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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in Birmingham

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder following a fatal stabbing in Birmingham at the weekend.

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Major UK bank makes change to saving accounts and some customers won't be happy

The change came into effect earlier this week, as savers are set to miss out with the fall of interest rates

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Certain UK households set for DWP home visits starting on this date

The Department for Work and Pensions provides the services for households who may otherwise struggle to finish applications on their own accord

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Urgent appeal to find Birmingham schoolgirl missing days before Christmas

The public have been urged to dial 999 straight away if they spot teenager, Miriam, who has gone missing from the Sheldon area of the city

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Watch man take armfuls of food from Greggs store and leave without appearing to pay

He put sandwiches and drinks in a bag and then scooped up more food before calmly leaving the store

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Russell Brand charged with two further counts of rape and sexual assault

The former comedian, 50, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on January 20 to face the new charges relating to alleged offences in 2009

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Murder arrest in Birmingham after man died in stabbing

A 23-year-old man held on suspicion of murder after knife incident at a property in Swanage Road in Small Heath

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Bob Vylan update from police after Glastonbury comments

Pascal Robinson-Foster led chants during their BBC livestreamed performance

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All the parts of UK set for snowfall with temperatures plummeting to -7C

Temperatures could plummet well into minus figures within weeks as snowfall is set to blanket parts of the country

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Woman seriously injured in Wolverhampton attack as police say 'can you help?'

The violent assault happened in Merridale Road on Saturday, October 25

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Monkey dust worth £1.5 million seized from van in Staffordshire

Officers from Staffordshire Police’s major and organised crime department seized a van which contained some £1.5 million-worth of monkey dust - a synthetic cathinone drug

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Major HMRC update for millions UK taxpayers before January deadline

HMRC has reduced its base rate for millions of taxpayers, with changes set to take effect in weeks

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Gun, machete, and cash found in Tamworth home with man arrested for drugs offences

An investigation into cocaine dealing has been launched following the discovery of a machete, BB gun and cash

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Octopus Energy unveiling ‘zero bill’ tariff homes in four UK locations

The scheme by the energy supplier will allow households to enjoy no home energy bills for at least five to 10 years

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Midland 'rooftopper' falls to his death from highest bridge after 'feeling sick'

Lewis Stevenson's mum described the 26-year-old as 'happy and ambitious'

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New DVLA rules for 2026 could catch millions of drivers out with fines of £1,000

Motorists have been urged to check MOT, tax, licence and vehicle details ahead of major compliance changes

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'Dangerous' driver who 'disregarded the speed limit' killed 'innocent' woman crossing the road

Muazzam Luqman was behind the wheel of a red Vauxhall Astra which ploughed into the pedestrian on August 6

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Man dies in Tamworth home as police appeal to trace family

Roy Allen, 77, was found dead at his home in but police do not believe his death is suspicious

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All the Midlands regions set for snow arriving over Christmas period

Parts of the Midlands region could experience wintery conditions arriving over the Christmas period

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Man in his 30s found slumped at wheel of his car fighting for his life

Police officers were forced to act quickly to help save the man's life