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West Midlands Police make two arrests following a shooting at Mango nightclub in Birmingham's Gay Village. The incident, which sent revellers fleeing, is being treated as a targeted attack.
West Midlands Police have made multiple arrests following a shooting at a Birmingham nightclub that left four people with gunshot wounds. The incident has sparked a major investigation and raised serious concerns about public safety.
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Furious parents in Bristol mount a legal challenge against the council, accusing it of 'catastrophic failure' in school admissions that leaves children without places and families in turmoil.
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Birmingham residents face a public health emergency as uncollected waste from a bin strike attracts maggots and rats, with fly-tipping reaching epidemic proportions. The industrial action, now in its sixth week, has left streets overflowing and locals fea
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Perth's Cambridge Council faces a local revolt after abruptly scrapping its new paid parking scheme at City Beach and Floreat Beach, just one day after implementation. The sudden reversal follows a massive public outcry and threats of a formal protest, le
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His Majesty King Charles III was in high spirits as he returned to public engagements, touring the historic Birmingham Oratory following the summer break. The monarch met with faith leaders and community figures, showcasing his commitment to public servic
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