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'Reckless' duo launched stolen wheelie bin at police car on Telford road

The 240ltr bin came crashing down on the patrol car and shattered the windscreen

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Meet inspirational Brummies taking on Great Birmingham Run 'to fight hunger'

Runner, Abigail Cattanach-Elsden, has spoken out about what it means for her to take part in this year's Great Birmingham Run

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Crayola forced to issue urgent recall for two products containing asbestos

Over 10 toys have also been subject to an asbestos -related recall

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Birmingham teenager with 'playground mentality' stabbed boy in front of his own mum

Hayden Pipe, then aged 18, clashed with a group in Kingstanding

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UK households told not to cut grass for entirety of May

Thy are also encouraged to keep their bird feeders full

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Woman charged over school crash that killed two eight-year-old girls

Claire Freemantle, 49, has been charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving

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DWP names exact May date over PIP reforms

The UK's main disability benefit is currently under review

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Solihull Rabbi issues powerful message in wake of Golders Green stabbings

Rabbi Yehuda Pink has spoken out about feelings within the Jewish community in Solihull, following the stabbings in Golders Green, London on Wednesday

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West Midlands Police inspector 'unfit for duty after drinking seven pints night before work'

Inspector Moran has now been handed a final written warning

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DWP stopping payments for two benefits

Officials are carrying out a major overhaul of the welfare system

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Midland child rapist aided by wife will likely die in prison as pair locked up

Stephen Lloyd, 67, subjected children to years of sexual abuse

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Rachel Reeves announces plans to make weekly food shop cheaper

Tariffs will be suspended until 2028

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Man stabbed near Midlands primary school

The victim, who is in his 20s, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries

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DWP 'searching for' state pensioner bank accounts with savings

It's part of a new Government crackdown aimed at saving cash

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Man killed girlfriend in 136mph police chase crash

Kane Farragher, 24, crashed into a taxi as he drove the wrong way down a dual carriageway

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Midlands region named 'misery hotspot' after closing 69 pubs in 12 months

366 pubs closed down in 2025

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Santander 'directly writing' to all 28 million customers from Friday

Santander has completed its £2.65billion takeover of TSB to create the country's third largest bank.

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Romanian gang stole underground BT cables and nearly caused havoc in Birmingham city centre

Altafin Poenaru, aged 49, Marian Agarlita, 37, and Sorin Condrache, 45, were caught at the scene red-handed despite carefully planning the raid

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West Midlands Police statement as UK terrorist attack 'highly likely' after threat level raised

West Midlands Police has increased officer patrols in the region after the UK terrorist threat level was raised to 'severe'

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Major UK restaurant chain with Birmingham location collapses into administration

28 restaurants are now at risk of closure