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Midlands child rapist sentenced to 22 years after 'disgusting' campaign of abuse
Philip Lakey, 63, has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison
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Man arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after Ladypool Road shops gutted in blaze
Fire swept through a row of shops
BBC viewers beg for second series of The Hairdresser Mysteries following show launch
The Hairdresser Mysteries was filmed just a stone's throw from Birmingham and it has just launched on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
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Man dies in Stourport crash tragedy
Despite the best efforts of medical staff, a man could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene
Birmingham school in 'lockdown' as two men arrested
The force liaised closely with Shenley Academy while they dealt with an incident and later thanked staff, pupils, and parents for "their patience and support."
Every Midlands GP surgery rated in 2026 Patient Survey - check if yours 'good or bad'
Patients were asked if they though their practice was doing a good job
Stratford Road restaurant shut down over 'imminent' e-coli and salmonella risk
Cockroaches were found in a number of different areas in the Indian restaurant in the city
Police seize £4,000 in cash in Handsworth as three people arrested
Operation Fearless officers are continuing to tackle crime in this one ward
Lloyds Bank makes 'brilliant' announcement for all 28 million customers
Lloyds made the announcement on Friday
DWP confirms change to all PIP, ESA, Universal Credit assessments as standard
Now we're in July, a change to PIP assessments which kicked in back on June 29 is now in force.
Police 'flashmobs' crackdown amid yob fears as kids break up for summer
West Midlands force looking to avoid repeat of Easter holiday rampage as teens ran wild near the Bullring
Shabana Mahmood backs plan for £3,740 tax hike for people earning £200,000 if she becomes Chancellor
All eyes are turning to her possible policies.
Family of bouncer killed in one-punch attack say his life was 'stolen'
Joshua Johnson-Hector suffered a serious head injury outside the Savanna cocktail bar and died in hospital
New rubbish law for UK households with £5,000 fines for breaking it
Labour Party government has confirmed the rule change
BBC viewers bothering to watch England vs France bronze final risk £1,000 fine
The FIFA World Cup bronze final takes place on Saturday at 10pm
West Midlands woman says boob job like 'trying on tight jeans' in Channel 4 show
Channel 4's Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich will showcase a marathon runner from the West Midlands undergoing ground-breaking cosmetic surgery
Boy, 13, among arrests made as police rush to trouble 'with weapons' in city centre
Four teens, aged 13, 16, 18 and 19, remain in custody
Lawyer confirms households face fines for BBQ smoke blowing into neighbour gardens
As the sweltering UK heatwave and summer continues, households have been warned over a key BBQ mistake.
Four arrested as Worfield Golf Club burglary probe uncovers £100k cannabis farm
Officers uncovered more than 100 cannabis plants at an 'associated address' after a number of people were arrested following a burglary
Eight announcements from Andy Burnham's first speech as Labour leader - from Cabinet to business
Burnham will then give a speech outside Downing Street and appoint his cabinet in the afternoon.