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Gang behind 2.6m raids called themselves Sticky Bandits' after Home Alone

A gang called the Sticky Bandits stole £2.6 million in the West Midlands, utilizing heavy machinery and filming their crimes.
Five members were sentenced to over six years in prison after their criminal activities were brought to justice.
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Two teenagers charged with murder of polite and loving' 13-year-old Jahziah Coke

Two teenagers charged with the murder of a 13-year-old boy in West Midlands, highlighting ongoing issues with knife crime.

Boy, 13, stabbed to death in Oldbury as police launch manhunt

A 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Oldbury, leading to a murder investigation by West Midlands Police.

Two teenagers charged with murder of polite and loving' 13-year-old Jahziah Coke

Two teenagers charged with the murder of a 13-year-old boy in West Midlands, highlighting ongoing issues with knife crime.

Boy, 13, stabbed to death in Oldbury as police launch manhunt

A 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Oldbury, leading to a murder investigation by West Midlands Police.
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Mother admits killing 10-year-old daughter Shay Kang

A mother pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her daughter based on diminished responsibility, with a sentencing date set.

Police hunting for two American bulldogs after man found dead outside home

Police are investigating a man's death possibly linked to a dog attack, using drones and special units to locate the dogs involved.

Who won the mayoral elections... in 90 seconds

Labour won most mayoral contests in England, Conservatives won in Tees Valley. Sadiq Khan secured a third term with close races in the West Midlands.
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Two elderly women run over and trapped under vehicle in pub car park by banned driver

A driver in the West Midlands was jailed for nearly four years for seriously injuring two women by running them over in a car park.

Home Office loses appeal bid over West Midlands policing powers merger ruling

The Home Office lost appeal against ruling on West Midlands policing powers transfer.
High Court judgment quashed merger of PCC and Mayor roles.

Two elderly women run over and trapped under vehicle in pub car park by banned driver

A driver in the West Midlands was jailed for nearly four years for seriously injuring two women by running them over in a car park.

Home Office loses appeal bid over West Midlands policing powers merger ruling

The Home Office lost appeal against ruling on West Midlands policing powers transfer.
High Court judgment quashed merger of PCC and Mayor roles.
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Health experts to probe increase in tuberculosis as cases rise in London and elsewhere

Cases of tuberculosis have increased in England.
The largest increases have been seen in London, the West Midlands, and the North West.
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