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Motorway closed at two junctions for 'emergency service' incidents - live
Separate motorway closures are in place on the M5 due to a collision and a police-led incident
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Birmingham market traders given 'just two days' to clear out '54 years of history' after sudden closure
Birmingham City Centre
Vendors within Priory Square's Oasis Market feel they've been 'shovelled out on to the street' after the closure
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'I am the most ticketed man in Birmingham but I haven't paid a penny'
Birmingham City Centre
Piccadilly Jewellers owner Richard Johnson has slammed the council's parking appeal process after receiving hundreds of parking tickets
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Face of Birmingham dealer jailed for less than six years despite stabbing man in the neck
Birmingham Crown Court
Jack Love, 25, attacked Ryan Anderson on Shirestone Road, Tile Cross, because he did not want to repay a debt
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Birmingham City reveal £16m loss and £100m Knighthead agreement
Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City have posted their first accounts under the control of American investment firm Knighthead Capital Management
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Birmingham drug dealer stabbed man in neck after refusing to repay his debt
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Jack Love, 25, attacked Ryan Anderson on Shirestone Road, Tile Cross
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'Forever 14' - teen 'full of laughter' died after 1.20am asthma attack
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Ryan Keys had his 'whole life ahead of him' before he died at Birmingham Children's Hospital surrounded by his loved ones
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'A genuine gem' - What reviewers had to say about 'the best pub in Birmingham'
Birmingham pubs and bars
The 'neighbourhood favourite' bar was voted Birmingham CAMRA's 2025 Pub of the Year
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Strewth! Aussies heading to Birmingham in bid to poach our cops
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West Midlands Police officers wanted for new life Down Under in major South Australia recruitment drive
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Mum stabbed 24 times while pregnant by brutal ex-lover takes on new victims' role
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Natalie Queiroz and her unborn child narrowly escaped with their lives in horrific attack in Sutton Coldfield
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First picture of man found dead in field miles from home amid police probe
West Midlands Police
Guled Hussein, 28, was discovered near Wyndley Close in Sutton Coldfield almost a week after he was last seen at his home
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Majorca warns UK tourists summer holidays could be 'ruined' over 'unacceptable' demand
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Spain’s two major trade unions – CCOO (Comisiones Obreras) and UGT (Unión General de Trabajadores) – have put forward a proposal for a one-off payment or a 7.75 per cent wage increase.
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UK households with driveways at risk of £843 charge after rule change this week
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Drivers who have their own driveways are at risk of paying £16 every time they charge up under the new price cap from Ofgem.
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DWP writing to state pensioners with 'distressing' letter demanding money back
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The DWP is writing to state pensioners who are relatives of somebody who has died.
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HMRC writing to over a million people demanding up to £900 after rule break
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HMRC collected £251 million from self-assessment taxpayers in late penalties between 2021 and 2023, according to a Freedom of Information request by NFU Mutual.
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Eight million drivers face fine after they all admitted breaking rule
Midlands traffic and travel
8.3 million drivers have admitted to parking in places they shouldn’t have over the past year, and motorists face £75 million in fines as a result.
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All the new shops coming to the Bullring in Birmingham - including Uniqlo and Space NK
The shopping centre said it was making shoppers' 'wishlists come true'
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Cop on sick leave caught lifting cases at Birmingham Airport quit before she was sacked
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Former Staffordshire Police Pc Claire Reeves was found to have committed gross misconduct
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Birmingham bins boss provides update on when clean-up of city could happen
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Enormous mountains of rubbish in Birmingham are blighting the city's communities and attracting rats
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EDF scraps cruel charge for UK households and offers up to £860 savings
EDF
Exclusively available to customers that install an Ideal Heating heat pump, the new ‘Heat Pump and Save Tracker’ tariff guarantees daily off-peak discounts, zero standing charges and no exit fees.
