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Andy Burnham reveals general election decision

The new Prime Minister was asked if he would go to the country after winning office without the public's involvement

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M6 delays live as traffic brought to halt

Collision brings traffic to a halt on the southbound carriageway

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DWP sending state pensioners extra £48 weekly boost on top of state pension

There are two rates of standard amount: £238.00 a week for single people and £363.25 a week for couples

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Kaiser Chiefs star Ricky Wilson's life from hit and run that 'flipped him over car' to surprising new job

The frontman is appearing on Sunday Brunch today to discuss his transition from rock star to a very different role. Here we look at his life away from his career

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Hero Birmingham cop saves gymgoer's life after he collapses on treadmill

Off-duty sergeant based in the city spotted a pensioner lying on floor nearby and leapt into action

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HMRC income tax warning for everyone earning £72,500 or more a year

Those earning £72,500 or more a year fall within the top 10 per cent of taxpayers

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Birmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flags

Campaigners call for injunction against Raise the Colours, which is accused of spreading anti-immigration rhetoricBirmingham residents have accused the local council and police of “dragging their heels” and giving “free rein” to a group responsible for erecting flags across the city.Raise th...

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Mystery key could hold answer to man's identity 40 years after death in Midlands woods

Police and charity investigators now believe it could belong to a leisure facility in the area - and have posed 7 key questions to those who used it

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'We lived in Birmingham homeless hostel for 18 months - I saw rats, cockroaches and worse'

The family spoke out about 'overcrowded and unhygienic' accomodation at the former student block turned hostel

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Meet 'selfless' Birmingham nan-of-seven 'making a difference' as she pleads for help

FoodCycle urgently needs to fill 8,500+ volunteer slots this summer across Birmingham and the Midlands, as regular helpers take holidays — find out how you can help combat hunger and loneliness in your community

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New dad told 'disappear back to Swansea' after first baby-free night' in Birmingham ends in court

James Thomas said he got 'carried away' with drinking at an NEC Christmas party before the incident

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Households urged not to 'misunderstand' HMRC 7-year rule for inheritance tax

Potentially exempt transfers usually fall outside of your estate for IHT once seven whole years have passed.

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'I lost almost 5st after one thing forced me to change my life around'

Aimee Lyons has seen her confidence improve following the weight loss

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'My parents struggled to afford haircuts when I was a kid - now I'm offering them free as a successful Birmingham barber'

Former Erdington Academy student Razwan Amin is now offering free styling to students at his old school to help with the cost of living

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Edgbaston family's dire dossier of 'neighbours from hell' captured on doorbell footage

The 'plague' of supported exempt accommodation is affecting every neighbourhood in Birmingham - this is one family's experience as they say their children cannot play outside

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'I've applied for over 500 jobs since graduation but I'm living off Universal Credit in Birmingham'

"I want to make money and progress with my life - because at the moment it's just difficult"

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Birmingham mum in tears as son faced jail for carrying machete at Soho Road bus stop

The 22-year-old was given the weapon to carry by friends to 'deter possible attackers' after past incidents

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Birmingham driver involved in 'low level crash' taken to court because of what police saw in his car

Raymond Heaven was involved in a collision with another car - then refused to give a breath test at the police station

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The 'haunted history' behind the 100-year house in Birmingham

'Me and my mom thought we were going mad, but then other people started to see it'

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Smethwick paedophile screen recorded schoolboy's sex act on WhatsApp call

Andrew Pearsall, 61, denied having any sexual interest in children