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Netflix series so addictive viewers binged every episode in one go
British crime thriller Dept. Q has become one of Netflix's most binge-worthy series, with viewers unable to stop watching Matthew Goode's cold case detective drama
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Man charged with attempted murder after 'teenager shot in Birmingham park'
Jibril Abdi, 21, has been charged with attempted murder
Binman warns 1 plastic item should never go in recycling or face consequences
A binman with 13 years of experience has shared a common plastic item that should never be placed in your recycling bin - and explained exactly where it should go instead
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Inside Birmingham food crisis - hungry, tears and families on the brink
The cost-of-living crisis has left many on the brink of poverty
Birmingham Green Party councillor charged with assault on five people - including police officers
Siobhan Harper-Nunes was elected as a Birmingham councillor earlier this year
Inside Birmingham suburb where new stations bring more people but 'could learn from Manchester'
Three new railway stations opened on the Camp Hill line in Birmingham in April this year
Department for Transport confirms changes to motorways coming under Andy Burnham
It will fall upon the Makerfield MP to make any decisions.
HMRC letters begin to land for DWP claimants with threat of £3,000 fine
HMRC is writing to DWP claimants over Tax Credit claims dating back 20 years.
Plans for 5G mast in Birmingham neighbourhood spark concerns over 'visual impact'
A Birmingham Council officer said the mast would have a 'moderate impact on visual amenity of the area'
New DWP Universal Credit rule for self-employed proposed under Andy Burnham
If your business earns less than this set floor, your benefit payment is worked out using the higher floor amount instead of your actual low earnings.
New paternity pay rule for workers under Andy Burnham put forward
Bright Blue, a leading right-leaning think tank, has called on the Makerfield MP to introduce changes to paternity pay now he is in charge of the Labour Party.
New maternity pay rule under Andy Burnham on table for workers
A leading think tank has called on the Labour Party Prime Minister to execute changes to maternity pay now he is in charge.
New sick pay rule proposed under Andy Burnham with £475 a month
Bright Blue, a leading think tank, has called on the Labour Party PM to make a change to sick pay rates.
Birmingham council tip trucks cancelled as travellers take over city play park
The council's tip trucks were scheduled to visit the park so residents could dispose of their unwanted household waste
Department for Transport confirms plans for smart motorways in England under Andy Burnham
The DfT has published its Road Safety Stategy under the Labour Party government.
Andy Burnham government considering new DVLA driving licence rule for drivers over 75
The Labour Party government is consulting over new eyesight checks for drivers over 70.
DWP to summon benefits claimants for reassessment 'at random' from September
DWP will reassess Disability Living Allowance (DLA) claimants after pausing the huge programme.
Birmingham woman accused of trying to murder child by 'tampering with medication' faces new trial
Emma Jane Williams, 41, denies a single count of attempted murder of the boy, who cannot be identified due to a court order, which is alleged to have been committed on the date of her arrest
M42 bridge near Birmingham Airport set for demolition due to structural concerns
National Highways said the demolition work will take place during upcoming HS2 work to minimise disruption, with a temporary bridge set to be introduced
State pensioners born before 1960 told to 'contribute' more tax under Andy Burnham
The Intergenerational Foundation has issued a string of recommendations to Mr Burnham and his Chancellor, John Healey.