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NS&I customers who've taken out Premium Bonds since 2006 urged to act

NS&I customers are being urged to check their accounts after the latest Premium Bonds draw

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Close encounter with aliens and 'jellyfish' UFO turned soldiers into stone

This is just one of many stories found amongst Soviet-era files that have been recently released to the public.

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DWP extends bank account checks to joint accounts in crackdown

A new bill has been pushed through, handing the DWP strict and intensive new powers to comb through claimants' cash.

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Robin Windsor inquest told Strictly star's 'glow had gone' after he was dropped

Emmerdale's Lisa Riley said her former Strictly professional partner "kept slipping deeper and deeper into depression" after he was dropped from the dance show in 2015

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M6 crash live as drivers face severe delays following HGV collision

Two lanes are closed on the M6 following a collision involving three HGVs

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Three lanes closed on M6 southbound after collision between three heavy goods vehicles causes long delays

Emergency services are responding to an accident involving three heavy goods vehicles on the M6 southbound near Birmingham.

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A much anticipated Birmingham chophouse restaurant has announced its opening date - here’s when Blacklock is opening with meat dishes you won’t be able to resist

A much-loved chophouse restaurant has announced its opening date in Birmingham at one of the city’s most beautiful landmark buildings

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Keir Starmer says 'needs resolving' amid PMQs call to 'intervene' in Birmingham bins strike

The Birmingham bins strike was raised during Prime Minister's Questions today

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Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds customers issued £300 warning for failing to switch

The biggest banks offer an average of just 1.19% on flexible easy-access accounts

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'Dangerous' motorist drove at excessive speed before crashing into railings in Stafford

Paige Brookes, 24, of Stafford, pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving and failing to stop for officers

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How grandparents can get up to £12,550 boost for looking after kids this half term

There are four main ways UK households can claim support

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Katie Price's husband shares 'chaos' post during couple's honeymoon

Katie Price's new husband Lee Andrews has shared a cryptic post about chaos unfolding while on honeymoon with the former glamour model.

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Tragic Strictly star dropped from show 'drowning in debt and battling dark demons'

The 44-year-old professional dancer was found dead in a hotel room

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Britney Spears' net worth and tour plans as she sells music catalogue for $200m

The pop singer - now 44 - is taking the next steps in the controversial and colourful career that has kept her in the spotlight for more than two decades

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Met Office names UK areas where snow will be 4 inches deep before Monday - full list

The UK now faces "a brief respite as colder conditions will temporarily take charge."

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The Pogues announce death of 'heartbeat' of band Andrew Ranken in heartfelt statement

Andrew Ranken has died aged 72

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Midland mum working hospital nightshift has car stolen as she tends to patients

Jade Brace was devastated when her Toyota RAV4 was stolen from a staff car park during her 12-and-a-half hour shift

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HMRC could be forced to 'double' personal tax allowance to £25,000 for some

Petition calls on the Labour Party government to act

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Garden plant 'as destructive as knotweed' could wipe thousands off house value

Sellers are not legally required to declare the presence of the plant, which is commonly used as a garden screen, so buyers must be extra vigilant

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Moment gang held after drive-by shooting as woman blasted through front door

Victim left with life-changing injuries after late-night attack in Dudley