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Police have said they are investigating a "racially aggravated" rape in the West Midlands.

"Mum is teaching yoga and English to her cellmates in Iranian prison."

A man who beat his frail father to death with a dumbbell as he lay on the floor has been jailed for 18 years.

A senior Labour MP has written to the foreign secretary demanding answers about the vetting process for UK diplomats in the wake of Peter Mandelson's sacking as US ambassador.

A yellow wind warning will be in place for most of England and all of Wales on Sunday and Monday - with people told to expect travel disruption and power outages.

The number of roadworks in Britain has more than doubled in the past two years - and frustrated drivers are more likely than ever to get stuck behind temporary traffic lights.

The leader of a self-styled African tribe living in a Scottish woodland has vowed his group will stay put despite a court order stating the encampment should be removed.

"It makes me sad. We left when our country had the troubles so we should have in this world… the humanity".

Work on Dudley’s new ice rink could start next spring if borough planners give their blessing to the scheme.

Dudley’s biggest council group leaders are gearing up for the first local elections in two years.

Dudley Council’s latest financial health check reveals a £2.5m overspend but officials say there is no cause for alarm.

The BBC has agreed to a significant expansion of its services in the West Midlands to further support creative growth and to promote the region as a centre of creative excellence to the wider industry.

An application to turn a Dudley landmark building into five short-term letting rooms has been thrown out.

A charity event at the Severn Valley Railway smashed visitor expectations and provided a truly unique opportunity to see many examples of modern freight traction alongside heritage locomotives.

Sonia Kumar MP has launched a petition calling on Dudley Council to halt plans to privatise Sycamore Adventure Centre, a much-loved community facility that has served local families for some 16 years.

The Deputy Mayor of Dudley will attend a special service this Sunday to commemorate the borough’s Battle of Britain heroes.

Andres Serrano says he doesn't set out to be a controversial artist - but he's certainly proved to be one during his career.

Actor Henry Cavill has suffered an injury during training ahead of filming for the remake of the Highlander film.

Ireland will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest next year if Israel is allowed to take part, RTE has announced.

Former Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker has won the best TV presenter prize at the National Television Awards - months after he left the BBC following an antisemitism row.

Sir Elton John has said he is "so proud" of Watford FC as the football club released a new kit marking 50 years since he became its chairman.

The winds of change are sweeping through Manchester.

"We said at the start of the season - I don't even think all of our Euros groups were back - we want to go and win things this season. But that's it. That's the only time I'll say it."

New Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou has joked that he will have to win a trophy in his first year in charge to remain in the job.

The UK economy "continued to slow" and recorded zero growth in July, according to official figures showing a big drag from manufacturers.

After a lifetime of spurning would-be business suitors, the late Italian designer Giorgio Armani instructed his family to gradually sell off his vast fashion empire.

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The halt to production at Jaguar Land Rover has been extended again as it grapples the impact of a cyber attack, with a trade union demanding a COVID-style furlough scheme for workers affected in the supply chain.

Britain's biggest online diamond jewellery retailer is exploring the sale of a stake in the business to outside investors for the first time in its 69-year history.

The Conservatives have urged Sir Keir Starmer to publish all concerns raised by the security services about the appointment of sacked US ambassador Peter Mandelson.

A senior Labour MP has written to the foreign secretary demanding answers about the vetting process for UK diplomats in the wake of Peter Mandelson's sacking as US ambassador.

The question being asked everywhere today is "how did it happen"? Because the vibe out of Downing Street this morning seems to be that nobody anywhere did anything wrong, processes were followed, and everything went by the book. 

The number of roadworks in Britain has more than doubled in the past two years - and frustrated drivers are more likely than ever to get stuck behind temporary traffic lights.

Sir Keir Starmer may end up regretting sacking Lucy Powell.

US officials have confirmed the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk has been arrested and identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.

NATO is to bolster Europe's eastern flank, including the use of UK military resources, after Russia's "reckless and unacceptable" violation of Polish airspace.

Thousands of troops are taking part in a joint military exercise between Russia and Belarus, as tensions with the EU run high following a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace earlier this week.

Netherlands has joined Ireland and other countries in threatening to withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel competes.

It took great courage for her to talk to us. Her story and her experience is a stark glimpse into the life of an undocumented person in America today. 

Andres Serrano says he doesn't set out to be a controversial artist - but he's certainly proved to be one during his career.

"Mum is teaching yoga and English to her cellmates in Iranian prison."

Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, a spokesperson for the royal has said.

After a lifetime of spurning would-be business suitors, the late Italian designer Giorgio Armani instructed his family to gradually sell off his vast fashion empire.

At least 193 people have been killed in two deadly boat accidents in two days in Democratic Republic of Congo.

A man in the US has been arrested for allegedly living in the crawl space of a property without the owner's permission.

Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles you might fancy going for.

Troll-like Labubu dolls have taken over the consumer world. Their creator, Pop Mart, has reported a near 400% net profit so far this year, while some have spent thousands on the toys second-hand.

Toothpaste made with hair could repair damaged teeth and stop the early stages of decay, a new study has found.

An Australian woman convicted of murdering her parents-in-law and an aunt after serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch has been jailed for life.