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Man hit by van in Birmingham after residents take down union flags put up by anti-migrant group

Police investigate incident on Thursday after witness claims seeing Raise the Colours logo on side of vehiclePolice are investigating an incident where a man was run over by a van after a group of people were taking down union flags put up by Raise the Colours campaigners in Birmingham.A man, in his...

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Breaking: Birmingham Labour unveils new leader and makes big announcement on council 'deal'

In a dramatic first move, the new leader spoke about plans for a coalition in the city

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West Midlands Railway confirms reduced timetable with 'very limited service' ahead of strike

There will be no trains at all on certain routes and a reduced service on others during two days of industrial action next week

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Hagley Road live as drivers stuck in rush-hour delays after motorcyclist and car crash

The main commuting route is blocked in both directions as the emergency services deal with the incident

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Doctor tells jury baby Preston Davey had injuries 'consistent with sexual abuse'

Jamie Varley, 37, and his partner John McGowan‑Fazackerly, 32, are accused of a catalogue of horrific offences

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Birmingham Lib Dems call for 'urgent action' amid Raise the Colours tensions

Birmingham councillor Roger Harmer suggested Raise the Colours were using the national flag to 'create division'

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Detectives probing motive for Stafford stabbing as they hunt for 'Eastern European man'

Ch Insp Saqib Butt said Staffordshire Police is carrying out 'reassurance patrols' in the area after a man in his 60s was stabbed

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Reform UK elects new Solihull group leader who vows 'administration will be held to account'

New Reform UK group leader Samantha Gethen says party is now 'serious force in Solihull'

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Watch as Raise the Colours thug hits out at people in Stirchley

The controversial group had been putting up flags and confronting anyone who opposed them

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Baby-shaking dad killed three-month-old son after hitting him in Stafford KFC

Gareth Stark has been jailed for nine years for the manslaughter of baby Leon Stark

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Donald Trump says it'll be 'tough' for Keir Starmer to survive leadership crisis

The US president admitted Starmer is "weak" on immigration

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Brits 'sleepwalking' into common costly mistake that could hit them with tax bills

There are many misconceptions households tend to believe

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Brits should be 'worried' about new data centre the size of 15,840 Tesco Extras

The Yardley, Birmingham, Tesco Extra store was used as an example

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Good Hope Hospital apologises after 'avoidable' death of much-loved Sutton Coldfield mum

Geraldine Miles, known to most as 'Dina', died following omissions in her care at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield after a Clostridium difficile infection — the coroner ruled her death was avoidable

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Birmingham MP condemns Raise the Colours amid reports of 'intimidation and violence' in Stirchley

Birmingham MP and former regular Royal Marines officer Al Carns wrote: 'The Union Jack is a symbol of unity, not division'

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''HMO' work is driving me crazy - I have to wear headphones in my own home'

Neighbour's fury over construction project at nearby Birmingham semi amid claims it's being turned into house of multiple occupation

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Rachel Reeves confirms rule as state pensioners told 'too wealthy to qualify'

Not all over-65s will qualify for Government support payments

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Superdrug launches 'government-accredited' healthcare training for employees

This is a level 3 equivalent Healthcare Ambassador Accreditation

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Doctor Who and Batman star dies as tributes pour in for 'coolest girl'

Tributes have poured in for the inspiring performer, who was also a motocross rider, kickboxer, climbing instructor and scuba divemaster

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M54 police find man dead in woodland as teenager left fighting for life

A teenager was rushed to hospital in an ambulance