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People living under or near an airport flightpath have raised concerns about plans to increase the number of night time flights.

Some residents in Tile Cross, about four miles (6km) from Birmingham Airport, said they worried about the extra noise with one saying she already has to pause the television when a plane goes over.

Birmingham Airport has said it is seeking permission from Solihull Council to go from 5% of take-offs and landings at night to 7.3% to keep up with demand.

Airport CEO Nick Barton said the extra flights would bring big economic benefits to the region and suggested it would be missing out if the night time limit is not changed.