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Monty Don gardening book hailed as 'one of the best' now free for Father's Day

Amazon Audible are offering a 1 month free premium plus trial just in time for Father's Day - and there are plenty of audiobooks that are perfect for dads to listen to

Friday, May 23

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Unai Emery provides Youri Tielemans update and hits back at 'sneaky' Aston Villa criticism

Unai Emery has provided an update on Youri Tielemans' fitness ahead of the final day clash against Manchester United

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Pet owner who ‘severely neglected’ his pedigree dog jailed

Dogue de Bordeaux, Honey, had lost most of her fur and had scabs over her body due to Demodectic Mange caused by mites

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Kate Middleton's brother on 'complicated and powerful bond' with Princess

James Middleton says his sisters, the Princess of Wales and Pippa, have been his greatest support in his darkest moments

Man charged with attempted murder after huge police raid at Warwickshire traveller site

More than 100 police officers visited a traveller site at Woodside Park near Ryton on Dunsmore in a pre-planned operation making eight arrests with one charged with attempted murder

Next's £39 T-shirt dress that's selling out fast because it's 'great for holidays'

The 'comfortable and stylish' dress is said to be great to 'wear to any occasion'

Joanna Lumley makes ageing 'decision' and admits 'I don't have much time left'

Absolutely Fabulous star Dame Joanna Lumley has spoken candidly about ageing, admitting her fears that she doesn't have "much time left"

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Urgent appeal as brother and sister missing from Birmingham were 'collected by mum's friend'

Amelia, aged 12 and Theo, 8, have not been seen since being collected from a relative's house in the Weoley Castle area in Birmingham more than two days ago

Next £49 sandals are 'sturdy' while 'elegant' and could be paired with 'any holiday look'

The Neutral Leather Standard/Wide Fit Forever Comfort Chunky Flatform Sandals come in two other colours

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Birmingham man charged with £16,000 jewellery heists across West Midlands

A Birmingham man has been charged with eight jewellery shop raids where he's alleged to have stolen more than £16,000 worth of jewellery

Freddie Mercury's 'secret child' uncovered and says 'my birth may seem unusual and outrageous'

Freddie Mercury's secret lovechild has broken her silence for the first time, revealing how she was brought up by a close friend of the Queen icon

Midlands man hauled before courts over 'unacceptable' Tweets

Police officers found 'machetes, fireworks and material matching the images he’d posted online' when they raided Richard Britton's home

Kate Middleton's hilarious reaction after awkward blunder on royal visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge travelled to Scotland on Thursday to attend the official naming ceremony of the HMS Glasgow, the first of a new generation of anti-submarine frigates

AD FEATURE: Landmark residential tower proposed for Smithfield Regeneration Zone, as developer responds to CPO decision

Digbeth development to deliver circa 300 new apartments and ground-floor commercial space in one of Birmingham's most ambitious regeneration projects

Billy Joel cancels all future gigs as he shares shocking serious health diagnosis

Billy Joel has been forced to cancel his touring schedule after being diagnosed with a 'debilitating' condition that has impacted his 'hearing, vision, and balance'

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Graphic WhatsApp chat by Islamic State terror group with Birmingham member uncovered

Four members of a WhatsApp group - including one from Birmingham and another from West Bromwich - who shared Islamic State propaganda and looked to raise funds for the banned group have been jailed after one was caught with a baby milk tin…

The National Fairground Museum Statfold in pictures

The National Fairground Museum near Tamworth opens on May 24

Schoolboy,14, banned from two areas in Midlands town

A schoolboy has been banned from visiting two shopping areas in a Midlands town after being involved in trouble in the area.

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Police officer dragged Muslim woman out of Birmingham HMO in 'state of undress'

PC Paul Littler was found to have dragged a vulnerable woman out of an HMO property and said: “I am the police, I can make up stuff as I go along, can't I”

Jay Slater police issue bombshell over missing witnesses

A coroner adjourned the teenager's hearing on Wednesday after Jay's distraught mum Debbie asked for it to be stopped until several witnesses can be found to give evidence

Youri Tielemans contract claim as Aston Villa summer transfer stance set out

Latest Aston Villa transfer news from BirminghamLive as Tielemans and Tyrone Mings said to be in line for contract boosts

Fan queues for 27 hours outside new Birmingham restaurant

Customer Mia set up camp outside Popeyes on the Fort Shopping Park at 7:30am the day before it opened

Van driver dies in Sutton Coldfield crash after failing to stop for police

A van driver aged 35 has died following a crash in Lindridge Road near the junction with Springfield Road in Sutton Coldfield after being pursued by police

Amazon launches tech sale with discounts on Echo Dot and Fire TV sticks

Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, Amazon has launched a sale with a focus on its own-range of tech devices

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Day one of the Pears Bears derby had a bit of everything - except one aspect

Warwickshire visited rivals and County Championship opponents Worcestershire at New Road on Friday but a familiar and warm presence was sadly absent

Jet2 says 'we will do our best' following warning over allocated seating

Jet2 explained its seating procedure to a customer who expressed his frustration at his family not being sat together

Next's £32 'gorgeous' print cropped trousers shoppers 'have in all colours'

The Roman paisley wide leg cropped trousers are 'lightweight in the suitcase' making them 'ideal for holidays'

Dunelm's food steamer reduced to £28 and fans say it 'cuts meal prep time in half'

The Russell Hobbs Food Collection Stainless Steel 3 Tier Food Steamer is ideal for meat, fish, vegetables

Major Midlands airport development could see over 20,000 new jobs introduced

East Midlands Airport has revealed plans to extend the airport over a further 50 hectares, creating over 20,000 new jobs

'UK still has one of the highest energy costs in Europe' despite Ofgem price cap change

In Europe, Germany, Belgium and Ireland have some of the highest household electricity prices