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BBC Gladiators star's 'special' tattoo tribute to dad after unexpected death

Jodie Ounsley, aka Fury in BBC show Gladiators, lost her dad at the end of last year after he suddenly became unwell while hiking

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Driver caught on M6 with door held shut by cable ties next to two young children

The children also did not have seatbelts on, officers said

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'Merry-go-round' continues as travellers move to another Birmingham park

Travellers have moved on to the car park at Swanshurst Park

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Andrew 'punched by footman' and late Queen Elizabeth's unexpected response

New report details Queen Elizabeth's surprising reaction when royal footman struck Prince Andrew, as government plans consultation on removing him from line of succession amid ongoing investigation

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Andrew given one 'small luxury' when he was at police station

The former Prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday on Thursday, before being released under investigation

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Parents pay tribute to 'perfect' teen couple found dead in holiday park tragedy

Three men have been detained in connection to the young couple's deaths

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UKIP lead Christian march through Birmingham

UKIP's Nick Tenconi led a group of followers through Alum Rock

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Midlands brook searched by police after 'human hand' reported in water

Forensic teams searched Goms Mill Greenway near Druberry Lane in Blurton after a man reported seeing what he believed to be a human hand, but nothing sinister was found

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Amanda Holden's little seen sister who lives completely different life

Britain's Got Talent star Amanda Holden's adventurous sister Debbie has survived two terrifying incidents - the Nepal Everest earthquake and a serious car crash in Cornwall that left her in critical condition

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Kate Middleton seen for first time at Six Nations after backing King on Andrew arrest

The Princess of Wales was seen for the first time in public since she and William supported King Charles' statement earlier this week

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UK households penalised £13,500 to take out their own money

While house prices have risen, the Lifetime ISA cap has failed to keep pace

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Brits warned five common morning habits causing all-day fatigue

Hormone health expert warns five common morning habits are pushing stress hormones too high before 9am, leaving you feeling irritable, distracted and drained before midday

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Tesco offering free health tests across 350 UK supermarkets

Up to 5 million adults across the UK may be living with a serious condition without knowing

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Bobsleigh driver stretchered off at Winter Olympics after high speed crash

Jakob Mandlbauer was stretchered away after a terrifying crash in heat two of the four-man bobsleigh final at the Winter Olympics, with his condition unknown

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Teen stabbed to death outside Smethwick mosque named by police

The 18-year-old victim of a tragic stabbing incident outside a mosque in Oldbury Road Smethwick has been named as Zeshan Afzal

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Three more teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after West Midlands attack

Police have arrested three more teenagers on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack in a West Midlands town earlier this month.

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Major UK fashion brand announces closure of two shops

The brand will continue online

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Public urged call 999 if they see man wanted in connection with assault offences

Matthew Bickley has connections with both Walsall and Bromsgrove and is wanted by police in connection with assault offences

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Snow maps show when 'Beast from the East' could hit Midlands in March

Weather maps show a potential 'Beast from the East' storm could bring snow to Birmingham and the Midlands from March 7, with forecasters predicting up to 7cm of snowfall in the region

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Netflix adds 90s erotic thriller 'masterpiece' based on a novel

The film is available to watch on Netflix now