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Two arrested in Tamworth after gun and ammo find

A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of a series of firearms and drugs offences

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Ex-Birmingham school staff charged with series of child sex offences

The allegations date from when the pair worked at a school - police confirm they are 'no longer employed there'

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Multi-million-pound contract awarded to build new homes on eyesore Wolverhampton pub site

The work is part of a £120m regeneration project in Heath Town and includes new homes and other improvements

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£100 Nationwide bonus payments to be slashed for millions of customers

Nationwide, the UK's largest mutual, will administer the payments - which are worth £100 - from Wednesday, June 10.

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Police must examine David Sullivan claims, says No.10 amid furore over ex-Birmingham City co-owner

Sullivan, 77, has denied claims he tried to pressure aspiring young models into sex in return for spots in his newspapers

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Birmingham 'must not be overlooked in national grooming gangs inquiry'

Tory leader Robert Alden says any investigation seeking the 'full truth' must examine Birmingham's record following the national grooming scandal

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Man killed girlfriend in Oldbury by crushing her against lamppost with his truck, court told

Lily Whitehouse, 19, had just visited her baby in hospital before the 'attack'

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Exact date UK next hits 30C as Met Office and BBC issue heatwave update

Met Office and BBC Weather teams have issued the latest forecast for the days ahead, amid the promise of improving weather after a dull start to June.

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Sinister mask and 40 zombie knives seized as Birmingham pair arrested on M6

Cheshire Police stopped a Volkswagen Polo near the M6 motorway and uncovered boxes containing more than 40 bladed weapon as two Birmingham teenagers were arrested

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Nationwide confirms 4 groups of customers not getting £100 bonus tomorrow

For yet another year, Nationwide is set to pay £100 bonuses to bank account and building society customers.

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Met Office and BBC issue next UK heatwave update ahead of 'very warm' spell

After a poor start to the month, there are hopes of a "very warm" or "hot" spell.

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How can I prepare financially for a recession?

Recent economic projections could point towards a looming recession

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Lloyds Bank announces new rewards for customers with some handed £2,026

The bank, which has branches in Birmingham, says Lloyds Rewards can help customers be £2,026 a month better off.

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Tamworth crash probe as Birmingham man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after woman hit by car

The woman was left with leg and ankle injuries following the collision in Tamworth

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Apple makes a million popular devices obsolete - with users furious

Millions of watches will be unable to update to the new software.

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Drug dealer found with 'two packages' inside his underwear

Jay Richardson and Jack Brandrick both pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply

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More strikes at Oldbury school in row over 'student and staff safety'

GMB Union says that 19 workers plan to strike

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'Tough' new road rules announced for England with drivers charged £500

Government has issued new guidance for councils which will end "patch up" fixes and lead to smoother, safer journeys.

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HMRC slapping UK households with £12,000 'breadwinner penalty'

Once hitting the £100,000 pay mark, h igh-income households face a “breadwinner penalty” of more than £12,000 a year.

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HMRC chasing UK households for tax returns they don't owe

One concerned taxpayer reached out to Mike Warburton, a leading tax advisor, asking for help