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Live updates as site of Birmingham City's new ground on fire with 999 crews at scene
Some five fire crews have been sent to the scene in Adderley Road South in the Saltley area of the city
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Social media star Spud Man delivers 'really bad news' to his 3.5m TikTok fans
Tamworth
He broke the news in a video on his channel with a crying emoji
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Brutal kidnappers jailed for 54 years over bats, knives and pepper spray terror drive
Crime
They snatched two men and beat them mercilessly with one victim barely escaping with his life
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Aston Expressway crash victim named as family's lives 'shattered'
West Midlands Police
Ryan Sandhu, 21, died after being involved in a three-car crash on the A38(M) early on Sunday
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Aston Villa wait in the wings as Man City 'spark Premier League civil war' over cash deals
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa's Premier League rivals Manchester City are taking legal action against the Premier League, according to The Times
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Broad Street machete suspect held as police hail hero bystander
West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police want to trace 'brave' member of public who detained suspect as 19-year-old arrested and charged
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DWP data questions Sunak's ITV election debate claim on Labour's State Pension 'tax raid'
DWP
Rishi Sunak's claim that Labour would tax pensioners for the first time has been challenged by a tax and pension expert after tonight's ITV general election debate with Keir Starmer
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The million pound a year cost of commissioners running Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council
Eight commissioners have racked up fees and expenses of nearly £600,000 in just six months overseeing Birmingham City Council - that leaves them on course to easily top £1 million by the time the year is over.
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Gaza war protest in Birmingham shuts roads main roads and delays buses
West Midlands Police
Protestors demonstrating against the ongoing war in Gaza held an emergency demo against the situation in Gaza border city, Rafah
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These are the 10 Midlands GP surgeries where it's hardest to get an appointment
NHS
NHS data reveals the practices where patients face the longest waits to see their doctor
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CCTV appeal over RumRum nightclub attack
West Midlands Police
Police looking for five men who may have information after victim punched in face and attacked for a second time
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Perfect summer holiday destinations from Birmingham - and why you should book for 2024 now
Summer Holidays
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Labour breaks silence over whether State Pension age will rise after July
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) State Pension age is currently 66 years old for both men and women but will start gradually increasing again from 6 May 2026.
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UK police deployed to Majorca with Balearic Islands braced for 'surge'
Holidays
Spanish and Brit cops are set to join forces in Majorca this summer and UK cops could become a common sight across the continent over the next few months.
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UK households can get free £470 payment towards their council tax
Cost Of Living
The Household Support Fund provides cash-first support which can help you with your living costs after it was expanded by the Conservative Party.
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Child Benefit parents left 'hungry' with payments STILL missing after HMRC delay
Your Money
Child Benefit claimants have taken to social media site Twitter, now X, to voice their fury over the hold-up in benefit payments this week amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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Child Benefit claimants wake up to 'minus' in bank account after HMRC glitch
HMRC
A mother-of-four was among 500,000 people affected by the missed payment date yesterday.
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Your Money
The little-known Emma Sleep outlet where bedding and mattress prices rival Dunelm
Emma Sleep has discounted one of its premium mattresses to as little as £333
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Warning to every motorist driving with sunglasses as £1,000 fines issued
Midlands traffic and travel
It's tempting to don a pair of shades during the bright and sunny weather but police could take a dim view if your sunglasses remain during the dark
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Man found dead in luxury housing estate as police launch investigation
Staffordshire Police
Staffordshire Police officers were called to Clifton Park off Netherseal Road in Clifton Campville, near Tamworth after the body of a man was found
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NatWest issues debit card warning with '10 million customers' affected
Your Money
The high street bank has shared the latest release based on its customers' debit card spending.
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Martin Lewis issues warning to people who have a TV and says 'one week today'
Martin Lewis
Sounds podcast host has revealed his widely-loved ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show is returning to the airwaves following a break NEXT WEEK.
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Millions of O2 customers set to notice £136 extra in their bank accounts
Your Money
O2 is giving customers money off by making roaming free, with customers set to see the benefit in their bank accounts as a result of the handy gesture.
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Martin Lewis urges millions to take action in next 12 hours and says 'please'
Martin Lewis
The BBC Sounds podcast presenter will be back on ITV GMB alongside Susanna Reid.
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New UK road law means fines of £9,000 per van and £15,000 per car
Midlands traffic and travel
The Zero Emission Vehicle mandate was introduced at the beginning of this year as a way to get manufacturers to increase output of cleaner vehicles for consumers.
