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James Bourne abandons tour with McFly due to ill health

The star said he would post an update about his health on Spotify

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Severn Trent restores water to hundreds of Birmingham properties but has warning

A pipe burst sending water gushing along Pershore Road in Cotteridge

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Birmingham rocked by shootings in July as two boys rushed to hospital and family 'targeted'

West Midlands Police is continuing to investigate several serious incidents involving guns in the city this month

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'Hundreds' without water after major pipe bursts on Pershore Road

Some households said they had been without water for at least two hours

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Desperate appeal for two witnesses after death of 'loveable' man in Handsworth disorder

Detectives want to speak to the two people in the images as they believe they have information that could assist the investigation into the death of a man called Daniel Lewis in Handsworth

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Five officers injured as police boat hits Westminster Bridge on the Thames

Five police officers have been injured after their Metropolitan Police boat hit Westminster Bridge on the River Thames, prompting a major emergency response in central London with officers, fire brigade and ambulance crews descending on the scene

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Boy, 15, shot in Birmingham park

The teen was rushed to hospital on Thursday night

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Peaky Blinders star's 'gritty' Birmingham drama lands release date

A Peaky Blinders icon has headed back to Birmingham for this intense drama that’s already winning awards.

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Concern after young boy spotted at Sutton Coldfield train station with couple late at night

British Transport Police detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after concerns were raised for a child’s welfare

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New Solihull padel courts move a step closer

Solihull Council planning round-up: The Regency Hotel's plans for padel courts move a step closer to becoming reality

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Boy, 15, shot in park close to Birmingham shopping centre

The 15-year-old victim was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or changing

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Not Sandwell or Walsall - poorest part of Midlands named

A number of towns and cities were named among the top 50 poorest

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HMP Featherstone prisoner threw kettle of hot water over fellow inmate

James Moore's victim suffered 'significant burns' following the violent attack

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Andy Burnham £300 additional payment for state pensioners living alone

One of the levers he is set to pull for state pensioners is the return of the Winter Fuel Allowance.

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Record 165 migrants cross Channel 'in single boat' as warning issued over growing 'peril'

A massive 165 migrants were in the 'mega dinghy', on the route experts say is becoming 'more and more dangerous' for desperate people

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Wolverhampton special school will move from 'unfit' building into £20m replacement

The school was described as 'incredible and exceptional' by one parent who also admitted the building was 'clearly unfit for purpose'

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Drivers urged to plan ahead as key Birmingham road to close next week

A section of the A45 will close for overnight works from 8pm to 6am starting Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 July

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Eight ways Villa Park area could become 'world class destination' amid major stadium plans

Birmingham Council has unveiled its vision for the city's future over the next two decades

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Andy Burnham ready to change PIP points threshold for two groups of claimants

Lord Blunkett, Labour peer, says giving people money rather than “the health provision they need” or helping them to get a job is “ridiculous."

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Four men in their 20s killed after car collides with lamppost

One passengers remains in hospital, after four others were pronounced dead at the scene