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Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire

A man has pleaded guilty to over a dozen car key burglaries across Solihull and the West Midlands - including in Oldbury and Staffordshire.

Crime|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man, 22, convicted of dozens of West Midlands car key burglaries, including in Oldbury and Staffordshire
Supporting image for story: Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver
Woman hurt in Wolverhampton hit-and-run - police hunting driver
Crime|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'It's just shocking - but it's everywhere now': Dudley shoppers react following early morning stabbing which left man in hospital
'It's just shocking - but it's everywhere now': Dudley shoppers react following early morning stabbing which left man in hospital
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Crime|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation
'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation
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Supporting image for story: Watch: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury
Watch: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Oldbury
Oldbury|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street
Man in hospital after stabbing in Dudley High Street
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Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Birmingham
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Viral News

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