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Next UK snow bomb increased to 99cm deep and 'will last for days'

The second month of the year brings with it huge bands of snow

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13 counties in England face 'three inch' snow bomb and it hits next week

The counties in England most at risk from the incoming snowfall, and -4C temperatures, have been identified by WX Charts.

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She cheated DWP out of £70,000 - after claiming she had months to live

Sarah Yarwood managed to swindle £70,000 from the Department for Work and Pensions after claiming she was riddled with cancer.

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Birmingham Council’s bins boss survives calls of ‘no confidence’ amid fury over strike

Birmingham Council’s bins boss has survived calls of ‘no confidence’ from opposition councillors amid fury over the bins strike.

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Shropshire brewer announces recruitment day as it renovates historic pub in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter

A Market Drayton-based brewery chain has launched a recruitment drive for its redeveloped historic Birmingham pub.

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Murder trial of man accused of causing fatal West Midlands house fire due to start

The trial of a man accused of causing a fatal house fire in Wednesbury is due to open.

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Met Office names all the UK areas where snow will hit in February - full list

The Met Office forecasters have issued two separate weather forecasts for February, with one spanning from Monday, February 2

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UK snow bomb will cover everywhere in 548 mile radius - with exact start date announced

WX Charts maps and charts shows wintry conditions in some areas of England and Scotland

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Met Office names all the UK areas set for snow on Thursday - full list

Fresh bands of the white stuff are set to sweep the country on Thursday, as the penultimate day of the working week sees the UK blanketed.

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Birmingham hospital trust 'makes safety changes' after pregnant mum's tragic death

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust says it has made 'a number of safety changes' after pregnant mum Tammy Mackenzie's tragic death at Heartlands Hospital

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West Midlands Police seizing 40 dogs a month since XL Bully ban

New data has revealed that the force seized 947 dogs - with 246 put down - since November 2023

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Brits told 'now is the time to buy' as Pound hits highest point against Dollar since 2021

A ‘perfect storm’ of US Dollar weakness and UK interest rate expectations has been cited as the reason

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Major UK bank giving customers £200 and £25 Amazon gift card

Other perks include cashback, breakdown cover, and phone insurance

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Anyone on New or Basic State Pension issued DWP tax update

Pensioners concerned about tax have received reassurances

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The Original Factory Shop collapses into administration - key details

More than 1,000 jobs are now at risk

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Birmingham-based retail giant collapses into administration - key details

Despite the administration filing, the company is continuing to trade during this uncertain period

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Santena plane crash 'kills 13 including politicians' in jet explosion

The aircraft disappeared from the flight radar on Wednesday

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GAME on brink of administration - everything you need to know

The brand has increasingly been integrated into other locations like Sports Direct

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Moment woman "pushed or thrown" 40ft from West Midlands window in attack by boyfriend

CCTV shows the moment a woman was "pushed or thrown" 40ft from a West Midlands tower block window in an attack by her controlling boyfriend.

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Poundland bosses buy major UK fashion brand out of administration

280 staff members remain at risk