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‘I’ve identified 3,000 crime suspects in the West Midlands from CCTV - and I’m aiming to find 500 more in 2026'

Meet the West Midlands Police officer known as ‘Memory Cop’ due to his astonishing face recognition skills which have enabled him to identify 3,000 suspects

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Cheapest New Year's Eve flights from Birmingham Airport – including £33 trip

The international airport has a number of cheap flights across Europe

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Birmingham Museum to display Cluedo memorabilia as game returns home

Marcia Lewis, the daughter of Cluedo's inventor, Anthony Pratt, has handed over some Cluedo artefacts to the museum

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What we know about Birmingham park charges row amid planned changes

Birmingham City Council are pushing ahead with plans to bring in new charges at Sutton Park, Sheldon Country Park and Lickey Hills Country Park

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I'm on Universal Credit - I do two jobs everyone hates for £29,881

Chersty Bitsindou, aged 38 from London, is a self-confessed ‘slashie’ – where she works multiple jobs – and she earns up to £29,881 a year.

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People on six DWP benefits could be days away from unexpected bonus

You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits or Support for Mortgage Interest.

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'We relentlessly pursue criminals': West Midlands Police reveals how much 'dirty money' the force has taken from convicted criminals and how the money will be spent

Police tell how they have pursued West Midlands criminals through the courts to recover 'dirty money' - and reveal how many milllions they have clawed back and how the money will be spent

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22 money changes for UK households in 2026 - from TV Licence to council tax

The changes affect everyone from self-employed workers to drivers, as well as anyone who pays off a mortgage or is paying household bills.

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HMRC confirms additional DWP claimants can benefit from £1,200 boost

Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the details in last month's Autumn Budget

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Film icon Brigitte Bardot's trailblazing career

The French star remains one of the most influential figures in cinema history

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Birmingham 'set for 3.3cm per hour' of snow arriving in days

The West Midlands could be covered in snow in a matter of weeks, along with large parts of England and Wales

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Claudia Winkleman teases 'twisted' BBC Traitors series four update

The presenter promised fans that the new episodes will be significantly more "brutal" and "twisted"

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Health risk warning issued as UK temperatures to plummet

Vulnerable citizens are being warned of significant risks as temperatures drop

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Mortgage rates set to 'drop below 3%' in 2026 boost for UK household owners

Sub-3.5% deals are expected as early as spring

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Cancer symptom can appear on pillows in the morning

While night sweats are often harmless, persistent cases should be discussed with a GP immediately

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Over-55s turning to £144,000 housing alternative over rising house prices

Over-55s are increasingly turning to a £144,748 housing alternative as rising property prices push traditional home ownership further out of reach.

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DWP says 256,000 people will benefit from pension rule change

Torsten Bell told MPs that the changes will apply to members of the Pension Protection Fund and the Financial Assistance Scheme.

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Ecuador tourist beach shooting leaves child, 2, and five more dead

Local authorities have launched a massive manhunt for the perpetrators who fled the scene via boat

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Chris Rea's family open up over 'gut-wrenching pain' after multiple family deaths

The Driving Home For Christmas singer was confirmed to have died on Monday, December 22

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Aldi issues update over New Year opening times

The discount supermarket is reminding shoppers of its store opening hours this week