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via Express & Star30m agoYangwang U9Xtreme pushes to 312mph top speed
High-performance model has broken a number of records.
High-performance model has broken a number of records.
via Birmingham World30m agoIncredible 130kg lifelike Prince and Princess of Wales cakes on show in Birmingham
The cake sculptures are on display at the Cake International show in Birmingham’s NEC.
The cake sculptures are on display at the Cake International show in Birmingham’s NEC.
via BirminghamLive30m agoDWP confirms extra £300 to land in some bank accounts from November 15
Payments land from November 15
Payments land from November 15
via BirminghamLive35m agoPolice deployed after Premier League footballer seen with bow and arrows
Amar Dedic was stopped by police in the countryside on Wednesday
Amar Dedic was stopped by police in the countryside on Wednesday
via Express & Star35m agoTube drivers to strike over Christmas period in long-running dispute
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said walkouts will start on November 26 and continue into the new year.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said walkouts will start on November 26 and continue into the new year.
via Birmingham World35m agoJeremy Clarkson’s former Ferrari ‘greatest car in the world’ could fetch £250k
It will be auctioned here in the West Midlands
It will be auctioned here in the West Midlands
via Express & Star45m agoFact check: Image shows decommissioned missile in Welsh countryside
The missile is owned by a military enthusiast.
The missile is owned by a military enthusiast.
via BirminghamLive50m agoFireworks 'fired all over town' as Birmingham branded 'lawless'
Merlin's Café Bar closed early due to firework misuse and urged customers to 'stay safe'
Merlin's Café Bar closed early due to firework misuse and urged customers to 'stay safe'
via BirminghamLive50m agoDream 30th birthday trip turned into horror when woman fell from Rhodes balcony
Denby McLaren, 30, suffered a broken back and fractures after falling from a hotel balcony in Rhodes on 6 October, with a £22,000 GoFundMe helping fund her specialist medical flight back to Scotland
Denby McLaren, 30, suffered a broken back and fractures after falling from a hotel balcony in Rhodes on 6 October, with a £22,000 GoFundMe helping fund her specialist medical flight back to Scotland
via BirminghamLive50m agoJamie Carragher doubles down on Unai Emery and hits out at 'nonsense' after Aston Villa apology
Jamie Carragher slammed the backlash he received over his comments on Aston Villa and manager Unai Emery
Jamie Carragher slammed the backlash he received over his comments on Aston Villa and manager Unai Emery
2 outlets55m agoBirmingham busker calls for street performance restrictions to be scrapped
A Birmingham busker is calling for restrictions on street performance to be removed.
A Birmingham busker is calling for restrictions on street performance to be removed.
A Birmingham busker is calling for restrictions on street performance introduced in August 2025 to be scrapped, citing concerns about the city's future. The busker believes the crackdown is harming the cultural life of Birmingham.
via BirminghamLive55m agoDWP confirms 'enforcement powers' so parents 'comply' with Child Maintenance Service shake-up
Child Maintenance Service users warned
Child Maintenance Service users warned
via Express & Star1h agoProducer accused of laughing during Brand assault asked to ‘step back’ from role
Jack Bayles is the head of comedy at independent TV production company Various Artists Limited.
Jack Bayles is the head of comedy at independent TV production company Various Artists Limited.
3 outletsUpdated1h agoBirmingham announces road closures for Remembrance Sunday parade
Birmingham city centre roads will close on Remembrance Sunday for a parade and service.
Birmingham city centre roads will close on Remembrance Sunday for a parade and service.
Birmingham city centre will see a series of full and partial road closures on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November, for an annual Remembrance service and parade. The event on Colmore Row, opposite St Philip's Cathedral, will be attended by military veterans, armed forces representatives, religious and community leaders, and members of the public. Closures run from 6am to 2.30pm.
via Express & Star2h agoJobe Bellingham and Josh King handed England call-up but Cole Palmer overlooked
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo also misses out.
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo also misses out.
2 outlets2h agoM&S to remove traditional price tags from stores
Marks & Spencer will replace traditional price tags with Bluetooth-enabled electronic shelf labels.
Marks & Spencer will replace traditional price tags with Bluetooth-enabled electronic shelf labels.
Marks & Spencer will replace traditional price tags in its stores with Bluetooth-enabled electronic shelf labels. The retailer has not disclosed the reasons for the change.
via BirminghamLive2h agoJude Bellingham and brother Jobe could make history after England squad announcement confirmed
England boss Thomas Tuchel confirmed his squad for the upocoming international break on Friday morning with Blues academy graduates Jude and Jobe Bellingham included
England boss Thomas Tuchel confirmed his squad for the upocoming international break on Friday morning with Blues academy graduates Jude and Jobe Bellingham included
via BirminghamLive2h agoBirmingham college closed after 'lots of police' respond to Bonfire Night 'incident'
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College said it would 'reopen as normal' on Monday
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College said it would 'reopen as normal' on Monday
via Express & Star2h agoStafford Rangers star dreaming big as they prepare for FA Cup spotlight
Rangers welcome League Two Grimsby Town in the FA Cup first round this weekend.
