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New WASPI twist as DWP and Labour could be forced to pay compensation after all

Now, WASPI women are launching a final, desperate bid for cash

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Stargazers to see winter skies ignite with six stunning celestial events this February

Weather permitting, this is what the cosmic cycles of the heavens have to offer us mere mortals in February 2026

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Met Office issues snow and ice warning for parts of Midlands

Snow and ice is set to make a return buit Birmingham and the Black Country should escape the disruptive weather

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UK music shop collapses into administration - website taken offline

After 18 years serving customers, it has gone bust.

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Moment Midlands schoolboys fall out of moving bus as pupils in shock

The shocking incident was caught on camera as a fellow passenger filmed the youngsters scuffling at the back of the bus

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Tributes pour in for young footballer who died just before his 16th birthday

Fionn Dooley died peacefully at home, just before turning 16, and his club Knocklyon United has paid tribute to the young footballer

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Long M42 delays live after lorry crash

Three lanes of four closed after two lorries collided

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Over 300,000 children to get free breakfast clubs saving parents £450 a year

The government is calling on more primary schools to sign up with applications open for 1,500 schools to join in September

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Major Birmingham jewellery company at risk of collapse - after 140 years

Jewellery giant WH Darby, from the Jewellery Quarter, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

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£10 and £20 warning with Midlands households urged to check notes

Nottinghamshire Police has warned there have been three separate reports in recent days in the Newark area.

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'Fewer businesses are attempting to recruit yet hiring difficulties have intensified' - Chamber report

Businesses across Greater Birmingham held back on recruitment and investment in training during the final quarter of 2025 amid a “demanding” trading environment, according to a new economic report published today.

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UK households warned water bills are set to rise 5.6% in April

An expert has shared tips on how to cut back your water costs

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Speed camera myths you probably think are true - and the real rules UK drivers need to know

Experts have clarified how speed cameras work as many motorists are relying on misconceptions to avoid being hit with a fine

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Police arrest four people over illegal streaming network worth estimated £3m

The servers were shut down by police instantly cutting the illegal streams

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Met Office names all the Midlands towns facing 15 hours of snow - full list

A new yellow weather warning, from 6pm on Tuesday, February 3, affects two Midlands counties

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Sky confirms return of flagship TV channel 4 years after it was axed

It will launch on channel 106

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Inside Cape Verde hotel where Birmingham resident died from horror stomach bug

Families of six individuals who tragically died after holidays to Cape Verde have made a series of serious allegations about the resorts where relatives stayed

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Birmingham PlayStation row murder to feature in True Crime TV documentary

The 'Secrets of a Murder Detective' episode is focused on the murder of Kenneth Ford murder

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Santander launches mortgage offering 98% of the purchase price

Borrowers will need a deposit of at least £10,000

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Met Office names 16 more UK areas facing snow before Thursday - full list

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for swathes of the Midlands and Wales and England from 6pm on Tuesday, February 3.