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DWP confirms people with high blood pressure could be able to claim PIP
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Live M5 and M6 lane closures following multiple traffic incidents in West Midlands
A collision and a broken down vehicle are causing delays on the West Midlands motorway network
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Nationwide confirms major change to help 3.8 million adults in UK
The Online Safe Space tool helps users access support discreetly, without leaving a trace on their device.
Fake job advert warning issued to anyone who's unemployed
The campaign specifically targets individuals in marketing and communications roles
Lloyds Bank announces £562 savings for some households in England
London emerges as the UK’s AI finance capital with 49 per cent using AI for personal finance weekly.
HMRC confirms rules for people with two stocks and shares ISAs
As of April 2024, rules now permit saving into multiple ISAs
Birmingham hospital staff pull phone and coat hanger from patient's bottoms
'Foreign objects' have been removed by staff treating patients at hospitals
Midlands child killer Mick Philpott is 'going to be got' after getting on Monster Mansion 'hitlist'
Prisoners are reportedly eyeing up Philpott as the next inmate to be killed at the jail
Birmingham 20mph update as council says 'standard on all local roads'
Motorists warned to expect major changes on the city's roads
NatWest issues warning over email scam impersonating bank
The phishing emails mimic NatWest's branding
Judi Dench joins Archers cast urging BBC to keep drama in Birmingham 'where it belongs'
The BBC has axed plans to build a new recording studio for The Archers at Birmingham's Typhoo Tea Factory as part of £500 million cost-cutting measures
Meghan Markle says 'it’s great to be back' during Midlands visit
It was the first time in four years that Meghan appeared publicly at a UK event
Drivers can avoid airport drop-off charges with ‘5-minute tip’
Ricky Durrance, spokesperson for Teletext Holidays, has pointed out that most major airports do offer some free parking options.
'Extremely dangerous' rapist left woman unconscious in Midlands street after sex attack
Gurpreet Singh, 33, has now been jailed for 12 years
Disorganised households pay an extra £801 per year on bills
Researchers analysed the habits of 3,000 homeowners.
Man 'extremely embarrassed' after vodka-fuelled rant in Birmingham city centre
Mohammed Razaq made threats to police officers and their families while drunk on Temple Row
Andy Burnham told to make 5 rule changes for households without driveways
New AutoMotive has issued a warning over the policy,w hich is expected to save the typical household about £45 a year.
Two flee after car smashes into home in Halesowen
The crash in Narrow Lane left two men needing hospital treatment
Arrest over 'attempted wounding' incident on Wolverhampton's Scotlands Estate
West Midlands Police said a man has been charged and bailed to appear before Dudley Magistrates Court in a month's time