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The route travelled by the 'most dangerous' bus in the West Midlands

The service regularly tops the list when it comes to violence on board

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Barack Obama says aliens 'are real' and debunks Area 51 conspiracy theories

Former US President Barack Obama has made the most categorical affirmation of belief in extraterrestrial life from an ex-US leader, claiming 'they're real' whilst debunking Area 51 conspiracy theories during a podcast appearance

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Paddy McGuinness shares controversial Sunday roast as fans make same comment

The TV presenter divided fans as he shared his version of the quintessential British meal

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Paddy McGuinness 'touched' by Valentine's Day card until he reads message on back

The TV presenter shared the hilarious message written by his youngest daughter on the homemade card

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The Traitors winner Harry Clark makes very unexpected career move

The Traitors star Harry Clark has been given a new BBC documentary and is heading to Rome hoping to meet Pope Leo XIV

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Masked Singer winner Keisha Buchanan's life from car crash to Sugababes reunion

Keisha Buchanan won The Masked Singer 2026 and has been in the public eye for decades with a successful music career and Sugababes journey

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Jeremy Clarkson 'being sued by grandmother' after fall at Farmer's Dog pub

A 68-year-old grandmother claims she suffered injuries to her hand and ribs after falling in the car park at Jeremy Clarkson's Farmer's Dog pub in Oxfordshire - and has now launched a legal claim for damages

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Major disruption on Midlands railways on Monday as trains to Birmingham New Street cancelled

There will be no services at all between between Worcester stations and Birmingham New Steet via Bromsgrove, with other routes facing delays and alterations.

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Richard Hammond's daughter Izzy in horror Formula E crash

Richard Hammond's daughter Izzy walked away unharmed after crashing during a Formula E influencer event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with her car left completely wrecked

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Helen Skelton addresses romance with BBC co-star Gethin Jones in definitive statement

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has addressed speculation about her relationship with BBC colleague Gethin Jones, insisting they are just work friends

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Olly Murs shares special first meeting with Caroline Flack in Birmingham in tribute

The singer was good friends with the Love Island presenter, who ended her own life six years ago

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Mass power cuts after man in distress climbs pylon

Power cuts were reported across Brighouse, Lightcliffe village, Hove Edge and beyond

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Kerry Katona calls Katie Price 'bonkers' over Dubai wedding

Kerry Katona has spoken out about best friend Katie Price's surprise Dubai wedding to Lee Andrews, branding her pal 'absolutely bonkers' - but the Atomic Kitten star's own Valentine's trip ended in disaster when Paolo had to return home

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Martin Kemp rescued by fire brigade before gig

The former EastEnders star and 80s pop legend was trapped in a lift for an hour before his DJ performance in Falkirk

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Rachel Reeves warned new £8,000 rule change for savers could backfire

Chancellor plans to cut the annual cash Isa limit by £8,000 to £12k.

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Man suffers 'life-changing' injury after attack in Midlands home

The man, in his 40s, was attacked by three men during the early hours of the morning

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Man and girl, 6, rushed to hospital after Solihull crash

It follows reports of two vehicles colliding on Lode Lane at around 9.45am today

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The Midlands street where parking rows are so bad that school-run parents have 'Mexican stand-offs'

Residents living in the street are fed up and want to ban school-run traffic

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Exact date UK to be hammered by next wave of snow as new weather front blows in

A new weather system is expected to bring more unsettled weather to the UK, with snow falling as early as Wednesday February 18 and a blizzard forecast for Scotland and northern England on Thursday evening

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Octopus Energy says using popular payment method can save customers £93

Setting up a monthly Direct Debit online can save around £93 per year, Octopus has told customers in Birmingham and beyond.