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Mum saves son and pets from arson house fire

A courageous mother risked her life running into a burning house to rescue her teenage son, cats and bearded dragons after a drunken ex-lover torched a caravan. Read the full story.

CCTV appeal after Sandwell bus driver assault

Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was threatened, abused and spat at in Great Bridge. Incident occurred on September 13. Contact Sandwell Police with information.

Birmingham mum clears blocked drains in floods

Kind-hearted Laura Marriott braved heavy rain and floodwater in Kingstanding to clear blocked drains, protecting her home and neighbourhood from flooding. Read her inspiring community story.

Takeaway driver wins £1.3m house, takes £1m cash

Khaja Syed, a Birmingham delivery driver struggling with debt, wins a £1.3 million dream house in BOTB competition but opts for the £1 million cash alternative to transform his family's life.

Autumn Budget VAT Raid Could Target Taxi Drivers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget may impose VAT on private hire fares, risking a 20% price hike. Industry experts warn this could devastate the sector and reduce cab usage. Read the full analysis.

Ex-Council Boss Faces 7-Year Public Office Ban

Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.

Steelworker turned care hero wins national award

Discover how a former steelworker from Rotherham completely transformed the life of a dementia patient, earning him a prestigious national care award and proving that compassion knows no career boundaries.

Hero Huntingdon train driver saves the day

A quick-thinking train driver from Huntingdon is being hailed as a hero after his courageous actions prevented a potential tragedy on the railway tracks, though he modestly insists he was 'just doing his job'.

Birmingham racer joins American Force Indy team

Birmingham's rising motorsport star Galvin Scullion is taking his racing career stateside, joining the prestigious Force Indy team in the USF Juniors championship with ambitions to reach IndyCar.

Hero passenger confronts knifeman on Birmingham train

Courageous commuter Graham Moffatt risked his life to protect fellow passengers when a knifeman went on a rampage aboard a Birmingham-bound train. Read the full story of this remarkable act of bravery.

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