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New Year's Even plans cancelled across major cities amid terror attack and stampede fears
Los Angeles has not cancelled its New Year's Eve celebrations despite a foiled terror attack plan that drone footage caught four suspects attempting to create a bomb
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New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King
World-renowned actors, charity fundraisers, dedicated volunteers, diversity campaigners and health leaders have all been given a royal honour in recognition for their hard work and dedication.
New Year Honours List 2026: 29 incredible West Midlands people honoured by the King, including Meera Syal
King Charles has bestowed New Year Honours on 29 people from the West Midlands for their services to the community - see the full list here
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'First Black female England footballer' recognised on Staffordshire's New Year's Honours list
Kerry Davis has been made MBE for services to Association Football and to diversity in sport
Comedian Meera Syal one of 28 in King's West Midlands New Year Honour list
At the top of the list is comedian, writer and actor Meera Syal, who has been made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to literature, drama and charity.
Meera Syal becomes a Dame as dozens from West Midlands get New Year Honours
She is best known for her work writing for and starring in British Asian comedies Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 42
Carnage as fuming shoppers become trapped in city car park 'hell'
Motorists were stuck in 'gridlocked' queues at a number of car parks
Dr Michael Mosley dinner tip to lose a stone in 12 weeks with no dieting
The late doctor recommended a simple change
Hero from antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach speaks for the first time
Ahmed Al-Ahmed tackled a gunman with his bare hands and disarmed him
Mum and children who lost lives in Boxing Day blaze named
Surviving husband and dad is a serving police officer
Actor behind Emmerdale's 'darkest storyline' set to depart with final scenes already filmed
He's been at the centre of a modern slavery ring in the village
Fisherman caught withdrawing £26k with company credit card
Lewis Collinson, 38, of St Johns Avenue, also sold a company van
Everything we know about car cannibalism crime operation surrounding St. Andrews
West Midlands Police has a dedicated patrol plan
Airport celebrates most successful festive charity gift drive ever
Birmingham Airport and its business partners brought some much-needed festive cheer to local causes and the people and animals they benefit through its Christmas charity appeal.
UKHSA warn of 'significant impacts' as cold weather warning placed on West Midlands
There is potential for significant impacts across health and social care services
West Midlands Police and Birmingham City FC partnership hailed a success following 'car cannibalism'
A joint operation between West Midlands Police and Birmingham City FC has been hailed a success following a vehicle crime operation.
How to make a silent 999 call
If you don't speak or answer questions, press 55 or tap when prompted and your call will be transferred to the police.
Car park chaos as sale shoppers 'stuck for hours' in 'gridlock hell'
One woman had to exit her car to help with traffic management
The vital key word that can help keep you safe in Birmingham city centre and beyond
Bars and clubs across Birmingham are now part of the Ask for Angela scheme
Homeless dad found dead on Boxing Day 'may have died from the cold'
Anthony Horn, 47, was one of a small group of homeless men who regularly slept under an overhang