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Pioneering West Midlands scheme to help addicts off drink and drugs and away from crime to continue
The Arrest Referral Service will continue following £1.3 million funding by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
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Tragic mum, 29, died hours after returning home from hospital
Katie Macavoy was described as an "incredible mum" with a "big heart"
Thugs force way into Sutton Coldfield shop in burglary smash-and-grab
Thieves have broken into a shop and 'trashed the place' in an overnight burglary
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Prince Harry 'very sad Archie and Lilibet are missing out on life with Royal Family'
The Duke of Sussex is said to be sad that his children 'are missing out on the extensive family network'
Donald Trump takes swipe at Starmer to 'open North Sea oil'
Donald Trump has once again taken aim at under-pressure Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to open up North Sea oil production and crack down on immigration, as Starmer battles to keep his job following a wave of Labour resignations
Trump fumes at reporter 'you dumb person' over White House ballroom question
Donald Trump insulted a reporter during a press interaction over the cost of a new White House ballroom project, telling him he's 'not a smart person'
Midlands thug who tried to kill girlfriend dies before sentence
Lloyd Twells was due to be sentenced for attempted murder
Mum died in rocks as rescue 'did not follow guidance'
Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, died after falling headfirst into sea defence rocks in Lowestoft, Suffolk, while walking her dog on The Esplanade on February 2 last year. An inquest into her death is ongoing
Travellers arrive at Birmingham recreation park for third time this year
A convoy of caravans were filmed arriving at a park
Hantavirus outbreak update as 10 cruise ship passengers to be brought to UK to isolate
The group will be brought to the UK 'to complete their self-isolation as a precautionary measure'
Midlands paedophile faked disability to try to avoid child sex abuse prosecution
John Siddell went to Elvis Presley nights and was filmed walking unaided while pretending he had a severe illness
Woman dies in hospital after horror M5 crash
The single-vehicle collision involving a blue BMW 1 Series took place at about 2.15am
Exact date Birmingham and Black Country to see highs of 26C as weather maps turn orange
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 26C across the West Midlands
Birmingham bus probe after 'group demand money from boy' on number 35 service
The boy was allegedly approached by three men who demanded money off him
Meghan Markle 'could return to acting amid growing talk of Suits movie'
Insiders claim there are talks of a Suits spin-off
Man shot dead by police after '11-hour armed standoff'
A man in his 40s was found 'barricaded' inside a property when police arrived
Reform councillor expelled by party amid claims he 'celebrated rape of Sikh women'
Stuart Prior is alleged to have celebrated the rape of two Sikh women in the Black Country
Police discover large stash of drugs after pulling over car in Solihull
Officers discovered a large quantity of Class A and Class B drugs on the front passenger side during a search
The 5 steps Andy Burnham needs to take to become UK prime minister
He has previously indicated he would be willing to overthrow Sir Keir Starmer
Police officer, 28, found dead after night out with friends
Pc Rehaan Akhtar drowned when he fell into a harbour