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Sutton Coldfield woman, 21, can barely walk after waiting 9 years for diagnosis

21-year-old Skye McNally from Sutton Coldfield describes the pain she suffers from every day in her battle against endometriosis and adenomyosis.

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Fundraiser for heartbroken family of girl, 16, who drowned at beauty spot

Lillianna Tomlinson tragically lost her life after getting into difficulty in the water at Kingsbury Water Park, near Tamworth, on Bank Holiday Monday

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Major road blocked outside The Hawthorns live as drivers face delays near M5

The A41 Birmingham Road is blocked outside West Bromwich's stadium following an 'incident'

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Am I earning enough interest on my savings? If not - where should I switch to?

The benchmark is whether your savings account earns interest above the base rate

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Barclays confirms rule change which will save customers £125 a year

Major UK bank has scrapped its monthly fee for customers investing through the bank.

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Police probe assault claim on coach at Birmingham's biggest tennis tournament

Player claimed his father, who is also his coach, was 'left in pain' at Birmingham Open at Edgbaston Priory Club

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State pensioners born before 1946 getting extra £100

Details of bonus payment rules have been confirmed

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HMRC confirms it will raid bank accounts and seize cash over £5,000 rule

HMRC has been given so-called "direct recovery" powers from the Labour Party government - and can seize cash from people who owe under £1,000.

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Government confirms change to NHS dentist surgeries in England from 2027

Patients are set to benefit from the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 20 years.

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Two in hospital after car smashes into tree in Wolverhampton

Silver Peugeot 208 collided with a tree in Bilston

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Grandmother of Henry Nowak killer says family is living in fear of retaliation

Vickrum Digwa stabbed Henry to death then falsely told police he was the victim of a racist attack

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DWP issues new PIP guidance from June 3 after court case

Supreme Court judgment known as MM changed the way the DWP considers the definition of ‘social support’

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DWP changes rules on benefit fraud and penalties it will impose

DWP has a penalties policy on its website which sets out the Labour Party government's policy for the action it will take when it suspects benefit fraud.

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Free TV licences for all state pensioners update as July deadline issued

A petition is calling on the Labour Party government to fund free TV licences for ALL state pension claimants.

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Government confirms three new rules for all schools from September - full list

The move will also see compulsory training for teachers and a requirement for each school to have a dedicated allergy policy.

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All the Midlands towns set for next 32C UK heatwave within days - full list

The weather will ramp up again from June 15, according to the ECMWF modelling system from WX Charts.

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All the Midlands towns set to miss out on next 32C UK heatwave within days - full list

All the Midlands towns set to miss out on the next UK heatwave have been revealed. Weather maps have turned red as 30C heat is forecast to sizzle the country again - after a disappointing start to June.

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Retired lecturer homeless at 80 as housing row blights Birmingham's coolest community

John Holmes spent his working life helping youth workers. Now his hopes of living in the community space he's fought for are at risk

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DWP told to make 'decisive' change for benefits claimants born in these years

The Tories are calling on the Labour Party government and the DWP to take urgent action.

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DWP perk being extended to households in England who aren't on benefits

Typically, people think Council Tax Reduction, or CTR, is only available for people in receipt of benefits.