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Residents warned to keep windows closed as trees and sheds catch alight in Birmingham
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New police update in Ann Widdecombe murder probe as detectives say 'no other suspects'
The 78-year-old was found dead in her home earlier this week
West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics warn over 5 common heatwave mistakes - and one could be fatal
The Met Office has warned the UK is set to swelter in a heatwave for days to come - and West Midlands Ambulance Service are urging people to avoid five common mistakes that could lead to heat exhaustion or worse
UK regional household income divide has had no progress since 1997
With a new Labour Party Prime Minister incoming, the Resolution Foundation has issued a warning.
Kate Middleton hints at new Prince Louis role during Wimbledon appearance
Prince Louis, eight, could have his eye on a new role
Bank of England confirms 750,000 households to lose £170 a month
Millions face higher mortgage bills when they renew after pressure linked to the Iran war, the Bank of England has warned.
Midlands stalker, 20, threatened to rape victim and hurt her sister
Casey Colton-Young has now been sentenced
Sir Keir Starmer confirms £1,000 for families from September as he steps down as PM
Outgoing Prime Minister has rubber-stamped changes to schools which will see parents £1k better off.
Households being slapped with £8,000 singles tax as costs soar
Nearly three in 10 are affected by a premium for living life as a singleton, with council tax the steepest individual cost
Woman threatened with knife in Dudley cashpoint robbery attempt
West Midlands Police has issued an image of a woman its officers would like to speak to after a knifepoint robbery attempt at an ATM
Husband returns home during work break and finds wife, 27, dead
Carer Beatrice Solomon was found unresponsive at the family's home
E-bike rider seriously injured in Bartley Green collision
A series of roads were cordoned off as the emergency services dealt with the incident
Pension scheme urged to begin 'review' as savers face life expectancy problem
The industry-standard CMI mortality projections model is used widely by trustees and sponsors.
Met Office confirms how long latest UK heatwave will last
Emergency services have warned of the 'extreme' risk of wildfires this weekend
Fresh arrest as police probe Ann Widdecombe 'murder'
A man has been arrested in South Yorkshire
Violent Black Country burglar went on month-long car thieving spree leaving victims hospitalised
The car key burglar caused misery in to householders and was part of a gang who used increasing violence
Eight UK banks offering customers up to £300 free cash to switch - full list
Bank customers can get free cash worth hundreds of pounds simply for switching bank accounts.
Tragedy of man found dead in Birmingham after telling hospital and police 'I'm not safe outside'
The 27-year-old's family 'begged' police to help him but they deemed he was not at risk