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Do you recognise these men? CCTV appeal after Solihull card theft

Police are appealing for information after bank cards were stolen in Solihull in the early hours of September 10. The cards, which were taken from an address on Warwick Road, were later used at a shop on Shirley Road in Acocks Green. 👉 Follow

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Crash off of Tyburn Lane in Birmingham with delays - RECAP

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Police presence reported in Birmingham roundabout - RECAP

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The strangest objects Birmingham A&E staff have had to remove from patients' bottoms

Hospitals across England have removed thousands of "foreign objects" from people’s bottoms, with the Birmingham area among those reporting multiple incidents. Phones and coat hangers are among the unusual items reportedly retrieved from patients

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Comedy legend reveals favourite Birmingham restaurant and recommends it to celeb pals

A COMEDY legend has revealed his favourite Birmingham restaurant and has been recommending it to other celebrities. The Traitors star Joe Lycett has no shortage of places to eat in his home city, but one Birmingham restaurant has enjoyed the comedian's

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Councillor strongly objects to 115-home plan and bids to protect green space

A councillor has objected to a 115-home development over fears it will put pressure on GP services and schools. Cllr Rebecca Waters, who represents Rubery and Rednal, has formally opposed the outline planning application for land west of Skylark

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The chocolate bar theft warning West Midlands Police want every child to see

West Midlands Police have launched a new campaign to tackle shop theft by raising awareness among young people about the long-term consequences of petty crime. The campaign centres around a short film titled Really?, which is being shown in schools

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Look at the memorial made by fans for Liam Payne's death anniversary

A sea of purple candles, flowers, and handwritten messages has filled West Park in memory of a beloved pop star. A dedicated tribute space in West Park has been filled with flowers, candles, teddy bears and handwritten messages, with One Direction

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The Birmingham roundabout at the centre of a growing community feud

Union flag displays on a well-known Birmingham roundabout are at the centre of a bitter row. Flags have now been replaced since they were removed from the Kingstanding Circle roundabout by Lower The Flags Brum (LTFB) overnight on October 9.

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14-year-old urges families to show empathy by simply saying hello

A simple greeting could be the first step in teaching children empathy. That is the message from 14-year-old Maya and her father, Usman Dar, from Humanity Care Relief, who are encouraging families to engage more with the people around them, especially

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Council responds after West Midlands school raises fears over busy 40mph road

A West Midlands council has responded to road safety concerns raised by a school about a busy dual carriageway. Walsall Council said its Road Safety Team is working with Streetly Academy to improve safety on Queslett Road East, where around 800

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In the Dock - People from Birmingham who have appeared in court recently

A woman who stole more than £100 worth of chocolate from Poundland is among people from Birmingham who have appeared in magistrates court recently. Andreea Buruiana , 24, of St Marys Road, Smethwick, admitted stealing £127.50 of chocolate from

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'Terrible' canal boat fire in Wolverhampton believed to be 'deliberate'

A canal boat blaze in Wolverhampton is being treated as deliberate. The fire broke out on a narrowboat on Castlecroft Lane in Wolverhampton on Friday, October 16, at around 4.15pm. West Midlands Fire Service responded with two fire engines

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I'm French and I've seen the riots unfold – could the same happen in Britain?

BIRMINGHAM Now reporter Manon Hilaire, who is French, explains why there are riots in France and whether she believes the same thing could happen in the UK. What began as a protest by French school pupils has grown into a nationwide movement over

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New Birmingham restaurant remains shut as water damage signs appear after fire

A city centre restaurant has been forced to close temporarily following water damage caused by a kitchen fire. Maki & Ramen, located on New Street in Birmingham and opened just a month ago, was forced to shut after a fire broke out in the early

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Date revealed for vote to replace ex-Reform councillor after 'sickening' remarks

A by-election will be held in Shard End next month following the resignation of councillor Alan Feeney. The vote has been set for Thursday, November 26, according to ITV's political reporter Lewis Warner. This will determine who will fill the

