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When will the next solar eclipse be? How long to wait for next spectacular event
After tonight's show, this is how long it will be until the next chance to experience an eclipse from the UK
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Kings Norton community mourns loss of 'special' boy, 9, 'taken from us far too soon'
Tributes have been paid to the schoolboy, who has sadly died following a crash two weeks ago
What Ofsted said about West Midlands comprehensive school named among best in England
The school was recently praised in a prestigious league table
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The Office star Lucy Davis shares 'tiny' breast cancer symptom she nearly missed
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Lucy Davis has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, which she confirms is "incurable". She first noticed a "tiny" symptom she almost didn't get checked out
Boy, 17, arrested after knifepoint robbery at Wendy’s Newsagents
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery, possession of a knife in a public place, threats to kill and affray
'I will not let him ruin me' - Tipton rape survivor's defiant bravery as police seek beauty spot 'coward'
Exclusive: victim of violent attack in Sandwell Valley Country Park speaks out
'Beautiful' schoolboy, 9, dies after horror Kings Norton crash
Kyron was critically injured during a two-car collision at the end of last month
Couple's 'dodgy' mistake at Birmingham Airport after leaving children to enter UK on small boat
Tran Hung and Trang Chu, both 30, are both failed asylum seekers who made a 'horrific' journey across the world to the UK in search of a better life
Remarkable Tipton mum's direct appeal after cowardly rapist attack at West Midlands beauty spot
Trigger warning: graphic sexual content. A mum of four was struck over head and subjected to sexual violence while unconscious in horrifying incident at Sandwell Valley Country Park - she is speaking out directly to help catch her attacker
Andy Burnham social media ban for under-16s update after plan inherited from Sir Keir Starmer
Labour Party MP succeeded Sir Keir last month, and has inherited a raft of controversial changes.
Andy Burnham government confirms change to 7 high street banks - full list
Lucy Rigby, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, confirms change
Sick rapist who threatened to petrol bomb woman's house locked up
Simcock's actions towards his two victims were branded 'utterly deplorable' by a detective, but the women bravely came forward allowing the authorities to put him behind bars
Households getting £100 voucher to spend in 10 supermarkets from December 14
Handy cost of living boost incoming
Revolut confirms customers are being stripped of major perk
Customers weren't given any notice
Andy Burnham government stripping benefit claimants of driving licences
Tough new powers coming into force in October
Huge Good Hope Hospital change amid 'significant milestone'
Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham says a new building will open to patients next spring
Sadness as body found on steps of derelict church in Sparkbrook
Stratford Road was closed in both directions as police carried out their enquiries.
£2,625 bills for council tax band D households could be scrapped under Andy Burnham
A band D council tax bill in Wandsworth this year is £1,028 while a home in the same band in Leicestershire must pay £2,528.75
Jasper Carrott on 'very difficult time' as daughter Lucy Davis diagnosed with incurable cancer
The Office star Lucy Davis revealed she was struggling to walk and stand as she revealed her cancer has metastasized to her bones
'Lost' West Midlands estate where people have turned their lives around
A pilot scheme is enabling residents to take part in activities to improve their lives