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Church of England vicars demand 'urgent' action over their pensions
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Nearly 2,000Church of England vicars are demanding an increase in pensions amid claims that many face an impoverished old age.
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HMRC tax break used by eight million UK households could be cut by Labour
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Experts have sounded the alarm over government proposals to reduce the £20k Cash ISA limit to just £4,000.
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Santander issues warning to 14 million customers aged between 18 and 80
Your Money
Santander has warned high street customers over the rise of scams in quarter one, with an eye-watering £18 million siphoned off by fraudsters.
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Drivers of 44 cars issued £5,490 warning including Audi, BMW, Mercedes
Midlands traffic and travel
From Tuesday, April 1, new car tax measures were introduced following an announcement by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves in October's Autumn Statement.
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Four UK driving laws changed with stricter punishment for breaking each
Midlands traffic and travel
The new guidelines introduced by the Sentencing Council became active on April 1 - with road users at risk across the country.
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Motorway drivers in England forced to obey new 40mph speed limit until 2027
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M6 drivers have been warned to expect disruptions this weekend as a section of the motorway closes for crucial repair works.
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Police chief accused of 'worsening Birmingham bins misery' by letting pickets 'take control'
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Anger as bin lorries held up again by striking pickets amid police 'neutrality'
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Friends caught with £162k of drugs at Birmingham Airport after New York trip
Courts
Sophie Bannister and Levi-April Whalley held hands and sobbed in court
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BBC and BAFTA-winning star dies aged 97 as Michael Palin leads tributes
BBC
The actor's credits included Bergerac, Casualty, and The Sweeney
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Met Office and BBC Weather issue verdict over reports of 525-mile snow after mini-heatwave
Birmingham snow
Reports in some national newspapers suggest 88 counties will be hit by snow in the middle of April next week, despite the fact we're currently enjoying 23C highs.
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Next's new £59 midi dress that's 'perfect for beachwear and days out'
The Lipsy broderie dress has a 'flattering' ruched front
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Dog owners can get 20% off these super comfy pet beds - but not for long
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Birmingham crook lied he had cancer and that he'd been kidnapped in £69k con to girlfriend
Acocks Green
Paresh Patel, aged 44, from Acocks Green, had a predictable reason for spiralling into debt
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Drivers urged to spend £55 which could see them handed £200 in return
Midlands traffic and travel
Paul Barker, editor of the motoring publication Auto Express, says drivers can add around £200 to the average cost of a used car is by giving it a fresh MOT.
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UK faces 10-day roaster with 23C heat and 'no sign of April showers'
Birmingham weather
WX Charts predicts temperatures pushing 20C across swathes of the country until April 12.
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Next's £36 loafers 'so comfy' fans are buying them in multiple colours
Next
Shoppers describe the loafers as 'comfortable shoes which are easy to walk in and a great price'
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Dunelm's 'silky' and 'soft' £40 bed set and shoppers say it 'washes really well'
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The duvet cover & pillowcase set has a stunning floral design which adds luxury to the bedroom
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Schools in England set for two curriculum changes and parents will be delighted
Education
Financial literacy lessons are set to be given to pupils at primary and secondary schools, in a major shake-up to English and UK schools.
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Save 20% on 'painless' hair removal device that delivers 'amazing results'
Beauty
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Birmingham cinema saved from the brink gets sofa beds, 'giant' pizzas and more in £14m upgrade
Longbridge, Rubery and Rednal
The old Empire Cinema in Rubery was saved from closure by Omniplex back in December 2023. Since then, the Irish firm has ploughed £14 million into transforming the space
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Next 'sophisticated' dress for £62 and 'you'll definitely stand out'
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The Mono Spot High Neck Shoulder Pad Rouched Mini Dress comes in one more colour
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I found a 'moreish alternative' to Weetabix that's £1.40 cheaper per box
Supermarkets
I bought big yellow boxes of cereal from Aldi, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons and M&S (which was orange) to see how they compared to the original Weetabix
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State pensioners being handed £4,200 on TOP of regular payments 'within 50 days'
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Pension Credit applications have been massively sped up, giving state pensioners the opportunity for as much as £4k.
