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Moment county lines drug dealer caught in Birmingham after trying to discard evidence from car window

Reo Seivwright was caught after a dangerous police chase on the streets of Birmingham where he desperately tried to get rid od damning evidence

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People on Universal Credit can get £1,200 handout from HMRC

The Help to Save scheme gives you a bonus of 50p for every £1 you save over four years.

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Poll predicts huge rise for Reform and Independents in Birmingham

Exclusive polling predicts a devastating collapse for Labour in the May 2026 Birmingham City Council elections

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Police can't trace suspect wanted over attempted murder in Birmingham

Ajay Soni, also known as Ajay Malhi, is wanted in connection with an alleged serious attack

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Midland estate where residents say drug dealing is a fact of life

People living in Brewery Fields estate are desperate for solutions

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Millions to be pumped into the West Midlands to boost house building in specific areas

Mayor Richard Parker said the award of new funding and powers is a 'vote of confidence' in his plans

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Racism and misogyny - new details of the real Peaky Blinders emerge

Coinciding with the Peaky Blinders movie, The Immortal Man, Carl Chinn has investigated new details about gang activity in Birmingham

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Midlands Reform UK Leader and deputy accused of ‘loudly’ discussing redundancies near council staff

Cllr George Finch narrowly survived a vote of no confidence at Warwickshire County Council this week

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Surge in parking complaints at Midlands hospital explained

Car parking complaints at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford have surged NHS trust confirms

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Rescue bid bid for landmark Midlands department store 'left to ruin'

The iconic Wolverhampton city centre building has been empty since 2019 and despite grand plans has been left to rot

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Buy a farmhouse for £1.6m - and you get an entire model village too

The Georgian-fronted Grade II listed property in Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire has been fully restored and boasts a stone-built model village in the front garden

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HMRC Personal Tax-Free Allowance boosted by £1,260 with pay rule

Taxpayers could be missing out on a simple tax break that can boost take-home pay by up to £1,260.

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Murder trial is going ahead in case of woman found dead in Wolverhampton suburb

The trial date has not yet been set in the case of a man accused of killing his wife in Wolverhampton.

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Birmingham dad 'kicked out' and sleeping on sofa at mum's - then things got a lot worse

Adam Whitmore was incoherent, slurring his speech and staggering when police found him

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'My PIP payments were stopped after I was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition'

A benefit claimant has asked for advice following issues with Personal Independence Payment

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Paedophile jailed after sick TikTok messages to girl, 8

The 33-year-old from Handsworth sent explicit messages to the child

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New 'smart' radar speed cameras being rolled out on UK roads

Advanced cameras will be able to more accurately detect more speeding drivers

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HMP Birmingham inmate died nine days after arrival

Martin Casey died from an enlarged heart and synthetic cannabinoid intoxication at Winson Green jail

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I visited 'Oliver Twist' town surviving on community spirit where food banks run dry by midday

It's a town that prides itself on community spirit and boasts a number of festivals throughout the year - but more and more people are finding themselves on hard times, community campaigners say

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Birmingham Airport passenger 'ill for week' after being served 'undercooked chicken'

The 34-year-old flyer said he was dished up a 'translucent meat which resembled salmon in appearance and was not hot'