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Ronan Kanda

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Ronan Kanda

'Funny and caring' stab victim named by police

The family of Ronan Kanda say their "hearts are broken" after he died from his wounds.

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Lee Bowyer

Birmingham City sack head coach Bowyer

Birmingham City sack head coach Lee Bowyer after 16 months in charge of the Championship club.

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Chelmar Close

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Police believe the man who died shared the property in Solihull with the suspect in custody.

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An industrial estate in Brickyard Road

Police investigation launched after body found

The body of man, believed to be in his 20s, was recovered from a canal in Walsall.

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Brian Hopkins

Man, 72 to take on gruelling eight-hour challenge

Brian Hopkins has raised thousands of pounds for charity after the death of his nephew.

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Kemarni Watson Darby

Review of boy's death raises nursery attendance gap

Agencies' role prior to the murder of Kemarni Watson Darby, three, has been scrutinised.

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Football legend Steve Bull and Camelot's Andy Carter at the Molineux

£7.4m lotto prize unclaimed in Wolverhampton

The lucky multi-millionaire to-be matched all six numbers on Saturday 18 June.

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Lee Bowyer

Birmingham City sack head coach Bowyer

Birmingham City sack head coach Lee Bowyer after 16 months in charge of the Championship club.

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Chelmar Close

Murder arrest after man dies at house

Police believe the man who died shared the property in Solihull with the suspect in custody.

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An industrial estate in Brickyard Road

Police investigation launched after body found

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