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British Airways forced to change boarding rules after new system backfires
British Airways
BA, which flies from Birmingham, has cut its previous nine-group system down to just five groups for long-haul flights and four for short-haul journeys.
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Tesco becomes 'first' UK supermarket to make 'permanent' change after trial
Tesco
The move from the UK supermarket giant, which is the biggest in the country, comes in a bid "to empower menopausal women to shop with confidence."
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Subway brings back discontinued fan favourite after customers were left gutted
Fun Stuff
The hit Honey Mustard sauce is making a return, Subway - which has branches across Birmingham - has said.
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Tesco brings back 19 nostalgic products from 1990s
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Tesco, the UK's largest supermarket, will be selling a string of iconic products in their retro packaging, the country's biggest grocer has confirmed.
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State pensioners rush to use 'insanely generous' loophole which gives them maximum possible from DWP
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Millions of foreign residents who worked in Britain have just days left to take advantage of a generous pension loophole, it has been reported.
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Lanzarote and Tenerife issue rare 'red alert' with UK tourists urged to 'shut doors'
Spain
Hurricane-force gusts up to 81 miles per hour are expected to batter holiday hotspots.
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Nationwide customers being handed free one-off payment and 'will be contacted this week'
Your Money
Each eligible member will receive a one-off payment of £50, dubbed the "Big Nationwide Thank You".
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Warning issued to anyone banking with TSB from May onwards
Your Money
TSB said the Peckham branch will also be relocating to a new site on the same street.
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HMRC hiking income tax rate to 60 per cent for certain UK households
HMRC
Workers may not know they they could be paying an effective rate of 60% tax on some of your income to the Labour Party government's tax arm.
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Property
17th century Midland pub badly damaged in fire goes up for sale
The Three Tuns in Alcester is up for auction
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Exact date April mini-heatwave will END in UK after 23C temperatures
Birmingham weather
An Atlantic storm looks set to sweep through the country, banishing milder and warmer air which the country is currently enjoying.
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Results from the latest huge Boots health survey are in
Healthy Lifestyle
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Asda makes change to popular item after Sainsbury's and Lidl decision
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Asda has announced it is removing traditional plastic tray packaging across its Just Essentials beef mince range.
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Home Office urges all UK passport holders to get new document by next Thursday
Holidays
Holidaymakers heading off to the European Union and beyond have been warned not to put off renewing their passports.
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HMRC gives 500 investigators approval to begin 'crackdown' on UK households
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HMRC is cracking down on tax evasion with higher penalties for those who pay fees late, as HMRC recruits a whopping 500 new officers in a bid to claw back cash and weed out rule-breakers.
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HMRC writing to UK households demanding £103 over rule change it 'buried' last week
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HMRC, the Labour government's tax arm, has hiked the late interest charge to an eye-watering 8.5 per cent - as a new Freedom of Information Act lays bare the damage it will inflict.
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People on DWP benefits face 'shortage' which means support will be scrapped
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The DWP is suffering from a work coach shortage - with benefits claimants warned.
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DWP increases perk for state pensioners born before certain year by £100
DWP
With the Winter Fuel Payment, which the DWP has likely already administered to you, you get £200 or £300 depending on when you were.
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UK households with electric or gas ovens risk charge of up to £97 from this week
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As the new financial year begins, UK households are facing sharp increases in essential bills leading many to dub this month "Awful April."
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UK faces eight days of mini-heatwave sun as Met Office issues wildfire warning
Birmingham weather
The early estimations that the UK could bask in the hottest temperatures of the year so far - as the mercury hits 23C - come as the Met Office issued an amber wildfire warning for Wiltshire.
