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Man cleared of murdering Jill Dando denies raping teenager
Barry George was cleared of murdering Jill Dando in 1999 following a successful appeal in 2007
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Residents fear homes 'unsellable' as giant 'mega shed' rises up at back of gardens
They say their lives have been turned upside down by drilling, noise and construction vibrations
Avanti West Coast to cut one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes
Train operator says passenger demand will still be met as it trims summer timetable at government’s behestAvanti West Coast is to cut about one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes this summer to reduce costs.The train operator said it was reducing its timetable between London Euston an...
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Drivers face motorway closures involving routes to Birmingham Airport and NEC
There are set to be six weekend closure dates for HS2 works spanning two busy Midland motorways - with five dates confirmed
West Midlands Railway 'only travel if necessary' warning as strike to go ahead
Passengers have been warned of cancellations and delays
'Golden boy' restaurant manager sexually abused young boy for years
The survivor of the abuse has spoken out about the ordeal
Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan lifts lid on 'devastating' youth centre decline
The MP for Birmingham Perry Barr has spoken out over the fall of youth hubs in Birmingham in recent years
Killer slashed 'Godfather' criminal in neck during prison attack
Donald Gaote-Oueyeya believed that John Henry Sayers had put a price on his head
Police in 'double rape' probe launch urgent manhunt with one man in custody
One man is being sought by police while another is being held for questioning
Birmingham to London rail operator ordered to cut services to save money
The company said the decision was in response to a request from the Department for Transport to cut costs
Wolverhampton pub owner calls for 'show of support' as popular boozer closes after 14 years
The Greyhound is set to close amid 'increasing pressures' within the industry
Marks & Spencer launches new salad range that 'last for five days longer'
The range won't go bad mere days after purchase
DWP issues public warning to all 3.9 million PIP claimants
DWP is urging PIP claimants to come forward and have their say as the Timms Review deadline looms.
DWP shares full list of 26 respiratory conditions that qualify for weekly £114 payment
The money is designed to help those in need complete daily tasks
HMRC confirms 25p per mile rule for drivers doing over 10,000 miles a year
Under taxman rules, drivers and motorists may be able to claim tax relief if they use cars, vans, motorcycles or bicycles for work.
Shrewsbury man jailed for hacking into women's online accounts - but police will 'never fully understand why' he did it
Adam Piggott had been handed a suspended sentence for a similar offence in January 2025
UK heatwave will be 'not normal' with exact start date announced
The weather is set to ramp up from Wednesday, May 20, and stick around until early June.
Polish lorry driver jailed after £7m cocaine found in Kim Kardashian Skims delivery
The driver concealed the drugs in a legitimate shipment of the Kim Kardashian co-founded brand
UK households' top financial concern is rising prices, survey finds
Sterling is also down against the Dollar and Euro
Drivers face new MOT rule which could see points on licence
The government has been carrying out a consultation on its Road Safety Strategy with a key deadline last week - with new penalties planned