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Plan to turn family home into five bedroomed HMO in Castle Vale

According to the application, there are no HMOs within a 100 metre radius of the address and three HMO’S in total in the B35 postcode

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All the West Midlands rail services set to be impacted by bank holidays and engineering works

Commuters have been advised to check their rail journeys over the new year as amended services and bank holiday changes threaten to impact train travel in the West Midlands.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service to get 23 new vehicles after multi-million pound investment from Government

A multi-million pound investment from the Government will see 23 more ambulances added to the West Midlands' fleet.

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Birmingham medical centre where fire escape routes were blocked is put in special measures 'to protect people'

A medical centre has had its registration suspended for six months after an inspection found it to be inadequate and needing improvements to keep patients safe.

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Birmingham Airport enjoys soaraway success at the British Travel Awards

Birmingham Airport has been recognised as the best medium-sized UK airport for leisure travel at the British Travel Awards 2025.

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Thousands of Birmingham residents set to see 'biggest bin shake-up' in 25 years this new year - here's what to expect

Thousands of Birmingham residents are set to see major changes soon as the city council prepares to embark on its ‘biggest bin shake-up in 25 years’.

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The four major risks facing Birmingham City Council as it heads into a new year

Four major risks still face crisis-hit Birmingham City Council despite the authority taking ‘positive’ steps in its recovery journey.

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How Birmingham bins strike unfolded in 11 moments - and what could happen next

The Birmingham bins strike has brought disruption, tension and more unwanted headlines for the city

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Parents losing £2,000 because of 'complex' HMRC rule

Parents are missing out on an eye-watering £2,000 savings boost due to 'complex' tax-free childcare rules, it has been warned.

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Watch most dramatic Birmingham videos of 2025 - from gun smuggler to firework yobs

Dramatic police bodycam footage also shows a chainsaw used in a drugs raid, intercepted illegal e-bikers and knife suspects chased in the city this year

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Psychic makes five predictions for 2026 - including WW3 and a state funeral

The psychic has made a number of predictions for the new year

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How Reform UK ended 20 years of Conservative control in part of the Midlands in 2025

Reform UK won minority control of Worcestershire County Council in May's elections, ending two decades of Conservative rule

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Regeneration set to be a buzz word in 2026 at Dudley Council

Major projects are set for completion in 2026 and others be started but a look ahead also shows council tax bills look unlikely to fall

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Celebrities who turned down royal recognition as King's New Year Honours 2026 confirmed

The list includes famous Brummie poet Benjamin Zephaniah

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Celebrities who have turned down royal honours - pictured

King Charles III's New Year Honours 2026 list has been confirmed

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Energy bills rise as 'typical household to pay £500 more a year'

The rise is happening as six million UK children live in fuel poverty

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Birmingham GP suspended 'to keep patients safe' after serious safety failings

Naseby Medical Centre in Saltley has been suspended by the CQC for six months

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Mystery of missing man whose headless, dismembered remains found in fish tank

Brian Egg, 65, was last seen at his San Francisco home in May 2018 before his torso was discovered in chemicals

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'My dad killed and ate his girlfriend who was like a mum to me when I was 9'

Jamie-Lee Arrow has spoken out about the horrors she endured after her father, known as the "Skara cannibal", murdered his girlfriend in one of Sweden's most horrific crimes

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CCTV image appeal after 'stolen' bank card used in city shops

Police want to speak to this man after a 'stolen' card was used in shops