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Drivers face new rules over having 'hands off steering wheel' from 2026
Ford
Ford has predicted that all drivers will be able to keep their hands off the wheel while driving as automated vehicles could be rolled out as soon as 2026.
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UK households warned free £144 towards broadband bill going unclaimed
Your Money
A report from Policy in Practice warned it represents a 21 per cent year-on-year rise from last year as the Cost of Living crisis continues.
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BBC's George Alagiah leaves modest sum in will to family after long battle with cancer
BBC
News at Six presenter Alagiah died last July last year aged 67, after a decade-long battle with bowel cancer
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Drivers told correct speed to pass horse riders as little-known rule revealed
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists have been urged to drive past horse riders at no faster than 10mph and give them two metres of distance
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UK weather maps show first 30C heatwave of year with four parts of England hottest
Birmingham weather
InMeteo, which runs weather service Ventusky, show it will even feel like 30C in parts of south London and Surrey on June 15 and June 16.
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M6 chaos to last all day as three lanes closed after lorry crash and drivers urged to avoid area
Midlands News
Emergency repair work is being carried out on the motorway after major smash involving five lorries
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Birmingham City Centre
I walked along the stunning Birmingham street that has the worst vibes in the city
Fortunately, it does have a couple of redeeming features
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Shoppers rave about Marks and Spencer's 'perfect' £40 summer dress that has pockets
Marks & Spencer
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UK tourists warned over 'outbreak' in 17 European countries with three places 'worst'
Holidays
There were 1,293 confirmed cases of the highly infectious disease in 17 countries in April alone with three countries in the European Union named worst.
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DWP error means thousands of Brits could be owed seven years of payments
DWP
People affected by the error are those who are now over the State Pension age and were eligible for mobility payments
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Thousands to get 'King Kong' fat jab free on NHS if BMI hits certain threshold
NHS
Mounjaro has already been rolled out to people with type 2 diabetes but will soon be given to those with severe obesity too and could help patients lose 24 per cent of the body weight.
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General Election TV debates - when are they, how to watch and who is taking part on BBC and ITV
Politics
The BBC and ITV have announced the dates of their General Election debates ahead of polling day on July 4
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I walked along the stunning Birmingham street that has the worst vibes in the city
Birmingham City Centre
Fortunately, it does have a couple of redeeming features
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Love Island contestant kicked off ITV show just 24 hours after it begins
Love Island
In scenes to play out over the coming days, one islander will be sent home when celebrity bombshell Joey Essex has to choose who he wants to couple up with
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Shoppers so 'obsessed' with Stanley's new cup colours they've 'bought all three'
Shopping Picks
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Households warned they are 'high risk' as Asian Hornets make UK 'permament home'
Environment
Fresh research has found DNA analysis which suggests Asian Hornets have survived a British winter and could be nesting in parts of the country amid rising temperatures.
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Champion Birmingham boxer on unfair stereotypes amid fears kids are branded 'lazy and anti-social'
Politics
A new West Midlands campaign aims to give young people their own platform to challenge harmful stereotypes
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Shock moment man dices with death as he walks across Aston Expressway
West Midlands Police
The lone figure was caught on dashcam strolling across the approach to Spaghetti Junction
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UK tourists in south of France warned with Nice urged to issue 'ban'
Holidays
Nice has seen locals erupt with fury at the sheer amount of cruise ships heading in-land to dock near the city's coastal spots in recent months.
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New ice cream van rules mean sellers lose 'half' their business 'overnight'
Your Money
Calogero Galletta has been selling ice cream near Hampton Court Palace for 53 years, but says he lost half his business overnight due to a council blunder, he has warned.
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Millions of PlayStation 5 gamers warned to 'take action' before 5pm
PS5
PlayStation 5 fans with the Sony console have been urged to snap up the exciting deal from the entertainment giant, ahead of it expiring later today.
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Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI passengers warned 'do not drink' before flight
Holidays
Wetherspoons welcomes scores of customers and punters each and every day.
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Tesco rolls out change for online shoppers affecting 9,000 products
Tesco
The move from Tesco - affecting online shoppers across the country - impacts areas including DIY, toys, gardening and pet care.
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Last chance to plant these three stunning flowers for a colourful summer garden
Gardening
Summer 2024 officially begins on June 20 and even if you have left preparing your garden's floral display until the last minute, there is still time to get planting your summer blooms
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Game axes long-running service and shoppers say 'no reason to shop there'
Your Money
High street game retailer and console seller Game, owned and run by the Frasers Group, is closing its Game Reward and Game Elite programmes within weeks.
