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Where Paula Leeson's ex Donald McPherson is now and why he never went to prison for her death

At first, police treated the death as a tragic accident. It was later discovered that Paula had suffered 13 separate external injuries.

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Scooter rider dies in Midlands collision with car

West Midlands Ambulance Service sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene

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Gun 'spotted' in Sparkbrook street as man ordered to court

Sheikh was due to appear at magistrates court after a gun was allegedly seen in George Street

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Young girl seriously injured in Tamworth hit-and-run as air ambulance lands at children's park

An air ambulance was pictured at a park in Glascote Heath, near the police cordon, as the riders who are believed to be aged around 16 to 17-years-old fled towards Stoneydelph.

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M42 bridge suddenly closes over structural concerns as key Birmingham Airport and NEC route affected

Motorway inspectors discovered 'corrosion' and 'damage to concrete' on the roundabout at Bickenhill Interchange in Solihull

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Woman named in Midlands 'murder' probe as detectives get extra time to question male suspect

A cordon remains in place, as officers said they're working to reduce the size of the cordon 'as soon as possible'

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Car seized as 4 flee Wednesbury crash that saw woman and 3 children taken to hospital

The occupants of one of the cars - believed to be three men and a woman - had abandoned the vehicle before police arrived

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Ambulance statement as driver dies following Birmingham city centre crash

Paramedics began administering advanced life support to the driver but he tragically died at the scene

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Lloyds Bank confirms August 7 rule change 55% aren't prepared for

The bank has warned 55 per cent are not prepared for a new digital tax deadline from HMRC on 7 August.

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PIP assessment decisions 'could become even more opaque' in DWP shake-up

PIP could follow in Universal Credit's footsteps, experts have warned

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Inside the legacy of 'bankrupt Birmingham' as city's new leaders hope for 'vibe shift'

Birmingham residents have been forced to endure service cuts and a bins strike - but are better times around the corner?

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Birmingham city centre live as major road closed over 'incident' - latest updates

Drivers heading into Birmingham via the A38 are advised to use alternative routes as the Great Charles St Queensway is closed

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Early-morning arrest for Willenhall man accused of multiple offences

Crumpton, aged 40, was due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today

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Sir Keir Starmer '£1,985 extra' payments for state pensioners before leaving as Prime Minister

Millions of pensioners set to be much better off over the coming years

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Midlands poshest streets where households own more cars than children

The ONS has revealed the areas of the Midlands region where residents own three cars or more - with parts of Birmingham featuring high on the list

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NHS confirms vaccine rule change from July 20 with 3 groups called forward

The NHS has confirmed Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination offer letters will be sent out.

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Birmingham police name second man charged with attempted murder after 'stabbing' in Victoria Square

Mamozai and Rahmanullah are due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court in August following the alleged stabbing

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Green light for demolition of existing Black Country school and creation of new site

Plans to demolish an existing building and construct a new school building have been approved by the Council

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O2 confirms 'automatic' £7-a-day payments being sent to customers this week

Eligible O2 customers travelling to the USA will be able to use their mobile data

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Three Mobile confirms new £2 rule for customers leaving them fuming

The mobile network has increased the cost of its coffee discount with Caffe Nero, with the cost now rising from £1 to £2.