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Clarkson's Farm-Fest traders leave early as they claim 'catastrophic' losses
Some traders at Jeremy Clarkson's Farm-Fest have been left in tears after departing the three-day Warwickshire festival early, claiming they were failing to make any money and were left 'few grand down'
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Pension rule change for millions of savers born after 6 April 1971
Millions of pension savers born between 6 April 1971 and 5 April 1973 could be at risk, PensionBee has warned.
Teen boy seriously injured in Dudley machete attack as police hunt suspects
The 16-year-old boy remains in a serious condition in hospital after he was attacked
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HMRC inheritance tax update ahead of 'nightmare' raid
HMRC, the Labour Party government's tax arm, has issued an update on the upcoming inheritance tax (IHT) raid on pension savings that will come into effect from April 2027.
British Gas explains boiler move which can lead to 'lower energy bills'
British Gas engineer Jay said that arranging an annual boiler service could help people reduce their energy costs.
Two men shot in 'targeted attack' as police hunt for gunman
Two men in their 20s have been taken to hospital after a double shooting
State pensioners aged 80 and over being handed bonus £300 from DWP
DWP Winter Fuel Payments are worth between £100 and £300.
Man ran out of bedroom naked and hysterical - what police discovered in his Birmingham home was beyond shocking
Police were sent to the address after a worried call from a colleague
State pensioners under age 75 getting extra £575 from DWP
DWP has confirmed bumper £575 payments for younger state pensioners on the new, full state pension rate.
Three Midlands towns with houses so cheap that average first-time buyer is age 27
The analysis looks at the average price paid by people buying their first home in local areas across the country.
Tax-free childcare worth £2,000 on offer but 220,000 households missing out
The scheme gives working parents an extra £2 for every £8 they spend on childcare.
13 arrested in city centre as part of anti-knife crime operation
West Midlands Police said the operation produced 'great results'
£1,290 handouts confirmed for British Gas, Octopus, OVO, EDF, EON customers
British Gas will give households up to £1,700 to help pay off their energy debts – and you don’t have to be a customer to apply.
GBH arrests as man hurt in fight outside Midlands pub
It came after a day of very warm weather across the region
Paedophile who snatched and killed girl denied parole for fifth time
Paedophile Xavier Themis remains behind bars after his latest parole rejection for the 1985 murder of toddler Leoni Keating at Great Yarmouth
Man arrested on suspicion of murder as woman found dead
A man aged 63 has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 30s was found dead in the early hours of Sunday morning
Parents 'deserve answers' after son 'assaulted' at Dudley nursery' where boy died
A number of youngsters in the baby room at the former Fairytales Day Nursery were said to have been subjected to 'rough handling' and 'unsafe sleep practices'
Hidden places in Birmingham most people will never see
From eerie unground tunnels to inside iconic landmarks, these are the fascinating places most Brummies will never see in their lifetimes
NHS heatwave as UK temperatures set to 'exceed 30C'
The Met Office has said that parts of the UK could see temperatures "exceeding" 30C this weekend, with the NHS urging people to stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm
Everything we know after boy, 16, attacked with machete in Dudley
A 16-year-old boy was left with severe injuries to his chest and face following a machete attack in Dudley, West Midlands, as police launch a manhunt for two suspects who fled on a moped