Decision due on new McDonald's drive-thru in Cradley Heath
Petitions with hundreds of signatures were submitted against the move
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Mattel launches UNO advent calendar for 2026 and John Lewis shoppers can get it for £7
Despite having 24 doors with cards included, shoppers can start playing the game with a complete deck included on the first day
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Bristol Waitrose distribution centre to create hundreds of jobs as plans submitted
It will have 1,200 rooftop solar panels
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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 35, as officials warn toll will grow
The deadly fire had begun in the ferry’s cargo hold, then tore through the ship within seconds The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan…
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HMRC confirms payments to be clawed back from millions of state pensioners
Certain pensioners will lose out on £300 a year under the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Winter Fuel Payment rules.
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Heartbreak as "much loved" Sheffield baby died of sudden infant death, inquest finds
“He was an amazing little boy, I want to say how loved he was and still is”
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New log and wood burner restrictions being considered by Andy Burnham government
Wood-burning stoves are likely to face tighter restrictions in England under new pollution targets.
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Best place to live in Midlands 45 minutes from Birmingham
Residents spoke in glowing terms about the leafy town
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Iran’s Houthi allies capture strategic island on vital oil shipping route
Rampant Yemeni fighters take control of island in narrow point of Bab al-Mandab strait, which Saudi is relying on for oil exports Why the rapid Houthi advance matters and what’s at stake Yemen’s rampant Houthi forces ha…
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The ancient oak woodland just 83 minutes from Coventry perfect for autumn walks
Discover 6,000 acres of ancient oak woodland at Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve
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West Midlands town named among most miserable in England
The town ranked near the bottom of the list in two recent studies
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Asylum seeker put boy in chokehold during terrifying Coventry robbery
Masoud Suleman approached the victim on Corporation Street, punched him and put him in a chokehold before stealing his chain and AirPods
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Clun Castle steam train is set to make a very special Birmingham to Severn Valley journey
The preservation pioneer will haul a specially chartered train to mark the 75th anniversary of the heritage rail movement
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The “miserably wretched” Sheffield brothers who wiped out a 16-month-old “angel” and his “doting” dad
The toddler and his 35-year-old father had been on a visit to London together and were just “yards” from their Darnall home when brothers Elliott and Declan Bower smashed into their car in a VW Golf
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Country diary: Straw bales, tweed and a vintage Massey Ferguson – this is how farmers get married | Andrea Meanwell
Ravenstonedale, Cumbria: The wedding day of my son and his now wife – both farmers – was full of both emotion and tradition It felt as if autumn had arrived in the Howgills earlier this week, so it was a great relief th…
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A500 stinger fails to stop Mini as dad-of-six goes on 60mph Clayton police chase
Japheth Wellington had topped 100mph on the M6
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Cat owners warned over dangerous autumn habit -'start changing it today'
Those cats most at risk are male and aged between six months and six years
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How Tyneside’s spectacular Gateshead Millennium Bridge opened 25 years ago
The story of the bridge began in 1996 when Gateshead Council sought millennium funding and launched a design competition
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Triple lock row as analysis shows exactly how much more State Pensioners are paid
The triple lock has significantly increased the value of the UK State Pension since it was introduced in 2011
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Stunned police find £148k haul of fake £20 notes in back of Renault Clio
Three Midland men jailed over counterfeit cash conspiracy with a total of £160k in funny money seized
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PYO pumpkin patches around Birmingham with the best Halloween treats
Pick your own pumpkin fields and events in Solihull, Wythall, Kidderminster, West Bromwich, Redditch, Wolverhampton, Southam, Burton and Coalville
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New city centre restaurant could be an opening of the year contender in Birmingham - full details
With a menu packed with dishes that celebrate Birmingham's people and heritage, an extensive wine list and an outdoor terrace, Beyond sounds incredibly exciting.
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The self-guided heritage walk through Birmingham's historic quarter
Along the way you can stop at multiple museums to learn its history
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Three Arcadian Food Court businesses shut down due to rats and 'cockroaches scurrying around'
Three businesses based in Arcadian Food Court were deemed to have problems posing a "risk to health"
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