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A bins strike rally outside Birmingham Council House/Council leader John Cotton

When will the Birmingham bin strike end? - council leader's response in full

Birmingham Council's leader said he wanted to find a solution 'as soon as possible' - but did not give an idea of when the bins strike could end

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Major divide on road where bin bags pile up on one side but the other is 'spotless'

It's a very different picture for residents living on one side of Walsall Road in Great Barr

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Jet2 pilot 'incapacitated' as flight forced to declare emergency over UK

Flight LS980 transmitted a squawk 7700 general emergency code around 25 minutes before it was due to land in Manchester

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Girl, 6, given weeks to live as 'arm sprain' turns out to be rare cancer

Bonnie-Leigh Spence had to have most of her left arm amputated after doctors initially thought her arm pain was a sprain - but a biopsy at a Birmingham hospital showed worrying syptom

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Watkins and Onana injuries, Luiz starts - Aston Villa starting XI vs Bournemouth predicted

Unai Emery has a few selection dilemmas for Aston Villa's Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Sunday

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Farmfoods closes Birmingham store as worker blames shoplifting and says staff had to be 'guard dogs'

The nationwide chain which specialises in frozen food and low prices has closed its Erdington shop after more than two decades in the High Street

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EasyJet flight declared mid-air emergency on journey from UK to Fuerteventura

The plane was forced to divert to Porto in Portugal

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Five Midlands counties facing 18 hours of snow with exact date of arrival announced

Birmingham snow

Weather maps and charts, from WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, shows snow from February 16.

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Moment crook breaks into bar that results in £8k worth of damage

GeeZ in King Street, Dudley, was targeted on Monday, January 26

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Plane crash live as aircraft which took off from Birmingham comes down in countryside

Birmingham Airport

A GMP spokesperson said: "Emergency services are responding to reports of a light aircraft crash in the Littleborough area

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One million people waking up to HMRC £100 fines after rules broken

Households will be punished for missing the important deadline

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Experience the awe-inspiring Norwegian Fjords on a cruise holiday

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bp pulse LIVE Florence + the Machine at bp pulse LIVE Birmingham - tickets, times, bags policy and seating plan Florence + the Machine brings her latest tour to bp pulse LIVE Birmingham later this month

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Lucy Letby: Inquests for babies killed by former nurse to open

The deaths of Baby C, Baby E, Baby I, Baby O and Baby P are to be examined by a coroner

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All the Midlands towns set to see snow on Friday

Midlands weather

More wintry weather forecast for parts of the UK

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Met Office names all the 13 UK areas facing snow on Thursday - full list

Birmingham snow

Despite yellow weather warnings for snow expiring on Wednesday, February 4, fresh flurries are likely on Thursday, February 5, according to forecasters.

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Met Office names all the UK areas facing 'possible snow' before Sunday - full list

Birmingham snow

The Met Office has extended its forecasts for snow, with the white stuff now scheduled to hit parts of the UK on MORE days than expected.

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Crisis-hit council has spent five years and £144m on 'worst blunder' IT system that's still not ready

Birmingham City Council

Special report: An IT system meant to modernise Birmingham City Council is still not ready to go live, with £150 million spent so far

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Met Office names eight counties in England facing snow before Sunday - full list

Birmingham snow

The Met Office has identified the Pennines as the region and area most likely to experience flurries of the white stuff

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Days Out Every Flying Scotsman departure time in Birmingham so you can spot steam locomotive

Those with tickets will be able to travel behind the historic locomotive as it embarks on journeys from Birmingham Moor Street and Snow Hill. If you can't get a ticket, there's some information that might help you.

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'My skin looks younger and I look less tired' by taking 2 tablets a day, says woman

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All the Midlands areas facing 35cm of snow with date of arrival announced

Birmingham snow

WX Charts maps and charts show 43 counties across England and Scotland are likely to be hammered in and around February 16.

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29 counties in England to escape 26cm snow as West Midlands verdict announced

Birmingham snow

WX Charts maps and charts show snow could descend across more than half of the country in under a fortnight.

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Heartbreak after dog mauled to death in horror Midlands 'XL Bully' attack

Blake McElhatton said he has been 'mentally broken' by the tragedy

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Fans can snap up Disneyland Paris holiday deal from £139pp - with flights and hotel included

Disney Wowcher's Disneyland Paris deal from £139 per person includes flights from selected airports, two-night hotel stay and a one-day park ticket

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Next UK snow bomb will be 11 inches deep in England with date of arrival announced

Birmingham snow

WX Charts maps and charts, using the Met Desk's data, have turned a bright white hue

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West Midlands Police pledge to probe every hate crime to rebuild confidence after Maccabi fallout

West Midlands Police

Police bosses faced more questions over the decision to ban Israeli fans from a match at Aston Villa

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Dentist-approved teeth whitening 'gave husband's sparkle back' now in Amazon deal

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Met Office names all the England and Wales areas set for snow on Wednesday - full list

Birmingham snow

Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow will move north over mid and north Wales and northern England on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, the Met Office has said.

