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'My husband died of cancer at 33 - just six months after thinking he had acid reflux
Bromsgrove
Mum-of-four Mica Murphy features in an emotional short film for Stand Up To Cancer
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Biker 'regrows' part of leg after horror crash leaves him in wheelchair
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
John Castleton was badly injured in a collision in Metchley Lane, Harborne, which left his leg trapped between a car and his motorbike and needed multiple rounds of surgery
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Suspect arrested in Kingstanding as pepper spray, drugs and phone seized in county lines op
Kingstanding and Oscott
Man, 31, detained on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs
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Town centre car park ‘set to be demolished’ as £40m cash boost plans revealed
Halesowen
Those living in and around Halesowen and Brierley Hill are to benefit from £40m-worth of government funding
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Calls for every cop to be offered Taser training after two hurt
Yardley Wood
Regional head of Police Federation said attacks could have lasting impact on victims and their loved ones
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Man charged after cop slashed and second punched at city address
West Midlands Police
One of the injured officers suffered '‘significant lasting injuries’, West Midlands Police said
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Mums celebrate three years in business selling CBD teas, capsules, topicals, oils and patches
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Police issue response as shock stats say violent crimes 'soared by 52 per cent' in Cannock Chase
Cannock
Violent crimes in Cannock Chase reportedly shot up by 52 per cent - the highest rise in England and Wales
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'Five thousand' attend funeral of Mega Mela legend Mohammed Saleem
Alum Rock
Massive turnout for much-loved father, grandfather and community figure
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Bus stop pervert jailed for sex attack on teen as she waited with her little sister
Bordesley Green and Small Heath
The brave teenager told the bus driver who raised the alarm
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Drunk bites police officer and threatens to 'smash' woman cop's 'face in'
Crime
Jordan Staple threatened to 'bang out' a bouncer outside a bar before later biting a police officer
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Prison officer at centre of gang sentenced for smuggling drugs and mobile phones into jail
Redditch
Martin Mills was stopped as he entered HMP Hewell, near Redditch, and was found to be items smuggling items including drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards in boxes of cereal
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Boy of 17 named as second teen in city double death riddle
Ladywood
His body was found near a canal in Ladywood in a tragedy linked to the discovery of 16-year-old Diego Henry
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'XL Bully' seized and man arrested after 'precious' puppy mauled to death
Tamworth
The attack unfolded in Tamworth Castle Grounds and left a family 'beyond devastated'
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Politics
I'm a Celeb personality issues votes plea as he admits 'younger voters don't know who I am'
The inclusion of the controversial politician has sparked backlash on social media
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Tributes grow in Ladywood after teen killed in shooting and second boy found dead
Ladywood
The 16 and 17-year-olds were discovered days apart with police launching murder probe
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What housing development off M5 will look like after iconic factory demolished
Worcestershire
The iconic factory site near Bromsgrove was left derelict for several years
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Police in shooting probe release picture of man in new appeal
Sparkbrook
A man suffered injuries to his hand after shots were fired on Walford Road
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Mum of Ladywood ‘murder’ victim Diego Henry says he ‘put a smile on anyone’s face’
West Midlands Police
The 16-year-old 'murder' victim who died after suffering a gunshot injury in Lighthorne Avenue in Ladywood has been named as Diego Henry
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Midlands News
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers face having £5,000 taken from bank accounts due to little-known winter law
Drivers could face a huge fine and even receive penalty points for wearing their winter coats in the car - and motorists can also be hit with £5,000 fines if caught wearing winter boots while behind the wheel.
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Exact date snow blast from Norway could bring freezing temperatures to UK
Midlands weather
Snow could be seen in some parts of England in the coming days, some forecasters have predicted
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Shrewsbury College offer support to staff after camping tragedy leaves four teenagers dead
Shrewsbury
The bodies of Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson, and Hugo Morris were sadly found in Wales
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Santander sends message to anybody who makes more than two withdrawals a month
Your Money
High street banking giant Santander UK, one of the UK's largest banks alongside the likes of Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds, has launched a new limited access savings account following research into easy access withdrawal behaviour.
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Santander issues eight-day warning to anybody with over £100 in account
Your Money
Savers who open a Limited Access Saver before November 30, 2023, would be eligible to enter Santander’s £100,000 prize draw for customers if they deposit at least £100 in their Santander current and/or instant access accounts.
