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Death notices and funeral announcements from Birmingham Mail this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Birmingham Council scheme to tackle unauthorised encampments 'now not happening'
Birmingham Council says it 'has not been possible to identify enough suitable sites' for its pilot programme
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What income can I expect from the state pension?
There are ways to boost the amount of money you receive
Robber 'punched and kicked' victim for watch as police issue CCTV appeal
Police said his phone, car keys and cash was also taken
Recycling centre fire sees 100 firefighters tackle Bermondsey blaze as trains disrupted
Residents have been urged to keep windows and doors closed as thick smoke billows across the area
Major M6 delays live after multi-vehicle crash leads to large oil spill
Six miles of tailbacks and 70-minute delays were being reported
'Exciting' £140k Tamworth town centre upgrade underway
Tamworth Borough Council are upgrading street and public space lighting
How can I reduce my monthly bills without cutting essentials?
Certain habits could be costing you more each month than you realise
Body found in Birmingham house as police probe 'unexplained death'
Emergency services could not save the man who was pronounced dead at the scene
Warning to Birmingham residents hoping for bin strike to end
Birmingham City Council's new leader makes first assessment of bin strike 'deal'
UK customers will ride in first driverless taxis this summer
Technology firm Wayve and Uber has announced the first paying passengers will be able to book a driverless cab in the next couple of months
Child checked over by medics after two-car Oldbury crash
Medics were called tot he scene just before 8.30am
How much should I spend on rent?
Certain budgeting methods can help people manage their rent costs
Met Office forecast West Midlands to reach 26C or above this weekend
Weather experts reveal more than 30 UK counties will face scorching temperatures
Birmingham woman, 55, arrested in stabbing murder probe near Henley-in-Arden
A man, aged in his 50s, suffered a stab wound to his chest and later died at the scene
Two of West Midlands' best schools thriving in one of the poorest areas
The schools have defied the odds to become among the best in the region
'My wife died at 42 from an 'old man's disease' - I won't let it be in vain'
Emily-Jane Scandrett died of a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure - but had no idea where she came into contact with it
What is the best way to save for a first home?
The average UK adult has £13,200 in savings – just over a fifth of the average first-time buyer deposit of £61,900.
Over 1,000 letters delivered to Dudley Council boss in green belt homes battle
Campaigners deliver 5,000 objections to plan for hundreds of homes on green belt land which they fear will get government backing