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Dad of two plummets to his death from Costa Del Sol balcony

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Birmingham woman loses almost 7st after being left in 'constant pain'

Julie Dennis, 59, lost 6st 9lbs in just over a year

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Quiz collapses into administration - here's how to get your money back

The fashion giant has fallen into administration

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What to do if you've missed the HMRC Self Assessement deadline

Anyone that filed a tax return late will be hit with an initial £100 fixed penalty

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Labour consulting on three new wood burner rules for UK households - full list

Research in Wales found that home, not outdoor travel, was largest contributor to children’s daily exposure. As part of a study

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DWP PIP payments to rise in April - full list of new 2026 benefit rates and key changes

Personal Independence Payment awards will increase from April, against a backdrop of more face-to-face assessments and the results of a full review of the benefit due in the autumn

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Police issue 'expensive mistake' warning to delivery drivers

Stourbridge Police said a grey Toyota was found 'locked on a public footpath with some parcels missing'

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Birmingham Council hopeful tells Sharon Osborne -'you can stand but I will win'

Convicted terrorist Shahid Butt reacts to star saying she was considering challenging him after he revealed Sparkhill campaign

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UK airline collapses into liquidation after bid to raise £20 million

EcoJet Airlines planned an Edinburgh to Southampton route.

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BBC TV Licence cost set to rise from April 1 with new price announced

This means the cost of an annual colour TV licence will rise by £5.50, or the equivalent of an extra 46p a month.

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BBC star dies as friend issues heartfelt tribute to co-star of 25 years

The star had been on BBC Radio for 35 years prior to his retirement 18 months ago

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Student knifed to death at Midlands university 'while on way home to watch football'

Cybersecurity student Khaleed Oladipo could not be saved and died in hospital

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M5 closed live after car smash

The southbound carriageway is shut between J3 for Kidderminster and J4 for Bromsgrove

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All the Midlands towns facing 700-mile snow bomb for 48 hours - full list

The UK faces a band of snow measuring a staggering 700 miles wide, with England turning purple on maps from WX Charts.

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Thomas Skinner announces wife's pregnancy - months after cheating exposed

The Apprentice and Strictly Come Dancing star has shared him and his wife are expecting their fourth child together

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Millions of workers face wage cuts following Rachel Reeves' salary sacrifice axe

Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously announced plans to overhaul the salary sacrifice pension scheme

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HMRC income tax bill warning for state pensioners born before 1956

The Times newspaper reports HMRC data shows there are now more people over 70 paying income tax than under-30s

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M5 crash: 'Major disruption' and emergency services on the scene as collision blocks carriageway near Halesowen

Heavy disruption is being reported on the M5 due to a collision that is blocking the carriageway.

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Inside the life of Bridgerton’s Birmingham icon Claudia Jessie

Fans have already devoured the first four episodes of Bridgerton's fourth season, but what do we know about fan-favourite star Claudia Jessie?

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Police investigate late-night Bilston car park fight

A group of men were brawling in Highfields Road