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Mechanic warns any driver who hears certain sound to 'stop car immediately'
Midlands traffic and travel
Scotty Kilmer, a top mechanic with a huge YouTube following, has warned how a scraping sound every time motorists brake could indicate a major problem.
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UK faces mini-heatwave and new 'hottest day of year' with exact date announced
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The maps show a hot spell arriving across the country by midday on Wednesday, April 16.
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Police chief laughs over call to 'shift striking binmen or quit' as city anger mounts
birmingham bin strike
Anger over 'slow walking' pickets blocking waste lorries exiting depots triggered a resign call against West Midlands chief constable Craig Guildford
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Birmingham Pub Bombings
'My sister died in the pub bombings - not a day goes by where I don't think about her'
Julie Hambleton spoke to BirminghamLive ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings which killed her older sister, Maxine
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Exact date DWP State Pension will rise and by how much
Pension
Changes to the State Pension will come into effect in April
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Drayton Manor bosses speak out after April Fool's Day prank 'backfires'
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The theme park teased it would launch a free entry offer to celebrate its milestone anniversary
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Popular pub closes following death of 'much-loved' landlady who was 'heart and soul of The Fountain'
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The owner and landlady of the Fountain at Clent has died suddenly
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Birmingham city centre traffic live as major road blocked after crash
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Breaking news live updates after collision on Dartmouth Middleway Southbound
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Amazon's 'unusual' kettle and toaster set that 'looks expensive' and 'makes a statement' in the kitchen
Amazon
The retro set includes a rapid boil 'quiet' kettle and a wide four-slice toaster
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Send the troops in - plea to get Army in to clean up Birmingham bins backlog
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Birmingham Perry Barr MP Ayoub Khan and Liberal Democrat councillors are calling for urgent action on the bins crisis
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Oasis Market seller on the one thing that stopped him feeling 'sick and dizzy' after closure
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Rich Perri has sold records in the Oasis Market for 15 years. This week, Priory Square announced its immediate closure.
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Most stolen car brands in West Midlands confirmed as police commissioner makes plea
West Midlands Police
One popular brand remains the most stolen in the region despite seeing a drop in thefts in 2024, while three makes have seen thefts jump more than 50 per cent in the last year
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Police appeal after woman 'sexually assaulted' as she got off Birmingham bus
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West Midlands Police are investigating
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Man jailed for Bordesley Green violent disorder during summer riots
Bordesley Green and Small Heath
Muhammed Ali, 20, was locked up for two-and-a-half years
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Birmingham shopping centre could be partially demolished - here's why
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Part of Birmingham's Northfield Shopping Centre could be bulldozed if plans are approved next week
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Mechanic warns any driver who hears certain sound to 'stop car immediately'
Midlands traffic and travel
Scotty Kilmer, a top mechanic with a huge YouTube following, has warned how a scraping sound every time motorists brake could indicate a major problem.
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Drivers urged to spend £55 which could see them handed £200 in return
Midlands traffic and travel
Paul Barker, editor of the motoring publication Auto Express, says drivers can add around £200 to the average cost of a used car is by giving it a fresh MOT.
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HMRC warns taxpayers 'withdraw from scheme' because it breaks the law
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HMRC, which is the tax arm of the Labour Party government, says the scheme operates by purchasing 'advertising' from the promoter, claiming a deduction for the expense, and reclaiming VAT.
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DWP making change to BOTH daily living and mobility PIP next week
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PIP rates - both the daily living and mobility rates - will increase to the following levels from next April.
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Older drivers could benefit from 'fair' new car tax pricing system under Labour
Midlands traffic and travel
Pay-per-mile car tax rates could benefit elderly motorists and road users who typically have less mileage, it is believed.
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DWP lists seven symptoms set to keep PIP payments despite new eligibility
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More than 58 per cent of people claiming PIP for a visual disease have a monthly award of up to £737.20 (rising to £749 this month) for five years or more
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DWP moves 1.8 million people claiming Universal Credit to new category
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The DWP has warned the rise has increased above expectations.