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Afghan man accused of rape had arrived in UK four months earlier, jurors told

Ahmad Mulakhil is standing trial alongside co-defendant Mohammad Kabir

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Midlands council unveils price hike for lifeline service that helps vulnerable people

Telecare service at Dudley Council is planning a near ten percent price increase to fill a financial black hole in next year's budget

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Days Out A beautiful tulip garden is opening near Birmingham with Dutch street food and live music Tickets have just gone on sale for this Warwickshire event

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Met Office and BBC Weather issue verdict on Beast from the East hitting within days

Birmingham snow

Rival forecasters from WX Charts have suggested a Beast from the East could materialise.

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Why people are obsessed with the Mediterranean right now

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Ambitious plans for new £12.5m bins depot in Midlands city move forward

The council will be relocating its fleet of bin lorries, gritters, vans and minibuses to the new site as well as its taxi licensing offices

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Popular Sutton Coldfield bakery to open new outlet at historic estate near Tamworth

Sutton Coldfield

Silver Tree Bakery continues its expansion with plans for a third outlet at Thorpe Estate in Staffordshire

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Two dead after light aircraft which flew out of Birmingham Airport crashes on farmland

Birmingham Airport

Emergency services responded to reports that an aircraft had crashed in a farmland area of Littleborough, Rochdale just after 11am today

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Jason Momoa shares 'beautiful' Black Sabbath gig moment he'll 'take to deathbed'

Exclusive: The Hollywood star opened up over his love for Birmingham and Black Sabbath

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Alexandra Theatre Birmingham The Woman in Black at The Alexandra Theatre made me jump out my seat - in the best way

The Woman in Black - showing in Birmingham city centre - is super entertaining, and a worth while way to spend your time and money

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Birmingham City Council 'out of bankruptcy' as new budget unveiled with 4.99% tax rise

Birmingham City Council's budget for the year ahead is unveiled and it's good news for Brummies

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Traffic chaos In Sutton Coldfield caused by ‘multiple leaks’ but misery for drivers should soon end

Sutton Coldfield

"We’ve experienced multiple gas escapes in this area" said a Cadent official, which has led to weeks of roadworks and traffic delays along the High Street and nearby roads

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Reform branded 'racist' over policy on two-child benefit cap

The party says the cap should be lifted only for families where both parents are British-born and full-time workers

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Plane crash craft flew out of Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport

Two people were reportedly on board the Cirrus SR20 plane after departing BHX at around 10am today

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Next's new £25 'luxurious' Valentine's Day beauty box worth over £100 with Elemis and Floral Street

Next The Beauty Lovers Box will make the perfect Valentine's Day gift

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Inmate confesses to killing fellow prisoner at Midlands jail

Damien Ward, 36, left prisoner Dennis Green with a serious head injury

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Alert over 'potentially dangerous' mamba as suspected dealer arrested

Birmingham City Centre

A 30-year-old man arrested after police were tipped off about a deal happenong near The Ramp in Birmingham city centre

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UK snow bomb to be 13 inches deep and hit 90% of Britain with exact date announced

Birmingham snow

WX Charts maps and charts have turned white, grey and purple, as we head through February.

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Police officers injured after 'wheelie bin thrown at patrol car' in the West Midlands

West Mercia Police

Police said that Daniel Hodnett, 20, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged over the incident

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Met Office names 29 UK areas facing snow before Thursday - full list

Birmingham snow

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice as we head towards Wednesday, February 4, with England, Scotland AND Wales affected.

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Tragic Birmingham councillor's last wish was to be home for birth of new baby

The death of Waseem Zaffar, one of the city's best known politicians, came just days before he was due to welcome his new baby

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Half Term Free things to do over February half term 2026 in and around Birmingham Free events happening at Bullring, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Merry Hill, Birmingham Hippodrome, Arcadian, Touchwood and the Wyre Forest

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Council tax rise planned for Birmingham residents despite anger over bin strike

Birmingham City Council says it is no longer 'bankrupt' and had closed a £300 million budget gap

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Amazon Fire TV Stick crackdown 'reaches England' - with UK users warned

Households have been blocked from using “dodgy” Fire Sticks with thousands unable to stream free TV shows.

