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King Charles cancer update as Buckingham Palace says 'subject to medical advice'
King Charles III
The King has been having treatment since his cancer was diagnosed earlier this year
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Two guilty of attempted murder after Birmingham drive-by shooting
West Midlands Police
Usman Khan and Amaan Ajaz are facing jail after a 32-year-old in a Volkswagen Golf was shot in Shaw Hill Road in Washwood Heath
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Crash leads to closure on Birmingham ring road - updates
Birmingham City Centre
A crash on the A4540 Newtown Middleway has led to the road being partially closed and big delays in the area
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Sex parties, rows and parking problem claims in once-tranquil 'HMO street'
Solihull Council
Shirley householders say their street is being ruined by what would be a fourth HMO - and claim it wouldn't happen in other parts of Solihull
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Mayor hopeful pledges to provide 66,000 kids with free school meals if voted in
Politics
West Midlands Mayor hopeful Richard Parker (Lab) reveals it was a grilling from BirminghamLive that prompted him to think of a radical way he can stop the hunger that thousands of kids in our region suffer every day
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Two guilty of attempted murder after Birmingham drive-by shooting
West Midlands Police
Usman Khan and Amaan Ajaz are facing jail after a 32-year-old in a Volkswagen Golf was shot in Shaw Hill Road in Washwood Heath
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Mums celebrate three years in business selling CBD teas, capsules, topicals, oils and patches
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Three crucial differences between West Midlands Mayor wannabes Andy Street and Richard Parker
Labour Party
One of these two men will be voted in as Mayor when electors across the West Midlands go to the polls - here are some things that might help you decide
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Firefighters tackle suspected arson blaze in historic park property
Midlands News
The Lodge House in Handsworth Park was set alight
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Woman with 25 tattoos says she regrets every one and 'wishes she could take them all back'
Harry Potter
Rose Nicholson, 32, from Manchester, got her first inking when she was 19 and added to her collection over the next eight years
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Mum's life 'ruined' after sausage dog ripped off cheek and ate it
Employment
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Kelly Allen, 45, from Swansea, was attacked by a friend's dachshund and left with scar on her face
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Cause of school fire 'not yet known' as historic building gutted
Balsall Heath
The Victorian building in Hertford Street was devastated by the fire which broke out yesterday afternoon
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Former pupils and teachers 'heartbroken' after school goes up in flames
Balsall Heath
School alumni said they had 'many happy memories' at the school
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Stabbing near Birmingham school sees man rushed to hospital
Shard End
The man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious stomach injuries after being found near Broadmead Academy
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Cadbury
Crooks make fake Cadbury Dairy Milk bars - full of cannabis
Police said the bars - seized in a raid in South Yorkshire - 'could easily be mistaken for normal bars of chocolate'
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Birmingham businessman's fury as rats nibble on 'mountains of rubbish' outside his shop
Fly tipping
Ali Abid, who runs two fast food shops in Birmingham, called on the council to improve it's waste collection service
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Old pictures show how Birmingham used to look and some areas have hardly changed
Nostalgia
A nostalgic look back at Birmingham
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Teen in wild college knife fight tried to smuggle £10k package into prison between legs
Sutton Coldfield
Vacoy Farrell, aged 19, from Sutton Coldfield was stopped by security at HMP Parc in Wales
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Car hits Birmingham house after suspected two-vehicle crash where driver flees scene
West Midlands Police
A Mitsubishi truck went through railings towards a house after a suspected two-vehicle crash at the junction of Muntz Street and Grange Road in Small Heath
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Midlands News
West Midlands Police
Two guilty of attempted murder after Birmingham drive-by shooting
Usman Khan and Amaan Ajaz are facing jail after a 32-year-old in a Volkswagen Golf was shot in Shaw Hill Road in Washwood Heath
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Man seriously injured after attack outside Arcadian nightclub Rum Rum
West Midlands Police
Five men have now been charged in connection with the incident - but police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward
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Mystery as police probe continues into how teen sustained his injuries in Castle Vale incident
Castle Vale
Police enquiries into how teenager sustained serious injuries ongoing
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‘Dangerous’ paedophile jailed for life for 41 sexual offences involving girls as young as three
West Mercia Police
Robert Yeomans, aged 60 and from Telford, must serve almost 17 years before being considered for parole
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Sex parties, rows and parking problem claims in once-tranquil 'HMO street'
Solihull Council
Shirley householders say their street is being ruined by what would be a fourth HMO - and claim it wouldn't happen in other parts of Solihull
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UK News
UK News
Buckingham Palace issues statement in major health update on King Charles
It was announced the King was receiving treatment as an outpatient for cancer in February
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King Charles cancer update as Buckingham Palace says 'subject to medical advice'
King Charles III
The King has been having treatment since his cancer was diagnosed earlier this year
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Teachers hurt in school attack speak after girl of 13 charged with attempted murder
Crime
The teachers at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in Ammanford, Wales, were discharged from hospital after treatment for their wounds
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Doctor shares 10 common items in your home that make you sneeze
NHS
Dr Sara Kayat says items that trap dust can be making things worse - and there are more than you'd think
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Apple gives big hint about major iPhone 16 upgrade
Apple