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Warning for millions of drivers who've paid over £800 for car insurance
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YouTuber ABAUTO posted a video in which he recommends that drivers always avoid leaving it until the last minute before renewing their policy.
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Anyone with under £20,000 in savings urged to act within next 48 hours
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Ahead of the end of the tax year, new research from Charles Stanley shows that a quarter of ISA savers are not aware there is a tax deadline for their £20,000 ISA allowance.
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New UK law for landlords kicks in and comes with £2,500 fine for breaking it
Housing
Landlords in Northern Ireland face new fines if they do not comply with new rules to ensure their properties are electrically safe, a charity is warning.
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Eid
Eid ul Fitr 2025 LIVE moonsighting updates for Saudi Arabia, UK and around world
Latest news on moonsighting announcements, key dates, celebrations and prayers for the Eid ul Fitr festivities at the end of Ramadan
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HMRC warning for everyone who earns over a certain amount
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A new system will have to be used by certain people
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UK wildfire warning for 'most of England' as temperatures set to soar to 22C
UK weather
An amber alert for wildfires has been issued by the Met Office
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HMRC issues 'last chance' letter to workers who can claim free £689 each
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HMRC is handing workers a last chance to claim HUNDREDS of pounds.
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DWP issues major update over future of Blue Badge scheme for people on PIP
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Marks and Spencer 'slimming' £35 trousers that 'look luxury' and 'so flattering'
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Easter egg hunts around Birmingham to enjoy during the 2025 school holidays
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Trails and hunts taking place in National Trust gardens such as Baddesley Clinton, Packwood House, Hanbury Hall and Croome together with attractions like Statfold Country Park, Hockerhill Adventure Barn and Chasewater Country Park
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DWP State Pension 'retirement tax' warning over new rise in April
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State Pension will rise by 4.1 per cent from April 6
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Birmingham bomb survivor 'read last rites' and says sheepskin coat 'saved fiancé's life'
Maureen Mitchell was in the Mulberry Bush the day the IRA struck - she shared her memories ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings
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DVLA warning over medical conditions you must report or risk £1,000 fine
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Jurors retire in schoolboy murder trial after teen stabbed
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Jahziah Coke was found seriously injured in a property last year and could not be saved
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I reviewed Ghost The Musical at Birmingham Alexandra Theatre and it was cheese overload
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The 1990s Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore flick is an all time favourite, so how would the stage show compare?
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How fed-up Birmingham residents are using social media to beat the bin strikes
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Civic minded Brummies take to social media to tell others when they find available slots at the tip
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Birmingham hidden treasures you might not know were there
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Second man charged on suspicion of attempted murder after Aston shooting
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Kimani Durrell-Smith, 27, has been charged with attempted murder, wounding, and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life
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Keir Starmer sends £470 message to state pensioners and says 'next week'
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Pensioners will be getting a boost to their bank balances in the coming days
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Crooked House boss' company goes bust with £1.2 million of debt
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The company has been placed into voluntary liquidation following court action over environmental breaches.
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West Bromwich pub facing review after man knocked unconscious during early hours lock-in
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A man was knocked unconscious in a fight outside the venue - 90 minutes after the pub should have closed
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Labour makes rule change on seven smart motorways in England
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Amazon £24 garden storage has shoppers 'so impressed' as it's 'smart and weatherproof'
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The Keter Storage Box comes in handy for storing garden accessories, tools and parcels - and it's now reduced in an Amazon deal
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Marks & Spencer has a new 'floaty' £50 sun dress that 'will get you summer ready'
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'Perfect for holidays', the dress comes in a 'stunning' sugar pink colour
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HMRC announces certain drivers are 'spared' from new car tax hikes this week
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With the recent increases in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) affecting many drivers across the UK, there's a silver lining for classic car enthusiasts.
