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First picture of 'much loved' man found dead on Wolverhampton school grounds as family issue plea

Neil Thompson, who was known by nickname 'Chuck', was pronounced dead on the grounds of Smestow Academy in Windmill Crescent, in Wolverhampton

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All the Midlands towns set for two inches of snow with date of arrival announced

Towns and cities across the West Midlands region are set to be blanketed by snow next week

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Birmingham facing 5cm of snow with date of arrival predicted

The city could face its third covering of snow in January with weather maps indicating snowfall could arrive next week

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Lucy Letby not to be charged with the murders of more babies

The CPS concluded that the evidential test was not met in any of the cases

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Pig head mounted on family home's gate in 'appalling and deliberate act'

Police are now investigating the incident

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22 counties in England face snow in next weather bomb from Thursday - full list

Snow storms and blizzards are likely across the UK in the coming weeks

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Major review of DWP PIP benefit starts next month - here's what you need to know

The review will look at PIP assessments and eligibility criteria, as well as helping more claimants into work so they can achieve better health, finances and independence

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Supermarket thief jailed for post-Christmas crime spree

Marcus Henry, targeted two supermarkets in Rowley Regis between December 26 and January 6

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Family-run construction company since 1989 collapses into administration

The company has operated for more than 30 years

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Birmingham dealer arrested in Chinatown involved in drug supply 'worth thousands'

Bong Bui, 24, was selling Class-A and B drugs before his arrest in Birmingham's Chinese Quarter

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Asda 'puts up to 1,200 warehouse roles at risk of redundancy'

It affect staff working at clothing depots in Lymedale, North East clothing and Brackmills.

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All the Midlands postcodes where landlines are being switched off forever

Landlines are being replaced by faster full fibre technology, as the UK continues moving away from outdated technology

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I'm with Octopus Energy - I got £200 off bill with quick and easy process

Octopus Energy has partnered with North of England-based housing association Together Housing Group to bring its trailblazing Tenant Power tariff

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Secret hack to unlock Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Asda trolleys if you forget £1 coin

A shopper took to social media to share the clever hack which can save you from having to make two trips to the supermarket

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DWP claimants told to work at 66 companies or have benefits stopped

A new Labour Party and DWP scheme means young people will be offered jobs at major companies.

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Birmingham bracing for Atlantic snow storm with '8cm falling over the Midlands'

Birmingham is in the 'firing line' of a snow storm sweeping in from the Atlantic with up to 8cm of snow covering parts of the Midlands

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Brooklyn Beckham statement ripped apart by Nicola Peltz stylist

Brooklyn shared a bombshell statement to his social media last night

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Birmingham's Emma Willis urges parents to do 'one thing that takes 60 seconds' to keep kids safe

The Love Is Blind UK presenter and mum-of-three is championing a campaign that could see kids banned from using social media

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Acocks Green murder suspect still at large one week after teen, 19, stabbed to death

Zachariah Liburd, wanted on suspicion of murdering teenager Chris Ikouara in Acocks Green, remains undetected

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Santander urges customers to 'close accounts' before May without any cost

The high street bank, which is Spanish owned but has Birmingham branches, has emailed customers