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Detectives probing motive for Stafford stabbing as they hunt for 'Eastern European man'

Ch Insp Saqib Butt said Staffordshire Police is carrying out 'reassurance patrols' in the area after a man in his 60s was stabbed

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Reform UK elects new Solihull group leader who vows 'administration will be held to account'

New Reform UK group leader Samantha Gethen says party is now 'serious force in Solihull'

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Watch as Raise the Colours thug hits out at people in Stirchley

The controversial group had been putting up flags and confronting anyone who opposed them

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Baby-shaking dad killed three-month-old son after hitting him in Stafford KFC

Gareth Stark has been jailed for nine years for the manslaughter of baby Leon Stark

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Donald Trump says it'll be 'tough' for Keir Starmer to survive leadership crisis

The US president admitted Starmer is "weak" on immigration

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Brits 'sleepwalking' into common costly mistake that could hit them with tax bills

There are many misconceptions households tend to believe

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Brits should be 'worried' about new data centre the size of 15,840 Tesco Extras

The Yardley, Birmingham, Tesco Extra store was used as an example

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Good Hope Hospital apologises after 'avoidable' death of much-loved Sutton Coldfield mum

Geraldine Miles, known to most as 'Dina', died following omissions in her care at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield after a Clostridium difficile infection — the coroner ruled her death was avoidable

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Birmingham MP condemns Raise the Colours amid reports of 'intimidation and violence' in Stirchley

Birmingham MP and former regular Royal Marines officer Al Carns wrote: 'The Union Jack is a symbol of unity, not division'

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''HMO' work is driving me crazy - I have to wear headphones in my own home'

Neighbour's fury over construction project at nearby Birmingham semi amid claims it's being turned into house of multiple occupation

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Rachel Reeves confirms rule as state pensioners told 'too wealthy to qualify'

Not all over-65s will qualify for Government support payments

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Superdrug launches 'government-accredited' healthcare training for employees

This is a level 3 equivalent Healthcare Ambassador Accreditation

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Doctor Who and Batman star dies as tributes pour in for 'coolest girl'

Tributes have poured in for the inspiring performer, who was also a motocross rider, kickboxer, climbing instructor and scuba divemaster

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M54 police find man dead in woodland as teenager left fighting for life

A teenager was rushed to hospital in an ambulance

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School closes after boy, six, collapses and dies

A spokesperson for the school said that they were 'deeply saddened' by the incident

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Huge sinkhole in Sutton Coldfield causes main road closure and 'pandemonium'

Big hole opens up on main road which is now set to be closed to traffic for several days

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Police close part of Great Barr road after three car collision outside Aldi supermarket

Luckily, no one was injured

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Tories set to stay in control of Dudley Council despite Reform UK gains

Negotiations continue between group leaders as politicians work out who will be in charge of what in the wake of local elections

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Stafford manhunt live after stabbing leaves man in critical condition

The victim is in a critical but stable condition in hospital

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Almost 130 products recalled in UK over cancer-causing asbestos

Crayola, Smyths, Hunter Price and Hobbycraft items have all been pulled from shelves