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Millions warned to 'brace' for HMRC rule change which kicks in Sunday morning
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The Labour Party government tax office is set to charge 8.5 per cent on outstanding bills from 6 April.
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UK workers urged to act within next 48 hours for £1,000 tax-free from HMRC
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Whether you're earning extra cash through side hustles or casual work, you could be sitting on a tax-free windfall.
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UK tourists in France issued 'disturbing' warning over visting Paris
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Maggie Bonga from Nashville, Tennessee, jetted off for an exciting European getaway with her cousins in March 2025.
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Two Greek islands declare 'state of emergency' with UK tourists warned
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UK tourists warned after 10,000 descend on European holiday island
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Comino, off the coast of Malta, is now a rat-infested, litter-strewn “disaster” zone in need of urgent intervention, campaigners say.
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UK tourists face getting 'told off' over mistake at tills in Spain
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Stuart discussed all in a recent video about tourist habits, titled 'Annoying things tourists do in Spain that locals can't stand'
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Marks & Spencer £50 dress is 'great for a holiday' and can be styled up and down
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Amazon sale sees 'dream' St Tropez fake tan reduced from £33 to £13 and fans say 'believe me'
The Self Tan Express Mousse is Amazon's number one best-seller and beauty fans say it's 'not patchy in the slightest' and 'wears off like a dream'
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Two Birmingham men raped 15-year-old runaway girl, court told
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Toray Douglas, aged 38, from Bordesley Green and Daniel Wolfe, aged 21, from Aston stand trial at Birmingham Crown Court
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Knifeman scaled building and hurled objects from 10th floor sparking stand off
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Collett scaled the building at 3am and proceeded to hurl objects below while a stand-off took place with negotiators
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Martin Lewis issues major car finance scandal update and warns it's 'half the story'
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Drivers warned over using major UK motorway ahead of potential chaos
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HMRC warns parents to act within 48 hours or lose perk worth £4,000
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Next £38 'vintage' cardigan is 'adorable' and 'gives strawberry shortcake vibes'
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The Pink Peach Floral Embroidered Short Sleeve Collared Cardigan is ideal for warm days
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Next's 'bargain' set of three 'smart' denim shorts that cost just £13 each
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UK tourists warned common habit in England comes with £1,700 fine in Spain
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The prohibition of beachside smoking is set to be enforced on Alicante’s L’Albir Beach
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Councillors receive six-figure pay out while council tax hikes for families across the UK
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The TaxPayers' Alliance "Town Hall Rich List" revealed over 1,000 officials earn a gobsmacking amount of money - while many families cut costs following council tax rise
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Consultation on major shake-up of West Midlands' bus network ends - what happens next?
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Girl, 15, arrested after 'knife' reports at Tamworth train station
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Police officers seen at station just before lunchtime.
