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People still die earlier in West Midlands than the south - and the gap is increasing
New analysis shows the national life expectancy divide has grown bigger over the decade.
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Andy Burnham 'closing gap' with Reform UK - what the polls show after first week as PM
He has been in Number 10 Downing Street for seven days, but has already announced policy changes
Four dead including baby as driver arrested for dangerous driving after A38 horror crash
Five people from Leeds were involved in the fatal collision near Derby when their car left the carriageway and crashed into trees on the A38
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Freddy Brazier’s ex alleges dog was mistreated prior to attack
Freddy Brazier's ex girlfriend has claimed that his pocket bully was "mistreated" before it attacked him
Meghan Markle shows true colours with 'personal' choice on MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex was the guest judge on the cooking show, and revealed Prince Harry's favourite meal
Andy Burnham automatic £300 payments for state pensioners
Among the levers the Labour Party government is pulling is the Winter Fuel Allowance.
British Gas paying customers to use less electricity with little-known scheme
The energy giant, which is rivalled by EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus and more, says using off-peak electricity could help discount your bills while making energy more sustainable.
Octopus paying energy customers to turn off household appliances
Octopus' Saving Sessions encourages customers to "power down and use less electricity at peak times to score Octopoints."
Strictly star Dianne Buswell swaps iconic red hair for 'smoke' and everyone is 'obsessed'
The professional dancer has switched up her signature look after nine years
Lawyer confirms you can be fined if child kicks ball over neighbour’s fence
Your kids are breaking law if they kick their ball over neighbour’s fence, the High Court has ruled after a couple sued next door.
State pensioners born after 1951 getting unexpected £965 next week
Benefit payments will go out as usual for the most part in August, but there are bank holiday dates to be aware of depending on where you live.
Broad Street police update after 'woman punched in broad daylight attack'
A man has been charged with assault by beating
Ryanair flight from Birmingham Airport declares 'emergency'
The flight declared an emergency shortly after take off
HMRC 'tax rise by stealth' warning with millions affected
This is £96m higher than the Treasury collected in the same period last year
Freeview axe update as Lisa Nandy promises 'support package' for households
After securing herself a reappointment as Culture Secretary, Ms Nandy has launched a government consultation exploring the Freeview switch-off.
Scots woman faked pregnancy and told family and boyfriend plastic doll was real
Kira Cousins has spoken out for the first time to shed light on why she faked a pregnancy
Investigation after scissor lift 'taken for a ride' down Digbeth pavements
Video captured the machine being ridden along a pavement before it was found in the early hours of Sunday
British Gas energy meter mix-up warning with customers penalised
A letter to a national newspaper has laid bare the problem, which is affecting new-build homes, who have seen tariffs increased by 19 per cent.
Exact date Birmingham facing 30C mini heatwave as Met Office says 'very unusual'
The city is bracing for a period of hot weather as the fourth heatwave of the year looks set to swelter the UK
Workers to lose nearly £18,000 as state pension age rise brought forward
As it stands, the State Pension age is 66 for both men and women. It will rise to 67 by 2028 and to 68 by 2044-46, affecting those born after April 1977.