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Three areas of West Midlands see drop in animal abuse offences despite reports across the region rising - find out where your local area stands
Three areas of the West Midlands saw drops in animal abuse offences between 2024 and 2025, while other areas rose, according to the latest figures. Find out where your local area stands below.
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Residents of 'forgotten' Birmingham estate issue election warning to planning bosses amid regeneration fears
Residents in a ‘forgotten’ Birmingham estate have issued a warning to ‘decision-makers’ ahead of a critical election in May.
8 cute and delightful dogs in the Midlands waiting to find forever homes in Dogs Trust Kennels
Adorable dogs at the Dogs Trust Kenilworth and Loughborough are looking for loving homes in the Midlands.
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Assault at Digbeth nightclub as detectives eager to track down man on CCTV
The victim was attacked at Forum on Glover Street in Digbeth
Police appeal to identify man after assault in Birmingham nightclub
West Midlands Police have released a photo of a man they wish to speak to after another man was assaulted in Birmingham - do you recognise him?
Kate Middleton reveals what she's 'more conscious of' since cancer diagnosis
The mum-of-three, who had chemotherapy in 2024, announced she was in remission from cancer last year
Jess Phillips issues two-word plea to women who use public transport
"If you don't speak up, nothing will change"
Birmingham city centre police scene after 'broken flagpole plummets to the pavement'
Officers sealed off a section of Temple Row
500 jobs threat as historic Midland manufacturer 'on brink of administration'
Historic Denby Pottery Company has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators as the firm employing over 500 people fights for survival
Ricky Gervais' partner Jane Fallon says she had no symptoms before breast cancer diagnosis
The bestselling author said a 'brilliant radiographer spotted something iffy' during a routine mammogram late last year
Birmingham city centre police incident live as street outside cafés sealed off
Police have sealed off a section of Temple Row in Birmingham city centre
Correction: Airline voluntary liquidation
Ecojet Airlines has entered voluntary liquidation
'It is essential not to demonise all young men' - Birmingham expert warns amid viral Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere documentary release on Netflix
A University of Birmingham professor has issued a warning to Netflix viewers following the release of Louis Theroux's latest documentary 'Inside the Manosphere'.
Midland child sex offender jailed after victims 're-live ordeal in front of a jury'
Nathan Glover' has been sentenced to 15 years in prison
Thug hit Peterborough hotel worker in face with bible as he 'lashed out'
William Poyning became 'aggressive and intimidating' as management asked him to leave the hotel
'His words belonged to everyone' - Life of poet Benjamin Zephaniah celebrated with City of Birmingham Medal
The life of poet Benjamin Zephaniah has been celebrated with a posthumous presentation of the City of Birmingham Medal.
Midlands mum pays tribute to 'little superhero' as boy, 7, dies after being hit by car
Logan Parker was described as 'the most beautiful, happy and mischievous special boy'
Slovakian 'doomsday prepper' jailed after gun and ammunition parts found in West Midlands home
A Slovakian national with a fascination for firearms was sentenced in Birmingham after a gun and equipment to manufacture live ammunition were found at his West Midlands home.
Fieldfisher opens doors to its new home at Paradise Birmingham
The Birmingham office for European firm Fieldfisher hosted clients, partners, and the local business community to celebrate the opening of its new 12,000 sq ft office space at Two Chamberlain Square, in the city’s £1.2bn Paradise development.
Moment parcels taken from Birmingham doorstep by hooded figure
The householder said this is not the first time parcels have been taken from her doorstep