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Driver killed and 37 injured in second horrific Spain train crash in days

Five people are seriously injured and one sadly dead after another tragic train crash in the country

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Crash causes major disruption during rush-hour in Jewellery Quarter

Emergency services rushed to Great Hampton Street in Jewellery Quarter just before 6pm tonight

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When Birmingham is set for next snowfall with two more dates in January revealed

Weather maps have revealed that the city could experience more spells of snow before the month ends - ending a snowy start to January 2026

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Quad bike gang hunted after string of offences in 48-hours

Quad bikes were stolen from the Rowney Green, Mustow Green, Hagley and Hartlebury in Worcestershire

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Trucker caught speeding in Birmingham among scores of drivers clocked at new 30mph spot

The trucker was reported for driving at 52mph in a 30mph limit

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Heartbreaking update in missing woman case after she disappeared before Christmas

Candice Watts, 40, from Horncastle was reported missing before Christmas and found deceased on South Parade Beach eight days later

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Cocaine dealer who had £200k drugs haul crashed into lorry during police chase

Jobe Larrassey, 33, has been jailed for seven years

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Nine parts of the UK at risk of snow before Sunday

Forecasters are predicting snowfall to batter nine areas of the UK before the weekend arrives

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Prison officer who had sex with inmates and sent 'provocative' letters jailed

Isabelle Dale, 23, a prison officer at HMP Coldingley, was caught having a sexual relationship with two inmates

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Snow maps show 363-mile wall of blizzards hitting big cities including Birmingham

The weather is set to turn wintery during the latter half of January, with temperatures plummeting below zero

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Met Office alert as people advised to stock up on three items before 54-hour rain storm arrives

Households living in certain parts of the UK have been urged to stock up on three essentials before a rain storm arrives

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£187 DWP weekly payment arriving for household with one of 178 conditions

The money from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is designed to support households suffering physical and mental health problems

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First picture of 'much loved' man found dead on Wolverhampton school grounds as family issue plea

Neil Thompson, who was known by nickname 'Chuck', was pronounced dead on the grounds of Smestow Academy in Windmill Crescent, in Wolverhampton

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All the Midlands towns set for two inches of snow with date of arrival announced

Towns and cities across the West Midlands region are set to be blanketed by snow next week

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Birmingham facing 5cm of snow with date of arrival predicted

The city could face its third covering of snow in January with weather maps indicating snowfall could arrive next week

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Lucy Letby not to be charged with the murders of more babies

The CPS concluded that the evidential test was not met in any of the cases

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Pig head mounted on family home's gate in 'appalling and deliberate act'

Police are now investigating the incident

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22 counties in England face snow in next weather bomb from Thursday - full list

Snow storms and blizzards are likely across the UK in the coming weeks

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Major review of DWP PIP benefit starts next month - here's what you need to know

The review will look at PIP assessments and eligibility criteria, as well as helping more claimants into work so they can achieve better health, finances and independence

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Supermarket thief jailed for post-Christmas crime spree

Marcus Henry, targeted two supermarkets in Rowley Regis between December 26 and January 6