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Arrests made after group of masked men armed with machetes raided Birmingham shop for vapes, cigarettes and cash

Four men have been arrested and several weapons were recovered following an armed robbery in Birmingham.

Crime|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Arrests made after group of masked men armed with machetes raided Birmingham shop for vapes, cigarettes and cash
Supporting image for story: Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton
Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton
News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Two men released with no further action as police arrest woman
Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Two men released with no further action as police arrest woman
News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Legends never die' - Loved ones of Wolverhampton father-of-two stabbed to death on Christmas Day adorn street with tributes
'Legends never die' - Loved ones of Wolverhampton father-of-two stabbed to death on Christmas Day adorn street with tributes
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News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward
Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward
News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham
WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham
Crime|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work
Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work
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Walsall|13 hours ago

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Supporting image for story: Black Country residents urged to register their Christmas presents to thwart thieves this New Year
Black Country residents urged to register their Christmas presents to thwart thieves this New Year
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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton stabbing: Victim named locally and tributes left at scene of Christmas Day murder as investigation continues
Wolverhampton stabbing: Victim named locally and tributes left at scene of Christmas Day murder as investigation continues
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Urgent appeal launched for public help finding missing Walsall teenager
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Supporting image for story: West Bromwich Gurdwara appeals to identify man who dumped 'raw meat' outside in 'hate' incident
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Crime|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: 'It's made for a terrible Christmas': Wolverhampton residents left fearful following 'horrific' Christmas Day murder
'It's made for a terrible Christmas': Wolverhampton residents left fearful following 'horrific' Christmas Day murder
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Crime|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Police dogs across West Midlands and Staffordshire get well deserved treats after festive crime fighting successes
Police dogs across West Midlands and Staffordshire get well deserved treats after festive crime fighting successes
Crime|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: 'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony
'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony
Royal|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham
Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham
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Supporting image for story: Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say
Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say
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Supporting image for story: Stafford pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford
Stafford pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford
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UK News

Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day
Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day
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John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
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NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation
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Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says
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‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say
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Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display
In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display
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Viral News

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John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
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Showbiz|Dec 26
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Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
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Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
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World News

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Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
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World News|Dec 26
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Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
World News|Dec 26
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