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Ian Huntley 'hours from death' as life support turned off at hospital
Soham murderer Ian Huntley had his life support switched off and is hours from death after a vicious prison attack at HMP Frankland in County Durham left him in a vegetative state
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ITV favourite to be off air 'for weeks' star confirms
A television star confirmed the news
Birmingham artist gets crazy reaction as he appears as Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent
Tat Vision will be showcasing his well known papier-mâché heads on the ITV show this weekend
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Midland driver who ploughed into wedding crowd slapped with longer sentence
Govinder Singh injured four men and left a woman with 'life-altering' injuries when he smashed into the them with his Volkswagen Tiguan
Rare weather phenomenon to hit Britain this weekend as people urged 'stay inside'
A freak weather phenomenon is set to hit Britain this weekend, with Brits urged to keep windows and doors closed
'Suspicious drone activity' by Midland prison as residents told 'be vigilant'
A drone was seen flying near a Midland prison this week
Crufts 2026: Terrier and hound winners announced in day two of premier pup competition
Crufts 2026 has entered its second day, with the spotlight falling on our four-legged friends from the hounds and terriers group.
Three charged with Coventry teenager's murder as wanted man still at large
Michael Ababio, 18, was fatally stabbed outside Foleshill Library in Coventry
Birmingham skip firm fined £9,495 for failing to clear illegal waste site despite court order
A Birmingham skip hire company has been ordered to pay £9,495.50 after failing to comply with a court order to remove waste from a site in the city.
Trump's 'most powerful weapon on way to UK' after he warns Iran 'the big one is coming'
The B-2 stealth bomber could reportedly arrive in the UK within days
Desperate plea to give Alum Rock stabbing victim 'with no UK family' a funeral
Ali Alshmari was fatally stabbed on Bridge Street in Alum Rock this week
Why people broke out into dance at Grand Central in Birmingham today
There was an important message behind the One Billion Rising global event
Mass children toys recall over asbestos risk as owners urged 'stop using immediately'
The children's toys has been recalled after it was determined the product "may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos"
Cyclist and driver seriously injured in Birmingham city centre crash
A cyclist and the driver of a Ford Fiesta were rushed to hospital with serious injuries
Teacher dad thought son 'had a cold' before he collapsed and died, court told
Damion Thomas, aged 48, and Tamara Thomas, aged 45, stand trial accused of gross negligence manslaughter and child cruelty
Sixth teenager charged over death of man outside Smethwick mosque
Zeshan Afzal was fatally stabbed outside a mosque in Smethwick's Oldbury Road two weeks ago
'Major disruption': One lane of four closed and heavy delays reported following M6 multi-vehicle crash between Walsall and Birmingham
Traffic issues are being reported on the M6 between Walsall and Birmingham.
'Major disruption': Heavy delays reported following M6 crash near between Walsall and Birmingham
Traffic issues are being reported on the M6 between Walsall and Birmingham.
New political group formed in Walsall so voters can 'spot the difference'
A string of party resignations on all sides has seen a swell of independent councillors
Arrests over 'Red v Blue school wars' as Birmingham academy issues statement to parents
Erdington Academy has issued a statement to parents over online posts encouraging pupils to fight children from rival schools