Apple has now released a set of AI models that could be used to help power its next-generation iPhone 16
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World News
Eid
Eid ul Fitr 2024 key dates - how long Eid lasts and when Shawwal month will end
We are now in the month of Shawwal, which began with Eid festivities - and this is when can we expect the next changes in the calendar
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World's oldest conjoined twins who had 'private lives' die aged 62
Twitter
Lori and George Schappell, the world's oldest conjoined twins, have died at the age of 62. The twins were born with partially-fused skulls and shared 30 per cent of their brains
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Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies aged 83 months after welcoming baby son
Beyonce
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at the age of 83 after a long illness, it has been confirmed, with the star having welcomed his sixth child last year
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Conjoined twins answer the frequently asked questions everyone wants to know
World News
Carmen and Lupita Andrade are linked at the waist - but have separate upper torsos, shoulders and heads
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Foreign Office travel warning as lethal 18th century virus spreads across holiday hotspots
World News
Brits travelling to certain holiday destinations have been issued a warning
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News Opinion
Crime
Balaclava and mask law demanded after brutal Solihull murder
A Solihull murder victim's partner has called for action saying face coverings had become an "accessory for committing a crime"
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I drive on the M6 regularly and always see motorists breaking one rule
M6
The M6 often has variable speed limits through the West Midlands during rush hour but motorists don't always abide by the rules
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I visited little-known 'holiday' town in West Midlands and I can see why everyone wants to move there
Shropshire
A bustling and picturesque high street, beautiful countryside and outstanding schools - there's a lot of pulling factors for families
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I went to a Ramadan event in Brum's 'no-go zone' - and had a once in a lifetime experience
Ramadan
This is what I learned when I went to a Ramadan event as a non-Muslim
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I did my laundry at a hidden outdoor washing machine in Brum - one thing left me baffled
Birmingham
There are dozens of hidden washing machines in Birmingham - but are they useful or just a gimmick?
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Thousands of NatWest, Halifax, Santander customers rush to 'ditch' accounts
The three made the biggest gains through customers using the Current Account Switch Service (Cass) in the final quarter of 2023, industry figures indicate.
DWP plans huge Universal Credit, PIP and ESA changes with full list of new rules
DWP
The Prime Minister has set out a series of radical changes that will affect people claiming Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and ESA (Employment and Support Allowance)
Newtown Middleway closed live – crash leads to road closure on Birmingham ring road
Birmingham City Centre
A crash on the A4540 Newtown Middleway has led to the road being partially closed and big delays in the area
Murderer nods as he's given huge sentence for drug deal ambush stabbing
Harborne
Mohammed Qasim stabbed 43-year-old Richard Hopley to death in Harborne on September 22, 2022
Prince Harry says 'final goodbye' to UK after 'last straw' with royal family
Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex lives in America with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children
Crime
Teachers hurt in school attack speak after girl of 13 charged with attempted murder
The teachers at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in Ammanford, Wales, were discharged from hospital after treatment for their wounds
Cure Leukaemia launches Walk For Nurses fundraising campaign
Cure Leukaemia
Willing participants are being encouraged to stage fundraising walks up and down the country on International Nurses Day on Sunday, May 12.
Man seriously injured after attack outside Arcadian nightclub Rum Rum
West Midlands Police
Five men have now been charged in connection with the incident - but police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward
Claudia Winkleman 'extra reluctant' to host new series of The Traitors and says 'leave it'
BBC
The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has admitted she is 'reluctant' to film a third series of the hit BBC show
Doctor shares 10 common items in your home that make you sneeze
NHS
Dr Sara Kayat says items that trap dust can be making things worse - and there are more than you'd think
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Your Money
Thousands of NatWest, Halifax, Santander customers rush to 'ditch' accounts
The three made the biggest gains through customers using the Current Account Switch Service (Cass) in the final quarter of 2023, industry figures indicate.
I went to Costco for the first time and there are two things I wish I'd known
Supermarkets
We headed to our nearest Costco warehouse in Birmingham to see if Costco is really worth the hype
DWP plans huge Universal Credit, PIP and ESA changes with full list of new rules
DWP
The Prime Minister has set out a series of radical changes that will affect people claiming Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and ESA (Employment and Support Allowance)
Newtown Middleway closed live – crash leads to road closure on Birmingham ring road
Birmingham City Centre
A crash on the A4540 Newtown Middleway has led to the road being partially closed and big delays in the area
Murderer nods as he's given huge sentence for drug deal ambush stabbing
Harborne
Mohammed Qasim stabbed 43-year-old Richard Hopley to death in Harborne on September 22, 2022
Crime
Teachers hurt in school attack speak after girl of 13 charged with attempted murder
The teachers at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in Ammanford, Wales, were discharged from hospital after treatment for their wounds
Cure Leukaemia launches Walk For Nurses fundraising campaign
Cure Leukaemia
Willing participants are being encouraged to stage fundraising walks up and down the country on International Nurses Day on Sunday, May 12.
Man seriously injured after attack outside Arcadian nightclub Rum Rum
West Midlands Police
Five men have now been charged in connection with the incident - but police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward
Charlotte Tilbury is giving away free perfume - here's how to get yours
Beauty and skincare
New scents - named Love Frequency, More Sex, Joyphoria, Magic Energy, Calm Bliss and Cosmic Power - are said to last for up to 18 hours
Claudia Winkleman 'extra reluctant' to host new series of The Traitors and says 'leave it'
BBC
The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has admitted she is 'reluctant' to film a third series of the hit BBC show