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EastEnders star leads new Birmingham-based period drama in first look

The six-part series will focus on the family behind the iconic confectionery brand.

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Teen killers jailed after stabbing young dad to death in 'revenge attack'

The court heard how victim Vernard Murray 'had his whole life ahead of him. He had hopes and dreams and people who loved him'

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Gang of teen prisoners stabbed fellow inmate then climbed onto roof

They lured their victims during an exercise period in a young offenders unit

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Midlands child rapist sentenced to 22 years after 'disgusting' campaign of abuse

Philip Lakey, 63, has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison

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Man arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after Ladypool Road shops gutted in blaze

Fire swept through a row of shops

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BBC viewers beg for second series of The Hairdresser Mysteries following show launch

The Hairdresser Mysteries was filmed just a stone's throw from Birmingham and it has just launched on BBC One and BBC iPlayer

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Man dies in Stourport crash tragedy

Despite the best efforts of medical staff, a man could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene

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Birmingham school in 'lockdown' as two men arrested

The force liaised closely with Shenley Academy while they dealt with an incident and later thanked staff, pupils, and parents for "their patience and support."

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Every Midlands GP surgery rated in 2026 Patient Survey - check if yours 'good or bad'

Patients were asked if they though their practice was doing a good job

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Stratford Road restaurant shut down over 'imminent' e-coli and salmonella risk

Cockroaches were found in a number of different areas in the Indian restaurant in the city

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Police seize £4,000 in cash in Handsworth as three people arrested

Operation Fearless officers are continuing to tackle crime in this one ward

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Lloyds Bank makes 'brilliant' announcement for all 28 million customers

Lloyds made the announcement on Friday

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DWP confirms change to all PIP, ESA, Universal Credit assessments as standard

Now we're in July, a change to PIP assessments which kicked in back on June 29 is now in force.

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Police 'flashmobs' crackdown amid yob fears as kids break up for summer

West Midlands force looking to avoid repeat of Easter holiday rampage as teens ran wild near the Bullring

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Shabana Mahmood backs plan for £3,740 tax hike for people earning £200,000 if she becomes Chancellor

All eyes are turning to her possible policies.

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Family of bouncer killed in one-punch attack say his life was 'stolen'

Joshua Johnson-Hector suffered a serious head injury outside the Savanna cocktail bar and died in hospital

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New rubbish law for UK households with £5,000 fines for breaking it

Labour Party government has confirmed the rule change

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BBC viewers bothering to watch England vs France bronze final risk £1,000 fine

The FIFA World Cup bronze final takes place on Saturday at 10pm

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West Midlands woman says boob job like 'trying on tight jeans' in Channel 4 show

Channel 4's Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich will showcase a marathon runner from the West Midlands undergoing ground-breaking cosmetic surgery

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Boy, 13, among arrests made as police rush to trouble 'with weapons' in city centre

Four teens, aged 13, 16, 18 and 19, remain in custody