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X Factor star who abused boys released from prison early under 'strict conditions'

Danny Tetley was jailed in 2020 for nine years after admitting offences involving seven teenage boys, aged 15 and 16.

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Ann Widdecombe death timeline as last message 'sent 11 minutes before attack'

Messages sent by the former MP and MEP are key to the police investigation

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Octopus Energy confirms 'overwhelmingly positive' change for customers

Built in partnership by Octopus’ tech team and Kraken

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What time England v Norway coverage starts on ITV and who are the pundits

The tension for the quarter final action is building

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Community mourns 'familiar face' who died falling from bonfire

A community is in mourning after a man died after falling from a bonfire pyre

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Tributes to 'kindhearted' teen who died at reservoir leaving family heartbroken

Karl Holland, 18, died after getting into difficulties at a beauty spot in Saddleworth, Oldham, on Friday night

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Man appears in Birmingham court over major Victoria Square 'stabbing' incident

An 18-year-old sustained serious injuries and a 17-year-old suffered facial wounds, on the evening of June 23.

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Missing 29 minutes in Ann Widdecombe timeline as neighbour describes 'mystery hiker' at home

The former politician was discovered dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, aged 78, on Thursday morning - with police now believing she was attacked 24 hours earlier

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Warning as West Midlands Amber heat-health alert extended until Wednesday

The hot weather is set to continue as a heat-health warning is extended in the region

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Firefighters tackle huge Birmingham park blaze as smoke billows over gardens

In scorching conditions parkland was scorched after a fire broke out in the early evening

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Hunt for hit-and-run driver who ploughed into busy Birmingham supermarket, injuring woman

A woman was treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

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HMRC sets little-known August 7 deadline with workers urged to act

A HMRC Making Tax Digital deadline looms in less than a month's time. The shake-up in 2026 affects sole traders and landlords with a combined turnover above £50,000 a year.

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Hero Birmingham bystander on moment he rushed to save stricken boy after chilling attack

"It went off within a second or two, there was screaming and shouting and a boy lying on the road'

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One-mile stretch of busy West Midlands road where average speed cameras catch thousands of drivers

The busy route is among the region's speeding hotspots

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UK heatwave to continue amid 'extreme' wildfire risks this weekend

Scorching temperatures are currently being seen across the UK

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Rachel Reeves confirms 22% tax bills for households which will be a 'headache'

Chancellor is widely expected to be replaced in No 11 when Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister.

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Streetly private chef to Morgan Rogers reveals what Halesowen-born midfielder likes to eat before a game

Zena Weeks cooks in the England midfielder's home

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Comedian controversially names city near Birmingham the 'worst place in Britain'

Speaking on a new TV show called Unacceptable, the comedian gave his frank opinion on the Midlands city

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British Gas, Octopus, EON, Ovo EDF customers issued price update by Ofgem director

Neil Kenward, the interim director general of markets for the energy regulator, has spoken out on the Making Money podcast.

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Ann Widdecombe's driver addresses 'safety concerns' amid murder probe

Police have said they are hunting a white male in connection with her death