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Heartbreak as schoolgirl dies after taking part in 'dangerous TikTok trend'
Tiegan Jarman, 13, was found unresponsive in her bedroom
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Men steal e-bike from boy, 12, in Halesowen
The boy aged 12 was approached in Manor Lane and had his Scott e-bike taken with the perpetrators said to be on a Surron electric bike
Evil woman forced 'vulnerable' victim into sex work and made her steal from shops
Anna Stukova, 30, told the modern slavery victim that she would kill her
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Birmingham hospitals declare ‘critical incident’ as admissions soar
Critical incidents have been declared at Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals, following a surge in inpatients - many due to a flu outbreak requiring admissions
Major new bin collection rules for 2026 as households to get four bins - what you need to know
Residents will have to follow specific new rules around bin collections
'Extraordinary' mum killed in suspected hit-and-run as three men arrested
Claire Laybourne died the day after the crash
M6 motorway in Midlands closed live – carriageway shut due to ‘serious collision’
The M6 motorway is closed between Rugby and Coventry - on the route to Birmingham and the North West following a serious crash
Minister declines to say she has ‘confidence’ in West Midlands Police chiefs amid a resignation call following fan ban at Aston Villa v Macccabi Tel Aviv
A minister has declined to say whether she has “confidence” in West Midlands Police leaders, as the force’s chief constable faces a call to resign following the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Villa Park.
Everything you need to know as state pensioners can reduce BBC TV licence fee to £0
The benefit is considered a pivotal "gateway benefit," meaning eligibility can open doors to further assistance schemes
Birmingham hospitals declare 'critical incident' – live updates as trust urges patients to 'think'
Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals across Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield and Solihull Hospital have each declared a 'critical incident' as inpatient numbers soar
Key court details as two asylum seekers jailed for raping 15-year-old girl
The 15-year-old victim recorded footage of herself before and after the harrowing ordeal
Crime and trouble blights Walsall estate leading to warnings for problem tenants
"We realise the community have been badly impacted by the incidents which are simply not acceptable" say police
Convicted terrorist paid £1,000 to travel to UK on small boat
Rebwar Hamad, 48, was intercepted by an RNLI lifeboat off the coast of Dover
Crying girl begged for help as two asylum seekers raped her in Midland park
The 15-year-old victim recorded footage of herself before and after the harrowing ordeal
Gun and ammunition found in Black Country vehicle stop-and-search
Three men have been arrested after a gun, ammunition, other weapons and drugs were discovered when a vehicle was stopped in a Wednesbury street
Key court details as boy, 17, admits causing teen's death in hit-and-run crash
Alex Woodward, 17, died after being hit by a black BMW 1 Series on Dawlish Drive, Bentilee
UK snow maps show exact dates 14 counties hit by heavy snowfall
A brutal cold snap will blanket 14 counties across Scotland, England and Wales with snow from December 12, with weather maps showing heavy snowfall returning on December 18.
Woman slapped with £300 fine as 'clue' found in fly-tipped rubbish
Personal mail was found when the rubbish left in Foxcote Lane, Cradley, was riffled through
Storm Bram yellow weather warning as UK to be battered with 85mph winds
Around 80-90mm of rain is expected to fall in some areas
Boy, 17, admits causing teen's death in hit-and-run crash
Alex Woodward, 17, died after being hit by a black BMW 1 Series on Dawlish Drive, Bentilee