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Stratford Road closed in Birmingham after police cordon erected
An eyewitness urged people to 'please avoid the area'
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GMB's Adil Ray reveals future of Lingo after sharing rare glimpse of private life on air
Adil Ray has confirmed that his hit ITV quiz show Lingo is coming back for a sixth series, while also opening up about his personal life on Good Morning Britain
Drugs, machete and cash seized after officers stop vehicle in Birmingham
Two men, aged 18 and 51, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs
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Boy, 11, arrested for 'endangering life' after string of wildfires
Two other boys, aged 12 and 13 from the Cannock area, were arrested over the weekend and have since been bailed with conditions as police continue enquiries into a series of fires across Cannock, Rugeley and Hednesford
Second stabbing probe in Lozells after attempted murder
It's believed the suspect is linked to both stabbings and the attack this morning
Missing Midland mother and children 'were last seen' in Birmingham
Alimat, 31, was last seen with her children on Saturday (August 8)
Midland motorist, 19, hit with ban after driving 98mph on 30-limit
Musa Rafiq is now disqualified from driving for 18 months
Midland man, 62, jailed for nearly five years after 3D printing firearm at home
David Boylett had instructional videos saved on a computer folder as 'naughty stuff'
'Community is what feeds us' - Birmingham baby bank marks 'full circle' moment
"Our community is what feeds our charity - and I think that is just the most organic thing"
Birmingham man, 18, charged after officers recover drugs and knife
Officers were on patrol when they spotted a man acting suspciously
Not Aston or Lozells - Birmingham area where yobs making residents' lives a misery
The area has become the city's new antisocial behaviour hotspot
Missing Midland girls 'absolute priority' for police 'working around the clock'
A 12-year-old and 11-year-old girl have been missing since the early hours of Sunday morning
New Andy Burnham rule on table for train passengers aged 16 and over
Prime Minister is considering extending access to railcards
Birmingham man suffers serious head injury ‘fleeing from officers' prompting police watchdog probe
A man was given 'specialist trauma care' after injuring his head in a fall while 'running from police'
West Midlands poverty crisis revealed as baby bank demand quadruples within decade
"We've had referrals where babies were in drawers or a cardboard box"
Midland chairman calls out 'drunken behaviour' of fans and says 'enough'
The behaviour of supporters was criticised after some were involved in 'fighting' over the weekend
Andy Burnham council tax cut proposed for 19 million households
Prime Minister has been handed a series of recommendations from Neal Lawson's Compass thinktank.
Dudley town centre ice rink plans get mixed reception as residents suggest alternative
New rink expected to bring premier league ice hockey to town centre a 'no brainer' but not everyone agrees
State pensioners face 6 month wait for payment after DWP rule change
The DWP state pension age is rising in monthly instalments.
Octopus Energy urges households not to run two household appliances on Wednesday
The energy giant has urged customers to avoid running them