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Six fire crews rush to factory blaze in Brierley Hill
West Midlands Fire Service urged people to avoid the area
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Reform council chief threatens to report café owner to police - after he fed kids for free
Barry Ashley, who runs the Grumpy Cook in Hastings, has been providing free meals to children after East Sussex County Council decided not to issue school holiday meal vouchers to struggling families
Midlands mum in heartbreaking plea to find son's body 17 years after his death
A £10,000 reward is on offer for information that leads to the recovery of Jesse Richards' body.
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Royal Mail says customers are writing address in wrong place on envelopes - and it could cause delays
Royal Mail has shared official tips for customers sending post – including the correct method to address an envelope or parcel for faster delivery using the right UK address format
Firearms and drugs seized as police stop car in Birmingham
The man was remanded to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today
Birmingham City Council deploys new 'Night Watch Officers' to strengthen safety
They will patrol the streets every Friday and Saturday between 9pm and 3am
Where is Amanda Knox now, her family and the compensation she received over Meredith Kercher
Amanda Knox was twice convicted and acquitted twice of flatmate Meredith Kercher's murder in Italy. Here we look at what she is doing with her life today, her family and more
Urgent hunt for man who 'could be contagious' as he disappears from UK hospital
Police have told the public not to approach him but to call 999
Full list of hosepipe ban rules as Birmingham enters drought - and who is exempt
Hosepipe bans are already in force across large parts of the UK, and people in the Midlands have been warned to use water 'mindfully'
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Handsworth stabbing
Police were called to Boulton Road where they seized a knife
Simple way to tell which garden fence is yours
A gardening expert has shared their easy way to determine which fence is yours and avoid neighbours disputes
Train disruption between Birmingham New Street and Bescot Stadium expected until end of day
There is no ETA on when the situation will be resolved
Police hunt for Solihull driver who crashed into bungalow and fled scene
Eye-witnesses described seeing the motorist being chased by members of the public
'Devastating' wildfire kills animals as road closed in Cannock Chase
The wildfire was started by a disposable barbecue
Police treating disappearance of Warwickshire woman as 'suspected murder'
The police are urging anyone with information to come forward
Search for missing Oldbury teenager as police 'increasingly concerned'
Police are urging people to come forward with information
Postcode 30 minutes from Birmingham perfect for commuters where homes cheaper
There are bargains to be found for buyers who do their research
Wolverhampton football team win new kits through Iceland scheme
The football team won the new kits through supermarket, Iceland's, Kits for Kids campaign
Reform UK reject calls to sack Sandwell cabinet member over offensive social media posts
The councillor also came under fire for opening a cafe without planning permission in 2024
144 photo dossier-of-shame documented Birmingham city centre takeaway's hygiene horror
'Huge' risk to public was identified by environmental health investigators at the venue