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'Murder' victim named as Ellie Flanagan, 23, as man 'known to her' arrested

A 45-year-old man was been arrested on suspicion of murder

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Man jailed after police spot him doing something suspicious in Midlands town

The driver, Arian Varfaj, 53, and his car were searched – with cocaine, cash and a phone discovered

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Ian Huntley family 'row' over next of kin as daughter slams 'disgusting' funeral

Huntley killed ten-year-old friends Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Amiee Chapman

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Court fines for four people who went to Walsall and 'treated it with disrespect'

Walsall Council took court action over unpaid fixed penalty notices

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Two men named after gun discovered in Birmingham

Police were able to confirm that the gun was live and viable

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Two men charged with firearm offences after gun seized by police in Birmingham

Two men have been charged with offences linked to firearm possession after a police raid recovered a live gun.

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'Unwelcome news' issued for HSBC, NatWest, Barclays, Nationwide customers

Mortgage borrowers looking for a new deal will have some “unwelcome news”, a website has warned.

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12 million PlayStation owners could be handed £162 from May

Millions of UK gamers could be in line for compensation of up to £162 each under a £2 billion legal claim.

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UK households warned that Rachel Reeves £150 energy bill cut in doubt after Iran war

The energy price cap is predicted to cap will rise by about 10%, adding around £160 a year to typical household bills

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State pensioners warned bills to jump £500 a year amid Middle East war

Experts fear the price of petrol is now expected to reach as high as 165p per litre

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Appeal launched to find man wanted in connection with Dudley robbery

A wanted appeal has been launched to ask for public help finding a man wanted in connection with a robbery.

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DWP confirms £188 cut to Universal Credit payment - but not for everyone

Controversial measures have been set out by the Government

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Man seen running naked through Birmingham park prompts indecent exposure investigation

The man was seen running through the Birmingham beauty spot on Monday morning

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Halifax confirms mortgage rate increases across all its fixed and tracker products

The new rates come into effect from tomorrow

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Brits urged to check 3 scheme worth up to £475 before they end in days

Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount and Cold Weather Payments are due to end in mere days

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Tribute to 'loving' Birmingham grandfather after 'tragic death' caused by thug

Allen Karem Chand was targeted by Muntahar Ahmed in what police called 'an unnecessary act of violence'

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New pictures show what future could hold for historic Curzon Street station

Birmingham's old Curzon Street Station building was the first direct railway line linking the city to London

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DWP confirms £150 bonus payments for households claiming these benefits

The Government has confirmed the cost-of-living boost for millions of households

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Taxpayers warned of extra HMRC charge of '£900 and climbing'

One million Brits missed a crucial deadline

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Birmingham man, 27, arrested after man found dead at Staffordshire railway station

British Transport Police have arrested a 27-year-old man from Birmingham on suspicion of murder following the death of a 28-year-old man at Tamworth Railway Station.