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Crook arrested in Birmingham with £400k of gold in Bentley faces five years - if he's caught
Birmingham City Centre
Money-launderer Lenn Mayhew-Lewis, 69, has had a multi-million pound painting seized after he fled while awaiting sentence
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Ed Miliband joins debate on jobs and regeneration
Politics
Labour pledge 30,000 high-tech jobs for our region
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Election eve 'leak' about inquiry into Birmingham Council finances is insult to Brummie intelligence
Birmingham City Council
It's not unusual for politicians to coordinate leaks that they think will damage the opposition on the eve of an election - but this one looks pretty tawdry
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Teens get five years for near-deadly Rambo knife stabbing on estate
Sutton Coldfield
Tunuie Linton, aged 18, from Solihull and a 17-year-old who cannot be named, admitted wounding another 17-year-old boy with intent on the Falcon Lodge estate on May 22 in 2022
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'Some sympathy' despite Concern and disillusion in Birmingham by-election ward
Politics
A Birmingham city councillor will be elected for the first time this week since the council's unprecedented budget was approved
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No ban for teacher who made faces to get pupils to change SATs answers
Education
Year 6 Nechells E-ACT Primary Academy pupils taught by Claire Morgan saw their results wiped after her actions came to light
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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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Terror convictions for Birmingham duo who shared extremist material on WhatsApp
Terrorism
Kyle Marcano and Muhammed Maroof were found to be distributing 'very disturbing and dangerous content' in a WhatsApp group
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Killer who tortured gran before dumping dead body in canal freed from jail
Crime
Sarah Davey's crime was described by a judge as 'unspeakably wicked'
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Teachers hurt in school attack speak after girl of 13 charged with attempted murder
Crime
The teachers at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in Ammanford, Wales, were discharged from hospital after treatment for their wounds
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McDonald's customers shocked after learning how burgers are really made
McDonald's
A behind-the-scenes look at how some burgers were made has been shared
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‘Dangerous’ paedophile jailed for life for 41 sexual offences involving girls as young as three
West Mercia Police
Robert Yeomans, aged 60 and from Telford, must serve almost 17 years before being considered for parole
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How Birmingham's heritage buildings could soon benefit from 'protective field'
Politics
The future of Birmingham's historic buildings has been put firmly in the spotlight in recent weeks and months
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Primary school teacher knifed boyfriend in bedroom before burying him in garden
Courts
Fiona Beal, 50, admitted murder part way through her trial
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Network Rail
City rail staff 'hide from public' 'in shame' over train standards, says ex-MP
Former Midland MP Lord Snape, an ex-railwayman, said workers at Birmingham International station confessed to dodging passengers as they are 'so ashamed of the product'
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First stretch of HS2 viaduct to bring high speed trains into Birmingham is up
High Speed 2
Curzon Viaduct No.3 - the final approach to the terminus - will be around 300 metres long and up to six metres in height
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Overall crime in West Midlands drops by seven per cent, data shows
West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police said it had been 'working hard' to reduce crime rates
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'Road rage attack' as man assaulted after crash
Highgate
Trouble involving three men happened after a two-vehicle crash on Macdonald Street shortly after 1pm on Wednesday, April 24
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Moment resident confronted by raging driver after 'LTN bollard taken from street'
Kings Heath and Stirchley
Locals say their roads have been made unsafe by 'vandals' removing bollards
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Midlands News
Aston and Nechells
Tributes paid following death of ex Lord Mayor of Birmingham who 'taught by example'
MP Tahir Ali said the death of Chaudhry Rashid 'will be felt by many across Birmingham'
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Woman in court charged with nearly 20 shoplifting offences after staff 'threated with needles'
Solihull
Staff were allegedly 'threatened with needles' in the Parkgate centre off Stratford Road
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Pubs in England to get new opening hour rules from June
Birmingham pubs and bars
The Home Secretary is expected to confirm pub opening times will be extended for the Euros next Tuesday.
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Drivers demand 'change' to UK roads because '40 per cent' can't access driveway
Midlands traffic and travel
Research by carmaker Vauxhall found that only 10 per cent of drivers were happy with the number of on-street charging points amid the push for net-zero.
