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Key investigation details launched after woman dies in police cell

The 44-year-old woman from Selly Oak was found unresponsive in a cell at Bloxwich Police Station on February 3, the day after being arrested in Walsall

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Met Office issues yellow ice alert for West Midlands area

The Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning for a West Midlands area

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Renewed appeal for help identifying man after inappropriate behaviour on bus in Birmingham

A new appeal has been launched by police to identify a man it wants to speak to regarding a report of inappropriate behaviour.

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Major UK bar chain shuts all sites after entering into liquidation

The bar chain had to shut all branches immediately

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CCTV appeal after 'outraging public decency' incident on bus

Police are investigating a report of outraging public decency, which happened on the Number 13 bus between central Birmingham and Hams Hall in Warwickshire

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Key details as murder suspect, 80, dies weeks after beloved mum, 84, found dead

The 80-year-old man was found with serious injuries at the Prees Heath property where beloved mum Rita Rowley was found dead

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The Godfather star Robert Duvall dies aged 95 as wife mourns 'her everything'

Robert Duvall's wife, Luciana, issued a heartbreaking statement on Facebook today (February 16)

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Key court details as driver's dashcam captures moment he killed friend in 80mph crash

Mariusz Kosinski, 37, was more than twice the drink-drive limit when he lost control of his BMW on the A46 in Evesham, flipping the car and killing passenger Pawel Czubacki, 40. He was jailed for ten-and-a-half years.

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Ramadan Streets returns to Birmingham with a warm welcome for all - and it’s hosted by Birmingham City Football Club Foundation

Ramadan Streets is returning to Birmingham for its second year after a hugely popular run and it’s extending a warm welcome to people of all backgrounds

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle praise major law change in brand-new statement

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a new statement

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Moment probation officer kisses convicted murderer during HMP visit

Bethany Dent-Reynolds was jailed for eight months after admitting misconduct in a public office over her inappropriate relationship with convicted murderer Kieran Robinson at HMP Lowdham Grange

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Katie Price issues new update as couple returning to UK 'very soon'

The former glamour model and new husband, Lee Andrews, are coming home "within a day"

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Teens lured man to beach and beat him to death calling him a 'paedo'

The 49 year old was lured to a beach on the Isle of Sheppey and hit with rocks and a bottle after being called a paedophile

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Moment drink driver killed friend in horrific 80mph crash

Footage captured in the moments leading up to the crash, which was caused by Mariusz Kosinski while he was drunk, shows him on the wrong side of the road and speeding past other vehicles

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Scam warning issued over 'dangerous' trick causing victims to be £11,000 worse off

There has been a surge in a specific type of fraud

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Gender pay gap 'won't close until 2056' as women work '47 days extra for free'

A new report has alleged the gender pay gap will not close for another 30 years, at the current rate of progress

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Two men accused of murdering a Midlands man missing since 2024 could face trial in October

Two men accused of the murder of a retired 60-year-old Midlands man who was last seen nearly two years ago could face a trial in October.

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Train passengers set to lose £100s in refunds for rails delays in shake-up

Under government proposals passengers would only receive compensation if their train is delayed by more than 30 minutes, according to The Times.

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Affordable flats plan for former Midlands library set to go ahead

The building had served as a library for more than a decade before being demolished in recent years

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Exact date clocks will go forward in the UK

Brummies will experience their first sunset after 8pm in 2026 on April 12