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Pay rise on the cards for Midlands councillors as vote expected
Councillor says he doesn't want low pay to deter people standing as Solihull Council candidates
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Cicada Covid strain spreading rapidly with 12 symptoms often missed
The BA.3.2 strain, nicknamed Cicada, was first identified in Africa in November 2024 and has rapidly spread across 29 US states with doctors warning vaccines may be less effective
I'm A Celebrity All Stars 2026 cast in full - and the latecomers
The second series of I'm A Celebrity All Stars starts on 6 April with 12 celebrities including Beverley Callard, Scarlett Moffatt, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp heading to the South African jungle
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Loose Women star Katie Piper in tears after 'part of parenting no one prepares you for'
She said she had been crying and was 'not coping' with the development with her daughter Belle, 12
What happened to man who sexually assaulted girl after breaking into Birmingham home as BBC doc airs
BBC crime show Forensics: The Real CSI features the disturbing case from Birmingham tonight
Searches at Midland home called off following charges for Birmingham men in murder probe
Eight people have been charged in connection with the death of 60 year old Gary Piatek, who was last seen nearly two years ago
BBC Radio 1 star heartbroken as tragic death sparks 'off-air chat'
A listener called in with some very sad news before host Dean McCullough paid tribute with a lengthy message
Man shopped by partner to police after she's sent screenshot of one comment on Facebook
Craig Blyth was later caught with 11,262 sick images of children, and 59 indecent videos
Three assaulted at Digbeth Irish pub leaving one victim with broken teeth
Police have issued CCTV images of two men officers would like to identify after trouble at an Irish bar
Miranda Hart 'in talks' to host Strictly after return following severe illness
A comedian has reportedly been in talks with Strictly Come Dancing bosses who are desperately seeking a replacement for Claudia Winkleman
Dramatic moment Midlands BMW thief cowers from police dog after 100mph chase
Naglis Kisielius has been jailed for 21 months
UK households urged to stop using their tumble dryers
Tumble dryers, along with washing machines and dishwashers, account for a significant 14% of households' energy consumption.
Body found in search for missing Birmingham City fan Paul Pike
Officers believe the body is that of missing Blues fan Paul Pike
How police tracked Derby car suspect in minutes after multiple pedestrians struck
Seven people have been left with serious injuries after the horrific incident in the city centre
Savings rule change for anyone under age 65 will lead to bigger HMRC tax bills
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Murder investigation launched following death of girl, 16, in Leeds
The young girl was found unconscious in the street with serious injuries
Stolen lorry 'full of booze' flees police and overturns in Birmingham street
HGV seen lying on its side in a large puddle of spillage as driver taken to hospital for his injuries
EasyJet flight lands minutes after take-off due to 'welfare issue'
easyJet flight EZY439, scheduled to depart Glasgow at 11.50am for Jersey, returned to the gate shortly after takeoff due to what the airline described as a crew welfare issue
Key details as University Hospitals Birmingham pauses Botox for painful digestive condition
Vicky, 44, was diagnosed with Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction a decade ago and calls the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust decision to pause Botox treatment 'soul destroying'
The awkward truth of dad-to-be killed in horror high-speed crash and his own 137mph shame
Why are we highlighting the past crime of a now tragically deceased dad-to-be? Because sadly it's relevant to the growing epidemic in the West Midlands which is destroying countless lives