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Man cleared of murdering Jill Dando denies raping teenager

Barry George was cleared of murdering Jill Dando in 1999 following a successful appeal in 2007

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Residents fear homes 'unsellable' as giant 'mega shed' rises up at back of gardens

They say their lives have been turned upside down by drilling, noise and construction vibrations

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Avanti West Coast to cut one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes

Train operator says passenger demand will still be met as it trims summer timetable at government’s behestAvanti West Coast is to cut about one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes this summer to reduce costs.The train operator said it was reducing its timetable between London Euston an...

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Drivers face motorway closures involving routes to Birmingham Airport and NEC

There are set to be six weekend closure dates for HS2 works spanning two busy Midland motorways - with five dates confirmed

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West Midlands Railway 'only travel if necessary' warning as strike to go ahead

Passengers have been warned of cancellations and delays

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'Golden boy' restaurant manager sexually abused young boy for years

The survivor of the abuse has spoken out about the ordeal

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Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan lifts lid on 'devastating' youth centre decline

The MP for Birmingham Perry Barr has spoken out over the fall of youth hubs in Birmingham in recent years

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Killer slashed 'Godfather' criminal in neck during prison attack

Donald Gaote-Oueyeya believed that John Henry Sayers had put a price on his head

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Police in 'double rape' probe launch urgent manhunt with one man in custody

One man is being sought by police while another is being held for questioning

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Birmingham to London rail operator ordered to cut services to save money

The company said the decision was in response to a request from the Department for Transport to cut costs

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Wolverhampton pub owner calls for 'show of support' as popular boozer closes after 14 years

The Greyhound is set to close amid 'increasing pressures' within the industry

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Marks & Spencer launches new salad range that 'last for five days longer'

The range won't go bad mere days after purchase

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DWP issues public warning to all 3.9 million PIP claimants

DWP is urging PIP claimants to come forward and have their say as the Timms Review deadline looms.

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DWP shares full list of 26 respiratory conditions that qualify for weekly £114 payment

The money is designed to help those in need complete daily tasks

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HMRC confirms 25p per mile rule for drivers doing over 10,000 miles a year

Under taxman rules, drivers and motorists may be able to claim tax relief if they use cars, vans, motorcycles or bicycles for work.

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Shrewsbury man jailed for hacking into women's online accounts - but police will 'never fully understand why' he did it

Adam Piggott had been handed a suspended sentence for a similar offence in January 2025

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UK heatwave will be 'not normal' with exact start date announced

The weather is set to ramp up from Wednesday, May 20, and stick around until early June.

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Polish lorry driver jailed after £7m cocaine found in Kim Kardashian Skims delivery

The driver concealed the drugs in a legitimate shipment of the Kim Kardashian co-founded brand

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UK households' top financial concern is rising prices, survey finds

Sterling is also down against the Dollar and Euro

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Drivers face new MOT rule which could see points on licence

The government has been carrying out a consultation on its Road Safety Strategy with a key deadline last week - with new penalties planned