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'We are devastated' - Police issue statement after serving officer found dead outside Birmingham house

A serving officer from West Midlands Police has been found dead outside a house in Birmingham.

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Two counties in England set for snow with West Midlands verdict announced

Snow is set to pepper two counties in England according to the latest weather forecasts

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State pensioners on certain DWP benefit could get £344 each month from April

From April onwards, the disability component of Pension Credit is due to increase.

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Family-run UK tool company collapses into administration

The company had significant short-term debt at the time of filing for administration

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Murder investigation launched after body found in garage

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

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Asda confirms first location for dedicated George store

Leeds and Hull have already seen the brand change

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West Midlands Police detective found dead outside city house as family say 'always in our hearts'

Detective Constable Tayyab Malik, 35, was found dead on Yardley Wood Road in Billesley at around 2pm on Tuesday, February 24

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Call for minister to attend Midlands greenbelt demonstration to 'explain face to face'

MP Wendy Morton said residents are 'under siege' from developers

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Sainsbury's and Argos announce plans to axe 300 jobs

The companies are undergoing major restructuring plans

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People on certain DWP benefits can get free dentist appointments - full list

Some people living in England may qualify for free NHS dental appointments and treatments

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Pension tax raid from Rachel Reeves set to punish people on modest incomes

Chancellor unveiled changes to salary sacrifice during last year's Budget, in November.

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Birmingham man ambushed, bundled into car boot and kidnapped, court told

"Whatever these man planned appears to have failed," a prosecutor told a jury

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Sarah Ferguson spotted after 'going into hiding' in 'very remote' location

The former Duchess of York has reportedly been staying at a Donegal wellness retreat after keeping a low profile following the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein

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Shard End police incident live as road sealed off and forensics on scene

Forensic personnel have been pictured at the scene

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Man, 35, admits manslaughter after Birmingham care worker, 46, found dead with fatal head injuries

A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after his carer was found with fatal injuries to her head and face at a house in Birmingham.

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Areas of West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire see drop in number of asylum seekers housed in hotels - find out how it changed in your local area

The number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in UK hotels has fallen to its lowest level for 18 months with new data showing significant drops in local figures.

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Much-loved Midland worker dies in 65ft lathe machine workplace horror

Company fined £750,000 plus costs after the 54-year-old victim was fatally injured in accident at work

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HMRC sending workers who wear uniforms new tax codes

If you wear a branded uniform, specialist clothing, or even just a logoed polo shirt for work, you could be entitled to a tax rebate from HMRC.

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HMRC urges millions of low-income families to check if they're owed £1,200

Millions of families on low incomes are being urged to check if they could pocket up to £1,200 in free bonus cash

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Rachel Reeves under fire as over 950,000 Brits aged 16 to 24 are unemployed

Business leaders are blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves for the uptick