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Police digging at Midlands property after disappearance of 60 year old man
60-year-old Gary Piatek was last seen in April 2024, with no proof of life since then
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Midlands issued with 74-hour yellow cold health alert as temperatures plummet
The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will be in force from 6am on Friday, February 13
Tamworth trio charged with drug-dealing offences following two organised crime investigations
Three men from Tamworth have been charged with a string of drug dealing offices following separate investigations by Staffordshire Police’s major and organised crime teams
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Children's heartbreaking messages to Leo Ross at tree planted in his memory
A tree has been planted in Trittiford Park for people to remember Leo Ross, who was killed there while walking home from school
Tesco, Matalan and shopping park ban for serial Midland shoplifter
A Weavers Wharf Shopping Park, Tesco and Matalan ban has been handed to prolific shoplifter Tommy Raymond
UK footwear brand collapses into administration due to 'challenging trading environment'
They cited the impact of Brexit and Covid on the business's outcome
Rent hike approved for Midlands council house tenants
Dudley Council's cabinet votes for a nearly five percent rent increase after leaders clash on 'poor' scrutiny and residents 'not seeing' benefits
Dog owner whose XL Bullies killed man had escaped months before and attacked woman
James Harrison Trimble-Pettit admitted two counts of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control which caused the death of Ian Price, and has now been jailed
Workers losing out on up to £3,462 a year in holiday pay
Over a fifth of UK workers do not all of their annual leave, according to staff leave platform Timetastic.
14 year old detained on suspicion of firearms offences after raid in Birmingham
Police raided a property in Kingstanding and found bullets and Class A drugs
The chilling note left by Kian Moulton as he admitted killing Leo Ross in Birmingham park
A note was discovered in Moulton's custodial room where the killer admitted the murder of Leo Ross ahead of his trial
Nationwide making £500 change for 'existing' customers from Friday
Nationwide has announced cuts of to 0.16 percentage points across fixed rate range for new and existing customers.
Date set for Donald Trump $10bn courtroom showdown with BBC
The BBC said they "will be defending this case"
DWP leaving state pensioners £7,000 worse off due to 'bonkers' rule
60,000 low-income couples are being barred
Dr Amir Khan issues 'vitamin' warning to anyone taking omeprazole - what you need to know
The ITV medic says prolonged reliance on the medication can lead to significant nutrient deficiencies and bone health issues
Council tax error leaves 400,000 people overpaying and owed refund
UK homeowners could save thousands by checking and appealing their Council Tax band.
Sutton Coldfield shoplifting suspect charged with string of thefts at retail park
Neville Cole has been charged with a string of shoplifting offences at a Sutton Coldfield retail park
Military being sent to DWP Jobcentres in shake-up for benefits claimants
Military staff will mentor young job seekers finding it hard to get work.
Bodycam footage of killer Kian Moulton lying to police as Leo Ross lay dying
West Midlands Police has released bodycam footage of Kian Moulton lying to officers after killing Leo Ross
DWP urges people on 6 benefits to come forward for free £150 by February 27
Eligible households will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount every winter until 2030/2031.