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2 men die as car bursts into flames on hitting a lamppost in Bearwood

Two men in their 20s have died after a car hit a lamppost on Hagley Rd West in Bearwood. They were confirmed dead at the scene on Tuesday night. Police are appealing to anyone who was travelling along the dual carriageway and saw the red Toyota Yaris before the collision.

A cyclist died in a collision with a car in Solihull

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A cyclist has died following a collision with a car in Solihull. The woman in her 40s suffered serious injuries and was confirmed dead shortly after. The crash happened at around 10am on Wednesday. Police are still investigating and appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time.

West Midlands Police filmed breaking up a party in Handsworth at the same time as the No 10 party

Footage has emerged of West Midlands Police breaking up an illegal party in Handsworth at the same time the ‘Bring Your Own Booze’ party was being held in Downing Street. Shadow Minister Wes Streeting said “ It’s one rule for them and another rule for everyone else.”

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