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State pensioners being handed 11 freebies and discounts worth £8,039 in April
The fourth month of the year brings with it the chance for retirees to cash in.
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DWP told to to extend benefits to 'thousands' more in rule change
Emily Thornberry says thousands of migrants should be granted permanent residency so they can claim benefits.
Urgent pleas made to West Midlands housing associations to stop people becoming homeless
Officers said "the route to housing should not be to be become homeless first."
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1.3 million state pensioners being sent HMRC letter demanding cash
HMRC is set to clawback the Winter Fuel Payment from over one million state pensioners
Amazon Fire TV Stick owners warned after popular app blocked
It is an app that allows streamers to access content that isn’t officially available on the Amazon webstore for Fire devices by entering a URL link.
BBC sending 46 million licence fee letters to UK households in crackdown
The BBC is increasing the enforcement activity as the licence fees climbs to £180 from April 1.
State pensioners set to wake up to unexpected £921 on Thursday
State pension change means the full flat rate for people who reached state pension age from April 2016 onwards is going to rise 4.8 per cent from £230.25 to £241.30 a week.
Inside suburb engulfed by traffic 'culture war' where 'road rage fist fights' happen every day
Birmingham Council's controversial LTN scheme in Kings Heath is set to be a major talking point ahead of May's local elections
Boy, 11, arrested in West Midlands over 'murder plot'
The child was among the youngest to be detained by police over the last 12 months or so - and for one of the most serious crimes
The key details as police refuse to say how many drivers caught by 'smart' digital speed cameras
Staffordshire Police refused an FOI request despite previously releasing data to BirminghamLive
Sky TV and broadband customers told now is 'perfect time' to leave contracts
Sky TV, broadband and home phone customers will see prices rise from 1 April, the telecoms giant announced on Wednesday 18 February.
All the Birmingham Airport flights that are cancelled today - Wednesday April 1
Birmingham is one of the transport hubs affected by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and Gulf states.
Midlands gem named among best places to live in whole country
The town was selected in this year's Sunday Times Best Places to Live list
Birmingham teacher on 'shocking' sexual comments she hears at primary school
The teacher has shared how she has seen a change in behaviours over the last decade of teaching - with the internet a major factor at play
Brazen raiders smash locks to steal motorbike - and don't care who sees them
Thieves force their way through a gate and then hammer away at locks on a Yamaha before stealing it from a drive
Police refuse to say how many drivers caught by new Midlands 'smart' digital speed cameras
The cameras are some of the most advanced in the country
Masked gang steal bike from big-hearted rider in broad daylight - key details
The victim used the Yamaha to deliver crucial blood supplies - he is offering a return for its return and convictions
Turkey, Thailand and Mexico added to FCDO's 'do not travel' list with 'no go' zones
With the summer holiday season fast approaching, it is crucial to take heed of government travel guidance before finalising your plans
Three in hospital after ‘hazardous gas’ incident at school
Hazardous gases were released in a confined area at Coleraine Grammar School
Police update after Nuneaton anti-immigration protest arrests with ban imposed
Seven men were held for public order offences in Nuneaton over the weekend