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Out of the red, but at what cost? Birmingham council asset sales have left city reeling, say residents
As council declares it’s ‘no longer bankrupt’, people say closure of services have added to social isolation and crimeWhen Birmingham city council announced last week it was “no longer bankrupt”, after years of budget cuts and asset sales, one retired police officer was left feeling despon...
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Teen boy who admitted to killing 12-year-old Leo Ross to be sentenced – live updates
The 12-year-old was stabbed by a stranger as he walked home from school in January 2025Leo Ross’s foster family is in court this morning to hear the judge pass his sentence, due this afternoon.Defence lawyer Alistair Webster KC is arguing against the lifting of the reporting restriction. He told t...
'Our children are being disadvantaged enormously' - Staffordshire parents call for end to teacher strikes
Parents with children at a school near Wolverhampton are calling for an end to teacher strikes which resulted in disruption for pupils preparing to sit exams.
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DWP warning over Winter Fuel Payment deadline to avoid missing out on up to £300
Most eligible pensioners receive the allowance automatically but, in specific circumstances, people will have to make a claim for the energy bill support
45-minute delays as lane closed due to crash on M6 near Great Barr
Delays of up to 45 minutes are being reported following a crash on the M6 near Birmingham.
Royal Mail warns 127 postcodes face major delivery delays - full list
127 postcodes across the UK are facing serious delivery delays today due to high levels of staff sickness.
Six counties in England set to escape snow as West Midlands verdict 'confirmed'
Snow is set to hamper large parts of the country with the wintery weather forecast to arrive this week
DWP reducing Universal Credit payments to £217 for thousands of claimants
People on UC will see their payments slashed by more than £200 a month from April, the Labour Party government has announced.
Convoy of caravans takes over £5.50 per day Birmingham City Council car park
A large convoy arrived on Herbert Austin Car Park in Northfield
Bin workers in Birmingham vote to continue industrial action for another six months in pay dispute
Bin workers in Birmingham have voted to continue taking industrial action for another six months in their long-running dispute over pay.
Emergency services respond to M6 crash near Birmingham
Delays of up to 30 minutes and around three miles of congestion were reported on the M6 following a crash this morning (Tuesday).
Nationwide becomes 'first' UK bank to make major rule change for customers
Witnessed signatures are to be phased out as Nationwide introduces a Qualified Electronic Signatures.
Birmingham estate regeneration 'transparency' call as 'embarrassing' setback stalls project
Birmingham City Council's scheme to transform Druids Heath faces delays following a legal challenge
M6 traffic chaos live after two separate crashes prompts rush-hour delays
Drivers were delayed after two collision on both sides of the carriageway this morning
'I worked for Andrew and Sarah - one habit absolutely infuriated staff'
A former royal butler has claimed royal staff used to be 'up in arms' about this particular action
£700 car finance compensation update as major UK bank triples fund
Another bank giant has more than TRIPLED its cash fund.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'should be exiled' according to Sandringham locals
Some locals have been voicing their thoughts on the former prince moving onto the Sandringham Estate
Multiple arrests as drugs and weapons seized in West Midlands
Police have made multiple arrests and seized drugs and weapons as part of their Guardian Task Force initiative.
Seven councils given permission to increase council tax beyond 5% - full list
The government said letting councils exceed the cap recognised the challenging financial circumstances they faced.
Midlands dad and son died 100 metres apart after falling in hiking tragedy
Thomas Parry, 49, and Richard Parry, 12, were found dead around 100m apart