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Multiple fires at Sutton Park as crews tackle grassland blazes across region
The small fires had the potential to spread but were quickly extinguished
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How BBC doc killer Matthew Jonathan was caught after phone left at station started ringing
The odd phone call would lead to a huge murder investigation
Olympic stadium turned into shelter for dogs rescued from Greece wildfires
The Megara Olympians Municipal Stadium, originally built for athletes, is now providing refuge for more than 110 dogs saved from the fires that have torn through the Attica region surrounding Athens.
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Jury out on trial of men accused of kidnapping Birmingham man and setting him on fire
Tomasz Samel, 45, was taken from his home by men claiming to be from Interpol
15 fire crews tackling huge Cannock Chase blaze urge 'keep windows and doors closed'
A significant number of firefighters are actively responding to the fire, using water carriers, hose reel jets, main jets, a high-volume pump and more
'Tired' pilot created 'terrifying tilt' when he switched off autopilot to land
The plane arrived 'too high and too fast' as it tried to land, giving passengers a scare
Fire bosses warn public 'stop' after crews sent in wrong direction at park blaze
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has warned over a new modern issue causing problems as they fight large wildfires
Dozens of caravans on Quinton park as more travellers arrive with horses
New images show caravans parked all over playing field and close to outdoor gym equipment
Junction cordoned off as police, fire and ambulance called to Smethwick crash
Half a dozen women were involved in the two car collision while just one was injured but discharged at the scene
Jude Bellingham spotted at Alton Towers surrounded by fans and 'security'
The England football legend, born in Stourbridge, was filmed at the theme park as fans chanted around him
Pregnant Birmingham cat abandoned in dog crate looking for home after 'incredibly hard journey'
The cat, alongside numerous kittens, were found abandoned in an alley in Maypole
Woman charged after 'large sword seen and children threatened on bus' near Merry Hill
Lisa North will appear in court next month following the incident
Andy Burnham and John Healey to take £33 a month from state pensioners born before 1960
The pair will take the sums back from retirees who’ve received the DWP perk who earn over £35,000.
Weapons being seized from Birmingham schools - from kitchen knives to air guns
Police data has revealed the count of weapons seized over the last five years
'Unbearable' fishy HS2 smell returns to Midland towns during summer heat
It was reported by the MP that some residents were 'unable to open their windows' over the smell
Not Sutton or Edgbaston - Birmingham's best GP surgeries where almost all patients happy
Patients were asked to rate the performance of their local surgeries
Teenager in court charged with more than 30 burglary and car thefts in Solihull
The 16-year-old was arrested after an investigation following 17 vehicles being driven away from 17 properties
John Healey student loan debt update for 6 million plan 2 students
There is cross-party support for reform of the Plan 2 system that is crippling a generation of graduates.
Birmingham train driver job ad states 'you cannot rely on public transportation to get to work'
The role at Snow Hill Station starts at £35k, rising to £67k
Andy Burnham and John Healey PIP payment update in October
The disability benefit is currently being reviewed ahead of an expected overhaul