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23 areas of UK facing power cuts as second storm of January named

The Met Office has issued a power cut alert to 23 areas of the UK as Storm Ingrid could bring spells of heavy rain and strong winds to the country

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New 33-hour Met Office alert sparks warning for households to gather three items

The forecaster has urged households in certain parts of the United Kingdom to gather three items ahead of the rain storm

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BBC Traitors star says 'bow down' as 'queen of faithfuls' named hours before final

The star paid a humorous tribute to his co-star

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Eight counties in England bracing for snow next week 'named'

Weather maps predicted flurries of snow to hamper eight counties in England on Monday and Tuesday

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Two men arrested following Birmingham assault and robbery

West Midlands Police have made two arrests after a man was assaulted and robbed in Birmingham.

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Midlands county set for first snowfall next week with Birmingham in firing line

One county in the Midlands is 'expected to experience the first snowfall in England on Monday' before the wintery moves over to Birmingham

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Brits urged to check eligibility for NHS 'season ticket' that saves over £100

The standard NHS prescription charge stands at £9.90 per item in England

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Met Office names all the UK areas facing power cuts before Sunday - full list

Forecasters at the Met Office have spoken out as yellow weather alerts are issued for rain and wind in the south of England and Wales.

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Home buyers warned of 1 thing to not do during offer process

Brits have been urged not to undermine their bargaining position

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BBC Traitors winner 'revealed' as final just hours away

The odds seem to be in favour of one favourite Traitors contestant

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50 cheap, £1 or free family days out if you get Universal Credit - full list

Universal Credit is a monthly benefit to support those on low incomes (or no income) with living and housing costs.

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Landmark Midlands town centre regeneration stalled as theatre row sees funding blocked

'Simple' transaction was halted by councillors angry at the loss of landmark theatre

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Morrisons ends supermarket loyalty scheme for customers' Christmas shop

The scheme came to an end after 14 years

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Officers in car which fatally struck Birmingham dad ‘acted appropriately’ – watchdog concludes

Police officers who were in a car which fatally struck a father-of-two while responding to an emergency call “acted appropriately”, a watchdog has found.

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Pubs in England being forced to stop showing football after rule change

Sky and TNT set prices in line with a venue’s rateable value, which is used to calculate business rates.

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Bus stop horror as man kills 'heart of family' gran after stabbing her 18 times

Jala Debella, 24, attacked Anita Mukhey, 66, before he 'casually' walked away while people rushed to help the grandmother

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DWP handing people on PIP free £750 and urges them to 'please let us know'

Benefits claimants on disability and incapacity benefits like PIP can get more in their payments

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Brooklyn wedding DJ Fat Tony says 'he put hands on Victoria's hips' as he makes revelation

Brooklyn released a six page incredible statement that contained a series of explosive claims about his parents

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HMRC ending 'automatic' rule for all UK households in 'concerning' move

Overpayments are no longer automatically refunded by the Labour Party government's tax arm

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Irish singer is 'absolutely devastated' after tragic death of girlfriend

Tributes have been pouring in for Ciara Gunning