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BBC Winterwatch's Chris Packham warns UK may need to stop feeding garden birds

As the UK spends £350million a year on bird seed, feeders and tables, Chris Packham says a mind-shift is needed if we are to keep our feathered friends safe from disease

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Atomic Kitten star has cats' 'ears and eye' removed after double diagnosis

Jenny Frost shared the incredible health journey her cat Zig has been through

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Adele Roberts shares side by side photos as she says 'body transformed forever by what it’s been through'

The TV and radio star battled bowel cancer in 2021

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Decision on dazzling headlights due 'before end of 2025' after 'on-road testing'

Since 2014, there has been an average of 263 collisions a year where dazzling headlights were a contributory factor, according to the RAC

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RAC explains quick car check you 'must make every month' or lose money

The RAC said it was a job many motorists forgot to do between MOTs, but had a major effect on performance and fuel

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Man and woman arrested after driver attacked when he pulled over in Midlands

West Mercia Police launched an investigation after a man, aged in his 40s, was attacked with a bladed article in Crudington

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Lloyds Bank to support thousands of customers who want to renovate their homes

Lloyds and Orbit Group will upgrade thousands of social homes across the Midlands, East and South East of England.

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The easy credit card mistake costing holders £1,931 a year

The savings are based on someone with the average interest-bearing balance of £3,002, financial experts TotallyMoney has found.

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Warning over everyday cooking mistake costing UK households £270

These three should never be poured down they sink, as they cling to the inside of pipes and solidify

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RAC issues advice on if you can exceed the speed limit and '10 per cent' rule

The Walsall-based breakdown and insurance company has explained the rules about exceeding the speeding limit and fines

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Family’s home ‘petrol bombed’ as parents say 'they tried to kill us and kids'

Claire described being woken by a 'loud bang' before discovering a petrol can in her dining room

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Fresh hunt for mystery 'Jane' after Birmingham uni student's disappearance in France

Sarjit Kaur Mann, 20, was last seen alive in Antibes in the South of France in September 1976

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Pervert jailed over 'blatant' and 'disgusting' sex act near children's play area

Gary Smith was arrested after police found him laying down with his trousers and belt undone

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DWP sending out bonus payments with six-digit code and some will get 'double'

The DWP is sending Cold Weather Payments to as many as 802 postcodes across the UK

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Amanda Owen gets unexpected diagnosis after dog starts 'behaving really strangely'

The Yorkshire Shepherdess had to take her dog Sprout to the vets after she became 'physically poorly' and would refuse to come inside the house and wander off

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Nightmare Midlands neighbour jailed over terrifying campaign of harassment

Christopher Brealey regularly shouted abuse at the woman living next door, and made multiple threats to kill her

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Birmingham shop's £1 chicken and chips deal goes viral as customers 'relive old days'

Scores of customers waited patiently to be served at Hajees Original Fish & Chips, on Coventry Road, in Small Heath, today

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Phil Spencer says 'it stays with me' as he makes Location, Location, Location admission

The property expert is known for fronting Location, Location, Location and Love It or List It

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UK households with 'big six' energy provider sent letter for automatic £150

Customers with the likes of Octopus and British Gas could benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Warm Home Discount.

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Piers Morgan has surgery after breaking femur in serious fall

The TV presenter and journalist fell down a step and caused major damage to his hip