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DWP quietly admits 760,000 households are set to lose £300 Winter Fuel Payment despite qualifying

The DWP has confirmed that 760,000 households are set to miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment this year, despite qualifying for help with their heating costs

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Maura Higgins set for huge I'm A Celeb twist after being dumped in epic jungle trial

Maura Higgins is set to enter the jungle on Thursday night, after her luxury stay in the Jungle Junkyard with Richard Coles was spoiled by ITV bosses

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CCTV image of man released after Solihull house burglary

Police are keen to speak to the man in a black hoodie after Solihull house burglary

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Tulisa's pal breaks silence on I'm A Celeb star's bond with Alan Halsall

Tulisa's best friend has spoken out on the singer's love life after she revealed she is looking for a 'deep emotional connection' in a partner

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Liam Payne's ex Danielle Peazer comforted at star's funeral after 'unique bond' revelation

Danielle Peazer was seen being comforted by her partner Sonny Jay as she attended the private funeral of her ex-boyfriend Liam Payne, who died last month

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Exact date £300 Winter Fuel Payments entering bank accounts

A total of £450 is available to help households struggling with the rising cost of energy bills

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Cillian Murphy spotted on Peaky Blinders' film set in West Midlands

The Tommy Shelby actor was spotted amongst film crews at Bumble Hole and Warrens Hall Nature Reserve in Netherton, as filming on the highly-anticipated Peaky Blinders movie entered day two at the Black Country beauty spot

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'Turk' line smashed as police unmask gang who helped flood Birmingham with drugs

Five men who ran crack cocaine and heroin line through West Midlands put behind bars

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431-mile 'snow bomb' heading for England as weather maps turn icy white

Weather maps have turned white indicating the possibility of wintry conditions on the way to the UK

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ITV This Morning's Cat Deeley reveals Ant McPartlin's private message after he posted 'cheeky' comment

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! host Ant McPartlin messaged ITV This Morning star Cat Deeley after the hosts discussed the reality show on Wednesday's show

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They 'died without a place to call home' - remembering Birmingham's homeless in poignant ceremony

Calls for Birmingham to officially record and commemorate those who die each year while homeless and on the streets, in hostels or temporary accommodation

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Man arrested following string of alleged sex attacks in Birmingham park

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Highbury Park following an investigation into three offences that have happened over the last week

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DWP handing out extra £749 to people claiming these four benefits

DWP benefit claimants on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance, and Carer's Allowance can expect to see extra cash in their bank

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Birmingham Pub Bombings 50 years on

On November 21st 1974 21 people lost their lives in Birmingham

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Changes for crumbling Tipton Conservative Club in new housing plans

The former club has been deteriorating since closing suddenly in 2016 but was still the site of a £1m cannabis farm during the Covid-19 pandemic

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West Midlands nursery launches free-childcare scheme with one condition

Parents are being offered free day-care, but there is one condition that requires them to qualify for the benefit

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M6 Birmingham queue warning as crash causing 'long delays' and lane closure

A crash on the nearby M5 this afternoon, November 20, is causing significant knock-on delays on the M6

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Meriden MP reveals dad's fears over new tax as he says 'why have you declared war on farmers?'

Meriden MP raises Solihull farmer's concerns over inheritance tax changes

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Speed bumps demand after new 20mph limit 'fails to slow drivers' in Stirchley

Campaigners want speed bumps installed on various road within Stirchley

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Woman's 'game-changing' hack to stop pan from boiling over is so simple

A foodie has shared a 'life-changing' hack to stop pots from boiling over, and it requires just two simple kitchen items that you probably already have in your cupboard