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The woman, 27, is suspended from Birmingham Children's Hospital after the sudden death of a child.

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An outside view of the entrance to Birmingham Children's Hospital

Hospital worker held on suspicion of poisoning child

The woman, 27, is suspended from Birmingham Children's Hospital after the sudden death of a child.

  • 6h6 hours ago
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M6 reopens after bridge demolished

Motorists faced long delays over the weekend as the motorway was shut.

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Man City investigate after Villa's Olsen assaulted

Manchester City launch an investigation after Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen is assaulted during a pitch invasion after the final whistle at Etihad Stadium.

  • 20h20 hours ago
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M6 reopens after bridge demolished

Motorists faced long delays over the weekend as the motorway was shut.

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Troy Deeney

Teachers fear racism cancel culture, Deeney says

Troy Deeney says teachers do want to talk about racism and fear repercussions.

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The River fountain

Anger as 'Floozy in the Jacuzzi' out of action again

The Birmingham fountain was only switched back on last week.

  • 4h4 hours ago
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Underneath Spaghetti Junction

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