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Baby name so popular it dominates in Birmingham and the Black Country - full list
New data reveals the most popular baby names in the region, and there's a sharp winner
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Arson probe into Sheldon Country Park blaze as fire chiefs issue warning
Flames engulfed a significant amount of grassland and trees
Andy Burnham and John Healey '£236 less' for state pensioners born before 1951
The Labour Party government will uprate the basic and new state pension rates.
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Andy Burnham 50% train ticket discount for three ages confirmed - full list
Changes confirmed by Department for Transport
Andy Burnham £175 boost for train passengers from August confirmed
Thousands more young people are set to get half-price travel as the government extends eligibility for railcards.
New GCSE exam changes on table under Andy Burnham and Lucy Powell
A report from Professor Becky Francis has led to proposals
20 food items a waste expert says belong in the fridge - including crisps
It is estimated that households throw away hundreds of pounds annually in food
Birmingham's £200m 'tallest skyscraper' celebrates early completion in major milestone
The building first broke ground in 2022
Police incident live as major Smethwick road closed
Tollhouse Way is currently blocked in both directions following the incident
Andy Burnham £12,570 personal tax-free allowance increase for two groups proposed
Prime Minister is being told to increase the threshold for two groups who are in most in-need.
Andy Burnham and John Healey '£3,074 less' for state pensioners over 74
Prime Minister, and his Chancellor, have confirmed they will stick to the Triple Lock through this Parliament.
Andy Burnham's 'first' plan to cut DWP benefits bill emerges
1 million people could be affected
Birmingham City Council receives plans to turn five-bed HMO into children's care home
The Council has received plans for a change of use
Andy Burnham three new Capital Gains Tax rates proposal with percentage hike
Chancellor, John Healey, and Mr Burnham have been urged to launch the CGT raid at the October 28 Budget.
State pensioners handed bumper £335 with more to come under Andy Burnham
Makerfield MP Mr Burnham has reiterated his commitment to the metric.
Andy Burnham and John Healey '£13,149 payments' for state pensioners next year
According to this model, the full pension would rise to £252.88 a week or £13,149.88 a year.
Andy Burnham £715 tax rise warning for people who earn £39,000
Government could end up shooting itself in the foot if a social care levy comes to pass, the Makerfield MP has been warned.
Travellers move onto Birmingham recreation ground 'under cover of darkness'
Council tip trucks are scheduled to visit the site on Saturday
Andy Burnham government considering new MOT rule which could see points on licence
Consultation response document to be published in August - with new penalties planned
State pensioners handed £1,280 extra with more to come under Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Mr Burnham, too, has vowed to keep the metric.