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Harborne tragedy live as man found dead in early hours
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He was discovered at around 4.45am at the junction of York Street and High Street in Harborne
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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
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Lauren was told her endometriosis had become too severe' despite a third surgery to manage the condition
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Frank Skinner's Absolute Radio sacking sparks ageism row as fans slam 'dreadful' decision
Frank Skinner
Skinner's departure caused uproar among those who believe 'ageism' was at play in the 67-year-old's axing
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Birmingham Airport £660k cocaine smuggler 'didn't learn his lesson'
Birmingham Airport
Tasco Lambert, 46, was jailed after he was caught at the airport with cocaine and cannabis
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Bus crash update as man left fighting for life
Smethwick
A bus collided with a pedestrian on Smethwick High Street
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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
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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
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers face new car tax rates from Monday with some paying £600 in VED
Car tax will rise next month with drivers warned to prepare for the additional cost of keeping their motors on the road amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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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.
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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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Two million drivers face £600 fines after being sat in standstill traffic
Midlands News
Good Friday could end up being fairly bad for a lot of motorists, with 2.6 million leisure drives planned for the day as the long weekend and start of the school holidays clash.
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UK drivers warned to expect £5,000 fines on Easter Monday
Midlands traffic and travel
April Fool's Day pranks on cars can cause distractions to both the driver of that vehicle and others on the road, which can result in fines of up to £5,000
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UK News
Ryanair
Ryanair warns of delays and disruptions for UK tourists today
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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Frank Skinner's Absolute Radio sacking sparks ageism row as fans slam 'dreadful' decision
Frank Skinner
Skinner's departure caused uproar among those who believe 'ageism' was at play in the 67-year-old's axing
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Working law change hardly anyone knows about which means you can ask your boss for time off
Employment
Changes impacting workers' rights coming into force from April 6
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Gogglebox George Gilbey's fans confused as online posts appear minutes after death announcement
Big Brother
George Gilbey's death has sparked a wave of tributes online, but some fans have been left confused as the Gogglebox's Instagram account appears to still be posting
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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.
British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers will get £238 boost in bank account from Monday
Energy
The price cap will drop to a two-year low of £1,690 for average use dual fuel customers from 1 April to 30 June 2024.
UK faces '10cm of snow per hour' tomorrow with one part of England taking brunt
Birmingham snow
xacta Weather's James Madden said earlier today (Wednesday, March 26) "south-west England, Wales and Ireland" could all be in the firing line as the temperatures take a plunge across the country.
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers face new car tax rates from Monday with some paying £600 in VED
Car tax will rise next month with drivers warned to prepare for the additional cost of keeping their motors on the road amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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.
DWP and HMRC announces 'earlier than usual' payments starting today
DWP
DWP will pay out early payments to claimants across the country due to the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
Man seriously injured in stabbing as police cars line street
Lozells
A man was rushed to hospital following an incident in the city
DWP issues six-digit code which means it will pay you £600
DWP
The exact amount depends on your age and whether other people in your household also qualify, the DWP explains on its website.
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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.
Tesco issues 'important' notice to shoppers who buy bananas
Tesco
The UK's biggest grocer has shared a handy guide on its website explaining how customers and shoppers at the chain can use up their bananas which have passed their best.
British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers will get £238 boost in bank account from Monday
Energy
The price cap will drop to a two-year low of £1,690 for average use dual fuel customers from 1 April to 30 June 2024.
HMRC
HMRC issues message to homeowners after 'second month in a row'
House sales edged up in February for the second month in a row but were still lower than a year earlier, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures.
HMRC names fish and chip shop and minibus firm on list of Midlands tax dodgers
HMRC
Tax authority released its latest list of businesses and individuals who have failed to pay tax
Tenerife travel warning for UK tourists over 'invasion'
Holidays
Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de Tenerife are two of Tenerife's property hotspots for foreign buyers.
Seven Man City stars at risk of missing Aston Villa clash as Pep Guardiola faces injury crisis
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Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Pep Guardiola sweats on the fitness of some key players ahead of a busy week of Premier League football
Drivers face new car tax rates from Monday with some paying £600 in VED
Midlands traffic and travel
Car tax will rise next month with drivers warned to prepare for the additional cost of keeping their motors on the road amid the Cost of Living crisis.