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DWP benefits capital of UK - where people are handed £3,868
Newly compiled figures show that £3,868 was spent on benefits in the borough in 2024/25 for every person of working age.
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Thousands of EV charging points heading to West Midlands streets
It is aimed to introduce 9,500 electric charging points for residents across the West Midlands
£50m fund agreed to help Midlands firms adapt to electric vehicle production
Councillors said small to medium sized businesses in the region need support
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Town 30 minutes from Birmingham among best places to live and has a 'jewel in the crown'
Posh town named among the gems of our region in new list
House prices in Midlands borough among cheapest as first-time buyers snap up bargains
This part of the West Midlands is seen as the ideal area for first-time buyers to get onto the housing ladder
Aldi introduce £13 rule across all its UK supermarkets from April 1
The supermarket chain is making a £42 million investment in colleague pay this year
Snow maps show UK cities to see March 'Beast from the East' with -4C snow storm
New weather maps suggest a major blizzard is on the way
Woman denies dine and dash allegations after Liverpool restaurant video sparks public backlash
Mollie Birch, 28, claims she paid her restaurant bill in full but was publicly humiliated after a viral video accused her of leaving without paying
Public urged call 999 if they spot Birmingham robbery suspect
Anyone who spots Abrao Baptista is urged to call 999 immediately
Rob Beckett replaces Paddy McGuinness as Tempting Fortune host
The comedian is taking over from Paddy McGuinness for the third series of the game show
People smuggler caught in Birmingham with migrants in car part of wider criminal network
Sarfaraz Sardarzehi was caught with three illegal immigrants in his car and was found to have acted as a taxi driver in a big people smuggling operation
Chris McCausland would co-host Strictly Come Dancing with Dianne Buswell
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winner Chris McCausland has joked he and Dianne Buswell would make great co-hosts, and said he would banish Paso Doble and Samba from the show
Junior and Princess Andre 'sign up for Celebrity Race Across the World'
The siblings have reportedly been signed for the next series of the BBC competition show following Princess's successful reality series
Urgent appeal to find teen missing for weeks with links to Wolverhampton
West Midlands Police is asking for the publics help to find missing 14-year-old, Deago
Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard says she's 'scared' in heartbreaking health update
Ex Corrie star Beverley Callard has shared a heartbreaking update on her breast cancer recovery, telling followers she is struggling to eat on day four post-op
Real Housewives star Mary Cosby's son dies suddenly aged 23
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby's son, Robert Jr, has died aged 23
Two arrested after car crash in Birmingham following ‘police chase’
A silver VW Golf crashed into a road sign following a police pursuit after 'failing to stop' for West Midlands Police's Road Harm Team
Inside the Birmingham council budget moment when Labour knew it would lose
Birmingham City Council failed to agree a Budget when it met yesterday. Its members will meet again next week, with negotiations taking place in the coming days to reach a compromise deal.
Prize worth £12k for young writers launched with Caitlin Moran mentorship
The BSME Young Writers Prize is open to those aged 18-25 in the UK, offering a bursary, year-long mentorship and work experience with top editors
Yorkshire woman arrested on suspicion of murder six weeks after man found dead in Tenerife
Guest who were staying at the hotel at the time are being asked to come forward to police to help with investigations.