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Solihull building fire alert as 'stay away' warning issued to public

The public was warned to stay away from the area

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Shropshire mum issues stark warning after toddler 'poisoned' by common plant

The mum-of-four issued a stark warning to parents after her little one was 'poisoned' by a common plant

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Birmingham City Council live from vote to pick leader to run 'biggest local authority in Europe'

After a month of indecision and confusion, all eyes are on Birmingham Council House tonight as 101 councillors meet to select new leader and administration

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Manchester Airport check-in worker guilty in £30m cash smuggling plot to Dubai

Emma Rauf, a corrupt check-in attendant at Manchester Airport, pleaded guilty to money laundering after helping a gang smuggle £30m in criminal cash to Dubai via Birmingham, Manchester and Brussels airports

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Midland shop 'closed' after 'thousands of illegal cigarettes' discovered

Convenience store American Candy is now closed for the second time in six months

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Former Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow shares devastating diagnosis and says 'I wanted to hide it'

The 78-year-old has made the revelation prior to the release of a new feature length documentary

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Liberal Democrat Roger Harmer chosen to lead Birmingham City Council

A left leaning coalition has been elected to run Birmingham City Council as a 'minority' administration

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Woman arrested for administering 'noxious substance' at Shropshire nursery

Police were called to the nursery site at a primary school on Saturday

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'People are one paycheck from disaster sometimes - we're here to bring ease'

Two major community organisations have come together to support the community of Birmingham amid the cost of living crisis

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Woman wanted after racial incident on Black Country bus

Police wish to speak to this person following the incident

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Two teenagers arrested after men stabbed in Smethwick disorder

Both remain in police custody and are being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder

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EuroMillions winner, 39, who saved policeman's life killed in 'hit-and-run'

Anthony Canty, 39, died after his bicycle was involved in a suspected hit-and-run

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Michael Mosley's family share 'bittersweet' news two years after tragic death

The presenter and health author went missing during a walk on the Greek island of Symi on June 5, 2024

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Police issue 'drone warning' to public after activity over Midlands prison

There are plans in place to respond to sightings of drones near to the prison

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer legend Anthony Head dies aged 72 as tributes pour in

Anthony Head, who also appeared in Ted Lasso, has died, his daughters confirmed

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Killer mum jailed after lacing 14-month-old son's milk with medication

Emma Barnett alleged she intended to take her own life after a court order determined her son would be taken away into care

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Barclays issues '72-hour account block' alert ahead of next Thursday

The World Cup kicks off next Thursday, and Barclays has found gambling transactions are set to skyrocket.

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Treasury provides update on new tax policy for state pension payments

State pension payments increase each year in line with the triple lock

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I visited 'village-like' West Midlands town that gets 'packed' when the sun's out

The ancient town of Kingswinford is located on the leafy western fringes of Dudley borough between Wolverhampton and Stourbridge

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Santander issues £630 alert for customers ahead of next Thursday

Santander has found customers watching all eight games from the UK could fork out on average £630 when eating and drinking out.