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Lloyds and Halifax announce new overdraft rules for millions of customers
Your Money
Lloyds Banking Group, which runs Lloyds Bank, Halifax and the Bank of Scotland, is shaking up the way it charges for arranged overdrafts with customers impacted.
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I went to Go Outdoors Express and was amazed by £80 discount on sandals and summer jacket
Money saving tips
There are better than half price deals at the Union Street store in Birmingham city centre
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New £200 cost of living payment announced for thousands of households
DWP
The new scheme distributing the latest round of DWP funds will be running until September for households facing financial hardship
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Money saving tips
People with certain postcodes can get half price tickets to Warwick Castle, Sea Life & Cadbury World
Merlin attractions has a special Local Residents Offer which includes Legoland, Sea Life, Cadbury World and Warwick Castle
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Dad-to-be found dead on sofa hours before baby daughter's birth
Courts
Rebecca Moss tried to give emergency first aid to Thomas Gibson, 40, before an ambulance arrived and he was pronounced dead, Stockport Coroner's Court heard
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Invest in your body and mind at Alveston Manor
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UK gardens face slug and snail surge due to wet weather: How frogs and toads can help
Gardening
The damp summer showers are frustrating gardeners as the combination of rain and mild temperatures creates ideal breeding conditions for slugs and snails.
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Drivers will get '60 per cent' discount on car insurance thanks to 'quick check'
Midlands traffic and travel
UK drivers and road users could be at risk of losing their car insurance benefits without knowing.
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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers warned to 'keep blinds and curtains closed'
Energy
Electrician Andrai Carcu has shared seven simple ways to save on your energy bills between now and August - giving customers a welcome boost.
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Drivers face £5,000 fine on rural roads due to little-known 10mph rule
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers should give extra space when overtaking pedestrians or horse riders under Rule 215 - or risk financial penalties and even POINTS.
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Millions of PIP claimants warned they are '£975 short' after DWP crackdown
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a green paper exploring PIP rule changes, including the end of cash payments, the introduction of a voucher or catalogue system, and a radical overhaul of eligibility and assessment criteria.
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DWP warned State Pension could go bust 'as early as 2035'
DWP
The Adam Smith Institute (ASI) has warned the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) State Pension could go bust as soon as 2035.
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Morrisons warns customers 'dispose of item' immediately and offers refunds
Morrisons
The supermarket giant, which is rivalled by Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and more, has taken action after it emerged Brew York is recalling Juice Forsyth on a precautionary basis because there have been reports that cans have exploded as a result of over carbonation.
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Met Office speaks out over June heatwave and when first 30C day of year will hit
Birmingham weather
After reports from InMeteo and WX Charts which appear to have breathed life into heatwave prospects, the Met Office has poured cold water on the claims.
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Dodgy stick-dealing dad who bragged 'don't go with amateurs' on Facebook learns fate at court
Courts
A Facebook account linked to Kevin O'Donnell bragged 'come with us, we have been selling for many years...'
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’Twenty-foot sign’ thief who targeted a Black Country museum hunted by police
West Midlands Police
The thief stole a 20-foot reproduction of a sign made for the Tettenhall Transport Heritage Centre in Cupcake Lane, Wolverhampton
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£400 summer cost of living payments to enter bank accounts
DWP
Support will be available this summer through the Household Support Fund
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Father's Day
Boots has £15 off 'beloved staple' aftershave ahead of Father's Day
The fragrance, which has more than 4,800 five star reviews, even comes with a free gift
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Met Office warns 'sudden' weather shift to hit UK with 'significant' impact
Birmingham weather
Speaking to Daily Star, health expert at Financial Education Dr Lawrence Cunningham, warned the UK.
