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Man, 23, charged with Birmingham murder following stabbing on street
A murder suspect has been charged following the death of a man in Birmingham after a stabbing.
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Man charged with fatal Birmingham stabbing to appear in court on Boxing Day
Abdou Sillah, of Birmingham, has now been charged with murder and possession of a knife
Friends actor dies aged 60 after private cancer battle
Pat Finn has died at the age of 60 after privately battling cancer for several years, with the actor known for his role as Dr Roger in Friends and his recurring role in The Middle
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Woman robbed at knifepoint in Birmingham city centre on Christmas Eve
Police have arrested a 26 year old man
UK weather after New Year features freezing rain and snow as far south as Birmingham
The Midlands will be buried under snow
Flu admissions fall in hospitals but officials warn of potential 'bounce back'
The rate of flu hospital admissions in England has fallen for the first time this winter, according to new data, but health officials have warned the virus is "still with us"
HMRC plans to use AI to crack down on tax dodgers
The authority is looking at "using AI to identify nascent issues with the tax system"
Man arrested after Christmas Eve knifepoint robbery in Birmingham
A man has been arrested following a knifepoint robbery in Birmingham city centre in the early hours of Christmas Eve.
Birmingham New Street puts on huge Christmas dinner for those in need
Music echoed through the station as guests settled in to enjoy an afternoon of festive cheer and good company
'Erratic' motorist charged with drink driving after 'being spotted in Sutton Coldfield'
A man has been charged with drink driving offences after police spotted a motorist 'driving erratically' around Sutton Coldfield.
Cold health alert issued for Christmas Day as UK warned over 'disruption'
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert from 6pm on Christmas Day to 12pm on December 27 for south-west England
Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences
Amazing footage shows a real life fiddler on the roof in Birmingham while the Olivier award-winning musical plays at The Alexandra Theatre
'DWP Christmas bonus should be scrapped as UK can't afford £186 million cost'
A writer has called for the annual bonus to be scrapped, rather than risen in line with inflation
What's on TV for Christmas and Boxing Day? Full list of festive specials
From Strictly Come Dancing to The Great British Bake Off, the festive TV schedule is packed with special episodes
Met Office issues 'blackout' alert for 26 areas on Christmas Day
Find the full list of impacted areas below as the Met Office issues a yellow weather alert
Joanna Lumley shares 'threat' to Jennifer Saunders over Amandaland role
Joanna Lumley has reunited with her Absolutely Fabulous co-star Jennifer Saunders for the BBC's Amandaland Christmas special, airing on Christmas Day
Millions to get extra £1,500 in bank accounts in major pay boost
During the Labour Party Budget announcement on Wednesday, November 26, it was announced that the National Living Wage would see an increase in 2026.
Terrifier director Damien Leone names favourite festive horror film
Terrifier director Damien Leone has shared his favourite holiday horror film is Black Christmas 1974, along with Tales From the Crypt and Twilight Zone episodes, as he prepares to make Terrifier 4
Lloyds Bank updates customers over issue impacting 10 million people
A customer asked the bank for some new features to be added to their online banking app
Kelly Osbourne's heartbreaking wish for first Christmas without Ozzy
Kelly Osbourne is preparing to celebrate her first Christmas without her dad Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July, and she is hoping to make it through the festive season "without crying"