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Moment Midlands schoolboys fall out of moving bus as pupils in shock

The shocking incident was caught on camera as a fellow passenger filmed the youngsters scuffling at the back of the bus

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Sex offender 'bullied and attacked' at Midlands jail killed himself

Nigel Feckey was serving a sentence for sex offences when he was found dead

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Aunt shouted 'there's a baby in the water' after toddler fell into Midlands river - court told

Xielo Maruziva was out walking with his aunts when he fell into the flooded river

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Everything we know after aircraft left West Midlands and crashed in countryside

A full scale emergency services operation is currently underway in Littleborough outside Rotherham

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Jewellery Quarter Five great reasons to visit the Jewellery Quarter and it doesn't involve gold shopping

Though if you are after something sparkly, they've absolutely got you covered

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Smart motorway warning after grandmother, 68, dies in England

Midlands traffic and travel

Gran Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, was tragically killed after her car broke down on a “dangerously defective” smart motorway.

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Butcher who hid girlfriend's dismembered body in Midland garden tells jurors 'it seemed the only way'

Anna Podedworna denies murdering Izabela Zablocka

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DVSA announces new driving test rule from March 31 2026

From 31 March 2026, you will only be able to make 2 changes to your existing booking, the DVSA has said.

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Police latest on fugitive Birmingham mum-of-12 wanted over 'worst fight ever'

Birmingham City Centre

Ellen Sweeney, 41, is still at large even after her husband and teenage son were sent to jail

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Make Football Great Again podcast – your all-access path to the FIFA World Cup 2026

We’re launching a brand new podcast that explores all 48 nations at the World Cup, revealing the untold stories, hidden gems and tactical secrets behind the game’s biggest stage

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Great Birmingham Run 2026 course announced with 'festival-style' finish planned

Great Birmingham Run

More than 17,000 runners are expected to take part this May which includes a new finish line

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All the Midlands areas facing 15 hours of snow and ice as Met Office issues warning

Birmingham snow

Forecasters have said there will be outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow

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Police used AI 'like cops in Minority Report' in controversial Maccabi decision

West Midlands Police

West Midlands Police immediately turned off Microsoft Copilot in the wake of the controversy

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11 counties in England facing 20cm of snow next week - full list

Birmingham snow

Maps show snow arriving in England from Monday morning, February 16, according to WX Charts.

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Illegal streaming service shut down - UK households issued £50,000 warning

Police have arrested four suspects who are alleged to have had a key role in a large scale illegal IPTV streaming network.

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Fatal house fire update as firefighters find man's body

The man, who was believed to be in his mid-70s, was confirmed dead at the scene in Green Park Road

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Cotswolds Romantic 'Venice of the Cotswolds' village that's perfect for a Valentine's Day out This picturesque village has five low bridges criss-crossing the water, making it easy to weave between all the independent shops, cafes and tea rooms

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Exact date 28-inch UK snow bomb will start and end announced

Birmingham snow

Maps and charts, from WX Charts, shows a downturn in conditions in mid-to-late February, with the country facing flurries.

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Polish nursery worker who abused babies to be deported this week

Roksana Lecka was jailed for eight years in September 2025

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Sutton Coldfield shooting

Sutton Coldfield

A man in his 20s remains in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in Mount View shortly before 11.30pm on Saturday

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Man's body found near Midlands primary school

The man was found in Delamere Road on Tuesday morning

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Florence + the Machine at bp pulse LIVE Birmingham - tickets, times, bags policy and seating plan

Florence + the Machine brings her latest tour to bp pulse LIVE Birmingham later this month

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Aston Villa transfer answer unclear but one concern remains after winter dealings

Aston Villa's squad is set for the remainder of the season, but a question mark remains over one position in particular

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property news Full list of Birmingham's best places to live in 2026 This new guide looks at the 'coolest neighbourhoods' brimming with independent shops, high-ranking schools and top restaurants

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Major Birmingham jewellery company at risk of collapse - after 140 years

High street closures

Jewellery giant WH Darby, from the Jewellery Quarter, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

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Man dies in house fire as another taken to hospital

Emergency services were called to Green Park Road just after 5pm on Monday, February 2

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Long M42 delays live after lorry crash

Three lanes of four closed after two lorries collided

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Met Office names all the Midlands towns facing 15 hours of snow - full list

Birmingham snow

A new yellow weather warning, from 6pm on Tuesday, February 3, affects two Midlands counties

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What's On

Debenhams Debenhams bedding reduced from £75 to £19 and is 'like staying in a hotel from the comfort of home'Shoppers say the Boutique Hotel Hampstead bedding is 'like being in a hotel at home' with its silky smooth 200 thread count cotton

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Jason Momoa explains his emotional connection to 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Momoa emotionally shared the reason behind his love for Birmingham's Prince of Darkness

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Jason Momoa sends x-rated message to Birmingham and 'outstanding' Brummies

EXCLUSIVE: Jason spoke of his love for the Prince of Darkness while he was in Birmingham yesterday

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Major UK baby formula taken off sale with thousands of parents warned

Nestle recalled several batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula over fears it could cause “severe vomiting”.

