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Belfast firefighters suspended as news cameras catch them 'fighting' on live TV after knife attack

Both were reportedly told that they had been suspended on full pay

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Dad says 'I still feel like she's coming home' in heartbreaking plea over missing daughter

The investigation into Katie Love's disappearance remains ongoing with the major crime team at Warwickshire Police

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Working mums warned they're £15,892 out-of-pocket during maternity leave

Costs of bare essentials have increased by between 28.6 and 118.1 per cent over the last decade

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Met Office forecasts 'very hot' weather with Birmingham edging closer to 30C

The summer is set to start with some sunshine

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Police hunt driver who fled scene after three-car smash in Bordesley Green

One man was taken to hospital for his injuries after a three-car crash on Bordesley Green East

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Preston Davey timeline as UK shocked by baby's murder

Baby Preston only lived with the defendants for four months

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Preston Davey's 'evil' killer branded 'sick in the head' by grandmother

Jamie Varley was found guilty of the one-year-old's murder earlier today

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Drivers warned of police crackdown in this area after concerns over 30mph rule

Regular 'Speedwatch ops' are being carried out in response to residents concerns

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Murder accused denies wanting to hurt teen girlfriend

Prosecutors allege Lily Whitehouse, 19, suffered catastrophic chest injuries when Mohammed Azim used his flatbed truck 'as a weapon'

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Baby killed by adopted dad was also biological son of 'wicked' teen killer

Preston Davey, 13 months, was sexually and physically abused by the man who attempted to adopt him

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Education Secretary breaks silence on Prime Minister leadership challenge during Birmingham visit

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says 'never say never' over future leadership bid

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Katie Price denies paying £140k to free husband from Dubai jail as she shows off new ring

Katie Price has shared a photo showing off a new ring from husband Lee Andrews as the pair reunite in Dubai following his release from the notorious Al Awir jail

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UK households should expect 'positive' mortgage rates update 'by end of the week'

A recent update from the Middle East could have an immediate impact on mortgage rates

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Martin Lewis says households should expect 'good news' for energy bills in coming days

An update from the Middle East will have a direct impact on the cost of living in the UK

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Met Office weather maps turn orange as 'quite hot spell' approaches - but there's one problem

The Met Office has forecast warmer weather is expected to reach highs of 28C by Friday, but warns thunderstorms could follow

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Ex-Birmingham MP's astonishing family history - which only emerged when his parents were dead

Roy Hattersley's dad was a priest who conducted marriage ceremony for his future wife and her first husband - before the couple eloped a fortnight later

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Birmingham left divided over social media ban for under-16s - and some are worried

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for under 16s is officially happening

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Why crown court judge spared terrifying Brierley Hill pub fight duo from prison

A custodial sentence was the standard expectation, but the judge cited mitigating factors in the ruling

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Full story of Birmingham knife girl, 13, who snapped amid bullying, homophobia and toxic social media

The case is one of the most alarming attacks heard by a Birmingham court in years. It has not made many national headlines, but it should be a wakeup call to every parent in the city.

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Volunteer drive to tackle scourge of grass verge parking across Birmingham

A volunteer group is putting signs up in an attempt to deter parking on grass verges