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Thug repeatedly kicked 'loyal and brave' police dog in the head

Zero and her handler, PC Roxy Cramp, were attacked as they attempted to arrest James Strain

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New stricter laws on wood burners set to limit dangerous emissions

The measures were announced in a UK-wide consultation, launched today

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Man rushed to hospital after incident outside Big John's restaurant in Erdington

Police and paramedics responded to the incident outside Big John's on Sutton New Road in Erdington

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'Relieved' mum issues 'stop carrying knives' plea as son's attacker put behind bars

The young boy was walking to the shop with his friends when Collins Mufuta launched an 'unprovoked' attack

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Brita water filter thief, 67, used sneaky tactic to steal from Morrisons

Tony Isaac thought his strategy would 'mean he escaped justice'

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz seen for first time since bombshell family drama

The 26-year-old and his wife were snapped after spending a week in a Malibu hideaway

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones issues verdict on Birmingham and says 'I love it'

EXCLUSIVE: The Strictly Come Dancing star has shared her opinion on Birmingham

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Three men charged following attempted theft of underground cables in Birmingham

Three men have been charged with stealing communication cables worth up to £50,000 from under the street in Birmingham.

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Three men charged with underground cable theft in Birmingham city centre

Police said the cables are worth around £50,000

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Drug dealer who thought he was 'untouchable' starts lengthy prison stretch

David Banton, 60, was caught being taxied around with large quantities of class A drugs on two occasions

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EastEnders icon Derek Martin's son dies just days after his dad

Derek, who played Charlie Slater in the BBC One soap, passed away on January 10, 2026, and it has now been announced that his son David Rapp died just days later

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Arrests after cannabis farm worth thousands uncovered in Walsall police raid

A woman and a man have been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis after police raided a property in Walsall

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour dances confirmed as stars take to Birmingham stage this week

The Strictly Come Dancing Live tour begins right here in Birmingham on Friday, January 23

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Former Birmingham city centre factory to be converted into new homes

One Birmingham councillor said the proposals could help families stuck on the housing waiting list

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Next UK snow bomb to hit all 48 counties in England with 3.9 inches per hour

Snowfall could be widespread on Tuesday, January 27, according to the maps and charts, from WX Charts.

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Millions of people set to be hit with 7.75% interest penalties this month

On top of the interest charges, there are automatic fines for missing the cutoff date - even if no tax is actually owed

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Man arrested after Audi crashes in high-speed police chase

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

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Body of mum found in Midlands garden was 'dismembered and dumped in bin bags' - jury told

Anna Podedworna denies murdering her girlfriend Izabela Zablocka

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Number of counties in England set to escape new UK snow bomb rises to three

Maps and charts, for Tuesday, January 27, show the country turning white

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Body language expert names BBC The Traitors winner - after co-star tripped up

Rachel made have made a calamitous eleventh hour slip up