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Farmfoods closes Birmingham store as worker blames shoplifting and says staff had to be 'guard dogs'

The nationwide chain which specialises in frozen food and low prices has closed its Erdington shop after more than two decades in the High Street

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Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FC Demarai Gray sets Birmingham City return date target after missing eight games

Birmingham City's Demarai Gray has been sidelined with a calf injury for the last five weeks

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Birmingham City squad for Championship run-in confirmed after six new signings

Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City signed six new players during the transfer window to strengthen Chris Davies' squad for the Championship run-in

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Jonathan Panzo makes Birmingham City ambition clear after completing transfer

Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City signed Jonathan Panzo from Rio Ave on transfer deadline day

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Tom Wagner has given Chris Davies sensational Birmingham City XI with stunning transfer window

Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City have made big waves in the January transfer window and they are finding form at the right time

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The inside story of Birmingham City’s transfer dash for the play-offs

Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City ended the transfer window with six new faces and a permanent deal for popular loanee Patrick Roberts

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Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa FC Watkins and Onana injuries, Luiz starts - Aston Villa starting XI vs Bournemouth predicted

Unai Emery has a few selection dilemmas for Aston Villa's Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Sunday

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Harvey Elliott latest - Aston Villa situation, Liverpool return after deadline day truth

Harvey Elliott joined Aston Villa on loan from Liverpool in the summer and the two clubs are reportedly in talks over the terms of the deal

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Explained: Why Aston Villa vs Leeds tickets cost as much as Man Utd match

Aston Villa have been criticised for the pricing of tickets for their Premier League clash against Leeds United later this month

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Aston Villa receive 'astonished' VAR verdict after Tammy Abraham goal controversy

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has given his take on VAR denying Tammy Abraham a dream second debut for Aston Villa

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Aston Villa's tricky path to the Champions League and why we need calm heads

Analysing the numbers and what Aston Villa need to do to finish in the Champions League positions this season

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West Brom FC

Aston Villa FC Aston Villa deadline day transfer confirmed as deal terminated

Samuel Iling-Junior has headed out on another loan move after his time at West Brom was cut short

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Aston Villa forward speaks out on transfer as he makes 'massive' statement

Aston Villa youngster Jamal Jimoh-Aloba has given his first interview after joining West Brom on loan

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Aston Villa loan transfer confirmed as forward returns to club

Jamal Jimoh-Aloba will spend the rest of the season playing his football in the Championship

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Birmingham City 'agree deal' for double promotion winner

Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City have been active in the January transfer window securing deals for Jhon Solis, August Priske, Kai Wagner and Ibrahim Osman

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Eric Ramsay sends defiant West Brom relegation message after Norwich City humiliation

West Bromwich Albion FC

Ramsay saw his West Brom side fall to a 5-0 humiliation against Norwich City in the Championship

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UK News

Royal Family Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves out of Windsor home days after latest Epstein files drop It is reported that Mountbatten-Windsor has made a substantive part of his relocation, but the former prince will have the lease for his Windsor property until October

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Reform branded 'racist' over policy on two-child benefit cap

The party says the cap should be lifted only for families where both parents are British-born and full-time workers

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Met Office names 16 UK areas given 'keep safe' warning over snow and ice risk

A yellow weather warning has been issued

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Polish nursery worker who abused babies to be deported this week

Roksana Lecka was jailed for eight years in September 2025

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Popular UK hotel closes suddenly - all staff redundant

High street closures

A notice now left tapped on the entrance informing customers of the closure

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Wolves FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Celebrity fans that you didn't know supported Wolves

There are some pretty famous names that support Wolverhampton Wanderers. They don't come much bigger than Led Zeppelin icon Robert Plant, after all.

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Wolves favourite in transfer talks as Manchester United decision made

The former Wolves captain looks set for a move in the winter transfer window

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Ex-Wolves star Mo Camara's wine bar stripped of licence after lock-ins

The wine bar's licence was suspended in 2023 after hosting a number of late-night lock-ins and was caught again in September last year

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Wolves' Joao Gomes speaks of perfect return as Man United and Napoli transfer links continue

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

The latest Wolverhampton Wanderers news from birminghamLive as Joao Gomes speaks about his future

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Wolves' Joao Gomes responds to Man United transfer rumour and addresses Napoli links

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Joao Gomes has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent months, but the Brazilian midfielder is fully focused as he looks to help Wolves avoid relegation

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