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First picture of Daniel Anjorin, 14, who was killed in sword attack
Crime
A 14-year-old boy killed in Hainault has been named as Daniel Anjorin
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UK News
BBC
BBC star says 'I'll be honest' as he speaks out over 'most horrific' scam that cost life savings
BBC presenter Peter Levy has warned listeners to stay vigilant after he was scammed
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Weather maps turn dark red as Iberian plume to bring four days of sunshine to UK
UK weather
The Met Office said 'sunnier conditions are expected'
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DWP will pay £434 a month for hearing issues - check if you are eligible
DWP
You could get extra financial help if you are over State Pension age
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Rapist police officer who kidnapped crying woman branded 'the devil' over horror sex crimes
Crime
Cliff Mitchell, 24, has been jailed for life after committing 13 rapes
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ITV hit by wave of Ofcom complaints after Rageh Omaar falls ills live on News at Ten
ITV
A re-run of News at Ten was pulled from ITV's +1 service
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World News
Holidays
Foreign Office urgent Caribbean travel warning after horror shark attack leaves Brit fighting for life
The British tourist was on holiday with his family when he sustained serious injuries to his left arm, left leg and stomach
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Eid ul Fitr 2024 key dates - how long Eid lasts and when Shawwal month will end
Eid
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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News Opinion
Transport
I did a loop of the number 11 bus - here's why it should be restored to its former glory
The 25-mile route has run since 1926 and was once Europe's longest urban bus route - but it was sliced in half in 2021
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Birmingham city centre 'changed for the worse' as many back Ozzy Osbourne Station Street fight
Birmingham City Centre
Many agree with the Black Sabbath frontman's take on the state of the city
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Balaclava and mask law demanded after brutal Solihull murder
Crime
A Solihull murder victim's partner has called for action saying face coverings had become an "accessory for committing a crime"
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I drive on the M6 regularly and always see motorists breaking one rule
M6
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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HMRC sending brown envelopes to people containing a £3,000 refund
Lily Russell Jones, writing in the Times, explained HMRC has sent her a cheque for £1,940 with a letter that said she had paid too much income tax.
Drivers face having 'mandatory' speed limiter installed in car from July
Midlands traffic and travel
Changes will come into force from July 6 and cars could be fitted with speed limiters that keep tabs on motorists.
Some UK households getting four Cost of Living vouchers worth £75 each in June and July
Your Money
UK households are struggling to keep their heads above water and afloat amid a tough financial period across the whole country.
DWP update on which conditions will no longer qualify for PIP in disability benefits crackdown
DWP
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said the proposals aimed at providing a "fair and compassionate" system with "bespoke" support.
Octopus Energy sends £178 message to millions of customers
Energy
Reminder sent out to customers as the weather starts to get warmer
Aston and Nechells
Tributes paid following death of ex Lord Mayor of Birmingham who 'taught by example'
MP Tahir Ali said the death of Chaudhry Rashid 'will be felt by many across Birmingham'
BBC star says 'I'll be honest' as he speaks out over 'most horrific' scam that cost life savings
BBC
BBC presenter Peter Levy has warned listeners to stay vigilant after he was scammed
Weather maps turn dark red as Iberian plume to bring four days of sunshine to UK
UK weather
The Met Office said 'sunnier conditions are expected'
Stacey Solomon's husband Joe Swash defended over snap of Rose's 'little' lunch box
Stacey Solomon
Joe Swash shared his two-year-old daughter's lunch on social media with lots of fruit and vegetables
Everything you need to know about DWP changes to PIP including axing payments
DWP
The Government is proposing to change the disability benefits system including Personal Independence Payment
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HMRC
HMRC sending brown envelopes to people containing a £3,000 refund
Lily Russell Jones, writing in the Times, explained HMRC has sent her a cheque for £1,940 with a letter that said she had paid too much income tax.
Drivers face having 'mandatory' speed limiter installed in car from July
Midlands traffic and travel
Changes will come into force from July 6 and cars could be fitted with speed limiters that keep tabs on motorists.
Some UK households getting four Cost of Living vouchers worth £75 each in June and July
Your Money
UK households are struggling to keep their heads above water and afloat amid a tough financial period across the whole country.
DWP update on which conditions will no longer qualify for PIP in disability benefits crackdown
DWP
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said the proposals aimed at providing a "fair and compassionate" system with "bespoke" support.
Octopus Energy sends £178 message to millions of customers
Energy
Reminder sent out to customers as the weather starts to get warmer
Holidays
The holiday destinations where you don't have to pay a tourist tax
Some places charge tourists an extra fee when they visit
Cadbury fans rave over new chocolate so good it is 'like heaven' spotted at B&M
Cadbury
It comes after the Cadbury Dairy Milk Orange Chocolate Bar was scrapped from shelves
Tesco shoppers issued urgent warning over major Clubcard change
Tesco
Customers have been reminded that a deadline is approaching
Tributes paid following death of ex Lord Mayor of Birmingham who 'taught by example'
Aston and Nechells
MP Tahir Ali said the death of Chaudhry Rashid 'will be felt by many across Birmingham'
BBC star says 'I'll be honest' as he speaks out over 'most horrific' scam that cost life savings
BBC
BBC presenter Peter Levy has warned listeners to stay vigilant after he was scammed