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All the Midlands towns facing 'rare' weather phenomenon as snow maps turn orange
A unique wintery weather event which is often considered 'a lot more dangerous than usual' could hit parts of the Midlands region in February
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Birmingham braced for 4.6cm of snowfall with date of arrival confirmed
Birmingham is set to be battered by heavy rain and snow next week, with a cold wintery flurry predicted to arrive in the early hours
Stolen cars found inside Black Country lock-up 'being stripped'
Half a dozen stolen vehicles from Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Birmingham were found in a Willenhall unit
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All the Midlands towns facing 5.3cm of snow with hour of arrival announced
Snow is set to arrive over the West Midlands next week, bringing up to 4.6cm of snow in Birmingham
Millions of UK households face paying £180 for common bill from April
The bill, which is charged to households watching live television, is set for a further rise from April this year
Parents told to check baby formula as food watchdog issues 'do not use' alert
The alert has been issued over certain batches of baby formula amid concerns products could be contaminated with a toxin
Teen charged with murder of student near Midlands university
Harper Dennis has been charged with murder
New cost of living payments arriving even if you don't claim DWP benefits
Local authorities across the country have schemes that provide financial assistance to residents struggling with the cost of living
Tamworth pervert who sexually assaulted girl jailed after 'no comment' interview
Martin Bordoli abused a girl and was arrested the same day, initially trying to evade the charge by replying 'no comment'
Police and council 'to take down flags around Birmingham suburb' in 'urgent' action
Moseley councillors had approached West Midlands Police and the Director for Community Safety after flags were put up around the village
Paedophile Midland camp leader jailed for sexually abusing children he drugged with sweets
Jon Ruben drugged his wife so she wouldn't wake up during the “sweet game” he played with the youngsters at a summer camp in Leicestershire
Rapist beat victim with metal bar during horrific 5 hour attack before she escaped
Police used forensic evidence including fingerprints lifted from the tape that he used to tie up the victim
£150 payments arriving for certain Santander customers
The banking company is paying eligible customers £150, with Santander stating "we're here to help you take the first step towards lasting peace of mind"
Murderer admits guilt after 'greatly missed' boxer and MMA competitor's death
Duane Keen, 47, was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead at a property in the early hours of October 17 last year
£300 cost of living payment boost arriving for households on five DWP benefits
The payment has been made available to residents living in part of the West Midlands, with the money aimed at helping to reduce energy bills
Millions of DWP benefit claimants facing Universal Credit payment delay
Despite payment rates rising in April, there could be a delay for millions of households claiming Universal Credit across the country
Full list of Midlands towns set for £300 cost of living payments
The money is being delivered to Midlands residents via the Household Support Fund to help reduce energy bills
British Gas customers put on alert over 'freebie worth £200 a year'
Customers have been warned over the issue which could leave them out of pocket and with less money in the bank
New Midlands snow forecast with Birmingham verdict 'confirmed'
Birmingham has been named among 22 UK cities set to be battered by snow over a 72-hour period
Father killed in plane crash named as family pay heartbreaking tribute
Pilot Arian Abbasi died alongside another man when his aircraft, which had taken off from Birmingham Airport, crashed outside Rochdale