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Man charged with raping two women in Five Ways
West Midlands Police
The alleged attacks happened in Five Ways late on Saturday night
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Citizens Advice say cost of living crisis is hitting Dudley people hard
Dudley
Fears credit union collapse will lead to loan sharks preying on desperate people
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Man charged with carrying gun after trouble flares in Edgbaston
West Midlands Police
City Road was sealed off as tempers frayed after a car crash on Wednesday, May 30
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Marks & Spencer's bestselling £27.50 'go to' denim shorts fans say are the 'perfect length'
Marks & Spencer
Available in 11 different colours, shoppers love the 'soft fabric'
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Drivers wearing 'inappropriate' clothes risk voiding insurance and £5k fine
Midlands traffic and travel
Wearing flip flops could make your car insurance invalid while the police could also hand you out a £5,000 fine and nine points on your license
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Three babies dumped in UK city are from same parents who remain a mystery
hospitals
A DNA test has revealed Baby Elsa, Roman and Harry have the same parents as the Metropolitan Police urged anyone with information to come forward
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Two arrested in Soho Road knife hold-up probe
West Midlands Police
Victim claimed he was threatened with a Stanley knife by two men he said stole his phone and jewellery days earlier
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Birmingham Airport warns passengers to stick with rule despite new UK law
Birmingham Airport
Birmingham has warned despite being the first major airport in the UK to install a series of new CT scanners, passengers should only bring liquids of up to 100ml through airport security.
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Tribute paid to ‘kindest, cheekiest, witty and clever’ boy who died in crash
Lichfield
Thomas Collett, 13, was hit by a Nissan Qashqai in Ash Grove on Friday, May 31
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Birmingham Airport explain why some are 'stopped' from buying Express Lane security pass
Birmingham Airport
Airport responds after traveller 'stopped' from buying fast track pass to beat long queues
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100,000 UK households face £240-a-month mortgage hike before July
Your Money
Research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, based on data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has warned 100,000 households face an uplift of £290 million by July 4, when the General Election is held.
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HMRC warns Child Benefit parents waiting for payment and says 'we will never'
HMRC
HMRC has posted a "scam alert" notice, advising that it had "identified a new scam involving some accounts impersonating HMRC" after the Child Benefit delay.
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New ATM rules in 17 parts of England as cashpoint 'trial' begins
Your Money
Residents in areas without branches can withdraw and deposit cash with various high street banks using one machine, it has now emerged, with a 'super ATM' being rolled out.
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New UK passport rule from October could mean 'four hour queues' at border security
Holidays
The eGate technology however is prone to outages, with a nationwide system failure affecting numerous major airports last month, resulting in 4 hours of disruption for thousands of travellers.
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ITV Coronation Street star Alan Halsall flooded with praise over 'beautiful' message to daughter
Coronation Street
Alan, who is rumoured to be in the I'm A Celebrity line-up later this year, posed with his daughter as they marked the end of their week-long holiday.
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ITV Coronation Street fans flustered as Samia Longchambon strips off to bikini
Coronation Street
Samia, who took part in Cooking with the Stars last year, enjoyed a sun-kissed half-term holiday with her fellow TV star husband.
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Helen Skelton flooded with supportive messages after admitting family 'chaos'
BBC
Morning Live star spoke out as she posed for the camera with her back to the lens during a UK staycation.
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Rylan Clark supported as he declares 'love' for famous friend and says 'heart dropped'
Rylan Clark
Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two alum and former Big Brother spin-off host spoke out after attending Scott Mills' wedding this weekend.
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Airport passengers flying on 'Tuesday or Wednesday' this summer given £580 boost
Birmingham Airport
£580 can be made when booking to fly on Tuesday or Wednesday for Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI and more passengers.
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British Airways announces 'trial' and rolls out new rules for UK passengers
British Airways
The airline - which is rivalled by the likes of United Airlines, American Airlines, Fly Emirates and more - is overhauling its website as part of £7bn modernisation programme.
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Worcestershire
Unique castle-like home in Worcester up for auction for £695,000
The Worcestershire lodge was first built around 1840
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Two charged after police recover 'stolen' Audi within an hour
West Midlands Police
The Audi was taken from Park Hill Road in Harborne
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Mums celebrate three years in business selling CBD teas, capsules, topicals, oils and patches
In The News
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Alcohol could be banned before flights and 'removed' from plane menus
Birmingham Airport
Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet and British Airways customers who are heading out on a trip from the UK this summer have been told not to consume booze before take-off.
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UK tourists 'ditch' Spain for Greece and 'won't return' after feeling 'unwelcome'
Spain travel
Brits heading to the European Union holiday hotspot have warned they may "cancel" their holidays because of rising tension and protests across the holiday destination.
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Octopus and EDF issue joint message to customers ahead of 'transformation'
Energy
EDF has teamed with with Accenture and Kraken Technologies, which is operated by Octopus, to "accelerate customer transformation."
