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Two women arrested in Sandwell as part of County Lines investigation

Two women were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a County Lines drugs line.

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Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner asks ‘how much do you want to invest in policing?’ as annual engagement begins
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner asks ‘how much do you want to invest in policing?’ as annual engagement begins
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Supporting image for story: Four year animal ban for Birmingham woman who neglected her cats - with one having to be put down
Four year animal ban for Birmingham woman who neglected her cats - with one having to be put down
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Supporting image for story: Two men charged following police retail crime operation in Birmingham
Two men charged following police retail crime operation in Birmingham
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Supporting image for story: Arrest made after woman hit by car in Wolverhampton crash
Arrest made after woman hit by car in Wolverhampton crash
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Supporting image for story: Appeal launched after cash stolen from a shopper in Birmingham
Appeal launched after cash stolen from a shopper in Birmingham
Crime|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: People invited to have say about Bentley Bridge public space order plan as way of tackling anti-social behaviour
People invited to have say about Bentley Bridge public space order plan as way of tackling anti-social behaviour
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'We believe everyone has a right to enjoy a night out without fear or intimidation' - Police increase Wolverhampton city centre patrols
Wolverhampton|17 hours ago
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Man charged with theft and possession of ammunition after parcels stolen in Smethwick
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Three family members jailed after drugs and gun seized in Birmingham
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Three men jailed after pedestrians injured in Birmingham hit-and-run
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Appeal for witnesses following hate crime on train between Telford and Wolverhampton
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Cannabis seized and arrest made following drugs warrant in Aldridge
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Arrest made in Birmingham 'people smuggling adverts' investigation
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Ministers raise inheritance tax threshold for farmers in climbdown after protests
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Lifestyle|Dec 12
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Viral news|Dec 7
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'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
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Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
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Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
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