A driver died in a crash with another car in Alcester, Warwickshire, last night.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) was called at about 20:11 to Birmingham Road where a woman was receiving emergency care from the fire service.

"Unfortunately it became apparent nothing could be done to save her," a WMAS spokesperson said, "and she was confirmed dead at the scene."

The other driver, a woman, was taken to hospital. Her injuries are not thought to be serious.

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The father of a GB swimmer killed in a house fire says he will remember her "always smiling and laughing".

Tazmin Pugh, 18, who swam for Britain at youth level, and her partner Josh Kirk, 21, were found dead inside a house in Cotheridge, near Worcester, on 28 October.

Ian Pugh said Tazmin's "whole life was swimming".

In a new tribute to his daughter, he said "she was so well-loved", adding: "I don't think she always realised how much she was liked."

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The motorway was shut northbound between junctions 17 and 18 and traffic was diverted.

Up to 240 lollipop wardens in Staffordshire are at risk of losing their jobs after "financial pressures" made the county council consider their removal from the pay roll by the next school year.

The authority's plan, under consultation, still includes employing wardens and training provision, but funding would be at the discretion of parents or schools.

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Meanwhile in Birmingham, the council is not planning on replacing wardens when they leave or retire and is encouraging parents and schools to step in to raise funds for provision.

Safety campaigners say the cuts are "jeopardising lives".

See the full story here.

Labour's bid to have a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister has been mocked by the Conservative MP for the Wrekin, Mark Pritchard.

Jeremy Corbyn tabled the motion after Theresa May said MPs would not vote on her Brexit deal until the third week of January.

Number 10 dismissed the motion as "silly political games".

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A crash involving several vehicles forced the overnight closure of the M6 in Cheshire.

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The collision led to a diesel spillage across the motorway, which was shut northbound between junctions 17 and 18, Highways England said.

North West Motorway Police officers were at the scene shortly after the crash at about 22:30 last night.

Drivers who were stuck in the closure were released when the road reopened just before 06:00 this morning.

Solihull Moors have the chance tonight to secure an FA Cup third round tie with 13-time winners Arsenal, if they beat Blackpool in their replay.

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The National League side, formed after a merger in 2007, held Blackpool 0-0 last month in front of a record attendance of 3,005 at Damson Park.

Solihull are currently fifth in their division, managed by former League Cup winner Tim Flowers, while their hosts tonight are eighth in League One.

A Christmas meal at Birmingham New Street station will offer a "VIP service" for up to 200 homeless people, a charity says.

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Tables will be set up on a section of the concourse on Christmas Eve, with the event also set to include gifts and carols.

Organised by the Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) with the support of Network Rail, founder Randhir Singh said the charity wanted to make homeless people "feel like part of a family" and "give them the VIP service they deserve".

MLSS hosts a party every year, but the support of Network Rail means this year's party can be indoors.

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Traffic is moving slowly this morning on the A38 between Burton-upon-Trent and Branston.

A collision on the northbound slip-road at the junction with the A5121 has led to two lanes being closed.

Staffordshire Police officers are at the scene and say drivers should expect delays.

Burton Albion have injury worries ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final with Middlesbrough this evening.

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Liam Boyce (thigh), Scott Fraser (groin) and David Templeton (shoulder) are all doubts for the Brewers after picking up injuries at the weekend.

Kyle McFadzean (pictured), who missed the defeat by Fleetwood on Saturday, is also a doubt with a hip injury.

Burton had never previously gone past the third round in the League Cup in their nine years in the competition since becoming a Football League club.

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Peter Bagnall found a lump in his breast tissue in 2013 and later that year was diagnosed with breast cancer - a condition that overwhelmingly affects women.

"I was sucked into a world of which I wasn't a part," the 56-year-old from Birmingham said. "I didn't know men could get it."

After his operation, Peter was not offered reconstructive surgery. He felt so "lopsided" that he tried to cut off remaining tissue with a kitchen knife.

"The rational side of me knew it was not a big deal, but the emotional side drove me to try and cut it off."

Read Peter's full story here.

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