inside huge £450k cannabis farm found in Telford after house fire
West Mercia Police
A blaze at a house in Stanwyk in Sutton Hill led fire and police officers to the discovery of a large cannabis farm with 450 plants in various stages of growth
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Face of region's new 'most wanted criminal' as longest serving member thrown back in jail
West Midlands Police
Fugitive Patrick Maguire has been giving detectives the slip for years - and has just become the longest serving member of the most wanted list
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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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I visited 'dirty estate' where people are 'forgotten' but told they cause the problems
Walsall
Rubbish dumped in alleyways, drugs peddled on the streets and guns fired at homes - these are issues facing residents in certain parts of Walsall - but members of the community feel they're not receiving enough help from West Midlands Police and Walsall Council
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Willy Wonka-style chocolate shop and factory to open in former Sutton Coldfield Co-op
Sutton Coldfield
Army veteran, Liam Hall, is about to bring his Military Chef chocolate-making business to Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Centre
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Mums celebrate three years in business selling CBD teas, capsules, topicals, oils and patches
In The News
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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
National Express
Road closed in Walsall as top of bus ripped off in collision with bridge
Clayhangher Lane in Walsall has been shut after a double decker bus collided with a bridge which took the roof of the vehicle
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Inside huge £450k cannabis farm found in Telford after house fire
West Mercia Police
A blaze at a house in Stanwyk in Sutton Hill led fire and police officers to the discovery of a large cannabis farm with 450 plants in various stages of growth
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Victory as controversial HMO plan near Birmingham school kicked out
Stechford
More than 415 people had signed a petition urging the council not to approve the plan
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Homeowners amazed by 'godsend' oven cleaning trick using 3p kitchen staple
Money saving tips
Mrs Hinch fans described the trick as an 'absolute game changer' and you've probably got everything you need to try it already at home
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Met Office say 'put sunglasses on standby' and speak out over UK heatwave
Midlands weather
The Met Office has said that Saturday will be the warmest day of the weekend, with highs of 13C
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UK News
TeamDogs
Warning to all cat and dog owners over 'superbug' spreading to humans and it's antibiotic-resistant
The antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be passed between sick pets and their healthy owners in Britain, Portuguese researchers found
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UK workers told they can use 17 days annual leave and get 39 days off
bank holiday
Workers can get more than five weeks off by using a simple calendar hack - but you'll need to be quick to book your time off
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People who drive used cars warned to expect 'scary' bill
Motoring News
A new poll has found that millions of motorists are buying second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles without conducting basic checks
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Drivers only just realising what 'recirculation' button in car actually does
DVLA
Motorists have been left stunned after realising what a common button in most vehicles on UK roads
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M&S, Superdry and The Works announce permanent change from 'today'
John Lewis
A number of high street stores will be closing their doors for the final time today
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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
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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
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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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Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers urged to 'check mileage' before £1,000 is taken from bank account
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.
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
The criminal brothers that should have broken their sibling bond to avoid prison
Crime
Siblings have had their days in court side by side
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.
Trevor Francis leaves £1.9m in will but not a penny to two estranged sons
Birmingham City FC
The ex-England striker took his feud with his children to the grave as he left strict instructions they are not to benefit from his cash pile
TeamDogs
Warning to all cat and dog owners over 'superbug' spreading to humans and it's antibiotic-resistant
The antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be passed between sick pets and their healthy owners in Britain, Portuguese researchers found
Road closed in Walsall as top of bus ripped off in collision with bridge
National Express
Clayhangher Lane in Walsall has been shut after a double decker bus collided with a bridge which took the roof of the vehicle
Inside huge £450k cannabis farm found in Telford after house fire
West Mercia Police
A blaze at a house in Stanwyk in Sutton Hill led fire and police officers to the discovery of a large cannabis farm with 450 plants in various stages of growth
Victory as controversial HMO plan near Birmingham school kicked out
Stechford
More than 415 people had signed a petition urging the council not to approve the plan
DWP PIP claims to stop for thousands of people under tough new eligibility rules
DWP
Those with mental health conditions would be offered therapy instead and others with mobility issues would be provided with a stairlift or handrails
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UK tourists in Portugal told to 'avoid' and locals warn them to make visit brief
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".
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.
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
The criminal brothers that should have broken their sibling bond to avoid prison
Crime
Siblings have had their days in court side by side
TeamDogs
Warning to all cat and dog owners over 'superbug' spreading to humans and it's antibiotic-resistant
The antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be passed between sick pets and their healthy owners in Britain, Portuguese researchers found
Road closed in Walsall as top of bus ripped off in collision with bridge
National Express
Clayhangher Lane in Walsall has been shut after a double decker bus collided with a bridge which took the roof of the vehicle
Inside huge £450k cannabis farm found in Telford after house fire
West Mercia Police
A blaze at a house in Stanwyk in Sutton Hill led fire and police officers to the discovery of a large cannabis farm with 450 plants in various stages of growth
Victory as controversial HMO plan near Birmingham school kicked out
Stechford
More than 415 people had signed a petition urging the council not to approve the plan
DWP PIP claims to stop for thousands of people under tough new eligibility rules
DWP
Those with mental health conditions would be offered therapy instead and others with mobility issues would be provided with a stairlift or handrails