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Solihull mum 'heartbroken' over dog's 'murder' as pet's tragic final moments revealed
The owner of a Rottweiler who was found stabbed to death beneath a Solihull bridge has spoken exclusively to BirminghamLive following the tragedy
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Boss of 'running on fumes' Wolverhampton bar pleads with licensing chiefs after 'persistent failures'
The venue was accused of 'persistent and serious failures' following an inspection earlier this year
Plan to turn family home in children's home latest to be approved in Olton
Solihull councillors take just five minutes to approve new children’s care home in Olton
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Plans submitted to demolish and replace Smethwick primary school
The Department for Education said the school's current building was no longer fit for purpose
Official wild swimming spots ranked and those near Birmingham are worst - full list
The Environment Agency assesses the water quality of officially designated bathing spots each year and give the water one of four ratings
Birmingham postcodes with 20% house price rises - as Sutton Coldfield and Solihull fall
Birmingham and the Black Country's affordable areas are outperforming others in terms of price growth
Andy Burnham Birmingham poll delivers a very clear message
A huge 77 per cent of our readers want to see Andy Burnham call an early general election
£150 boost for households in England with driveways under Andy Burnham
The Labour Party has increased the amount of financial support available for electric vehicle charge points at home and at work.
Pensioners getting £3,653 income under Andy Burnham
Since Mr Burnham became PM, gilt yields are edging higher, and it is benefitting state pensioners with annuity income.
Day 581 of Birmingham bin strike - the full timeline as fed-up Brummies ask key question
Brummies have not received any recycling pick-ups or garden waste collections since January 6, 2025
Birmingham city centre's worst places for violence and sex crimes shown in new police data
The West Midlands Police stats, shared for each month on police.uk, detail the spots with the largest amount of violent crime - ranging from common assault and GBH to sexual assault and rape
Birmingham teen mum and baby moved after council deems temporary housing 'unsuitable'
Mia Cane, 18, was left fearing for her safety after being placed in temporary accommodation in West Bromwich with her partner and eight-month-old baby
Dudley woman fined after admitting theft and assault at Sainsbury's and One Stop stores
Rebecca Hinton was left with a three-figure court bill after she stole from two Dudley stores on April 25
How 'Birmingham's tallest building' will change key corner of city centre
A new 53-storey residential tower is planned for 42 High Street better known as the old Marks & Spencer building
Birmingham dad smashes windows with hockey stick after son 'became abusive'
Jarnall Singh, 48, was seen striking a house in Waterloo Road, Yardley, Birmingham, with a hockey stick during an 'ongoing disorder' on June 25, the court heard
Birmingham shop worker sacked on first day after selling knives to 15-year-old
Mohammed Anwari, 25, was working at Elims Green Grocery Ltd, on Curdale Road, when he sold a pack of six kitchen knives to a 15-year-old during an underage knife sale test purchase by Birmingham City Council
Birmingham taxi driver whipped wife with belt and asked 'are you abiding by my rule?'
Sorif Uddin pleaded guilty to assault and strangulation after subjecting his wife to domestic abuse throughout their Islamic marriage, calling her a 'mistake' and a 'street girl' — he was handed a suspended sentence at Birmingham Crown Court
Serious concerns for new mum and baby in 'mouse-infested' flat block in West Bromwich
The homeless family looked privately - but found the cheapest rent was £1,200 a month
The most polluted areas of Birmingham and Black Country
New data shows the most polluted areas of Birmingham and the Black Country – with neighbourhoods near the A38M and M6 breaching WHO clean air limits by more than three times
Birmingham redevelopment plans for site of former Masonic lodge set for approval
Birmingham Council said the proposed scheme would bring several benefits to the area