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West Midlands woman puts photos of her beloved hamster on huge city billboards after taking his ashes around Europe

An animal lover who made headlines for spending £3.5k to scatter her late hamster's ashes in Hawaii has now had his image featured on a giant billboard in her West Midlands home city.

Birmingham|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: West Midlands woman puts photos of her beloved hamster on huge city billboards after taking his ashes around Europe
Supporting image for story: Canal sinkhole: Dramatic drone footage captures extent of huge West Midlands sinkhole after 10 people rescued from boats left stranded
Canal sinkhole: Dramatic drone footage captures extent of huge West Midlands sinkhole after 10 people rescued from boats left stranded
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Shropshire|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: 'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce
'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce
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Albrighton and Cosford|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Paragliders in lucky escape after landing near Staffordshire polar bear enclosure
Paragliders in lucky escape after landing near Staffordshire polar bear enclosure
Staffordshire|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Moment West Midlands drink driver who killed a dad on Christmas Eve tells police 'you've got nothing'
Moment West Midlands drink driver who killed a dad on Christmas Eve tells police 'you've got nothing'
Crime|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: Watch the moment police seize nine blank-firing pistols as West Midlands man is jailed over plans to make lethal weapons
Watch the moment police seize nine blank-firing pistols as West Midlands man is jailed over plans to make lethal weapons
Crime|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: 'I powered my entire West Midlands home using 500 discarded vapes. They're not as disposable as we think'
'I powered my entire West Midlands home using 500 discarded vapes. They're not as disposable as we think'
Environment|Dec 9

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The shocking moment a Stourbridge chocolate thief smashes through a shop window with shovel to steal confectionery
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Supporting image for story: Creative costumes and wagging tails - watch as hundreds of dogs dress up for festive West Midlands Christmas parade
Creative costumes and wagging tails - watch as hundreds of dogs dress up for festive West Midlands Christmas parade
Latest videos|Dec 8
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Walsall|Dec 5
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The Christmas experience that won our hearts: Watch how Severn Valley Railway's Elf Express goes above and beyond
Bridgnorth entertainment|Dec 3
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Wolves video|Nov 30
Supporting image for story: We toured the state-of-the-art Sandwell skills campus that's set to boost careers and support development for young and old learners
We toured the state-of-the-art Sandwell skills campus that's set to boost careers and support development for young and old learners
Education|Nov 23
Supporting image for story: Watch the moment police smash down door of Black Country drug dealer who peddled Monkey Dust in Telford
Watch the moment police smash down door of Black Country drug dealer who peddled Monkey Dust in Telford
Telford|Nov 22
Supporting image for story: Cutting Cristiano Ronaldo's hair: Bridgnorth barber and lifelong Manchester United fan completes 'trim of his career' with CR7 cut
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Bridgnorth|Nov 19
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News|Nov 13
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Environment|Nov 12

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Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway
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Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity
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Viral News

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Lifestyle|Dec 12
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Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
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
Entertainment|Dec 3
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Viral news|Dec 3
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Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
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Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

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Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
World News|Dec 23
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