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Horror final injuries of cuffed teen girl killed on M5 after escaping police
Tamzin Hall, 17, died after being hit by a car on the M5 between junction 25 at Taunton, Somerset, and 24 at Bridgwater shortly after 11pm on November 11, 2024. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is ongoing
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People on PIP urged to 'sign up' for £700 discounts and freebies
Georgina Colman, who herself suffers from MS, created Purpl, the first platform of its kind in the UK
Midlands ringleader ran 'Trooper Line' from behind bars and ordered drugs from Thailand
Gang members have now been jailed for more than 15 years
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Drunk broke man's jaw in unprovoked Midlands pub attack
Webb - who's been 'dogged with bullying because of his appearance' - was sent to jail following the unprovoked attack in Staffordshire
UK households can boost HMRC Tax Free Allowance to £18,570
If you earn less than £18,570 a year from earned income and savings combined, then all your interest from those savings could be tax-free.
Killer TikToker, 31, mowed down grandmother on the school run
Leigh Sutherland has been locked up for killing Margaret Allan
What people need to know as HMRC rule change means UK households face 'sudden' six-figure tax bills
A financial advisory firm has warned that pensioners could face a cash shortfall when inheritance tax (IHT) rules change.
West Midlands Police Major Crime Unit helped put more than 100 people behind bars in 2025 for serious violence and drugs offences
A unit tackling serious crime across the West Midlands has put more than 100 criminals behind bars for more than 1,000 years total during the last 12 months.
Tributes to 'gentle giant' after British expat 'beaten to death' in horror attack in Canada
Luke Kellett-Smith, 34, died on New Year's Eve
The key details as Met Office names 26 UK areas facing rare 'black ice' warning
Freezing rain could lead to black ice in some parts of the country today
Simple bank account change which could unlock £37,000 free cash for retirement
A simplechange to how you manage your money could unlock up to £37,000 in free cash for your retirement.
HMRC rule change means UK households face 'sudden' six-figure tax bills
A financial advisory firm has warned that pensioners could face a cash shortfall when inheritance tax (IHT) rules change.
Met Office names 26 UK areas facing rare 'black ice' warning
Freezing rain could lead to black ice in some parts of the country today
Three major pension reforms happening for UK households in 2026
The bill should benefit the UK economy through reforms to the local government pension scheme (LGPS)
Two men convicted of grievous bodily harm for attacking man with glass bottles in serious assault outside Birmingham pub
Two men are facing prison after admitting seriously injuring a man with glass bottles in a fight outside a pub.
Schoolboys facing court after armed police scramble to 'hoax' Midlands knifepoint robbery
Four boys aged between 14 and 16 have been charged by police
State pensioners with British Gas being urged to come forward for £2,000
The energy supplier has a long history of supporting consumers through the British Gas Energy Trust, an independent charity, solely funded by British Gas.
What you need to know as snow maps show 600-mile blizzards hitting in weeks
Advanced forecast maps suggest the UK could see more snowfall later this month as a 'Beast from the East' storm seems to be brewing - with 12 major cities potentially affected
DWP sending letter to all PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance claimants
Those on the three benefits and Carer's Allowance will see a 3.8 per cent increase in payments from April.
Snow maps show 600-mile blizzards hitting in weeks - all the 12 cities hit
Advanced forecast maps suggest the UK could see more snowfall later this month as a 'Beast from the East' storm seems to be brewing - with 12 major cities potentially affected