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The problem West Midlands Police face when tackling drivers on 'laughing gas'
Concerns have been raised about the number of people driving under the influence of nitrous oxide
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HMRC 'to send fines to millions of households on February 1'
Households warned they have just days left before crucial deadline passes
State pension means testing latest as minister makes statement on triple lock
Torsten Bell has pledged full commitment to the state pension triple lock
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Pauline Quirke beams in last public appearance before dementia diagnosis
Birds Of A Feather star Pauline Quirke is stepping back from professional duties following the diagnosis
Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford pleads guilty to murdering BBC commentator's wife and two daughters
Kyle Clifford has admitted murdering the wife and two daughters of BBC commentator John Hunt, which sparked a huge police manhunt after the attacks
Crossbow killer admits murdering BBC commentator John Hunt's family but denies one charge
Kyle Clifford will still face trial later this year but has admitted the murders of Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28
Noel Fielding issues statement on Great British Bake Off future after 'mystery illness'
Noel Fielding issued a statement through a spokesperson after fears of his fututre on the Channel 4 were sparked by the axing of his show Apple TV+ series The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood 'devastated' by another knife death in city and pledges action
The Justice Secretary spoke in aftermath of tragic death of 12 year old schoolboy in Hall Green
Schoolboy stabbed to death in Hall Green 'one of the nicest kids you could meet'
Detectives have launched a murder probe into the tragedy
Should you limit kids screen time each day? Have your say
A top addiction therapist has previously warned parents that allowing their children to spend too much time on electronic devices is as dangerous as giving them drugs or alcohol
BBC EastEnders star Lacey Turner shares baby's unique name as fans gush 'perfect'
EastEnders actress Lacey Turner announced she had given birth to her third child, a baby girl, with husband Matt
DWP to ban benefit fraudsters from driving if they fail to hand back payments
The DWP says this is the biggest benefit crackdown in a generation
DWP to 'work with banks' to spy on accounts under tough new rules
New Government measures aimed at helping flush out benefit cheats
Thousands of households owed £2,000 through 'secret' HMRC saving accounts
Thousands of saving accounts were opened by HMRC for children born between 2002 and 2011 - but £1.4billion remains unclaimed in 2025
The most popular baby names expected in 2025
New research has revealed the top baby names set to dominate the playground in 2025, with a number of traditional monikers proving to be a hit with parents-to-be
'Rocki rode and shool cake' - inside drug dealer's 1278 'bang bang' texts and how he was rumbled
Riyley Hughes was found to have told someone he had 'just gelled from police'
New £300 cost of living payments entering bank accounts
Support available for households struggling to keep up with their bills
Police probe after man 'exposes himself to runner' near Scribers Lane in Hall Green
A runner said the incident left them feeling 'disgusted and angry'
Midland regions facing 'power cuts' from Storm Éowyn as Met Office announces arrival time
The Met Office has warned of power cuts alongside 'flying debris' and disruption on the road networks and rail
State pensioners alerted to new £200 Winter Fuel Payments
Pensioners who lost Government winter support may be able to get help from elsewhere