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'How much is an uzi?'- Birmingham man jailed for trying to sell firearms

Delayni Woodcock, 24, has been jailed for eight years

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First picture of 'Nightmare on Elm Street' killer who torched pensioner's home

'Fire-obsessed' Andrew Gorrell set fire to a wheelie bin and blocked sleeping family's escape route

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Gunshots fired at car in Birmingham road sending driver crashing into van

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Shots were fired at a car in Radnor Close, with the driver then crashing into a van and the occupants then fleeing the area

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Solihull businessman says 'my career's gone' after sending offensive emails to Suella Braverman

Jagjivan Ram, 65, said he could not remember the content of the messages he sent to the twice former Home Secretary

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Marco Bizot breaks silence after Newcastle red card and makes Aston Villa apology

Aston Villa goalkeeper Marco Bizot has sent a message on social media following his red card against Newcastle in the FA Cup

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Birmingham teacher couple neglected homeschooled 12-year-old son to death, court told

Birmingham Crown Court Damion Thomas, aged 48, and Tamara Thomas, aged 45, stand trial accused of gross negligence manslaughter and child cruelty

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Farmhouse that's centuries old could be knocked down and replaced with 81 homes

Agent Pegasus Group said the site has been verified as grey belt

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Dunelm discounts 'gorgeous' bedding set to just £9.80 perfect for 'updating bedrooms for spring'

The Edith Floral Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set has 30 per cent off in selected colours

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'Best jeans I've bought for a long time' Roman shoppers snap up £36 trousers in all 10 colours

The Wide Leg Stretch Cropped Denim Culottes are £36 and have racked up almost exclusively five-star ratings

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'Glamorous' £1,525 Cartier-style watch that 'looks expensive' now just £120 at Debenhams

The Stührling Original Vivreluxe Quartz Watch has a classic rectangular face with crystal details and a metal bracelet

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'Perfect for evening out with friends' why Marks & Spencer shoppers are loving this £20 mesh top

Marks & Spencer

The Mesh Asymmetric Top is available to buy in two colours

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How Pride of Britain winners enjoyed a fabulous cruise holiday

Pride of Britain Awards

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Twycross Zoo I found the most amazing outdoor light trail with tickets from just £14 but you'll have to be quick If you're looking for a different activity this February half term - I may have found the perfect solution (contains affiliate links)

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Amazon's £17 packing cubes on offer as holidaymakers say they 'saved my life' and 'great for organising'

The Samfolk Compression Packing Cubes come in a set of eight and save up to 60% space - shoppers call them 'fantastic' for budget airline travel

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Boots' 'hands down best pimple patches on market' for clearing spots are 18p each

'Literally the only pimple patches that have ever worked for me'

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Jeffrey Epstein's Birmingham Airport flights being 'assessed' by West Midlands Police

Birmingham Airport

Exclusive: West Midlands Police assessing information that has emerged over private flights into and out of Birmingham Airport following the release of the Epstein files

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Birmingham sex pest told mum and kids 'I want to rape with a white girl' in city centre horror

Birmingham Crown Court

Quinton Brown, aged 52, also attacked a group of young females and a woman in a wheelchair

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Police name stabbing 'prime suspect' after woman seriously injured in knife attack

West Midlands Police

A woman in her 20s was seriously injured after she was stabbed in Coventry

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Police warn 'do not approach' after man absconds from mental health facility

Richard Allen, 33, was being treated at a mental health facility in West Bromwich

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Twycross Zoo I took my family to this lesser-known zoo just 30 minutes from Birmingham and we can't wait to go back I took my family, including my one year old daugther, to Twycross Zoo for a day out - here's how we got on (contains affiliate links)

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Aftershave obsessive 'can’t believe spray smells so good' for £31: 'a hidden gem'

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'Beautiful' Midlands mum fighting for £7k a month drug to give her 'more time with family'

Danielle Cook, 50, from West Bromwich, has fought to stay alive through a battle with stage 4 cancer, with 40 rapidly spreading lesions throughout her brain

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Face of 'staggeringly stupid' man who gave three young children permanent tattoos

Patrick Coe, 31, left the children in pain after carrying out the 'foolish' acts

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Trump says Keir Starmer 'losing control' and slams 'Wokeism' in UK

US President Donald Trump has accused Prime Minister Starmer of making a 'big mistake' and 'losing control' of the Chagos Islands

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Amazon's best-selling pancake maker now £25 ahead of Shrove Tuesday and it 'works perfectly every time'

Amazon The Russell Hobbs Electric Crepe and Pancake Maker is currently on offer at Amazon

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Man charged with Merry Hill Shopping Centre theft and criminal damage

James Maughan, 33, of Wolverhampton, has been charged with theft from a shop and criminal damage under £5,000

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Hero police officers watched in horror as XL Bully grabbed man's face and neck

Pcs Harry Simkin and Melissa Smith have won an award for their actions

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Three children and man injured in crash as air ambulance called to scene

West Midlands Ambulance Service

One boy suffered potentially serious injuries in the crash on the A458

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Joy in Birmingham as Flying Scotsman chuffs into Moor Street station

Birmingham Moor Street

Locals lined the road towards Solihull and beyond as the iconic locomotive took guests on round-trip journeys

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Dad-of-two died moments after being placed in police handcuffs

Staffordshire Police

Joshua Cooper had wandered into an elderly woman's home when police were called

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City centre car park fees slashed to £2 in bid to help businesses

Most council-owned car parks in Wolverhampton will have a £2 fee for evening parking and a £3.50 for all day

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Birmingham Restaurants Open date for Pigeon Park vicarage restaurant born in a brothel announced Blacklock Chophouse experienced unexpected delays that pushed its launch into 2026. Now it's gearing up to go.

