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Two teenagers charged with murder after stabbing outside Smethwick mosque
Zeshan Afzal, 18, was fatally stabbed on Oldbury Road last Friday (Feb 20)
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Jack Whitehall hit with Donald Trump warning ahead of tonight's Brit Awards in Manchester
Jack is no stranger to controversy - a quip he made about Little Mix in 2019 sparked Ofcom complaints - however he has been reminded that the US President 'is very litigious'
Keir Starmer says 'British planes are in the sky' as protections 'stepped up to highest level' in Middle East
The Prime Minister said forces were are 'active' as part of coordinated regional defensive operations after the US and Israel's launched strikes on Iran
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Everything we know after Soham killer Ian Huntley attacked in jail by inmate with metal bar
On Saturday morning, Durham Constabulary said there had been no change in his condition in hospital overnight
Fire at Dubai Fairmont Hotel after 'missile attack' on The Palm
Fairmont The Palm is located on the Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah
Warning to vape users after increase in West Midlands fires
Last year saw a significant increase in vape-related fires
Iran's Foreign Minister addresses reports Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is dead
Some Israeli sources have reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was injured or even killed during the first wave of US military strikes
'Ultra-rare' coin is most expensive in UK - and worth £1 million
One version sold for £1 million back in 2020.
Solihull burglary police probe as CCTV issued of hooded men
Hooded men pictured were seen wearing grey and black clothing
Midlands streets sealed off as murder investigation launched
A man died following an 'incident in a house' on Saturday morning (February 28).
Update after bike crash closes major Birmingham city centre route
The crash happened at the junction of Pritchett Street and A34 New Town Row
Nationwide issues update over rule change for UK building societies
Nationwide, which has branches in Birmingham, has millions of members and more than 600 branches.
Financial Ombudsman Service issues warning after 'job opportunity' offers
Data shows that people lodged around 31,300 complaints about fraud and scams generally between January and December 2025.
Kate Lawler issues message to cyclists after 'furious' park incident with dog
The former Big Brother winner urged those riding bikes in public spaces to 'relax' and 'slow down' instead of shouting at pets enjoying a walk
Appeal launched for information after burglary in Solihull
A police appeal has been launched after a burglary at a house in the east of Birmingham.
DWP Universal Credit claimants told perk 'is here to stay'
The scheme is to support families on low incomes.
State pensioners urged to come forward for £86 a week from DWP
Government’s biggest ever Pension Credit take-up campaign has seen thousands more pensioners claim the support they are entitled to.
UK contactless card payment rule changes on March 19 - what you need to know
The contactless card payment card limit will be removed on March 19
HMRC says people born between these years could be owed £2,200
HMRC says people born between two key dates that they could be missing out a thousands of pounds of unclaimed cash.
Teen rumbled after throwing zombie knife under car in West Midlands town
Jesse Boakye, was seen throwing a zombie knife under a car in West Bromwich