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Barclays customers who used debit or credit card in May warned 'it's challenging'
Your Money
Barclays, a high street bank, found May’s 1.0 per cent growth in overall spending is the smallest since February 2021, as Brits cut back on discretionary purchases due to rising household bills and wet weather.
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Nationwide warns people who have '£394 or more' in bank account
Your Money
Nationwide has warned a THIRD of customers are at risk of fake ticket scams and consumers lose nearly £400 (avg loss £394) according to Nationwide data.
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DWP announces 'new system' to reduce Carer's Allowance overpayments
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to trial a new alert system to notify Carer's Allowance claimants of potential overpayments.
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Drivers forced to carry four items in cars 'at all times' in radical new UK law
Midlands traffic and travel
If new rules were to be introduced, motorists and road users across the UK would be required to carry a number of vital items which could help them at certain times.
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Exact locations where new Midlands 'smart' speed cameras will catch you as hundreds get tickets
Staffordshire
The cameras were switched on at the end of last year in a new crackdown on speeding motorists
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Kingshurst community arms itself with sewing needles for unforgettable D-Day tribute
Kingshurst And Fordbridge
Kingshurst locals have banded together to craft over 5,000 poppies in a cascade tribute to D-Day
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Panicked motorists trapped in city centre tunnels as 'wedding party' walk around and light flares
Birmingham City Centre
Footage shows cars forced to stop in city centre tunnels people walk up and down and light flares
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NHS cyber attack forces hospitals to cancel operations
NHS
An email sent to staff revealed a 'major impact' on the delivery of services as procedures including blood transfusions were cancelled
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Birmingham Restaurants
I'm glad Karen's Diner has shut down and that makes me the ultimate Karen
Who wants to pay for bang average food in a city where the going is this good?
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Benjamin Zephaniah to be 'celebrated' in free city centre exhibition this summer
Benjamin Zephaniah
The outdoor exhibition called 'Benjamin Zephaniah – The Brighter Flame' will take place this July
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Royal Mail issues first stamps warning and says 'it's simple maths'
Royal Mail
Royal Mail's incoming boss suggested that costs could continue to spiral in coming years afte the postal company was bought.
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All the parts of England set for first 30C heatwave of year
Birmingham weather
London will experience highs in the high twenties and threaten the 30C threshold on June 16, with the East of England, South of England, Northumberland and Midlands also set to benefit.
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HMRC makes major changes impacting everyone who drives a company car
HMRC
The changes impacting expenses from company car use came into force on June 1
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The coolest streets we love in Birmingham
Birmingham
These are the coolest streets in Birmingham according to the people who know it best
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Two words scammers will send on WhatsApp and people most likely to be fooled by
Crime
Users of the messaging service urged to be wary of suspicious messages
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UK braced for heatwave hitting '30C or even higher' thanks to African plume
Birmingham weather
Weather forecasters have spoken out over what lies in store in June following a drab and dreary spring.
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Trucker hospitalised with 'serious injuries' following M6 smash involving five lorries
M6
Following the crash, which took place at about 4am, three lanes have been closed northbound at the scene between Junctions 18 and 19, with 'severe delays' of around 90 minutes
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Benjamin Zephaniah to be 'celebrated' in free city centre exhibition this summer
Benjamin Zephaniah
The outdoor exhibition called 'Benjamin Zephaniah – The Brighter Flame' will take place this July
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General election 2024 confirmed candidates for key Birmingham constituency
Politics
Birmingham Northfield was the only constituency in the city to change party hands during the 2019 general election
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HMRC sending £1,331 letter to millions of households
HMRC
The letter will ask households to confirm any changes to their circumstances
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Every driver in England can cut monthly car finance payment to £169 a month
Midlands traffic and travel
The all-new Dacia Spring is available for just £169 per month, with "the UK's most affordable electric car" priced at just £14,995.
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Drivers in UK must follow new 'blanket' 20mph rule which 'will be enforced'
Midlands traffic and travel
Glasgow city centre has lowered the speed limit across roughly 4,000 roads to help promote safer travel and protect all road users.
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Taxi drivers refuse to visit major UK airport due to new £7 rule
Midlands traffic and travel
Taxi drivers who regularly drop passengers off at Aberdeen International Airport, which is situated north of the border in Scotland, have slammed a new £7 daily exit surcharge fee.
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PIP claimant has benefit cut 'twice' by DWP despite 25 seizures a month
DWP
Murray Goulder has slammed the "cruel" Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) assessment system after seeing his benefit cut twice since 2018.