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UK News
Universal Credit
Millions put on alert for DWP cold weather payments to enter bank accounts as temperatures to plummet
Cold blast could trigger special winter payments
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Live-event
Autumn Statement 2023 live as Universal Credit and state pension changes to be announced
Universal Credit
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to deliver his Autumn Statement from 12.30pm
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Dad of killer issues two-word response as son found guilty of murder alongside three others
Courts
Ashley Dale, 28, was shot dead in her own home
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Royal Navy Trident submarine horror as 140 crew 'almost crushed to death in plunge to danger zone'
Armed Forces
The Vanguard-class submarine was heading towards its crush depth at the time
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Three big announcements this week which could give millions of people more money
Universal Credit
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to deliver his Autumn Statement on Wednesday
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Coronavirus
Virus that inspired Kate Winslet movie Contagion could cause new 'catastrophic' pandemic
It was added to a global watchlist of dangerous diseases
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More than 100 bird species to be renamed as they could now be offensive
Environment
Some of the names are linked to historical figures with connections to slavery and genocide
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'My family are trapped in Gaza with barely a loaf of bread to eat - why doesn't the world care?'
Israel-Hamas war
Ali lives in Moseley but has in-laws stuck in Gaza with barely a loaf of bread to eat
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Pals' aid runs to Ukraine include Mitsubishi and Ford vehicles used to trick Russian soldiers
Ukraine crisis
Mitsubishi and Ford pick ups from the West Midlands give Ukrainian fighters a surprise advantage
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Dad pulls children out of school after finding out teacher is 'overweight' - and people are furious
TikTok
Kris Krohn shared his controversial views on social media
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News Opinion
Birmingham Pub Bombings
Why we must never forget about the Birmingham Pub Bombings victims
Julie Hambleton, whose sister Maxine was one of those killed, reflects on the 49th anniversary of the tragedy
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I spent 30 minutes on a Birmingham street and couldn't believe there wasn't a crash
Birmingham City Centre
For some drivers, they appeared to throw the rule book out the window with their blatant disregard for the law
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What we found when we measured air pollution in Birmingham and why I'm tempted to mask up
Birmingham
We went out with scientists from the University of Birmingham to measure air quality in the city - what we found was deeply concerning
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'Grave concerns' of Birmingham Pub Bombings families - there must be a public inquiry
Birmingham Pub Bombings
Julie Hambleton is Justice For the 21 campaigner whose older sister Maxine was killed in the 1974 bombings in the city
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Coronation Street favourite Norris Cole makes surprise return to ITV soap
Coronation Street
The actor quit the soap for good in 2021
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Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
DWP set to announce strict new bank account rules from Wednesday
DWP
The Telegraph reports the new law expected to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement next week, which Jeremy Hunt will deliver on Wednesday.
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers face having £5,000 taken from bank accounts due to little-known winter law
Drivers could face a huge fine and even receive penalty points for wearing their winter coats in the car - and motorists can also be hit with £5,000 fines if caught wearing winter boots while behind the wheel.
Autumn Statement 2023 live as Universal Credit and state pension changes to be announced
Universal Credit
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to deliver his Autumn Statement from 12.30pm
Exact date snow blast from Norway could bring freezing temperatures to UK
Midlands weather
Snow could be seen in some parts of England in the coming days, some forecasters have predicted
Shrewsbury College offer support to staff after camping tragedy leaves four teenagers dead
Shrewsbury
The bodies of Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson, and Hugo Morris were sadly found in Wales
Santander sends message to anybody who makes more than two withdrawals a month
Your Money
High street banking giant Santander UK, one of the UK's largest banks alongside the likes of Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds, has launched a new limited access savings account following research into easy access withdrawal behaviour.
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Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
DWP set to announce strict new bank account rules from Wednesday
DWP
The Telegraph reports the new law expected to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement next week, which Jeremy Hunt will deliver on Wednesday.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
ITV I'm a Celeb fans react to 'weird' statement from Marvin Humes' chat with Sam Thompson
The JLS singer opened up to fellow campmates Fred Sirieix and Sam Thompson
Strictly Come Dancing star announces he's engaged as dancers rush to say congrats
BBC
Tess Daly, Oti Mabuse & Neil Jones rush to say congrats
Top Gear legend James May says BBC show 'needs a rethink'
BBC
The BBC has said Top Gear will be off air for the "foreseeable future"
Drivers face having £5,000 taken from bank accounts due to little-known winter law
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers could face a huge fine and even receive penalty points for wearing their winter coats in the car - and motorists can also be hit with £5,000 fines if caught wearing winter boots while behind the wheel.
Mum's heartbreak as 'bundle of joy' baby died after breathing tube dislodged in hospital
Staffordshire
Madia Noor Farhan was just 60 days old when she died