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HMRC confirms new petrol and diesel advisory fuel rates from June 1 - full list

The fuel prices for petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas and electric have been updated

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Government announces crackdown on sexual harassment on trains amid BirminghamLive campaign

The Government has announced a campaign to target sexual harassment on trains - as BirminghamLive looks back at our very own campaign regarding women's safety on public transport

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Bilston High Street e-bike crash live as teen dies in hospital

Police and medics were pictured at the scene on Thursday evening

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PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance claimants wake up to surprise DWP payments

Cash is arriving at unexpected times for some households

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Teen dies after e-bike hits pelican crossing pole in Bilston

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 9.30pm

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Man attacked in Birmingham street rushed to hospital with head injury

The man, in his 30s, was attacked in Villa Road in Lozells

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Birmingham and Black Country ‘rise in deaths’ health warning as temperatures soar

The UK Health Security Agency has raised its healyth alert warning level to amber in the West Midlands as temperatures rocket over the bank holiday weekend

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'Obscene' David Attenborough parody drops on Netflix just days after national treasure turns 100

Netflix has released a new raunchy nature documentary parody from the creators of Big Mouth - and it arrives just days after David Attenborough turned 100

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Over half of professionals regret their university degree

52% of people expressed some level of regret about their degree

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Rachel Reeves confirms NHS prescription rule change for patients in England

Cutting energy bills, freezing prescription charges, protecting motorists from fuel duty increases and raising the minimum wage

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Young people in Birmingham being 'let down' as their go-to 'safe places' shut

Youth provisions across the country have declined in recent years - and here is what residents in the West Midlands think

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Horror A59 crash leaves two five-year-olds and woman fighting for their lives

A man in his 20s was also taken to hospital with serious injuries after the crash

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Three people killed in A1 Northumberland crash as police launch investigation

Three people died and a fourth was airlifted to hospital after a fatal head-on collision between a VW Polo and a Hyundai i20 on the A1 in Northumberland

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HS2 delays 'deeply frustrating' for businesses as expert calls for 'support'

Lyle Bignon, Birmingham's night time economy ambassador, is calling for 'stronger protection' for businesses affected by HS2 disruption

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Six major UK banks confirm up to £200 bonus payments for customers - full list

Customers at a string of UK banks, including major chain banks with branches in Birmingham, are set to be handed bonuses for switching.

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Birmingham Airport queues branded 'disgrace' after 'unexpectedly high level of staff absence'

The issue meant travellers passed through fewer security screening lanes this morning

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Lloyds set to lose title of UK's largest bank branch network

The rival recently pledged to keep its 605 branches open until at least 2030

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Mike Tindall jokes that he knew Prince Harry back 'when he was fun'

Mike Tindall, Princess Anne's son-in-law, made a number of jokes about the Royal Family during a discussion with former rugby ace James Haskell and TV presenter Alex Payne

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Mother of drowned sisters died in Birmingham lake in tragic family revelation

Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, were thought to have travelled to the seaside to pay tribute to her

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DWP confirms full list of 6 benefits under review and issues ominous warning

Across all benefits, fraud and error was at an estimated 3.2% (£9.9 billion) for the financial year ending 2026, compared with 3.3% (£9.4 billion) in 2025.