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Martin Lewis' MSE warns 'it's still happening' and says 'to be clear'
Martin Lewis
The X site will then redirect users who have clicked to the Money Saving Expert (MSE) website's car finance free reclaim page.
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Martin Lewis says 'time to call out comments' and demands 'some compassion'
Martin Lewis
Mr Lewis spoke out on Twitter, now X, on Tuesday (June 4) after the brutal remark.
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Martin Lewis issues 'important' warning to 500,000 parents and says 'take screengrab'
Martin Lewis
The BBC Sounds and ITV star spoke out on Twitter, now X, after payments were delayed on Monday, June 3.
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Ghd hair straightener that 'eliminates frizz' and gives 'sleek hair for days' now £33 off at Amazon
Amazon
The straightener is currently on sale and can also be used to curl and wave hair
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UK households set to receive free £400 Cost of Living summer payment
Your Money
Shropshire Council has been given a further grant of £2.1 million from the scheme
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People with decking in garden warned they risk £9,000 bill in next week
Gardening
What do you need to know to keep your outdoor space protected?
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BBC
BBC's Lost Boys & Fairies - full cast, episodes, plot and filming locations
The first episode of the BBC's new musical drama Lost Boys & Fairies will air this week
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UK set for first proper heatwave of year with 30C hitting England during Euro 2024
Birmingham weather
Pub gardens and parks are set to be packed with a heatwave hitting on Sunday, June 16, as England take on Serbia.
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Ad Feature
Cut the cost of a day out at these attractions with your National Lottery ticket
Museums
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Universal Credit claimants will get one-off £812 payment from DWP
DWP
Universal Credit claimants can get over £800 in the form of a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) loan.
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Tenerife urges UK tourists 'plan accordingly' and issues two-week warning
Holidays
The Tenerife Cabildo has announced upcoming traffic diversions on the TF-65 road in Las Chafiras due the first phase of construction of the third lane on the TF-1 motorway.
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Four million UK tourists take defiant stand over rising tension in Spain
Spain travel
Spanish authorities and the government have recorded a 13 per cent uptick in Brits who are booking to head to the European Union nation.
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Drivers face 'prosecution' for driving past 'smiley face' speed camera signs
Midlands traffic and travel
Using clever radar detection, if the approaching car is exceeding the speed limit the driver will see a frowning face flash up on the display, as well as their clocked mph.
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New ATM rules for Barclays, Halifax, Lloyds, NatWest customers at cashpoints
Your Money
An initiative where people can use a "super-ATM" to make deposits with multiple banks is being trialled amid a swathe of bank branch closures up and down the country.
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Simple garden mistake could land you with a £5,000 fine or two years in prison
Gardening
Japanese Knotweed is illegal to grow and could land you in real trouble
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DWP PIP reforms update over fears Motability scheme will be 'eradicated'
PIP
Motability - which provides vehicles to disabled people in exchange for part of their PIP benefits - has responded to the DWP's plans to scrap the payments
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HMRC Airbnb warning as major holiday tax changes announced
HMRC
Finance experts are urging people to ensure they understand the new rules
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UK first 30C heatwave of year just days away as weather maps burn dark red
Birmingham weather
Weather maps from InMeteo show red across the south of England and east of England too, with 30C conditions in parts of south London and Surrey on June 15 and June 16.
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New work from home rules in UK and employers can take staff to tribunal
Your Money
Some employers and companies across the country have been emboldened by a ruling against a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) manager’s claim over working at home full-time.
