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NS&I customers who've taken out Premium Bonds since 2006 urged to act
NS&I customers are being urged to check their accounts after the latest Premium Bonds draw
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Close encounter with aliens and 'jellyfish' UFO turned soldiers into stone
This is just one of many stories found amongst Soviet-era files that have been recently released to the public.
DWP extends bank account checks to joint accounts in crackdown
A new bill has been pushed through, handing the DWP strict and intensive new powers to comb through claimants' cash.
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Robin Windsor inquest told Strictly star's 'glow had gone' after he was dropped
Emmerdale's Lisa Riley said her former Strictly professional partner "kept slipping deeper and deeper into depression" after he was dropped from the dance show in 2015
M6 crash live as drivers face severe delays following HGV collision
Two lanes are closed on the M6 following a collision involving three HGVs
Three lanes closed on M6 southbound after collision between three heavy goods vehicles causes long delays
Emergency services are responding to an accident involving three heavy goods vehicles on the M6 southbound near Birmingham.
A much anticipated Birmingham chophouse restaurant has announced its opening date - here’s when Blacklock is opening with meat dishes you won’t be able to resist
A much-loved chophouse restaurant has announced its opening date in Birmingham at one of the city’s most beautiful landmark buildings
Keir Starmer says 'needs resolving' amid PMQs call to 'intervene' in Birmingham bins strike
The Birmingham bins strike was raised during Prime Minister's Questions today
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds customers issued £300 warning for failing to switch
The biggest banks offer an average of just 1.19% on flexible easy-access accounts
'Dangerous' motorist drove at excessive speed before crashing into railings in Stafford
Paige Brookes, 24, of Stafford, pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving and failing to stop for officers
How grandparents can get up to £12,550 boost for looking after kids this half term
There are four main ways UK households can claim support
Katie Price's husband shares 'chaos' post during couple's honeymoon
Katie Price's new husband Lee Andrews has shared a cryptic post about chaos unfolding while on honeymoon with the former glamour model.
Tragic Strictly star dropped from show 'drowning in debt and battling dark demons'
The 44-year-old professional dancer was found dead in a hotel room
Britney Spears' net worth and tour plans as she sells music catalogue for $200m
The pop singer - now 44 - is taking the next steps in the controversial and colourful career that has kept her in the spotlight for more than two decades
Met Office names UK areas where snow will be 4 inches deep before Monday - full list
The UK now faces "a brief respite as colder conditions will temporarily take charge."
The Pogues announce death of 'heartbeat' of band Andrew Ranken in heartfelt statement
Andrew Ranken has died aged 72
Midland mum working hospital nightshift has car stolen as she tends to patients
Jade Brace was devastated when her Toyota RAV4 was stolen from a staff car park during her 12-and-a-half hour shift
HMRC could be forced to 'double' personal tax allowance to £25,000 for some
Petition calls on the Labour Party government to act
Garden plant 'as destructive as knotweed' could wipe thousands off house value
Sellers are not legally required to declare the presence of the plant, which is commonly used as a garden screen, so buyers must be extra vigilant
Moment gang held after drive-by shooting as woman blasted through front door
Victim left with life-changing injuries after late-night attack in Dudley