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Bird flu warning at popular Midland park with public told 'do not'

A number of wild birds have been found to have avian influenza A(H5N1) - with the public urged to follow guidance to safely enjoy the park

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£200 warning for UK households who have tumble dryers

You can save money by avoiding these mistakes when using your tumble dryer, experts say.

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People approaching retirement can boost DWP state pension by £700

DWP data suggests that a significant number of people are unaware they can defer claiming their State Pension.

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UK households urged to unplug appliances costing 'average' person £630

Experts at Quotezone.co.uk are warning that energy-hungry appliances could be costing the average household up to £630 a year

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, Octopus customers urged to set radiators at certain temperature

Households hoping to cut their bills have been urged to set their radiators at a certain temperature. It could make a big difference to their spending.

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Exact dates snow could hit in December according to the Met Office

The weather authority has warned of "a risk" of snow

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Warning for British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers who do NOT have smart meters

British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus customers are being urged to make one phone call and cut £176 off their energy bill.

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Wanted man appears to respond to his own police appeal telling trolls 'calm down'

Jack Sutton, 37, is wanted on suspicion of harassment

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Knife seized after trouble in Birmingham street with three arrests made

A boy an two men were detained after trouble in Alum Rock Road which led to a knife being seized

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Huge £240k cannabis farm found hidden under Midland motorway

More than 240 cannabis plants, shelving, lighting and other equipment were found under the width of the M1 motorway

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Warning over £1,000 side hustle rule for UK households ahead of Christmas

Any tax due will need to be paid by January 31, 2026.

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Driver dead in Redditch after fatal collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after the death of a man in his 40s

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UK households told to make 1 boiler setting change to slash bills this December

Many people have their boilers set too high from the factory

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HMRC sending UK households tax refunds with four-digit code

Tax arm has spelt out the process to check whether this has happened on things such as your pension, pay from a job and a self-assessment tax return.

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State pensioners being denied £300 Winter Fuel Payment over two dates

State p ensioners in care homes, hospital or prison between two specific dates in 2025 may not qualify for Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £300.

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'Dangerous' Birmingham drugs dealer who hid a gun in a sock is jailed

A man has been jailed after hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of Class A drugs and firearms - one of which was stuffed in a sock - were found at an address in Birmingham.

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Arson arrest made as police investigate Birmingham house fire

There were no reported injuries while West Midlands Police worked to establish the cause

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood promises specialist sex offence teams for every police force

The strategy will include online undercover teams

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What we know so far about Australia Bondi beach shooting

Two people are in custody following the shooting

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People being handed BBC TV Licence refunds thanks to one-month rule

If you no longer need a TV Licence from the BBC, you can request a refund, as long as there is at least one full month remaining on it.