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Ministry of Defence statement confirms RAF Typhoon shoots down Iranian drone heading towards Qatar
The UK's Ministry of Defence confirmed an RAF Typhoon fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone heading towards Qatar on 1 March 2026 in the first reported British aircraft engagement since violence escalated
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Durham Constabulary issue update on Ian Huntley's condition after prison attack
Durham Constabulary said on Sunday afternoon there had been no change in his condition in hospital overnight
Kelly Osbourne says 'I won't be dehumanised' as she slams those who 'kick her while she's down'
The mum-of-one shared a lengthy post on Instagram following her appearance at The Brit Awards
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Rachel Reeves expected to deliver 'no-frills' Spring Statement
The Chancellor will offer her update on the state of the economy at around 12.30pm on Tuesday afternoon
Nationwide issues update over app feature customers are asking for
The building society, which has branches in Birmingham, has issued a statement about changes to its online services available to customers.
UK terror threat 'absolutely' under review amid Iran strikes
Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK was on 'high' alert as the regime 'lashed out'
Trial date set for Telford man accused of romance fraud against seven women
Marc Cole-Jones has been charged with 25 counts of fraud by false representation
Keir Starmer shares his 'deep concern' over Iran's 'most intense operation' vow
Downing Street issued an update on Sunday afternoon
UK households urged to stash away 'three months' of take home pay
Personal finance experts are warning younger people tend to have less saved than older people, too.
Murder investigation launched after man fatally stabbed in Milton Keynes shopping centre
A 52-year-old man - who has not been officially identified - died at the scene
This Morning's Alison Hammond issues plea to series bosses for very different career move
Brummie presenter Alison Hammond has confessed that her dream job away from This Morning would be appearing in a hit drama, and even revealed the role she'd love to play
HS2 update on Midlands village after 'fishy smell' concern
A grandmother previously said the smell was so strong that she couldn't put washing out to dry
Former Iran President 'killed in airstrikes' according to Israeli media reports
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - served as president of Iran from 2005 to 2013 - has allegedly died according to Israeli media reports on Sunday, March 1
168 Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland branches closing - six in Birmingham
The closures are scheduled for 2026 and 2027 and follows the group's announcement of 95 further closures on February 11.
Dramatic moment BMW smashes into car in Wednesbury as 'screaming' heard
A local rushed to the aid of a woman who was trapped inside a car following the smash between a BMW and a Citroen in Wednesbury's Hydes Road
Warning over scam sweeping UK going 'under-reported' because of 'shame'
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) says that although a number of cases have been detected over the last year it is likely some victims have not reported incidents.
Midlands thug launched vicious attack after flying into drunken rage
Kyle Somerville had been drinking with his victim for several hours without issue before an argument turned into a fight
HMRC to punish older people taking out 'unauthorised' pension payments
HMRC warned: "The tax rules specify the conditions that need to be met for payments to be authorised."
Train delays in West Midlands due to 'emergency service led incident'
An incident on the train line between Dorridge and Birmingham Snow Hill is causing delays and alterations to services this afternoon
The Pope issues 'heartfelt appeal' and urges Trump to stop the 'spiral of violence'
Pope Leo XIV made the 'heartfelt appeal' while speaking in the Vatican on Sunday, March 1