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Miss England's shortest ever glamour girl raising money for cause close to heart after 'tragedy'
Longbridge, Rubery and Rednal
Emily Harrison, from Longbridge, stands at just 5ft tall - but she's hoping to make a big impact
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Harborne
Life inside desirable Birmingham suburb that comes with a 'health warning' as bins overflow
Residents say 'missed' council bin collections have led to public waste bins 'overflowing'
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125 flats planned for former Tentec site in West Bromwich after 'cramped' criticism
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The plan has been redrawn several times after criticism from Sandwell Council that apartment blocks had been 'shoehorned' in
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All the banks that have shut in Birmingham this year amid 'avalanche' of closures
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Around 1,500 banks have closed in the UK in the past two years - find out how your area stacks up in the map below
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Iconic Birmingham LGBT+ venues to bring in administrators over finance woe but hopes high for rescue
LGBTQ+
The directors of the organisations behind The Nightingale, The Loft and The Village have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators as they seek financial help amid rising debts
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Four Lads in Jeans recreate iconic pose in new Euro 2024 advert
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Paddy Power releases an advert ahead of tournament which sees quartet recreate viral pose after they shot to fame in 2022
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DWP data questions Sunak's ITV election debate claim on Labour's State Pension 'tax raid'
Rishi Sunak's claim that Labour would tax pensioners for the first time has been challenged by a tax and pension expert after tonight's ITV general election debate with Keir Starmer
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Warning to every motorist driving with sunglasses as £1,000 fines issued
Midlands traffic and travel
It's tempting to don a pair of shades during the bright and sunny weather but police could take a dim view if your sunglasses remain during the dark
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Brutal kidnappers jailed for 54 years over bats, knives and pepper spray terror drive
Crime
They snatched two men and beat them mercilessly with one victim barely escaping with his life
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Warning to everyone driving in the countryside over little known Highway Code rule
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists have been urged to drive past horse riders at no faster than 10mph and give them two metres of distance
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Live updates as site of Birmingham City's new ground on fire with 999 crews at scene
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Some five fire crews have been sent to the scene in Adderley Road South in the Saltley area of the city
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The '12-hour' £23 Amazon cool box with a top rating from shoppers who call it 'simply perfect'
More than 400 people have bought the compact chiller box in the past month
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Dodgy stick-dealing dad who bragged 'don't go with amateurs' on Facebook learns fate at court
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A Facebook account linked to Kevin O'Donnell bragged 'come with us, we have been selling for many years...'
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New ice cream van rules mean sellers lose 'half' their business 'overnight'
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Calogero Galletta has been selling ice cream near Hampton Court Palace for 53 years, but says he lost half his business overnight due to a council blunder, he has warned.
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Millions of PlayStation 5 gamers warned to 'take action' before 5pm
PS5
PlayStation 5 fans with the Sony console have been urged to snap up the exciting deal from the entertainment giant, ahead of it expiring later today.
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Tesco rolls out change for online shoppers affecting 9,000 products
Tesco
The move from Tesco - affecting online shoppers across the country - impacts areas including DIY, toys, gardening and pet care.
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Live updates as site of Birmingham City's new ground on fire with 999 crews at scene
Some five fire crews have been sent to the scene in Adderley Road South in the Saltley area of the city
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Jordan Graham opens up on broken promise and what he wanted to tell Birmingham City critics
Birmingham City FC
Jordan Graham discussed his Birmingham City career in a recent appearance on the Keep Right On Podcast
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Why Frank Lampard wouldn't be Wayne Rooney II if Birmingham City made him manager
Birmingham City FC
The Keep Right On Podcast has discussed Frank Lampard's suitability to the vacant position at Birmingham City
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Birmingham City confirm coaching staff exit before new manager arrives
Birmingham City FC
Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive includes a departure behind-the-scenes
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Former Birmingham City star Emilio Nsue handed six-month ban after breaking rules for 11 years
Birmingham City FC
Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive includes a ban for ex-Blues defender Emilio Nsue
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Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa 'hold talks' with Chelsea over Conor Gallagher transfer amid contract countdown
Latest Aston Villa transfer news and gossip as Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher emerges as a potential target ahead of the club's first season in the Champions League
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Aston Villa wait in the wings as Man City 'spark Premier League civil war' over cash deals
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa's Premier League rivals Manchester City are taking legal action against the Premier League, according to The Times
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Aston Villa's 'intelligent' transfer approach could spark quick Douglas Luiz exit
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has been heavily linked with a move to Juventus
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Douglas Luiz has already made his feelings perfectly clear amid Aston Villa transfer links
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has been linked with Arsenal and, most recently, Juventus, but he has reiterated that he is happy at Villa
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AC Milan target Aston Villa star after four-year transfer pursuit
Aston Villa FC
AC Milan have been linked with an interest in Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash
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Martin Lewis urges millions to take action in next 12 hours and says 'please'
The BBC Sounds podcast presenter will be back on ITV GMB alongside Susanna Reid.
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UK households warned free £144 towards broadband bill going unclaimed
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A report from Policy in Practice warned it represents a 21 per cent year-on-year rise from last year as the Cost of Living crisis continues.
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Lloyds and Halifax announce new overdraft rules for millions of customers
Your Money
Lloyds Banking Group, which runs Lloyds Bank, Halifax and the Bank of Scotland, is shaking up the way it charges for arranged overdrafts with customers impacted.
