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Tributes to Desi pub owner who will 'live on in hearts, minds and taste buds' bbc.in/4sdvzbi

Tributes to West Bromwich landlord who helped shape Desi pub culture

Suresh 'Suki' Patel ran The Vine which was known for its community spirit and culinary legacy.

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My brother died suddenly in his sleep - the pain never goes away bbc.in/3VXd1jK

Thousands raised in memory of Bromsgrove man with epilepsy

Pete Harris has spent years raising money in memory of his brother who died after a seizure.

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'Making people laugh has given us a purpose' bbc.in/3VSTX69

Wolverhampton mother and daughter duo make funny videos to tackle grief

A mother and daughter have turned their grief into a huge online following with uplifting videos.

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Bella's year-long search for her forever home bbc.in/4iaIRRs

Shropshire Doberman Bella still searching for forever home

The ten-year-old has been with the Dogs Trust since September 2025 but hopes for a permanent home.

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Biker seeks driving rules change after crash bbc.in/4jzZA2U

Herefordshire biker seeks driving rules change after crash

Rob Loupart says his crash, which saw him have some "some dark times" inspired his campaign.

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'I survived anorexia then trekked the Great Wall of China' bbc.in/4z70Yim

Doctor who survived anorexia conquers Great Wall of China

Sarah Zurub, from Coventry, marked 10 years in recovery after nearly dying from anorexia as a child.

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Man left to have seizure alone on a busy street bbc.in/3VXcXk0

Warwickshire man with epilepsy 'disregarded' by passers-by

Joe Robbins, who has epilepsy, has urged people to be more understanding of his condition.

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Halloween superfan turns semi into haunted house bbc.in/4Bfpcsl

The Halloween home in Yardley attracting queues of hundreds

A semi-detached home in Yardley has been transformed into a Halloween haunted house.

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Aston Villa continued the impressive start to their Champions League campaign with a comfortable victory over Viking at Villa Park. bbc.co.uk/sport/football/liv…

Aston Villa vs Viking: UEFA Champions League stats & head-to-head

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Aston Villa vs Viking in the UEFA Champions League

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Driver arrested after child seriously hurt in crash bbc.in/4eavobd

Driver arrested after child seriously hurt in Birmingham crash

West Midlands Police said a driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after the crash on Wednesday.

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Grand Theatre set for £8.5m renovation bbc.in/4zJsFgW

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre set for £8.5m renovation work

The council has appointed a contractor for emergency works to the 132-year-old building.

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'Dad was different when he returned from Aberfan' bbc.in/4hZ6xcE

Aberfan disaster made Herefordshire police officer 'different'

Sixty years on, a daughter remembers the lasting impact the Aberfan disaster had on her father.

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Boy who doodles to host first solo art exhibition bbc.in/47sUH4r

Shrewsbury artist Doodle Boy to host first solo exhibition

Joe Whale was commissioned to doodle on the walls of a local restaurant at the age of nine.

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Murder arrest over British tourist's Greece death bbc.in/4yuzqCj

Murder arrest over death of Jacqueline Causton in Zante

Jacqueline Causton, 66, died on the island of Zakynthos in May, an inquest hears.

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'My burnt down home has been broken into twice' bbc.in/3Uc0sAh

Walsall family home broken into twice after fire

Police are investigating a burglary at a Walsall family home following a 'devastating' fire.

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Trio hired BMW car to target student and film rape bbc.in/4zLJxDW

Trio who hired BMW to target victim and film rape in Clent jailed

The woman was dumped by her attackers in Vine Lane in Clent, Worcestershire, in the middle of the night.

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Traders sympathise with Christmas lights decision bbc.in/3UanrvK

Worcester traders sympathise with council over Christmas lights switch-on

Worcester trader Beverley Green says the decision is "understandable".

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New owners pledge nightclub will remain unchanged bbc.in/4hVHAid

Shrewsbury Prison owners buy Buttermarket venue

The Shrewsbury-based Cove Group say the Buttermarket will remain a nightclub.

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Care home rated inadequate again amid safety fears bbc.in/3U3esMR

Wolverhampton care home rated inadequate again amid safety fears

A Wolverhampton care home remains in special measures after inspectors found ongoing failings.

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'Nipple tattoos gave me my confidence back' bbc.in/4zIsum2

Shropshire cancer survivor says nipple tattoos gave her confidence

Grace Suffell turned to the Lingen Davies cancer support charity for help after having a double mastectomy.

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