Rangers welcome League Two Grimsby Town in the FA Cup first round this weekend.
via Express & Star2h agoBlack Country Women’s Aid to round off 40th anniversary with carol concert
A festive concert in West Bromwich will raise money to support children affected by abuse and violence
A festive concert in West Bromwich will raise money to support children affected by abuse and violence
via BirminghamLive2h agoNew HMRC 4-year tax break confirmed with wealthy people already exploiting it
Government scrapped the non-dom regime under former Chancellor Rachel Reeves and former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Government scrapped the non-dom regime under former Chancellor Rachel Reeves and former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
via Express & Star2h agoSOiL, Finger Eleven and Adema bring Halloween rock to Wolverhampton - review
Three bands delivered bruising riffs, brooding melodies and big choruses as they took to the stage at KK’s Steel Mill
Three bands delivered bruising riffs, brooding melodies and big choruses as they took to the stage at KK’s Steel Mill
via Express & Star2h agoHollywood-themed charity ball raises more than £8,000 for stroke charity
Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans raised £8,111 for Dudley Stroke Association at a fundraising evening attended by 157 guests
Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans raised £8,111 for Dudley Stroke Association at a fundraising evening attended by 157 guests
via BirminghamLive2h agoDWP confirms Universal Credit claimants can borrow £815 with no interest
Budgeting Advance aims to help people with everyday costs like furniture, clothes or home repairs.
Budgeting Advance aims to help people with everyday costs like furniture, clothes or home repairs.
via BirminghamLive2h agoDHL plans new West Midlands warehouse with 400 jobs boost
The delivery firm said it intends to commence works at the M6/M69 interchange 'as a priority' if plans are approved
The delivery firm said it intends to commence works at the M6/M69 interchange 'as a priority' if plans are approved
via BirminghamLive2h agoDWP warns state pensioners face losing 'half' of money they're owed
Attendance Allowance claimants and other retirees at risk
Attendance Allowance claimants and other retirees at risk
via Express & Star2h agoKidderminster nursery children enjoy creative Bonfire Night celebrations
Little Trinity Nursery youngsters marked the occasion with firework paintings, sensory play and tasty homemade sparklers
Little Trinity Nursery youngsters marked the occasion with firework paintings, sensory play and tasty homemade sparklers
via Express & Star2h agoRussells Hall Hospital celebrates 300th robotic kidney operation milestone
The specialist surgical team has carried out 300 procedures since launching its programme in 2023, helping patients access advanced treatment closer to home
The specialist surgical team has carried out 300 procedures since launching its programme in 2023, helping patients access advanced treatment closer to home
via Express & Star2h agoMajor Wolverhampton main firework display tonight: when and where?
The display will take place at West Park
The display will take place at West Park
via BirminghamLive2h agoNew DWP Universal Credit and Housing Benefit rules now in force for 325,000 claimants
The change, rolled out a month ago, is now in force following an October tweak to legislation under Labour Party leader Andy Burnham.
The change, rolled out a month ago, is now in force following an October tweak to legislation under Labour Party leader Andy Burnham.
via BirminghamLive2h agoMoment Jaguar smashes into Solihull shop narrowly missing customer
Dramatic CCTV footage shows a Jaguar E-Pace ploughing through the window of Eric Lyons Butchers
Dramatic CCTV footage shows a Jaguar E-Pace ploughing through the window of Eric Lyons Butchers
via Express & Star2h agoWest Midlands Police seek information following business burglary
Police are looking to speak to the man pictures on CCTV.
Police are looking to speak to the man pictures on CCTV.
via Express & Star2h agoBritish Airways owner hit by fuel costs and up to £25m air traffic chaos bill
IAG estimated the Nats incident on September 8 cost it between 25 million euros (£20.5 million) and 30 million euros (£24.6 million).
IAG estimated the Nats incident on September 8 cost it between 25 million euros (£20.5 million) and 30 million euros (£24.6 million).
via BirminghamLive1h agoDWP confirms £375 extra for state pensioners who receive basic state pension
Old, basic state pension is for men born before 1951 and women born before 1953.
Old, basic state pension is for men born before 1951 and women born before 1953.
via Express & Star2h agoBlack Country businesses invited to test brain power in charity quiz
The quiz takes place on Thursday November 26
The quiz takes place on Thursday November 26
via Express & Star3h agoGidleigh Park likely to swerve Paddy Power Gold Cup
Carlisle on Monday or the Shloer Chase are other options for the chaser.
Carlisle on Monday or the Shloer Chase are other options for the chaser.
via Express & Star3h agoOldbury Salvation Army appeals for toy donations to help families at Christmas
The church hopes to provide gifts for hundreds of children this year, with particular need for toys suitable for youngsters aged eight to 12
The church hopes to provide gifts for hundreds of children this year, with particular need for toys suitable for youngsters aged eight to 12
via BirminghamLive3h agoHMRC confirms increase to Child Benefit for claimants with one child
Government tax arm will hand Child Benefit recipients a 3.5 per cent hike from the new tax year.
Government tax arm will hand Child Benefit recipients a 3.5 per cent hike from the new tax year.
via Express & Star3h agoBestselling Midlands author to give free talk at Halesowen Library
Novelist Mike Gayle will discuss his writing career and latest book at the free event in December
Novelist Mike Gayle will discuss his writing career and latest book at the free event in December
via BBC Birmingham And Black Country3h agoBlues 'going to need a bit more killer instinct'
Blues fan Kym Smith reflects on Birmingham City's 3-o win over Millwall and what it will take to compete for the Championship title.
Blues fan Kym Smith reflects on Birmingham City's 3-o win over Millwall and what it will take to compete for the Championship title.