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Chilling moment Birmingham killer attacks man with screwdriver in robbery which leads to his death

Killers Tony Griffin and Wesley McDonnell plotted to steal Neil O’Donnell's watch using a screwdriver but the botched robbery ended up causing his death

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King Charles' estate faces major change after unexpected announcement

One of King Charles' homes has had to undergo a brief change

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing reveals name of first star taking part in Christmas special

The star is a fan-favourite of Brits across the country

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BBC Breakfast shares heartbreaking news as guest star diagnosed with terminal cancer

During this morning's BBC Breakfast show, Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt shared some sad news

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'I met Prince William - here's what the future king is really like'

Prince William's real personality has been revealed during a meeting earlier this week

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One Direction's Louis Tomlinson donates large sum in aid of security guard

The former One Direction security guard needs life-saving surgery

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Driver hunted after Birmingham crash leaves motorbike rider seriously injured

Police are looking to find a Nissan driver after a car collided with an electric motorbike, knocking the rider off and leaving him with serious leg injuries

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Moment police raid Birmingham properties seizing a gun, drugs and illegal booze

Raids were carried out at a business and nearby flat in the Digbeth area of Birmingham with a gun, illegal bottles of alcohol and Class A drugs seized

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Five-vehicle crash closes main Birmingham road at rush hour

A crash took place on Chester Road close to Spitfire Island and the M6 closing the road leading to heavy congestion on surrounding roads

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Liam Gallagher 'absolutely devastated' after Stone Roses legend Gary Mounfield dies

Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's brother confirmed the death of his brother in a social media post on Thursday, November 20

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Birmingham man appears in court charged with murdering his stepbrother in Tamworth

Kenneth Newton, 57, and Melanie James, 63, both from Stafford Road in Handsworth have appeared in court charged with murdering his stepbrother Rubin Blount in Tamworth

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Christmas spending with buy now, pay later schemes set to hit nearly £4 billion

Both Black Friday and Christmas are on their way - but shoppers are being urged to be careful with buy now, pay later schemes

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Car cannibals targeting motorists during Birmingham City games

Blues fans and visiting supporters have returned to their cars around St Andrew's and found them stripped of parts - but police are working to stop the crimes

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Five men charged as police execute drugs warrants in Birmingham

Five men have been charged with multiple offences after police carried out drug warrants in Birmingham.

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Consumer champion identifies hundreds of 'potentially deadly' products sold online

The experts discovered nearly 800 items were in violation of safety guidelines

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Hundreds queue up in freezing cold as new takeaway hands out free food

Queues snaked along Kings Heath High Street as punters waited patiently in the cold following the opening of a new takeaway

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Homes evacuated in bomb squad alert at Midland cul-de-sac

A bomb disposal unit was scrambled to a residential cul-de-sac in Bromsgrove after 'military memorabilia' was found to include 'a suspected unexploded ordnance'

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Two of four lanes closed and 'major disruption' reported as vehicle breaks down on M6

Disruption has been reported on the M6 due to a vehicle breaking down on the route.

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Monty Don's exciting announcement has Gardeners' World fans delighted

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has announced his new British gardens book and spring 2025 UK tour after a two-year writing project

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Dates Birmingham CrossCountry train services to be hit by festive season strike action

Strikes by RMT union members are set to hit CrossCountry services on four consecutive weekends in December