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Machetes and knives seized after police chase armed robbers
Masked men stole cigarettes, vapes and cash from a shop near Five Ways
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Used pyjamas and rotten fruit among 'worst Christmas presents'
Around a fifth of people received an unwanted or unsuitable gift during Christmas 2024
Gordon Ramsay's emotional tribute to daughter Holly ahead of Adam Peaty wedding
The celebrity chef is due to walk Holly, 25, down the aisle ahead of her nuptials today
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Barclays issues major announcement to 'end the year' in style
Barclays will become the headline sponsor of Hampden Park, Scotland’s iconic national stadium.
Cheap diabetes drug could have unexpected medical benefit
A trial will assess whether metformin can help patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms
DWP warns 'approximately' two million state pensioners will have to repay £200
Nine million pensioners are set to receive Winter Fuel Payments this winter
£40k stolen tools stash discovered in Wednesbury property as police say 'have you been a victim'
Suspicious vehicle led to a house search and the discovery of power tools believed stolen from Sandwell and Walsall
Nationwide issues update over new rules for customers in certain homes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new high-value council tax surcharge in England on homes worth £2m or more from April 2028.
Man in court following 'knifepoint city centre robbery'
Mohamed Bahlwan from Smethwick has since been charged and was remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Boxing Day
UK households told to make one change to windows to slash bills
Home appliances experts at online DIY store CutMy have shared some ideas for how to make your home more energy efficient.
Pharmacist says not to mix these things with paracetamol if you have cold or flu
Pharmacist warns against dangerous paracetamol double-dosing when using popular cold remedies like Lemsip, Day Nurse and Benylin during flu season
Grieving families face year-long wait for inheritance after HMRC change
Autumn Budget means administrators can withhold half of pension savings while HMRC calculates tax.
Three still unaccounted for after Boxing Day fire
Emergency services were called to a property on Brimscombe Hill, near Stroud, Gloucestershire at about 3am
Kids receiving inflation-busting pocket money in 2025
Payouts from parents increased by around eight per cent this year, according to research
Three major UK banks to close 71 branches next year - full list
The trio, which are all part of Lloyds Banking Group, said the closures are down to more people using online banking
DWP issues warning for benefits claimants who are 'getting a phone call'
DWP has spoken out on X, formerly Twitter, over the £150 energy bill discounts.
M6 delays in Midlands live – lanes closed after crash
The M6 has lanes blocked between junctions 15 and 16 northbound due to a crash with six miles of tailbacks and big delays
Boxing Day 'bumper day' for traders as shopper numbers up
Boxing Day traditionally sees people stepping back out of their homes to bargain-hunt in the sales.
Girls Aloud singer shares 'magical' secret and says 'we can't wait'
Nicola Robert has announced she's five months pregnant with her first child
72-hour warning for NatWest customers ahead of branch closures
NatWest Bank is set to permanently shut down six of its branches this month as part of the high-street banks' mass closure that has taken place throughout the year.