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Emergency services tackle fire on McDonald's roof in Leicester

The fire is believed to have been 'accidental' and someone attempted to extinguish it before emergency services arrived

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Peckham attack tragedy: Man dies outside nightclub with two others on life-support

Police have launched an investigation

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Man dies while on dream F1 Japan holiday as family issue heartbreaking plea

His loved ones are still in shock as they work out how to pay to bring his body home

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Biker suffers serious injuries after crash as police say 'don't speculate'

He was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries just before lunchtime today

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Couple die in each other's arms in freak Argentina storm after becoming trapped in car

Mariano Robles and Solana Albornoz were discovered locked in an embrace

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'Final insult' after one punch destroys life of loving North Wales dad

Craig Lewis-Williams, 50, was attacked while walking home

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'Totally unprecedented' Titanic item expected to fetch up to £180,000 at auction

The cushion, made of canvas, was taken from one of its 13 lifeboats that brought survivors to the rescue ship, SS Carpathia

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West Midlands buses get CCTV and driver training to boost women's safety - what we know

Jess Phillips MP has confirmed investment into making West Midlands buses safer for women and girls, with CCTV improvements and driver training already underway

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EasyJet pilot forced to abort landing over 'fireworks' fears near runway

There were reports of an 'explosion' and smoke on the runway reportedly caused by a wedding

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Man punched in the head in Birmingham as police issue CCTV appeal

West Midlands Police said a man was attacked on Pershore Road in Stirchley

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Couple in court after boy, 13, killed in three-vehicle crash

Schoolboy Noah Campbell could not be saved

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Barclays handing certain customers free £200 payment and Apple TV

Barclays says certain customers could get up to £200 after making a 'simple' switch.

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State pensioners being handed tax-free £5,959 from DWP which isn't means-tested

Millions could be missing out on a tax-free payout worth up to £5,959 a year.

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Why Birmingham is the subbuteo centre of the world

Subbuteo, now merely “table soccer” after makers Waddington’s loosened its grip on the game, has risen from the ashes

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The Krays' muscle who tried to take over Birmingham - and failed

In London, Ronnie and Reggie Kray commanded total, fawning respect - not so much in Birmingham

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Royal Family wedding confirmed for quaint UK village as exact date announced

King Charles and Queen Camilla have been informed of the wedding plans

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UK blue badge crackdown as 'tip offs' wanted over those cheating the system

Calls are being made to crack down on those committing fraud

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Staffordshire pub hits out at Easter holiday walkers and says 'please respect'

Pub staff have been left frustrated by people walking in the local area

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Staffordshire man, 40, wins huge £333K prize after 'nearly cancelling ticket'

Lee Plant banked the mammoth prize just weeks after he considered quitting

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Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh misses Easter service amid Andrew turmoil

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was absent from the Easter Matins service at Windsor Castle on Sunday as she was reportedly under the weather, while Prince Andrew's refusal to leave Wood Farm disrupted the couple's Easter plans