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Birmingham closures live as school and businesses shut over danger to life warning

The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday

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Birmingham heatwave red warning LIVE as West Midlands swelters in 33C

Hundreds of pupils will be sent home early from school today as temperatures soar

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Birmingham dad battling rare stomach condition 'dreams of eating meal with family'

The family of Ashley Vickers, from Sheldon, have launched a crowdfunder for a specialist operation which could transform his life

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British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus meter households urged to act before July

Price cap will be £1,862 per year.

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How chance meeting between girl, 16, and man, 39, led to Lily Whitehouse's death

Mohammed Azim has been found guilty of the murder of Lily Whitehouse, who he first met on the street when she was just 16 years old and he was 39

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‘The soul’s been ripped out of it’: Birmingham community housing scheme on brink over costs dispute

Row over ‘landmark’ development in Stirchley has left people homeless and put businesses at risk, say localsA housing development in Birmingham, touted as a model for community-owned housing in the UK, is at “serious risk of collapse” due to a dispute over construction costs.The Stirchley Co...

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‘We've nothing to hide’ says Tory boss as council vows to reverse Walsall Leather Museum decision

Members approved to disclose several documents within 21 days

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School workers among strike action call from Unison threatening Dudley Council services disruption

Councils set to face disruption if union members vote for strike action after pay offer rejected

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Bearwood dentist applies again to extend surgery in bid to 'cut NHS waiting times'

The plans were rejected as it would lead to 'intrusive overlooking' despite claims it would help address a 'significant' shortage of appointments

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Birmingham heat RED ALERT as schools closed and risk to essential services

Expert says scorching weather set to last longer than only other red heatwave in 2022, when Lickeys burned and airport runway melted

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Another day, another Prime Minister - Andy Burnham fails to inspire Birmingham voters

The Downing Street revolving door swings again as Keir Starmer resigns and his replacement waits in the wings

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Birmingham drivers hit with 5,000 parking fines already this year on 'nightmare' road

It has been among the city's worst parking spots for years

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West Midlands postcode where 'poor and richer' are separated by one road

Latest deprivation and house price data shows a similar trend in one area of the West Midlands

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Birmingham's new leaders urged to 'protect' libraries as major roof repairs 'delayed'

Birmingham Conservative councillor Robert Alden says starting works in the winter could risk further damage to the building

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Birmingham Council drops traveller site pilot as unauthorised encampments surge

The council has dropped plans for a 'negotiated stopping' programme aimed at providing temporary sites for the travelling community

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Worldpay down as supermarket card payment systems fail causing chaos across the country

Shoppers nipping out for supplies during England's World Cup group stage match against Ghana have been delayed paying for their treats

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Latest list of Birmingham and Black Country school closures due to extreme heat

Councils have left it up to individual head teachers to decide if they are closing

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Met Office issues stark '45C warning' as heatwave could become 'more intense'

Scientists say that similar events to those seen this week could become 'significantly more intense in the future'

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Andy Burnham to 'receive Government briefings amid leadership challenge'

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation

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Santander launches new savings account paying eight per cent interest

The new regular saver account is available to all Santander current account customers