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Silver-toothed yob jailed over Bordesley Green trouble can't keep smile from his face
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Muhammed Ali, 20, smiled from ear to ear when his mugshot was taken
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Police update after armed brawl outside college
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Families call for public inquiry in Birmingham saying politicians want to 'bury us with our dead'
Relatives of the Birmingham pub bombings victims have renewed calls for a public inquiry 50 years on from the attacks
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Birmingham City Council bringing in 'rat tax' despite bins strike health fears
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Cyclist seriously injured after being struck with baseball bat in 2.30am robbery
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£250 million - the cost of Birmingham's equal pay failures confirmed
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Commissioners reveal the price of Birmingham City Council's discrimination against workers in female-dominated services
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Oasis Market was a 'coming of age place' for so many Brummies - I'm heartbroken at its closure
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My friend and I would go each and every Saturday as soon as we were old enough to be allowed to catch the bus into town on our own. And we loved it
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M5 closures live as motorway closed at two junctions for 'emergency service' incidents
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Separate motorway closures are in place on the M5 due to a collision and a police-led incident
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Birmingham market traders given 'just two days' to clear out '54 years of history' after sudden closure
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Vendors within Priory Square's Oasis Market feel they've been 'shovelled out on to the street' after the closure
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Brits issued four-day warning ahead of ISA deadline as people save just £295 each month
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The deadline for Brits to max out their Cash ISA accounts is April 6th, 2025
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'A genuine gem' - What reviewers had to say about 'the best pub in Birmingham'
The 'neighbourhood favourite' bar was voted Birmingham CAMRA's 2025 Pub of the Year
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New Marks & Spencer £55 shirt has shopper saying 'I feel absolutely fabulous in this'
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The Linen Rich Embroidered Collared Relaxed Shirt has a unique embroidered design
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Marks & Spencer £50 gilet has 'nice material, good fit, great colour'
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The Cotton Rich Utility Gilet has special water repellent properties
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Lidl issues urgent message to shoppers as they say 'we can’t wait to see how our customers respond'
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The popular supermarket is trialling its first click and collect service
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Dunelm's 'silky' and 'soft' £40 bed set and shoppers say it 'washes really well'
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The duvet cover & pillowcase set has a stunning floral design which adds luxury to the bedroom
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Birmingham City’s exact transfer spend has been revealed after Jay Stansfield fury
Birmingham City spent big last summer to sign 17 new players including top scorer and talisman Jay Stansfield
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Birmingham City reveal £16m loss and £100m Knighthead agreement
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Birmingham City have posted their first accounts under the control of American investment firm Knighthead Capital Management
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Keshi Anderson sets Birmingham City a target that will blow Wolves and Reading out of the water
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Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive as goal hero takes aim on Wolves and Reading record points hauls
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Ex-Aston Villa manager speaks out on back-to-back promotions for Birmingham City
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Blues need just eight more points to be sure of going up from League One after Tuesday night's win against Bristol Rovers
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Jay Stansfield plays the joker but outcome deadly serious as Birmingham City mind games pay off
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Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive as Jay Stansfield discusses mind games ahead of decisive moment in victory at Bristol Rovers
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Aston Villa FC
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Unai Emery has a chance to right one of the biggest Aston Villa wrongs
Outspoken Birmingham radio personality Tom Ross has his say on Villa's chances of lifting the FA Cup
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The tragic story behind Jack Grealish's poignant Manchester City goal dedication
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Former Aston Villa star Jack Grealish thinks of brother Keelan during the highs and lows of his career
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Marcus Rashford gets perfect response from Aston Villa teammate as Man United stars show support
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Marcus Rashford has hit the ground running since leaving Manchester United to join Aston Villa on loan in January, with his new team-mate Youri Tielemans sending him a message
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Every word Unai Emery said about Rashford, transfer clause, Watkins on the bench and Malen
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Unai Emery sat down with the press after Aston Villa's victory at Brighton
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Fabian Hurzeler speaks out on what happened after Aston Villa defeat and Marcus Rashford goal
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Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler reacted to the scenes after the final whistle
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Santander issues warning to 14 million customers aged between 18 and 80
Santander has warned high street customers over the rise of scams in quarter one, with an eye-watering £18 million siphoned off by fraudsters.
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State pensioners being handed £4,200 on TOP of regular payments 'within 50 days'
DWP
Pension Credit applications have been massively sped up, giving state pensioners the opportunity for as much as £4k.
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State pensioners rush to use 'insanely generous' loophole which gives them maximum possible from DWP
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Millions of foreign residents who worked in Britain have just days left to take advantage of a generous pension loophole, it has been reported.
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DWP issues major update over future of Blue Badge scheme for people on PIP
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Reforms will not affect access to the Blue Badge Scheme for new or existing users.
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Nationwide customers being handed free one-off payment and 'will be contacted this week'
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Each eligible member will receive a one-off payment of £50, dubbed the "Big Nationwide Thank You".
