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New WASPI twist as DWP and Labour could be forced to pay compensation after all
Now, WASPI women are launching a final, desperate bid for cash
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Stargazers to see winter skies ignite with six stunning celestial events this February
Weather permitting, this is what the cosmic cycles of the heavens have to offer us mere mortals in February 2026
Met Office issues snow and ice warning for parts of Midlands
Snow and ice is set to make a return buit Birmingham and the Black Country should escape the disruptive weather
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UK music shop collapses into administration - website taken offline
After 18 years serving customers, it has gone bust.
Moment Midlands schoolboys fall out of moving bus as pupils in shock
The shocking incident was caught on camera as a fellow passenger filmed the youngsters scuffling at the back of the bus
Tributes pour in for young footballer who died just before his 16th birthday
Fionn Dooley died peacefully at home, just before turning 16, and his club Knocklyon United has paid tribute to the young footballer
Long M42 delays live after lorry crash
Three lanes of four closed after two lorries collided
Over 300,000 children to get free breakfast clubs saving parents £450 a year
The government is calling on more primary schools to sign up with applications open for 1,500 schools to join in September
Major Birmingham jewellery company at risk of collapse - after 140 years
Jewellery giant WH Darby, from the Jewellery Quarter, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
£10 and £20 warning with Midlands households urged to check notes
Nottinghamshire Police has warned there have been three separate reports in recent days in the Newark area.
'Fewer businesses are attempting to recruit yet hiring difficulties have intensified' - Chamber report
Businesses across Greater Birmingham held back on recruitment and investment in training during the final quarter of 2025 amid a “demanding” trading environment, according to a new economic report published today.
UK households warned water bills are set to rise 5.6% in April
An expert has shared tips on how to cut back your water costs
Speed camera myths you probably think are true - and the real rules UK drivers need to know
Experts have clarified how speed cameras work as many motorists are relying on misconceptions to avoid being hit with a fine
Police arrest four people over illegal streaming network worth estimated £3m
The servers were shut down by police instantly cutting the illegal streams
Met Office names all the Midlands towns facing 15 hours of snow - full list
A new yellow weather warning, from 6pm on Tuesday, February 3, affects two Midlands counties
Sky confirms return of flagship TV channel 4 years after it was axed
It will launch on channel 106
Inside Cape Verde hotel where Birmingham resident died from horror stomach bug
Families of six individuals who tragically died after holidays to Cape Verde have made a series of serious allegations about the resorts where relatives stayed
Birmingham PlayStation row murder to feature in True Crime TV documentary
The 'Secrets of a Murder Detective' episode is focused on the murder of Kenneth Ford murder
Santander launches mortgage offering 98% of the purchase price
Borrowers will need a deposit of at least £10,000
Met Office names 16 more UK areas facing snow before Thursday - full list
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for swathes of the Midlands and Wales and England from 6pm on Tuesday, February 3.