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Birmingham Ladywood Middleway police incident LIVE as officers guard large cordon
Multiple police cars are at the scene tonight
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Solar eclipse eye damage and what to do if you looked without eye protection
The solar eclipse was a spectacular sight, but some people may have looked at the sun without proper protection
Birmingham solar eclipse in astonishing pictures from across the West Midlands
It was an amazing sight!
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Birmingham solar eclipse LIVE as incredible pictures capture rare event
The rare event saw more than 90 per cent of the sun obscured by the moon - and the next one won't happen for over 50 years
David Campbell's chilling motive for killing colleague as ITV have to split doc into two parts
It was days after a body was found that police realised a murder investigation needed to be launched
Man arrested after Porsche driver dies in A41 collision with tractor in Midlands tragedy
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Andy Burnham considering ouright ban on product in all UK shops from summer 2027
The Prime Minister has indicated that an outright ban on disposable barbecues could be considered in future summers.
Don't go inside after solar eclipse or you'll miss second amazing event
The solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower UK 2026 peak are both happening tonight – and the timing couldn't be more perfect for stargazers across the UK
Police called to solar eclipse chaos as crowds rush for free protective glasses
One eyewitness compared the chaotic scenes to 'Independence Day'
Brummies at Barr Beacon
Brummies are getting ready at Barr Beacon this evening
Appeal to find group of boys after man threatened and assaulted in Smethwick
Police are appealing for information on the group of boys, believed to be 15 to 16 years of age
Date set for new average speed cameras on major Dudley road
After ongoing campaigns and petitions calling for new safety measures, the new average speed cameras have been agreed
Birmingham shop ordered to close on Erdington High Street by courts
The decision was made after several visits to the premises by Birmingham City Council's Trading Standards team
Boy arrested after 'officers find Stanley knife' in Birmingham city centre stop - and gets re-arrested in custody
The teen remains in custody this evening
Birmingham City Council issues eclipse warning as countdown begins
"You may not realise harm is being done until it's too late"
Faces of gang guilty of kidnapping Birmingham dad and then setting him on fire
Father-of-two Tomasz Samel was taken from his home in Handsworth by men claiming to be arresting him - they were actually there to 'teach a lesson' after holding him responsible for the loss of illicit cigarettes valued at £1m when his storage facility in Aston was raided by police
When will the next solar eclipse be? How long to wait for next spectacular event
After tonight's show, this is how long it will be until the next chance to experience an eclipse from the UK
Kings Norton community mourns loss of 'special' boy, 9, 'taken from us far too soon'
Tributes have been paid to the schoolboy, who has sadly died following a crash two weeks ago
What Ofsted said about West Midlands comprehensive school named among best in England
The school was recently praised in a prestigious league table
The Office star Lucy Davis shares 'tiny' breast cancer symptom she nearly missed
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Lucy Davis has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, which she confirms is "incurable". She first noticed a "tiny" symptom she almost didn't get checked out