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West Brom FC
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Tony Mowbray reveals the West Brom free kick conundrum
John Swift has been impressing for West Brom
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Tony Mowbray knows key to West Brom play-off hopes - now his team must deliver
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Latest West Bromwich Albion news from BirminghamLive as the Baggies resume their promotion push at Norwich City
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Maja, Styles, Wallace - Tony Mowbray issues West Brom fitness update as 'reality' bites
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West Bromwich Albion resume their Championship play-off campaign when they face Norwich City on Saturday
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Death of Steve Bruce's four-month-old grandson is ruled an 'accident' by police
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Former Aston Villa, Birmingham City and West Brom boss Steve Bruce lost little Madison last year
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Aidy Boothroyd reveals Parkinson's Disease diagnosis after 'routine' health check
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Aidy Boothroyd has revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s three years ago.
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Torrential rain set to end UK 'mini heatwave' as Atlantic storm forecast
The Met Office said weather conditions may turn more unsettled towards the middle of April
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British couple found dead in New Zealand as police probe 'murder-suicide'
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Claire and Ben Anderson have been named locally after bodies were discovered at a property
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UK wildfire warning for 'most of England' as temperatures set to soar to 22C
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An amber alert for wildfires has been issued by the Met Office
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Friends caught with £162k of drugs at Birmingham Airport after New York trip
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Sophie Bannister and Levi-April Whalley held hands and sobbed in court
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Urgent warning to anyone using a barbecue this week
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The Met Office has issued an amber wildfire warning for parts of the UK
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Wolves FC
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Many people have been doubting me at Wolves and it's nice to show them
Jorgen Strand Larsen was on target once again as Wolves beat West Ham 1-0 to move 12 points clear of the Premier League relegation zone
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Vitor Pereira addresses Wolves' Premier League 'safety' after vital West Ham win
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Wolves moved to within touching distance of Premier League safety with a 1-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday night
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Wolves on brink after Jorgen Strand Larsen downs West Ham
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Latest Wolverhampton Wanderers news from BirminghamLive as Wolves move 12 points clear of Premier League relegation zone with a 1-0 home victory
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Matheus Cunha issues response to huge Wolves transfer bombshell - 'it's impossible to be honest'
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Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has taken to social media and addressed comments about his future made during an interview with a national newspaper that came out this weekend
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Birmingham City have a clear formula which will make them the best EFL team in history
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Birmingham City are on 86 points in League One this season - and they still have nine matches left remaining of their campaign
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Jas Mann was a heartthrob in his heyday, with his long, luscious hair and trendy attire. But in the three decades since he first found fame, he's undergone a dramatic transformation
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Separate motorway closures are in place on the M5 due to a collision and a police-led incident
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Vendors within Priory Square's Oasis Market feel they've been 'shovelled out on to the street' after the closure
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HMRC writing to state pensioners demanding £75 a week from their pension
State pensioners who claim their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been left raging over their treatment at the hands of the tax arm.
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Weather forecasters have predicted large parts of England will experience snow later this month
Car tax increase for drivers of older vehicles built between these years
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New Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) updates have launched from April 1
Drivers who have car on driveway at risk of £128 charge which kicks in today
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EV drivers set to collectively spend £35 million a month - £2.84 million more - from today following Ofgem’s price cap increase.
Birmingham bins boss provides update on when clean-up of city could happen
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Enormous mountains of rubbish in Birmingham are blighting the city's communities and attracting rats
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BBC and BAFTA-winning star dies aged 97 as Michael Palin leads tributes
The actor's credits included Bergerac, Casualty, and The Sweeney
90s' pop star has left the world of music behind - and is now worth millions
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Jas Mann was a heartthrob in his heyday, with his long, luscious hair and trendy attire. But in the three decades since he first found fame, he's undergone a dramatic transformation
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Separate motorway closures are in place on the M5 due to a collision and a police-led incident
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The 'neighbourhood favourite' bar was voted Birmingham CAMRA's 2025 Pub of the Year
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