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'US military raring to go', Trump says as fresh Iran strikes being considered

US vice president JD Vance will again lead the American delegation

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Parts of UK facing '150-mile wall of snow' arriving in weeks

Although we're experiencing sunnier weather as the days get longer, parts of the country could still experience snow

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Man arrested on suspicion of firearm and drug dealing offences in Tamworth

Officers also searched an area near Silver Link Road following intelligence that a firearm may have been stored in the area

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Moment sex beast stalks Sikh woman off bus before raping her because 'he thought she was Muslim'

John Ashby, 32, pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court to raping a Sikh woman in Walsall after following her home from a bus - in a racially motivated attack

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Nurses 'warned against baths' before tragic death of teen with epilepsy

A social worker said Kiara and her mum were 'both doing well' during the last visit three days before the 13-year-old's tragic death

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'Mandatory' HMRC tax rule change starts next month amid 'costly errors' warning

A tax expert warned there will be some 'costly errors' once the change takes effect in May 2026

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Moment racist arms himself with weapon before 'raping Sikh woman he thought was Muslim'

John Ashby subjected his victim to vile anti-Muslim abuse

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Calls for Morrisons to re-hire manager after he was 'sacked for stopping shoplifter'

The politician called the dismissal of Sean Egan 'everything that's wrong in our society'

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All the Midlands towns set for 24C 'summer spell' as weather maps turn orange

Weather maps have turned shades of orange as the mercury is due to rise in the coming weeks

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in street

The body of a man was discovered in the middle of a street in Hockley

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Certain Nationwide members could miss out on free £100 payments

The bank is expected to distribute its 'Fairer Share Payments' again for the upcoming year

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First picture of racist who followed Sikh woman home and raped her because he thought she was Muslim

A judge has said he will consider a life sentence for John Ashby

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UK cat and dog owners hit by new £90 charge from Wednesday, April 22

A change in the law will impact pet owners travelling to the European Union with their dogs, cats and ferrets

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Parents planned to remove son from Dudley nursery in the run up to his tragic death

The 14-month-old died 'alone, scared and in pain' at the now-closed Fairytales Day Nursery

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Nigel Farage promises ‘fresh start and new faces’ in Sandwell with Reform but no specifics

The party is aiming for an historic win in Sandwell next month which could end Labour's 50-year grip on the borough

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Inside teenage 'link up' phenomenon in Birmingham and why they’re happening

We have a look into the reason behind the teenage 'link up' craze sending Tiktok into a frenzy

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Three arrested in car near Birmingham in anti-terror swoop

Counter Terrorism Policing officers investigating a series of incidents including several arson attacks in London

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Thousands of excited passengers use new Birmingham railway stations in just two weeks

Five new stations have been opened in Birmingham and the Black Country in the past month

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DWP paying £344 a month to state pensioners with common disability

Welcome boost for retirees up and down the country

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West Midlands drivers urged to change their parking spots this week

Motorists have been urged to reconsider where they park as the weather takes its toll