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Huge scrap metal fire shuts airport
Halloween pumpkin started fire that killed boy
Husband accused of murder denies anger 'uncontrollable'
Police summit over town centre vandalism
Plans to put shops on car park get approval
Haircuts for Muslim men as Ramadan ends
Government asked to reconsider West Brom's safe-standing proposal
World Cup apologies after Robbie Williams gives finger
Euromillions winner still works at Asda
'Lucky boy' kitten rescued from car's engine
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In pictures: Record-breaking crowd celebrates Eidpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
A crowd of about 140,000 people marked the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, at an Eid celebration, organisers said.
The record-breaking crowd gathered for morning prayers at Small Heath Park before enjoying fairground rides, food and drink.
Organisers Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre said they were "overwhelmed" so many people travelled to the city for the celebrations.
Over 200 people have volunteered to help clean the park after the celebrations, it said.
Lottery millionaire still works at Asdapublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
Despite winning £1m on a Lucky Dip, Amanda Lewis says she won't give up the job she loves.
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About 60 firefighters tackle scrap blazepublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
Twelve fire appliances with around 60 firefighters are now at the site of a large fire at a scrap recycling company in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, near Coventry.
Image source, Kate Lee
People living close to the site are being advised to keep their windows closed.
Women's Tour continues apacepublished at 12:55 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
The Women's Tour riders are on their way to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Worcestershire hand Ferguson captaincypublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
Batsman Callum Ferguson replaces injured Joe Leach as captain for Worcestershire's One-Day Cup semi-final with Kent.
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In the papers: More parking spaces wanted by councilpublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
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These are some of the big stories for the Worcester News:
Main route set for almost £4m of safety workpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
Allen Cook
BBC News
Junctions are going to be improved to make them safer with almost £4m from the government.
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The Department for Transport's given Shropshire Council the cash for work on the A529 between Hinstock and Audlem.
The authority says they're developing the specific plans now for what will be done but they'll also include better road markings and signs., external
It adds that work will start before the end of March 2019, so it happens within the financial year.
Oatcake secret of World Cup footballerpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
Egypt's Wolverhampton-born midfielder Sam Morsy has a secret love of oatcakes.
He discovered them while playing for Port Vale as a teenager, when staying at the home of BBC Radio Stoke presenter Paula White - she said he could "eat for Britain" and would put away 10 at a time.
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Paula also said it was "obviously his first time away from home" and that he managed to flood her house twice while he was staying with her.
Morsy went to school in Telford where his PE teacher described him as a "tenacious bulldog".
Egypt are due to play Uruguay in their opening World Cup match at 13:00.
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On one occasion Sam was on the phone, started running the bath and forgot the bath was running and was still on the phone when I said 'Sam there's water running through my dining room!'"
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'Reassess West Brom safe-standing plan'published at 12:14 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
Labour ask the government to reconsider their decision to reject West Bromwich Albion's safe-standing application.
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In pictures: Scrap metal firepublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
Eight fire engines and a water bowser have been sent to the scene of a scrap fire near Coventry.
Metal recycling company, Whites of Coventry, in Ryton-on-Dunsmore said a pile of scrap metal caught fire shortly before 10:00.
Police are at the scene directing traffic away from the site.
Women's Tour goes through Kenilworth and Warwickpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
The Women's Tour riders have passed through Kenilworth and have arrived in Warwick, passing through the University of Warwick campus on the way.
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Boy's house fire death 'caused by lit tea lights'published at 11:51 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
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An eight-year-old boy's death has been described as a "truly horrific accident" after a fire was started in his house by lit tea lights.
Lucas Carter died on 30 October 2016 at his home in Sandbach, Cheshire.
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His mother Kelly-Anne Carter, 35, ended her life a few weeks later after she “could not go on without him”.
An inquest into Lucas' death today heard his mum lit the candles in the living room after he'd gone to bed and then fell asleep.
Cheshire coroner Claire Welch said it was a "truly horrific accident" as she recorded a verdict of accidental death.
Cyclist and car crash in North Tynesidepublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
A cyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash with a car in Dudley.
The incident took place at about 07:40 on Wednesday at the Weetslade Road roundabout.
The male cyclist was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries and the driver of the BMW was unhurt.
Will you be doing the Aethel?published at 11:38 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
The people at Visit Tamworth are trying to start a Twitter-craze by asking people to copy the pose of the new Aethelflaed statue in the town.
And they've been using the #DoTheAethel hashtag to share their photos.
Among those to have a go are the cast of the BBC drama The Last Kingdom, which is set at the time of the Anglo-Saxon leader.
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Smoke from scrap fire rises close to A45published at 11:28 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
About 40 firefighters are currently at the scene of a fire in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire, where a scrap heap is on fire.
Large quantities of smoke may affect drivers on the A45, Warwickshire Fire Service said.
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First-round draw made for EFL Carabao Cuppublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
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West Bromwich Albion, fresh from their Premier League relegation, will host League One side Luton Town in the first-round of the 2018-19 Carabao Cup.
The draw's been made this morning and other highlights include Shrewsbury Town hosting Burton Albion, Aston Villa visiting Yeovil and a Championship derby between Reading and Birmingham City.
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The full ties involving our local sides, external are:
- Crewe Alexandra v Fleetwood Town
- Oxford United v Coventry City
- Port Vale v Lincoln City
- Reading v Birmingham City
- Shrewsbury Town v Burton Albion
- Tranmere Rovers v Walsall
- West Brom v Luton Town
- Yeovil Town v Aston Villa
The first-round games take place during the week starting 13 August.
Worcestershire v Kent - Kuhn's 127 leads visitors into finalpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
Worcestershire host Kent in the One-Day Cup semi-finals - follow in-play clips, radio and text.
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Thousands gather for Eid prayerspublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
Prayers have started at Europe's biggest Eid celebration, in Small Heath Park, Birmingham.
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More than 100,000 worshippers are expected to attend the event.
Celebrations are also taking place in Stoke Park, Coventry.
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World Cup: Broadcaster apologises for Robbie gesturepublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
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US broadcaster Fox has apologised to viewers for the offensive gesture Stoke-on-Trent singer Robbie Williams gave during his World Cup opening ceremony performance.
"As it was broadcast live, we did not know what would happen during [the] performance and we apologise," the network told the Hollywood Reporter, external.
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Neither the former Take That star nor his representatives have offered an explanation for the gesture.
The incident was not seen by UK viewers but has been widely circulated online.
ITV had already cut away from the opening ceremony when Port Vale fan Williams "flipped the bird" while singing his 2000 track Rock DJ.
In the papers: Plans backed to build on car parkpublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 15 June 2018
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The Shropshire Star's covering these top stories today: