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Six greyhounds racing on a sandy track, having just run out of their stalls. The dogs, which are all black, are pictured from the front. It is a sunny day.

New greyhound track set for late autumn opening

The facility at Wolverhampton Racecourse will replace an existing stadium in Perry Barr.

A police van is parked across a road by a bus stop. In the background is a building signposted "One Stop Shopping".

Man charged with rape over attack near shops

Cornel Filipeche, 21, is remanded into custody after a first appearance before magistrates.

Birmingham & Black Country

Police van on a street, in front of a cordon around part of Perry Barr. Police tape is wound around lamp-posts, with a shopping area in the background.

Man arrested in rape investigation

A 22-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of rape following the attack in Perry Barr.

Birmingham & Black Country

A split screen of three images of a man. He has short black hair, dark facial hair and is wearing a black hoodie

Man sought in connection with rape and assault

Officers are also looking for witnesses or dashcam footage from the time of the incidents.

Birmingham & Black Country

Police van on a street, in front of a cordon around part of Perry Barr. Police tape is wound around lamp-posts, with a shopping area in the background

Woman raped and another attacked in same night

Officers say they are working to see if the two attacks in Birmingham on Saturday are linked.

Birmingham & Black Country

Morriam has black hair tied in a ponytail. She is wearing a black top with a white and brown wooden beaded necklace. She is standing in front of a block of new flats with a metal barrier surrounding the area.

Council criticised over athletes' village losses

Hundred of homes remain empty in Perry Barr, despite being completed in 2023.

Birmingham & Black Country

A rusted hand gun in a case

Teenager jailed for firearm offences

A 17-year-old boy is sentenced to three years in prison after two handguns were found at his home.

Birmingham & Black Country

A man in a wheelchair next to a lift outside a property

Broken lift wheelchair user stuck at home 11 months

John Thompson, who has multiple sclerosis, says he feels like a prisoner in his own home.

Birmingham & Black Country

The outside of the Athletes' village with grass and trees

Athletes' village sale to cost council £320m - report

Taxpayers are set for a £320m bill for the athlete's village never used by a single athlete.

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