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Inside 'time capsule' petrol station that remains standing on West Midlands road

Residents of Willenhall remember the Fibbersley petrol garage with fond memories - now it stands in an abandoned state

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The abandoned petrol station frozen in time by the side of the road

It was a fuel station that once served Black Country motorists and customers who remember the owners fondly. Now what's left of the station is standing in a derelict state

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How the M6 is making two areas 'most lucrative' for illicit trade

The busiest motorway in Europe is being used by sex workers and their customers

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Everything we know about missing Ali Durrani case as parents say 'we are yearning to see our son'

Ali Durrani went missing from his home in Selly Oak, Birmingham in February 2025

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All the UK cities facing '700-mile snow bomb' with Birmingham verdict confirmed

Large parts of England could be hit by wintery weather, with snow set to blanket large parts of the country in February

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Man guilty of murdering girl, 9, captured on CCTV approaching his victim

The killer can be seen standing at the end of the road whilst Lilia Valutyte played outside her mother's embroidery shop

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Solihull shopping centre to be demolished as plans agreed for 1600 new homes, hotel and shops

Mell Square shopping centre will make way for the massive redevelopment after the plans were approved by Solihull Council planners

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All the Midlands towns facing 'rare' weather phenomenon as snow maps turn orange

A unique wintery weather event which is often considered 'a lot more dangerous than usual' could hit parts of the Midlands region in February

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Birmingham braced for 4.6cm of snowfall with date of arrival confirmed

Birmingham is set to be battered by heavy rain and snow next week, with a cold wintery flurry predicted to arrive in the early hours

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Stolen cars found inside Black Country lock-up 'being stripped'

Half a dozen stolen vehicles from Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Birmingham were found in a Willenhall unit

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All the Midlands towns facing 5.3cm of snow with hour of arrival announced

Snow is set to arrive over the West Midlands next week, bringing up to 4.6cm of snow in Birmingham

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Millions of UK households face paying £180 for common bill from April

The bill, which is charged to households watching live television, is set for a further rise from April this year

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Parents told to check baby formula as food watchdog issues 'do not use' alert

The alert has been issued over certain batches of baby formula amid concerns products could be contaminated with a toxin

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Teen charged with murder of student near Midlands university

Harper Dennis has been charged with murder

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New cost of living payments arriving even if you don't claim DWP benefits

Local authorities across the country have schemes that provide financial assistance to residents struggling with the cost of living

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Tamworth pervert who sexually assaulted girl jailed after 'no comment' interview

Martin Bordoli abused a girl and was arrested the same day, initially trying to evade the charge by replying 'no comment'

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Police and council 'to take down flags around Birmingham suburb' in 'urgent' action

Moseley councillors had approached West Midlands Police and the Director for Community Safety after flags were put up around the village

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Paedophile Midland camp leader jailed for sexually abusing children he drugged with sweets

Jon Ruben drugged his wife so she wouldn't wake up during the “sweet game” he played with the youngsters at a summer camp in Leicestershire

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Rapist beat victim with metal bar during horrific 5 hour attack before she escaped

Police used forensic evidence including fingerprints lifted from the tape that he used to tie up the victim

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£150 payments arriving for certain Santander customers

The banking company is paying eligible customers £150, with Santander stating "we're here to help you take the first step towards lasting peace of mind"