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M5 Worcestershire traffic live: Lorry fire closes busy motorway overnight

The emergency services are at the scene of the incident as the road remains closed

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Tragedy as biker killed in Warwickshire crash with car

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Stratford Road and Shipston Road, near to Newbold on Stour, in Warwickshire

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Lichfield family-run cocktail bar 'devastated' after man dies and another injured

Ricco & Loren said it was sending 'our love, thoughts, and best wishes to everyone affected' after an assault in Lichfield over the weekend

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King Charles makes surprise trip to Midlands theatre - and sits in between members of the public

Charles was met with cheers from crowds of people when he arrived

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HMRC deadline on May 31 with employers facing fines for not meeting it

The P60 form is an End of Year Certificate provided to employees

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Solihull man charged with murder after assault at Lichfield bar

Billy Allison, 36, from Solihull, has been charged with murder and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent

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East Midlands Airport evacuated after 'alarm raised over luggage'

One passenger said they were moved on to the runway at the airport

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Heartbroken family 'lost for words' after 'amazing son' killed in horror Midlands crash

Rhys Hanks was a passenger in a white Vauxhall Corsa which collided with a tree

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'Innocent bystander' gunned down outside bar as police say 'we need your help'

The woman was found with serious injuries and died in hospital

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Birmingham paedophile used Snapchat to groom girls from around UK and meet for sex

Luke Edmonds, 25, from Rubery, has been jailed for almost 16 years

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Man charged after police chase ended by armed officers on M5 slip road

Joshua Jones, 23, has been charged with several offences which include possession of a knife, criminal damage, dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking

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Air conditioning for four million homes in UK after government warning

Demand for its cooling systems which cost about £2,500 per room is coming from owners of both period and new build properties.

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Met Office confirms hottest May day on record as 35C heat hits UK

Provisional temperatures have surpassed 35C

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Police officer 'lost it' with girlfriend in Birmingham hotel room over text message from ex

Lewis Rollins, 29, lied to a string of women and took their money to feed his gambling habit

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Devastated family say grandad who died after Hereford mobility scooter crash was 'kindest man'

Lyndon “Brent” New, 73, was involved in a collision with his mobility scooter and a white VW Caddy van on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford last Wednesday, May 20

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Soccer Aid 2026 line-up in full including football legend who 'takes no prisoners'

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026 will yet again see a star-studded England side take on a World XI in the charity football match

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Child killer's secret life as 'Mama J' drug dealer in Birmingham

Janice Nix has been convicted of manslaughter

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Birmingham man arrested after 34-year-old man found dead in sea off North Wales

Emergency services were called after reports of a "man in the water"

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Pair injured in trouble at free outdoor pool during sizzling Bank Holiday

Emergency services were called to Tettenhall Pool in Wolverhampton following the trouble at around 4.30pm yesterday

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HMRC inheritance tax rule could save UK families £16,000

Families are being urged to take advantage of the tax-free gifting allowance.