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Former coal mine discovery under old Wednesbury Market prompts safety works

Former coal mines have been discovered beneath the old Wednesbury Market, which is due to be redeveloped as part of a scheme to transform the town centre.

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‘Enforcement is essential’ for new West Midlands bus lane, councillors say

Concerned councillors believe enforcement is crucial in tackling ‘irritating’ errant parking along a proposed new Birmingham bus corridor.

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'We're buzzing': Digbeth Dining Club launches summer events across Birmingham, the Black Country, Shropshire and Staffordshire

Digbeth Dining Club is embarking on a 25-date tour this summer visiting top national attractions across the Midlands.

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I visited Rudy's Pizza new restaurant in Birmingham on its opening weekend - it brings flair to the high street with flavoursome, filling food

I visited Rudy's Pizza newly opened restaurant in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, on its opening weekend.

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Major £46 million revamp for Birmingham's iconic Edgbaston Stadium reaches major milestone

The major revamp of Birmingham’s iconic Edgbaston Stadium has reached another milestone.

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Penkridge train disruption: Passengers evacuated onto tracks after tree falls

Passengers were evacuated from a train and walked along tracks after it hit a fallen tree causing major delays and cancellations

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Birmingham Council leader loses confidence vote in pre-election blow for Labour

Coun John Cotton was dealt a symbolic blow at the final full council meeting before an all-out election in May

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Woman ‘crawling in 3ft of snow’ dies after 80‑minute wait for ambulance

Alecia's cause of death was ruled as hypothermia, as her family slam emergency services

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Man stabbed in back in violent clash as groups fight in Midland street

It is understood that two groups were involved in a fight

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'Ian Huntley tricked me into thinking he was a nice guy - but his house gave it away'

The double child killer died after being attacked in prison

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'I worked on Peaky Blinders and this is what Cillian Murphy is really like'

A Peaky Blinders extra shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming in Birmingham, including a funny moment with Cillian Murphy during rehearsals

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Police worker used bogus sick notes to claim 200 days off

Natasha Fountain, 29, has admitted fraud by misrepresentation

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Girl, 12, found dead at home after 'bullying on Snapchat'

It is understood that Amelia Bath was found by her mother

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Dubai Airport delays as Emirates warns passengers amid severe weather

Emirates has issued a travel warning for passengers departing Dubai International Airport between March 23-27, urging them to allow extra time due to severe weather affecting the region

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Ex-police officer accused of attacking child found dead

Simon Knott was due in court over a number of allegations

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Police stop driver in Birmingham city centre and find £30,000 in cash

Money laundering arrest in the Southside area of Birmingham after stop and search

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Ex police officer found dead hours before facing child sex charges

"Mr Knott faced three counts of indecent assault and one of sexual assault

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Call for transgender clinic in Birmingham to improve access to help

A city councillor has called for more to be done to support city's trans communities.

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Gran recalls horror moment boy, 16, screams 'I’m on fire' in deadly house blaze

Pawl Taylor-Willett, 16, died after suffering more than 90 per cent burns

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Eid prayers in Small Heath Park 'must continue' despite divisive 'domination' claim

Comments by Nick Timothy about the spectacle of thousands of Muslims at prayer in public stirred up an angry response