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Crufts 2026: All the need-to-know facts about the world's premier dog show at the NEC Birmingham
Crufts is returning for another year of 'pawsome' performances and dazzling competitions - here's everything you need to know about the world's leading dog show.
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'This is how I spruced up my West Midlands rental home - without the risk of losing my deposit'
Watch a DIY lover demonstrating how to lay renter-friendly self adhesive floor tiles.
‘I’ve raised £18k for charity by recycling 1.5m West Midlands drink cans - here's how to get involved’
Watch West Midlands schoolboy Ryan explaining how he raises money for charity by recycling drinks cans and how you can get involved.
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16 picturesque villages around Wolverhampton perfect for an Easter bank holiday weekend escape
Some of the most idyllic spots where you can plan the perfect Easter getaway.
Birmingham council leader on promises return of recycling collections 'in the months ahead' as strike continue
The leader of Birmingham City Council has vowed that recycling collections will return in “the months ahead” as the year-long wait continues.
Armed police scrambled to Asda supermarket after 'man seen with large knife'
Dozens of officers were spotted at an address following the incident
Digbeth venue attack as police seeking to trace man in 'distinctive trousers'
West Midlands Police said the victim was assaulted on Lower Trinity Street in Digbeth
Appeal launched after man has 'jaw broken' in New Year assault at Birmingham venue
An appeal has been launched to ask for help finding a man police want to speak to after a man had his jaw broken.
Missing girl, 14, prompts urgent police appeal
Ebony, 14, was reported missing from Shrewsbury yesterday
Murder investigation launched after man dies following stabbing on Birmingham street
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died after being stabbed.
US consulate in Dubai 'on fire' after 'drone blast' reported nearby
Officials have confirmed that the fire was reported near the consulate
Stranded travellers pay £175k for private charter flights out of Dubai amid Middle East conflict
Thousands of people are stranded in the Middle East
Midlands paedophile shared indecent images of children in WhatsApp group chats spanning 140 countries
Andrew Moseley, 60, was part of groups which discussed the sexual abuse of children
Police incident shuts part of the M5 as drivers face 'long delays'
Emergency services are at the scene
Birmingham murder probe as man dies in Alum Rock street stabbing
A man, aged in his 20s, has died after being stabbed on Bridge Road in Alum Rock
Dubai 'explosion' as blast reported in UAE tourist spot
The US, Israel and Iran have been exchanging strikes in recent days
United States Air Force plane spotted flying over Midlands
It comes amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Tributes paid to mum, 33, after horror Staffordshire crash as man remains in hospital
Sian Sanghera was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash
UK travel advice for Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt and Dubai amid Middle East conflict
Flights and cruises have been affected
Police make huge £17k drugs find at Shropshire property
A 29-year-old man has since been arrested by police