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"The plane's gone": Gobsmacked passengers left behind as Jet2 flight leaves airport

Jet2 staff claimed that it had 'never happened before'

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Calls for PCC to resign after delay in action against Chief Constable

Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has been called to resign by members of a campaign group

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Monzo announces 'simpler and more accessible' change for customers

It comes ahead of HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes

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BBC Gladiators star pays tribute to 'special' relationship with Strictly Come Dancing partner

EXCLUSIVE: The Gladiators star has opened up about his relationship with his dance partner following the hit show

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National Lottery bringing in new 'automatic' rule for UK households who play

The Lotto and Thunderball draws will take place as usual on Saturday evening.

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Age-old question about how high to turn your thermostat finally answered

It comes as the UK has been hit by freezing temperatures at the start of the new year

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Gun and drugs seized after early morning raid in Birmingham

Police have arrested two men and seized a gun and drugs, after carrying out a warrant in Acocks Green

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Energy bills warning as expert advice issued on beating price cap this winter

Millions of households are languishing on standard variable tariffs rather than taking advantage of fixed deals that could save them hundreds of pounds a year

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Hapless cyclist pedals onto M6 Toll after ‘following Google Maps’

Rider ignored several junctions to exit the motorway despite risk to his safety this morning, Monday, January 19

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Major Birmingham traffic disruption as A38 Aston Expressway is closed due to overhead gantry problems

The Aston Expressway has been closed due to overhead gantry problems causing major traffic disruption in Birmingham

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Popular chocolate pulled from Costco shelves due to 'allergen risk' - here are the batch codes to look out for

A popular chocolate treat has been pulled from shelves due to potential contamination with a serious allergen, according to the Food Standards Agency.

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Thousands of state pensioners face £1,500 shortfall in their DWP payments

State pensioners up and down the country are becoming too reliant on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for their retirement income.

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Blue tent put up on Wolverhampton school playing field as body found

A man's body was discovered within the grounds of Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton

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DWP stopping paying two benefits with case files handed to agency

Customers who move from England or Wales to Scotland must report their change of address to DWP as soon as possible

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Major high street bank announces rate cut of up to 0.24%

Halifax has also confirmed reductions of up to 0.11 per cent

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Trio arrested as city centre cannabis farm rumbled

Police discovered 100 cannabis plants at a property in Victoria Street, Wolverhampton

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Birmingham Council faces Druids Heath regeneration setback amid legal challenge

Residents in the Birmingham estate of Druids Heath previously threatened a legal challenge amid ongoing concerns over the regeneration plans

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'Misogyny' row as Birmingham mosque preacher says men can 'physically discipline' wives

Aqeel Mahmood said 'discipline' was a right of the husband over his wife on a live stream

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Overheated hair straighteners to blame for fire in block of flats near Birmingham, emergency services confirm

The cause of a fire which damaged a flat in a high-rise block has been revealed to be a set of hair straighteners.

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Cabbies to launch city centre go-slow protest and it starts tonight

The go-slow protest was called a 'last resort' and will take place multiple times this week