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Councillor rapped for 'misusing' role after he quit job but was still paid
Labour Party
Coun Des Hughes was ordered to repay the money as part of a formal reprimand for breaching standards
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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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Blue badge holders issued 11 'must never' warnings or face hefty fine
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Having a blue badge is not a licence to park anywhere
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Attempted murder arrests after double street stabbing
West Mercia Police
A man, 47, suffered serious injuries and a woman, 35, non-serious following a knifing in Oswestry
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Birmingham car theft suspects arrested after ‘cloned’ Audi stopped near Wolverhampton
Staffordshire Police
A 'cloned' Audi was stopped in Holyhead Road south of Codsall and two men from Birmingham were arrested in connection with the attempted theft of a VW Golf
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B&Q 'easy to use' pressure washer with £31 off 'transforms patios and driveways'
B&Q
Shoppers say they 'couldn't be without' the Kärcher pressure washer after seeing its 'fab results' on decking, fences, driveways and cars
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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
Staffordshire Police
Birmingham car theft suspects arrested after ‘cloned’ Audi stopped near Wolverhampton
A 'cloned' Audi was stopped in Holyhead Road south of Codsall and two men from Birmingham were arrested in connection with the attempted theft of a VW Golf
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Attempted murder arrests after double street stabbing
West Mercia Police
A man, 47, suffered serious injuries and a woman, 35, non-serious following a knifing in Oswestry
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Councillor rapped for 'misusing' role after he quit job but was still paid
Labour Party
Coun Des Hughes was ordered to repay the money as part of a formal reprimand for breaching standards
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Arrest after drain cover hurled from bridge smashes into moving car
West Midlands Police
A drain cover was thrown from a bridge above the A444 Jimmy Hill Way in Coventry striking a Mazda car as it drove beneath
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Patrols stepped up after Lozells street stabbing as police hunt attacker
West Midlands Police
A man was 'seriously injured' after being stabbed in Burbury Street in Lozells with police stepping up its presence as the attacker is at large
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UK News
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Blue badge holders issued 11 'must never' warnings or face hefty fine
Having a blue badge is not a licence to park anywhere
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'My £30k BMW was written off by airport valet service as I had dinner in Chicago'
Manchester Airport
Andrew Swindells was notified that something was wrong via a mobile alert
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Where Kate Middleton and Prince William are spending Easter amid 'major change'
Royal Family
The Prince and Princess of Wales will not spend Easter Sunday with King Charles
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'Arctic' weather warning amid UK 54-hour snow alert
Birmingham snow
Around ten centimetres of snow could fall in the hardest-hit areas
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Beautiful beach three hours from Birmingham where the sea turns stunning blue when you touch it
UK News
Caswell Bay Beach, Swansea, is a popular spot for families and surfers during the day but it's also a great place to visit at night when the sea lights up in a stunning blue
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In The News
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.
UK set for '96 hours' of non-stop snow next week with four places in England hit
Birmingham snow
Scotland and Northern Ireland are also set for flurries, according to the projections and charts from WX Charts, which use Met Desk data.
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.
Martin Lewis tells British Gas, OVO, Octopus customers to send email 'before Monday'
Martin Lewis
Sounds podcast host has highlighted the need to send an email to yourself for peace of mind after taking a meter reading before new price cap on April 1.
Millions of UK households getting £1,900 boost in bank account from Monday
Your Money
Among the changes are alterations to energy bills for British Gas, OVO, EDF, E.On and Octopus customers and households.
Staffordshire Police
Birmingham car theft suspects arrested after ‘cloned’ Audi stopped near Wolverhampton
A 'cloned' Audi was stopped in Holyhead Road south of Codsall and two men from Birmingham were arrested in connection with the attempted theft of a VW Golf
Attempted murder arrests after double street stabbing
West Mercia Police
A man, 47, suffered serious injuries and a woman, 35, non-serious following a knifing in Oswestry
B&Q 'easy to use' pressure washer with £31 off 'transforms patios and driveways'
B&Q
Shoppers say they 'couldn't be without' the Kärcher pressure washer after seeing its 'fab results' on decking, fences, driveways and cars
'My £30k BMW was written off by airport valet service as I had dinner in Chicago'
Manchester Airport
Andrew Swindells was notified that something was wrong via a mobile alert
Councillor rapped for 'misusing' role after he quit job but was still paid
Labour Party
Coun Des Hughes was ordered to repay the money as part of a formal reprimand for breaching standards
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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.
UK set for '96 hours' of non-stop snow next week with four places in England hit
Birmingham snow
Scotland and Northern Ireland are also set for flurries, according to the projections and charts from WX Charts, which use Met Desk data.
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.
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.
Martin Lewis tells British Gas, OVO, Octopus customers to send email 'before Monday'
Martin Lewis
Sounds podcast host has highlighted the need to send an email to yourself for peace of mind after taking a meter reading before new price cap on April 1.
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa receive warning that Wolves are visiting with 'a lot of ambition'
Aston Villa welcome Wolves to Villa Park on Saturday with both sides targeting European football next season
Blue badge holders issued 11 'must never' warnings or face hefty fine
In The News
Having a blue badge is not a licence to park anywhere
Birmingham car theft suspects arrested after ‘cloned’ Audi stopped near Wolverhampton
Staffordshire Police
A 'cloned' Audi was stopped in Holyhead Road south of Codsall and two men from Birmingham were arrested in connection with the attempted theft of a VW Golf
Attempted murder arrests after double street stabbing
West Mercia Police
A man, 47, suffered serious injuries and a woman, 35, non-serious following a knifing in Oswestry
B&Q 'easy to use' pressure washer with £31 off 'transforms patios and driveways'
B&Q
Shoppers say they 'couldn't be without' the Kärcher pressure washer after seeing its 'fab results' on decking, fences, driveways and cars