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West Midlands fires live as blazes break out across Birmingham and Black Country
Dozens of firefighters have attended separate blazes across the region this evening, as a spate of grass fires amid the ongoing hot weather
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All the fires in Birmingham and the Black Country tonight as crews battle multiple blazes
Dozens of firefighters have responded to multiple fires across the West Midlands tonight, most of them being reported as grass fires
Andy Burnham says Vape and betting shop crackdown will 'turn things around' for high streets
The Prime Minister visited Ilkeston in Derbyshire alongside Andy Burnham, announcing planning changes to give local communities power over high street decline
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West Midlands drought uncovers lost village of Nether Hambleton submerged since the 1970s
The remains of a lost village demolished and flooded to create Rutland Water reservoir have been uncovered as England continues to face drought conditions, with water levels at an historic low
Birmingham shop worker 'pushed to ground' after challenging robber
The incident took place at a Kingstanding Road-based premises at around 9pm on July 5
40 firefighters rush to Brownhills 'significant' grass fire as buses diverted
Eight fire engines, totalling an estimated 40 firefighters, have been sent to the fire in Brownhills, as at least three roads have been closed
Birmingham man charged with attempted murder after three men attacked in Lozells
Two men remain in a critical condition after being stabbed, while a third man who was attacked with a rock sustained minor injuries
Travellers arrive back on Birmingham playing field
Caravans started pulling onto the ground on Monday evening
Missing girls who vanished from West Midlands found 200 miles away in Cornwall
The disappearance sparked a huge police search
Shirley councillor latest to be criticised by planning chairman over a 'call in'
'I understood it was withdrawn' Shirley councillor responds after criticism from chairman
Sutton Coldfield tragic death prompts housing provider to issue statement and offer 'condolences'
Hyde Housing has offered its 'thoughts and condolences' to the deceased's family and friends
West Midlands shop owner escapes jail after cigarettes sold to underage customer
The shop owner claimed he'd purchased the cigarettes and tobacco products from a man who appeared at his Wolverhampton store in a van
Harassment arrest after vehicle ploughs into Alum Rock shop
A shop was 'driven into' in a city road with a man arrested on suspicion of harassment and causing criminal damage
Birmingham secondary school named among 'worst' in city in league table but pupils 'happy'
A new headteacher is aiming to turn around the fortunes of the previously-troubled school
Andy Burnham rule change for booking fees on tickets proposed
It would impact gig-goers and theatre fans, as well as those attending festivals
Man charged after woman raped in Handsworth
The victim is being supported by specialist officers from the force's Public Protection Unit
Andy Burnham inheritance tax decision as people lose £35,000 from gifting allowance
Andy Burnham spoke out over IHT reforms for the first time since taking over in Number 10 last month.
UK households issued £5 saving alert from today
Households have been urged not to risk eye damage by buying cheaper glasses
DWP PIP assessments get harder with 25% of claimants having claims thrown out
Success rates where the claimant gets a higher award of money under PIP than they did under DLA have also fallen.
New HMRC £18,000 personal tax-free allowance update with Andy Burnham debate on horizon
The 50k mark means the petition, lodged on the Parliamentary website, is now halfway to securing a Commons debate.