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Multiple fires at Sutton Park as crews tackle grassland blazes across region

The small fires had the potential to spread but were quickly extinguished

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How BBC doc killer Matthew Jonathan was caught after phone left at station started ringing

The odd phone call would lead to a huge murder investigation

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Olympic stadium turned into shelter for dogs rescued from Greece wildfires

The Megara Olympians Municipal Stadium, originally built for athletes, is now providing refuge for more than 110 dogs saved from the fires that have torn through the Attica region surrounding Athens.

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Jury out on trial of men accused of kidnapping Birmingham man and setting him on fire

Tomasz Samel, 45, was taken from his home by men claiming to be from Interpol

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15 fire crews tackling huge Cannock Chase blaze urge 'keep windows and doors closed'

A significant number of firefighters are actively responding to the fire, using water carriers, hose reel jets, main jets, a high-volume pump and more

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'Tired' pilot created 'terrifying tilt' when he switched off autopilot to land

The plane arrived 'too high and too fast' as it tried to land, giving passengers a scare

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Fire bosses warn public 'stop' after crews sent in wrong direction at park blaze

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has warned over a new modern issue causing problems as they fight large wildfires

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Dozens of caravans on Quinton park as more travellers arrive with horses

New images show caravans parked all over playing field and close to outdoor gym equipment

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Junction cordoned off as police, fire and ambulance called to Smethwick crash

Half a dozen women were involved in the two car collision while just one was injured but discharged at the scene

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Jude Bellingham spotted at Alton Towers surrounded by fans and 'security'

The England football legend, born in Stourbridge, was filmed at the theme park as fans chanted around him

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Pregnant Birmingham cat abandoned in dog crate looking for home after 'incredibly hard journey'

The cat, alongside numerous kittens, were found abandoned in an alley in Maypole

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Woman charged after 'large sword seen and children threatened on bus' near Merry Hill

Lisa North will appear in court next month following the incident

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Andy Burnham and John Healey to take £33 a month from state pensioners born before 1960

The pair will take the sums back from retirees who’ve received the DWP perk who earn over £35,000.

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Weapons being seized from Birmingham schools - from kitchen knives to air guns

Police data has revealed the count of weapons seized over the last five years

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'Unbearable' fishy HS2 smell returns to Midland towns during summer heat

It was reported by the MP that some residents were 'unable to open their windows' over the smell

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Not Sutton or Edgbaston - Birmingham's best GP surgeries where almost all patients happy

Patients were asked to rate the performance of their local surgeries

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Teenager in court charged with more than 30 burglary and car thefts in Solihull

The 16-year-old was arrested after an investigation following 17 vehicles being driven away from 17 properties

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John Healey student loan debt update for 6 million plan 2 students

There is cross-party support for reform of the Plan 2 system that is crippling a generation of graduates.

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Birmingham train driver job ad states 'you cannot rely on public transportation to get to work'

The role at Snow Hill Station starts at £35k, rising to £67k

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Andy Burnham and John Healey PIP payment update in October

The disability benefit is currently being reviewed ahead of an expected overhaul