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Major next step for Digbeth businesses as mayor speaks out on rail hub plans

The West Midlands Mayor has responded to growing concerns over the future of Digbeth’s nightlife and independent businesses. This follows a block party held to protest major rail proposals. Richard Parker said his office had received a “considerable

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Broken down train causes 45 minute delays for Birmingham service - RECAP

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Top UK band which has Maya Jama starring in the music video coming to Birmingham

A TOP UK band which has Maya Jama starring in their latest music video will be coming to Birmingham this year. TV presenter Maya Jama stars in the latest Blossoms music video, ahead of their visit to Birmingham. The Love Island host takes the

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BMW driver caught by speed cameras breaking the 70mph limit on M5 motorway

A Birmingham BMW driver has been fined and given three penalty points after being caught breaking the 70mph speed limit on the M5. Tyrese Richards, 25, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on June 11, 2026, to make a statutory declaration,

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Driver Forced Into Car Boot in Brutal Birmingham Kidnap Featured on TV Tonight

A violent kidnapping and ransom case in Birmingham will be featured in tonight’s episode of Channel 5’s Major Crime Unit. The documentary series, produced by Raw Cut Television in partnership with West Midlands Police , follows the force’s Major

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Disruption along the M6 Motorway near Birmingham - RECAP

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Three teens among four arrested after drugs and cash found in 'suspicious' car

Four people have been arrested after drugs and cash were discovered in a car in Birmingham. Officers spotted a suspicious vehicle in Great Barr on Newton Road shortly after 1am on October 19. Following searches, drugs were found and four individuals

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BBC’s Birmingham-recorded The Archers makes history with landmark gay wedding

History was made on the airwaves with the first-ever lesbian wedding on The Archers. The landmark moment took place in the long-running BBC Radio 4 drama, which has been recorded in Birmingham for more than 70 years. Characters Pip Archer and

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Ambulance rushes to M42 after 'several' vehicles crash and major delays grow

A woman has been assessed by paramedics after several vehicles crashed on the M42 during the morning rush hour. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) was called to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the M42 between Junction 10 for Tamworth

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'Selfish' drug-fuelled driver jailed after crash left young girl with bleed on brain

A man has been jailed after seriously injuring a teenage girl in a crash. David Campbell, 37, hit the 13-year-old while driving under the influence of cocaine on Bell Hill in Northfield, Birmingham, on September 3, 2024. Campbell, of Bridgeburn

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Drivers face extra disruption as emergency gas works at busy roundabout extended

Drivers face even more disruption at a busy roundabout in Birmingham as emergency gas repairs are extended. The works, taking place at Camp Hill Circus in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, began after a member of the public reported a smell of gas. They

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M42 reopened but drivers still face 70-minute delays in West Midlands

Drivers face long delays in the morning rush hour after a multi-vehicle crash closed the M42 southbound between Tamworth and Curdworth earlier today. The incident happened at around 6.20am and all lanes have now reopened, leaving seven miles of

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Crash closes huge stretch of M42 as emergency services rush to scene - RECAP

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Fire doors at primary school to be replaced as they do not meet safety standards

Dozens of fire doors at a Birmingham primary school are to be replaced after an inspection found they do not meet safety regulations. Essential works are set to be carried out at James Watt Primary School in Handsworth, with the city council putting

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NHS project cutting Birmingham dementia waits by months may be rolled out across city

NHS bosses in Birmingham would ‘love’ to see a pilot dementia project that is already cutting assessment waiting times rolled out across the rest of the city. Memory Matters is being run in north Birmingham for over 80-year-olds and it is already

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Five Birmingham areas getting free mobile waste centres this week

Mobile waste bins will be popping up across Birmingham this week. The Mobile Household Waste Centres (MHWCs), introduced by Birmingham City Council, will be visiting various locations through Monday, October 19 to Sunday, October 25. Offering