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Identical twins show dramatic ageing difference after one smokes for five years

A pair of identical twins now look worlds apart after one took up smoking and the other didn't, with stark physical changes visible in a study tracking the effects of tobacco on facial ageing

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Another arrest made as 'Anti-Zionist' event held in Moseley

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Before and during today’s operation, we listened to and updated key stakeholders, including members of the local Jewish community."

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22 Kids and Counting's Josh Radford diagnosed with condition he never even knew existed

The reality TV star opened up about worrying symptoms that had 'taken over his life'

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Katie Price defends marriage as she says 'no one knows what I know'

The former glamour model insisted she was not 'stupid'

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Dianne Buswell shares 'amazing' nursery for baby boy

The Strictly Come Dancing star is nearing her due date

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Dog dies after kids 'throw firework into cage' as parents say it's 'just a dog'

A Samoyed named Xiao Wang burned to death after children allegedly threw a firework into its locked cage in Jiangsu province, with parents reportedly dismissing the incident as 'just a dog'

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Police issue major update as in investigation into fatal plane crash

Two men were killed when the private plane fell to the ground

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Body found in Midland search for missing 19 year old

Police announced the sad news on Sunday

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Woman 'on way to Anti-Zionist event' in Birmingham detained by police

The woman was already wanted over speeches and social media posts made between May and October last year in London and Birmingham

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CCTV released after 'concerning incident' at Midland Aldi as woman 'followed'

Police want to speak to this man and are appealing for the public's help to identify him

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Sarah Ferguson was 'madly in love' with Jeffrey Epstein and slept with him, claims author

Sarah Ferguson's emails to Jeffrey Epstein show she was desperate to stay in his orbit and now a royal author has claimed that the couple may have been more than just friends

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Casting call for Peaky Blinders TV programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands with just one requirement - here’s how to apply

A TV and film casting agency has put out a call for supporting artists in Birmingham and the West Midlands for a new series of the Peaky Blinders - and there’s just one requirement

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Woman, 35, arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred in Birmingham ahead of 'Anti-Zionist Movement' event

A woman has been arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of inciting racial hatred ahead of an 'Anti-Zionist Movement' event

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Man told paramedics 'I have a dead body in the van' outside McDonald's

The paramedics were having a break at McDonald's when panicked Douglas Dunbar approached them

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CCTV appeal after 'several hundred pounds' fraud at Birmingham store

Police want to speak to two people following the incident in Harborne

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I'm a scientist - simple change could cut your energy bill for free

Scientists have discovered that adjusting the boiler's flow temperature represents the most effective method

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Birmingham branded 'third world' as campaign launched to clean up city's filthy streets

Clean up Britain says it has an 'innovative and bold' action plan to end the 'embarrassment' of litter blighting our roads

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15 banks where DWP will monitor accounts under new spy rules - full list

New snooping powers will aim to tackle fraud

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Morgan McSweeney full statement as he resigns from Keir Starmer government

Morgan McSweeney has resigned after advising the Prime Minister to appoint Peter Mandelson, saying he is leaving with 'pride in all we have achieved' mixed with regret

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Barclays issues 'encouraging' announcement and 70,000 customers could benefit

Barclays banking report surveyed 70,000 businesses, and found reasons for optimism.