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ITV This Morning's Cat Deeley reveals Ant McPartlin's private message after he posted 'cheeky' comment
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! host Ant McPartlin messaged ITV This Morning star Cat Deeley after the hosts discussed the reality show on Wednesday's show

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They 'died without a place to call home' - remembering Birmingham's homeless in poignant ceremony
Calls for Birmingham to officially record and commemorate those who die each year while homeless and on the streets, in hostels or temporary accommodation


Man arrested following string of alleged sex attacks in Birmingham park
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Highbury Park following an investigation into three offences that have happened over the last week


DWP handing out extra £749 to people claiming these four benefits
DWP benefit claimants on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance, and Carer's Allowance can expect to see extra cash in their bank


Birmingham Pub Bombings 50 years on
On November 21st 1974 21 people lost their lives in Birmingham


Changes for crumbling Tipton Conservative Club in new housing plans
The former club has been deteriorating since closing suddenly in 2016 but was still the site of a £1m cannabis farm during the Covid-19 pandemic


West Midlands nursery launches free-childcare scheme with one condition
Parents are being offered free day-care, but there is one condition that requires them to qualify for the benefit


M6 Birmingham queue warning as crash causing 'long delays' and lane closure
A crash on the nearby M5 this afternoon, November 20, is causing significant knock-on delays on the M6


Meriden MP reveals dad's fears over new tax as he says 'why have you declared war on farmers?'
Meriden MP raises Solihull farmer's concerns over inheritance tax changes


Speed bumps demand after new 20mph limit 'fails to slow drivers' in Stirchley
Campaigners want speed bumps installed on various road within Stirchley


Woman's 'game-changing' hack to stop pan from boiling over is so simple
A foodie has shared a 'life-changing' hack to stop pots from boiling over, and it requires just two simple kitchen items that you probably already have in your cupboard


BBC Radio 2's Scott Mills makes major announcement about Zoe Ball's future after she quits Breakfast Show
Zoe Ball announced on her Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Wednesday that she would be stepping down from the role after six years, with Scott Mills taking over


Warwickshire pensioner accused of woman's murder dies in prison
The charge had been made in relation to an incident on a housing estate in Rugby in Warwickshire last month


'Pure carnage' - Witnesses describe Birmingham pub bombings in their own words
Fifty years since the Birmingham pub bombings, survivors, witnesses, and first responders recall the terror and tragedy of the city's darkest night


Hundreds of UK jobs at risk as Ford announces plans to cut 4,000 roles in Europe
The American car manufacturing giant has announced cost-cutting plans that could affect hundreds of UK employees


UK supermarket shoppers warned over shortages on three most popular aisles
New protests in France in the European Union are being held by unions, who oppose provisions such as duty-free imports of beef, poultry and sugar.


Police issue CCTV image of curly-haired man in stolen car appeal
Police probing a burglary in Walsall issued an image of a man in a shop as part of their appeal


Hundreds of Morrisons jobs at risk after supermarket makes major announcement
The move by the supermarket chain could put almost 400 jobs as unions slammed the move


Call The Midwife's Cliff Parisi recalls 'biggest regret' that landed him in prison
Cliff Parisi, who plays Fred Buckle on Call The Midwife, has opened up about a time in his life when he had a brush with the law that led to him being jailed


Organised beggars 'work to a rota' at major West Midlands junction
The leader called on members of the public to come forward with evidence to support the council in securing future Public Space Protection Orders