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New £200 cost of living payment announced for thousands of households
DWP
The new scheme distributing the latest round of DWP funds will be running until September for households facing financial hardship
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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers warned to 'keep blinds and curtains closed'
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Electrician Andrai Carcu has shared seven simple ways to save on your energy bills between now and August - giving customers a welcome boost.
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West Brom FC
West Bromwich Albion FC
West Brom favourite scores nine goals and awarded golden ball after cup triumph
Former West Brom striker Salomon Rondon scored 28 goals for Albion between 2015 and 2018 before he left the club following their relegation
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Former West Brom defender set to complete surprising Premier League transfer
West Bromwich Albion FC
One-time West Brom loanee Tosin Adarabioyo is set to complete a surprise free transfer to Chelsea
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Best wishes sent to former West Brom striker in hospital after falling ill
West Bromwich Albion FC
Former West Brom striker Kevin Campbell, who played for the club between January 2005 and summer 2006, has fallen ill
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West Brom academy product handed free transfer as part of Rangers clear-out
West Bromwich Albion FC
West Brom academy product Kemar Roofe came through the ranks at The Hawthorns but made his name at Leeds United
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West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers appeal to trace 19 men after 'disorder' at FA cup game
West Midlands Police
Missiles were thrown on to the pitch and flares were lit during the incident
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UK News
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Dad-to-be found dead on sofa hours before baby daughter's birth
Rebecca Moss tried to give emergency first aid to Thomas Gibson, 40, before an ambulance arrived and he was pronounced dead, Stockport Coroner's Court heard
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BBC's George Alagiah leaves modest sum in will to family after long battle with cancer
BBC
News at Six presenter Alagiah died last July last year aged 67, after a decade-long battle with bowel cancer
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BBC Gardener's World experts say 'last chance' to plant these three stunning flowers for summer
Gardening
Summer 2024 officially begins on June 20 and even if you have left preparing your garden's floral display until the last minute, there is still time to get planting your summer blooms
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Warning to every driver in sandals over risks to their insurance
Midlands traffic and travel
Wearing flip flops could make your car insurance invalid while the police could also hand you out a £5,000 fine and nine points on your license
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People with garden given urgent warning after rain creates 'perfect conditions'
Gardening
The damp summer showers are frustrating gardeners as the combination of rain and mild temperatures creates ideal breeding conditions for slugs and snails.
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Wolves FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
I visited a sports bar on a European Stag do and was treated like a celebrity
Swedish Wolverhampton Wanderers fans visit the Black Country-based city once a year and told me every trip was "like going home"
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West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers appeal to trace 19 men after 'disorder' at FA cup game
West Midlands Police
Missiles were thrown on to the pitch and flares were lit during the incident
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Conor Coady says leaving Wolves was right decision after being proven right
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Latest Wolverhampton Wanderers transfer news from BirminghamLive as Conor Coady reflects on leaving Wolves to drop down to the Championship with Leicester - and it has paid off in style with the experienced defender now heading back to the Premier League
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Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Wolves and West Brom - do you remember these hard men?
Aston Villa FC
We take a look at the Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom and Wolves players who were a force to be reckoned with on the pitch
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Molineux's lure to the rich and famous - the famous Wolves supporters
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
There are some pretty famous names that support Wolverhampton Wanderers. They don't come much bigger than Led Zeppelin icon Robert Plant, after all.
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London will experience highs in the high twenties and threaten the 30C threshold on June 16, with the East of England, South of England, Northumberland and Midlands also set to benefit.
Midlands traffic and travel
Warning to every motorist driving with sunglasses as £1,000 fines issued
It's tempting to don a pair of shades during the bright and sunny weather but police could take a dim view if your sunglasses remain during the dark
Brutal kidnappers jailed for 54 years over bats, knives and pepper spray terror drive
Crime
They snatched two men and beat them mercilessly with one victim barely escaping with his life
Aston Villa 'hold talks' with Chelsea over Conor Gallagher transfer amid contract countdown
Aston Villa FC
Latest Aston Villa transfer news and gossip as Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher emerges as a potential target ahead of the club's first season in the Champions League
Warning to everyone driving in the countryside over little known Highway Code rule
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists have been urged to drive past horse riders at no faster than 10mph and give them two metres of distance
Live updates as site of Birmingham City's new ground on fire with 999 crews at scene
West Midlands Fire Service
Some five fire crews have been sent to the scene in Adderley Road South in the Saltley area of the city