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James Bourne abandons tour with McFly due to ill health
The star said he would post an update about his health on Spotify
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Severn Trent restores water to hundreds of Birmingham properties but has warning
A pipe burst sending water gushing along Pershore Road in Cotteridge
Birmingham rocked by shootings in July as two boys rushed to hospital and family 'targeted'
West Midlands Police is continuing to investigate several serious incidents involving guns in the city this month
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'Hundreds' without water after major pipe bursts on Pershore Road
Some households said they had been without water for at least two hours
Desperate appeal for two witnesses after death of 'loveable' man in Handsworth disorder
Detectives want to speak to the two people in the images as they believe they have information that could assist the investigation into the death of a man called Daniel Lewis in Handsworth
Five officers injured as police boat hits Westminster Bridge on the Thames
Five police officers have been injured after their Metropolitan Police boat hit Westminster Bridge on the River Thames, prompting a major emergency response in central London with officers, fire brigade and ambulance crews descending on the scene
Boy, 15, shot in Birmingham park
The teen was rushed to hospital on Thursday night
Peaky Blinders star's 'gritty' Birmingham drama lands release date
A Peaky Blinders icon has headed back to Birmingham for this intense drama that’s already winning awards.
Concern after young boy spotted at Sutton Coldfield train station with couple late at night
British Transport Police detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after concerns were raised for a child’s welfare
New Solihull padel courts move a step closer
Solihull Council planning round-up: The Regency Hotel's plans for padel courts move a step closer to becoming reality
Boy, 15, shot in park close to Birmingham shopping centre
The 15-year-old victim was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or changing
Not Sandwell or Walsall - poorest part of Midlands named
A number of towns and cities were named among the top 50 poorest
HMP Featherstone prisoner threw kettle of hot water over fellow inmate
James Moore's victim suffered 'significant burns' following the violent attack
Andy Burnham £300 additional payment for state pensioners living alone
One of the levers he is set to pull for state pensioners is the return of the Winter Fuel Allowance.
Record 165 migrants cross Channel 'in single boat' as warning issued over growing 'peril'
A massive 165 migrants were in the 'mega dinghy', on the route experts say is becoming 'more and more dangerous' for desperate people
Wolverhampton special school will move from 'unfit' building into £20m replacement
The school was described as 'incredible and exceptional' by one parent who also admitted the building was 'clearly unfit for purpose'
Drivers urged to plan ahead as key Birmingham road to close next week
A section of the A45 will close for overnight works from 8pm to 6am starting Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 July
Eight ways Villa Park area could become 'world class destination' amid major stadium plans
Birmingham Council has unveiled its vision for the city's future over the next two decades
Andy Burnham ready to change PIP points threshold for two groups of claimants
Lord Blunkett, Labour peer, says giving people money rather than “the health provision they need” or helping them to get a job is “ridiculous."
Four men in their 20s killed after car collides with lamppost
One passengers remains in hospital, after four others were pronounced dead at the scene