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M6 traffic live as A38(M) Aston Expressway closed in both directions

Long delays are expected for motorists with the Aston Expressway closed in both directions

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Angela Rayner blasts changing visa rules for migrant workers as 'wrong thing to do'

The former Deputy Prime Minister has spoken out over visa rule changes

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'Hidden camera' found in Government building as investigation launched

The device was reportedly discovered in a communal area of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) building

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Midland university hit by cyber attack

The university said a "significant amount of data" in its student record system had been "accessed by a well-known cybercriminal group"

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Man, 18, arrested in Birmingham city centre after officers discover zombie knife

Officers caught up with a man who tried to get away and had reacted to their presence

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Belfast stabbing victim 'drugged and torched by gang leader in horrific attack'

Stephen Ogilvie, 44, who was stabbed in Belfast this week, was reportedly previously attacked by a drug dealer in 2001

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Fire rips through Hertfordshire kids' soft play centre and mini zoo killing all animals

All of the animals tragically perished

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Tommy Fury issues major update on baby name and says 'all will be revealed'

Boxer, Tommy Fury, welcomed a baby son with partner, Molly-Mae Hague in early June

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Three mystery heroes at Birmingham Airport save man’s life after he collapses in car park

A man collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at a BHX car park as he rushed to meet his son who was picking him and his wife up

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King of Clubs closed after violent disorder sees 100-plus attack police

The violent disorder took place outside King of Clubs in John Bright Street, Birmingham city centre, on Saturday, May 23, as revellers were leaving the venue

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Birmingham burglary update after £35,000 worth of jewellery stolen from home

Offenders smashed a window to get inside, before stealing items worth over £35,000

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First Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant confirmed as fan-favourite star

The star will be taking to the ballroom for the first Strictly series hosted by Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe

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Midland man uncovered as drug dealer thanks to Kinder Surprise

Officers discovered an empty Kinder Surprise container, £395 in cash, three wraps of heroin and a mobile phone

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BBC Doctor Who Christmas special axed as Russell T Davies confirms exit

The BBC confirmed the disappointing announcement earlier today (June 10)

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Woman 'sexually assaulted' inside Birmingham shop - police appeal

A woman was touched inappropriately by a man in a city convenience store - with police appling for help to identify the suspect

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Woman killed ex-partner as he was on the toilet and hid body for nearly a year, court hears

The remains of Robert Kellett - an engineer working in the Midlands - were found by a lodger 11 months after he was reported missing

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Major UK bank makes ‘infuriating’ change to paying off your credit card

Bank has removed the option to pay off their credit card balances using debit cards on its online banking services.

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Graffiti artists turn Wolverhampton street into 'open air gallery'

The artwork has been painted on numerous walls with the permission of land owners

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Detained Birmingham activist shares 'vile experience' aboard Gaza flotilla

Hasnain Jafer was aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla which aimed to deliver humanitarian aid to people in Palestine

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What is the average price of a house in Birmingham?

Brummies are facing average costs of over £200,000