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Rob Beckett replaces Paddy McGuinness as Tempting Fortune host

The comedian is taking over from Paddy McGuinness for the third series of the game show

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People smuggler caught in Birmingham with migrants in car part of wider criminal network

Sarfaraz Sardarzehi was caught with three illegal immigrants in his car and was found to have acted as a taxi driver in a big people smuggling operation

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Chris McCausland would co-host Strictly Come Dancing with Dianne Buswell

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winner Chris McCausland has joked he and Dianne Buswell would make great co-hosts, and said he would banish Paso Doble and Samba from the show

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Junior and Princess Andre 'sign up for Celebrity Race Across the World'

The siblings have reportedly been signed for the next series of the BBC competition show following Princess's successful reality series

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Urgent appeal to find teen missing for weeks with links to Wolverhampton

West Midlands Police is asking for the publics help to find missing 14-year-old, Deago

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Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard says she's 'scared' in heartbreaking health update

Ex Corrie star Beverley Callard has shared a heartbreaking update on her breast cancer recovery, telling followers she is struggling to eat on day four post-op

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Real Housewives star Mary Cosby's son dies suddenly aged 23

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby's son, Robert Jr, has died aged 23

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Two arrested after car crash in Birmingham following ‘police chase’

A silver VW Golf crashed into a road sign following a police pursuit after 'failing to stop' for West Midlands Police's Road Harm Team

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Inside the Birmingham council budget moment when Labour knew it would lose

Birmingham City Council failed to agree a Budget when it met yesterday. Its members will meet again next week, with negotiations taking place in the coming days to reach a compromise deal.

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Prize worth £12k for young writers launched with Caitlin Moran mentorship

The BSME Young Writers Prize is open to those aged 18-25 in the UK, offering a bursary, year-long mentorship and work experience with top editors

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Yorkshire woman arrested on suspicion of murder six weeks after man found dead in Tenerife

Guest who were staying at the hotel at the time are being asked to come forward to police to help with investigations.

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Body found in search for man missing from Midland holiday park

A body has been found following the search for Malcolm Hunt, 84

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Terrifying moment Midlands driver slams into queuing traffic while gambling on his phone

WARNING: DISTRESSING VIDEO Jack Bentley, a prison officer, ploughed into stationary traffic and caused a pregnant woman in the car in front to go into labour early

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Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car on major Birmingham road

A man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after being struck by a car and suffering 'potentially serious injuries'

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Two arrested after multiple raids in the Midlands following teen's death

A man and a woman have been arrested overnight

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Man in his 60s dragged to floor in 'nasty' attack outside Midlands supermarket

The victim reportedly had a disagreement with two men outside the store before he was assaulted in what police describe as a 'nasty' attack

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Murderer sobs on phone to 999 operator after violently shaking baby to death in Wales

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Thomas Morgan murdered Jensen-Lee Dougal

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UK households urged to act within 39 days to 'turbocharge' their pensions

Evelyn Partners says savers should consider whether they can afford to “turbo-charge” their retirement pots

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Sandwell council tax rise agreed with average bill rising by £111 a year

The 4.99% increase for Sandwell Council services - the maximum allowed - adds to precept increases by West Midlands Fire Service and West Midlands Police

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Shop worker punched in Walsall after teen ‘attempts to steal ice cream’

A shop member was said to have been punched 'mulltiple times' as she tried to stop a teenage girl walking out of a shop without paying for an ice cream