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'I was on BBC Traitors - here's what Claudia Winkleman is really like'

The Traitors star has issued his verdict on the television icon

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Search for Wolverhampton man over list of suspected crimes including harassment

Arran Tanner-Khan, 40, is wanted by police

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Royal Mail to scrap key delivery on Saturdays

Royal Mail will scrap a Saturday service and reschedule it for every other weekday.

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'I was mugged after being followed in Birmingham city centre - I found a way to blame myself'

Tamara Greatrix, 20, has shared how a terrifying mugging when she was a university student left her 'blaming herself'

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BBC Traitors star spotted in Bullring for very 'important' reason

The Traitors star was spotted in the Bullring as part of a national campaign

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Victoria Beckham breaks silence on family feud with Brooklyn for the first time

Brooklyn Beckham claimed in a statement that his parents David and Victoria Beckham had "constantly disrespected" his wife Nicola Peltz, leading to a family fall out — Victoria has now spoken out for the first time

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Drink-driver who went spinning on Tamworth's A5 told police 'don't disrespect me'

The judge praised the young driver, from Birmingham, for showing 'maturity' for changing his non-guilty plea nine days after a court hearing

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Birmingham dad left 'frightened' as tensions grow over demolition plans for 'neglected' estate

Birmingham City Council's divisive regeneration plans for Druids Heath continue to cause anxiety as the local elections approach

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BBC presenter's cause of death after tragic end after hospital discharge

Lynda Shahwan, 53, was on a trip to Canada with her husband and two sons when their car overturned. She died from complications after being discharged from hospital

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Developer told 'act in best interests of Birmingham' amid Electric Cinema fears

Birmingham's Electric Cinema closed back in 2024, sparking a campaign to 'save' the iconic venue

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Rachel Reeves accused of not boosting Armed Forces budget due to gender equality

She allegedly said the MoD needs to hire more women

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Birmingham HS2 plans set to forever change city centre after approval

A Birmingham Council report said the proposals would help create a 'world‑class station and landmark destination'

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Midlands planners who blocked HMO overruled by government inspector

The government inspector disagreed with City of Wolverhampton Council and West Midlands Police over its crime and parking objections

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Men 'beat' Midlands schoolboy with 'wooden bat and tell him he will never walk again' after knock-and-run prank

The victim was forced to 'sprint for his life' from the attackers in Penkridge, Staffordshire, before being taken to A&E at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton

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Soho Road ram raid mystery as footage shows surprising scene after getaway car leaves

The robbers are seen reversing a silver-coloured Peugeot into a pawnbrokers window and raiding the store of jewellery, before two other hooded men are captured on footage

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Wolverhampton teacher reveals 'sinister' truth of misogyny at West Midlands schools

The former teacher, who taught for 30 years, has shared the reality of misogyny in the classroom

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EDF customers on dynamic electric tariff saved £112 over last 3 months

The tariff offers average off-peak rates 28% cheaper than the standard variable tariff

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Teen drug dealer locked up after officers discover machete in waistband

Romeo Haines, 19, was found in possession of a significant amount of crack cocaine and heroin

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Major update on Soho Road pawnbrokers raid as police trace getaway car

Police have issued a new update over a shocking daylight ram raid on a pawnbrokers

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UK told to prepare for WW2-style food rationing by government adviser

Government crisis adviser has warned the UK should be preparing for World War 2-style food rationing.