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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with multiple pedestrians.

Britain's elite, rapid reaction force is to be equipped with high-speed boats and drones as the new defence secretary Dan Jarvis tries to put his stamp on his new brief.

The family of a "devoted mum" said they have been left "heartbroken" after a train struck a car at a level crossing in Lancashire, also critically injuring an eight-year-old girl.

A man has been convicted of murder after a 15-year-old boy was shot dead in a children's play area during a family music festival in West London.

The crocodile enclosure where a three-year-old boy was seriously injured by at least one of the reptiles has reopened to the public.

Police are urging the mother of a newborn baby found dead in a pile of rubbish at a warehouse in the West Midlands to come forward.

A man has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail after a "cowardly" assault on two female police officers at Manchester Airport.

Nicholas Rossi, who fled from the US to Scotland after he faked his own death to avoid rape charges, has died in hospital.

Groups are invited to bid for grants of up to £41,000 after Dudley Council was awarded nearly £250,000 to boost culture and heritage across the borough.

Halesowen College has announced its new campus, which will welcome students in September 2026 who enrol on the college’s brand-new construction courses. 

A man who admitted neglecting eight dogs in his care has been banned from keeping animals for ten years.

Dudley Council will be shining a spotlight on its work to tackle anti-social behaviour when it marks national Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.

Residents and members of the local community gathered at a Stourbridge-based care home for a special street party to celebrate a huge milestone.

Businesses are being invited to put their detective skills to the test as part of a bostin’ Black Country Day celebration.

Stourbridge Glass Museum has unveiled a major plan that will see its 250‑year‑old underground glassmaking tunnels opened permanently to the public for the first time.

Primary school children in Brownhills are helping to promote anti-littering messages through a new community project at Holland Park.

Harvey Weinstein will not face a fourth New York trial over the alleged rape of actress Jessica Mann, after prosecutors said they would drop the charge.

Australia's highest-paid TV presenter is reportedly set to lose his job after hosting British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.

Former River City actor Iain Robertson has been found guilty of rape following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

A note sent to the media following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie claimed she had died, according to reports.

A video art installation has been taken down from the National Portrait Gallery after a row over its claim about the role of Sir Winston Churchill in the 1943 Bengal famine.

England lost their grip on the third Test against New Zealand, and likely the series, as the Black Caps got the better of a thrilling third day's play that saw 11 wickets tumble at Trent Bridge.

Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach - moments after his side's World Cup exit was confirmed.

England finished top of Group L after Jude Bellingham inspired a 2-0 win over Panama - but Thomas Tuchel still has issues to solve heading into the knockout stages.

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Oil prices have returned to levels last seen just before the US-Iran war began, bolstering hopes of a respite ahead from cost-of-living pressures.

Families across the country are having their annual discussion/argument about whether it's time to invest in air con.

The body which oversees Britain's energy network has walked back a call for more power generation.

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Ed Miliband should become Andy Burnham’s chancellor, Harriet Harman has said.

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Labour MPs are under pressure from their local members who want a leadership contest rather than a coronation of Andy Burnham as prime minister.

Thirteen people were injured and the pilot was killed when a light aircraft crashed into a Beijing skyscraper on Friday.

A man who killed six people when he drove into crowds at a Christmas market in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison.

The UN has halted the evacuation of thousands of seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel came under a suspected attack.

A British TikToker has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai and could face the death penalty if convicted.

An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.