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Woman arrested over fatal Wolverhampton house fire that claimed lives of two boys

The woman, aged in her 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of two children, West Midlands Police say

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Six arrests after West Midlands drug raids across two neighbouring towns

West Midlands Police has vowed not to tolerate illegal activities, as it sought to reassure residents in Dudley and Sandwell

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Girl, 17, who 'lit up every room' dies in Derbyshire car crash as man arrested

A 17-year-old girl named Summer was killed when a Vauxhall Corsa left the road and collided with a tree on Sutton Lane in Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire, with a 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

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Not Sutton Coldfield or Edgbaston - best place to live in Birmingham named

A part of the city was picked out for special praise by experts

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'Mum went to hospital with a bad foot - how did she end up dead?'

Mary Breen had to be talked into going to Good Hope with suspected cellulitis but she never returned home

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Homeless Birmingham dad and newborn baby's six months of sofa surfing as council failed to act

The homeless dad has been awarded financial compensation from Birmingham City Council after he was forced to sofa surf for months with his newborn baby despite pleas for help

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DWP confirms two more benefits are being 'abolished' from June 2026

Under the managed migration system, legacy benefits have been cancelled by the DWP, with claimants moved onto Universal Credit.

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Driver leaps from moving car during police chase after being caught speeding at 50mph

Conrad Tonkinson, 22, was being chased by police after being clocked at 50mph in a 30mph zone in Ollerton - he then abandoned the car while it was still moving and fled on foot before being arrested

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'Massive shock' after stabbing in 'forgotten' Birmingham estate as man seriously injured

A community campaigner said the violent incident on Frankley Beeches Road in Allens Cross has left residents 'nervous'

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McDonald's 'secret menu' hack could get you more chicken for less

A simple McDonald's money-saving hack could bag you an extra Chicken Select and save you 51p - here's how it works

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Tattoo artist receives 'vile abuse' after confronting men hanging St George's flag outside home

Adam Willett has been called a 'traitor' after he asked the men to stop hanging the flag

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Lloyds Bank issues app warning and tells customers 'we understand it's annoying'

Lloyds Bank, which has branches in Birmingham, addressed discrepancy that customers may see when viewing their accounts online.

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Tributes paid to 'bubbly' Midlands teen killed in horror crash

She was in a Vauxhall Corsa when it crashed into a tree

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Armed police scrambled as thug stabs woman in shocking attack outside Asda

Lisa Kelly, 40, now faces time behind bars over the incident

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Brazen man 'unscrewed public artwork before taking it on bus' in Sutton Coldfield

A local resident filmed the incident and called the police

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Heartless West Midlands robber left pensioner with Alzheimer's injured in street

Phillips left the 78-year-old injured on the floor as he fled with her handbag, before targeting another elderly woman three days later

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Woman arrested after French bulldog puppy swallows 55 crack cocaine rocks

A three-month-old French bulldog named Antonieta was rushed to a veterinary clinic in Joinville, Brazil, after showing signs of intoxication — tests found the puppy had swallowed 55 crack cocaine rocks, leading to her owner's arrest on suspicion of animal cruelty and drug trafficking

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UK medication shortage warning as pharmacies impacted by 'supply problems'

Patients are being told they can only get one month's worth of the medication at a time

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Midlands police officer sacked after keeping financial woes secret

PC Joseph Whant said his outstanding debts had now been paid off

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Man, 92, in custody as murder investigation continues after woman dies

An 87-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene at a property on Millbrook Lane, Exeter. Her family have been informed