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O2 makes major change for households in 33 large towns in England
O2 has switched on its next-generation 5G+ Standalone network in 33 large towns, 48 smaller towns and 194 rural villages
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£117 energy bill discount to be wiped out with UK households left £220 worse off
New research shows that every penny will be recouped by the taxman.
Birmingham mum issues update on council's phone-call after two years of temporary housing hell
The mum-of-three opened up on the stark reality living in shared accommodation - now the council have managed to find an 'improved' property
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Where do I vote for Birmingham local elections on May 7
Birmingham's local elections will see all 101 council seats be contested
Jailed former Dudley councillor Adrian Hughes's ex slams his sentence for sexual offences
Former partner of disgraced ex-councillor hits out at 32 month jail sentence after hearing 'disgusting' details in court
Walsall homeowner fails in planning permission bid for loft dormer he already built
The applicant insists the works come under permitted development rights
Birmingham McDonald's pleads guilty to food safety breaches after mice found
Court hears restaurant had 'abundant signs of imminent risk to public health' after Birmingham City Council health inspection
Police probe after Birmingham City Council candidate's family 'targeted'
Paul Smith is running as the independent candidate for the Allens Cross ward in the Northfield area ahead of the May 7 election
Ofsted hands out new inspection ratings as Midlands schools learn their fate
The education watchdog now hands out new grades following a revamp
Ex-Birmingham binman says council 'should have done this a year ago' amid 'deal' to end strike
Former binman David Callaghan says the city council 'should have done this 12 months ago' after it emerged an end to the bin strike could be 'within sight'
Criminals using new trick to 'empty bank account very quickly' in change of tactics
Crooks used to snatch mobile phones to sell on - now their motive is to steal your personal and financial information
Plans for 24/7 casino rejected on Birmingham high street
A Birmingham councillor said she was 'really pleased' to hear that this won’t be happening
'It's been a pleasure' – Solihull business closes after almost 50 years
Announcing the closure, the building materials supplier thanked 'hard-working' staff in an environment where 'youngsters thrived'.
Drivers warned as Sutton Coldfield's A38 flagged 'unhealthy' on Google Maps rival
The A-road, known as the Sutton Coldfield Bypass, is a major route taking motorists between Minworth and the M6 Toll
Indonesia train crash leaves at least four dead and dozens injured near Jakarta
The Argo Bromo Anggrek long-distance train crashed into the rear of a commuter train stopped at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, killing at least four people and injuring dozens of passengers
Plane crash leaves 14 dead due to poor weather that 'affected visibility'
The Cessna 208 Caravan lost communication while flying from Yei to Juba International Airport
Road rage video shows man knock driver unconscious before shouting at his wife
John Lee punched the victim causing him to lose consciousness before shouting at his wife
Urgent appeal to find Walsall domestic abuse suspect
West Midlands Police officers are asking for the public's help to trace Russell Shermer who is wanted on suspicion of a domestic attack
Black Country car thief and burglar threatened woman after breaking into her home
Brad Arnold broke into cars and homes steaking keys right next to a sleeping man and then threatening a woman demanding her bag
First pictures as King Charles and Queen Camilla land in US for historic state visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla have just landed in Maryland