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Peter Andre meets Katie Price's new husband Lee Andrews in unexpected FaceTime call

Peter Andre and Katie Price's new husband Lee Andrews had their first meeting via FaceTime when daughter Princess passed the phone during a video call, with Katie confirming the exes had a 'nice chat'

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DWP confirms PIP award length changes from April

Under changes due to begin next month, the award period is due to be extended to a minimum of three years with further increases planned

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Exact date Birmingham set for snow and heavy rain in March

Weather maps have predicted a wet and grey start to March with the arrival of a powdering of snow alongside downpours

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Birmingham petrol station targeted in robbery as police ask for help to find man

Police launched a CCTV appeal for information after the incident at Shell garage

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Police name man charged with murder after stabbing outside Alum Rock school

Ali Alshmari, aged 30, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time after the fatal attack

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Man charged with murder of Ali Alshmari following stabbing in West Midlands

A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Alum Rock.

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CCTV appeal following petrol station robbery in Birmingham

Police have issued a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with a robbery in Birmingham.

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Eamonn Holmes relying on carers as he says 'I can't get up'

The TV presenter has struggled with his mobility and chronic pain for years

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Cruz Beckham posts heartbreaking message to estranged brother Brooklyn on birthday

Despite Brooklyn Beckham publicly stating he has no desire to reconcile with his family, Cruz Beckham has shared an emotional three-word tribute to his brother on Instagram

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Millions of UK households to receive £1,040 annual income boost from April 1

The increase in minimum wage is set to earn employees an additional £1,040 each year

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Ian Huntley update as police issue statement on killer's condition a week after attack

The Soham murderer was attacked almost a week ago at HMP Frankland, where he was serving a life sentence for the murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman

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Harry Styles breaks silence on Liam Payne's death and how it affected him

It is the first time Harry Styles has spoken about the tragic death of former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne

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State pension age warning to UK residents born between 1960 to 1977

Under the government plans, households will have to wait longer in order to receive their pension

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All the UK counties set for March snow including Midlands 'named'

Snow is set to pepper parts of the United Kingdom this month according to the latest weather maps

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Major UK charity closing 88 stores including seven in the West Midlands - full list

The charity blamed National Insurance rises, reduced footfall and a growing competitive field online for the closures

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Phone users could save £100s on bill by sending free text message

The mobile phone service allows users to find out if they'll be hit with early termination fees or have the ability to walk away scot-free

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Major update after teenager stabbed to death outside Smethwick mosque

Two teens have been charged over the death of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal

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UK households could face '£160 energy bill spike' due to Iran war

Despite the price cap dropping in April, households could face a jump in prices due to the escalating events in the Middle East

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Dad and his two sons rumbled after peddling drugs on streets of Tamworth

Text messages, cash, deal bags and a bucket of cannabis were uncovered by police as the family were caught

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Five counties in England facing snow with as West Midlands verdict 'confirmed'

Parts of England could face snow in the coming days as weather maps revealed a blanketing of snow and chilly temperatures on the way