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Experience the awe-inspiring Norwegian Fjords on a cruise holiday

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West Midlands Police officers face gross misconduct hearing after death of vulnerable man

The Independent Office for Police Conduct have decided four officers will face gross misconduct proceedings

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Killer in horror film T-Shirt convicted of torching Wednesbury home in 'random' murder

Andrew Gorrell, 54, now faces a life sentence for murder

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Hour-by-hour Birmingham weather forecast as Met Office confirms 'snow'

Birmingham snow

A yellow weather warning for snow is in force across Birmingham

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Large group of travellers set up on car park at Birmingham beauty spot

Billesley and Hall Green

The travellers have set up on Billseley Common car park

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Council worker dies in crash as family remembers 'loyal and dependable' son

Malachy Dozie Mbah, 31, died when the car he was in collided with a lorry

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Things To Do In Birmingham Birmingham Light Festival makes dazzling return - here's what you shouldn't miss

Birmingham city centre is lit up thanks to this free festival perfect for family, friends and lovers this Valentine's Day.

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How to watch Jesy Nelson's Amazon documentary for free as she breaks silence on Little Mix exit

Amazon Prime Jesy Nelson opens up about leaving the band and becoming a mum to twins in her new six-part Amazon Prime documentary Life After Little Mix

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Six arrested after shots fired in disorder that left one man stabbed

All six have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm

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Carpet cleaner that rescued my floors now £150 off in flash sale

Topic - Money Saving

The Vax Platinum Smartwash carpet cleaner transformed heavily soiled carpets with mould spots to look and smell like new – and it's currently reduced by 43% on Amazon from £350 to £199

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Drug-dealing suspects arrested in Tamworth after car spotted ‘driving suspiciously’

Staffordshire Police

A 'supicious' car alerted police to carry out a stop-and-search in Tamworth and then a raid at a home

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New British passport rule from February 25 'disgusting' and 'ridiculous'

Under the existing rules, a British dual national could travel to the UK using their foreign passport.

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Court update in house fire murder trial

Andrew Gorrell, 54, has been standing trial in Wolverhampton

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'Precious' daughter, 22, died after she suddenly stopped breathing

Elyse Foster's life support was turned off in hospital

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Robbie Williams I saw Robbie Williams in an intimate gig in Wolverhampton and he'll be entertaining us for years to come The singer from Stoke ditched the arenas and stadiums for a smaller intimate show at the Halls in Wolverhampton

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Grandmother, 42, hit Miller and Carter waiter with high heel in reservation row

Mary McGinley tried to punch a chef inside the restaurant

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Convicted killer farmer Tony Martin leaves entire £2.5m fortune to pub landlady after death

Norfolk farmer Tony Martin shot a teenager dead after he and another broke into the farmer's home

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Royal Mail leaving 110 postcodes with no post for two weeks - full list

One couple has spoken out about the ‘appalling’ delays to post which is impacting 110 postcodes across the UK.

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DWP has docked my Universal Credit by £600 - but it wasn't even my fault

Millie, aged 21, revealed she had lost £600 from her Universal Credit payment

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£400 Cost of Living cash announced for thousands of working-age adults

Adults are set to keep £400 more cash each year

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Birmingham Labour leaders 'very anxious' ahead of vital Budget vote - this is why

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council meets on Tuesday to vote on its Budget for the year ahead. For the first time in more than a decade, there's a chance it might not get through.

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Merry Hill shopping centre First look at new entertainment venue at Merry Hill with crazy golf, escape rooms and more Carnival Golf and Games has taken over part of the former Debenhams store at Merry Hill

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Boy sexually assaulted in park as police hunt masked attacker in hoodie

West Midlands Police

A teenage boy suffered a 'serious sexual assault' at Brunswick Park with police now hunting a man in a black balaclava wearing an Essentuials hoodie

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All the Midlands areas under new Met Office 13-hour warning

Midlands weather

The Met Office has issued another weather warning

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Rachel Reeves' comments branded 'disgusting' by striking Birmingham bin worker

Birmingham's striking bin workers were recently urged to 'get back to work' by the Chancellor

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Rachel Reeves confirms drivers who do at least 7,000 miles a year face new £210 charge

The new motoring tax will target specific vehicles

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Get a year of free theme park access in time for half term including Alton Towers

What's On Here's how to bag a free pass for unlimited entry to Alton Towers, Cadbury World, Legoland, Thorpe Park and more

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M6 driver arrested as police find 'vulnerable adult in crisis'

A police operation on the M6 motorway found 90% of commercial vehicles failed safety checks, and uncovered the worrying situation

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Warning for anyone with Bose, Panasonic, Samsung, Sennheiser headphones

The headphones contained traces of chemicals that can cause cancer, neurodevelopmental problems and the feminisation of males.

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Labour may abandon new wage rule for millions of workers after DWP update

Businesses say youngsters are being priced out of the workplace by steep hiring costs.

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Two pets 'stolen' from West Midlands every week in worrying statistics

Microchipping was called 'crucial' in improving the chances of reuniting with a pet

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Tamworth dealer caught with hidden drugs stash after trying to flee from police

Staffordshire Police

A silver Citroen C4 was stopped in Tamworth and driver Arben Lusha tried to flee the scene as he knew officers would find illicit drugs stashed inside the vehicle

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Snowbrum drugs line in Birmingham uncovered after Snapchat police probe

West Midlands Police

Asim Akram ran the Snowbrum line distributing drugs including cocaine and heroin across Birmingham advertising them on Snapchat

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Birmingham City Centre Unlikely pit stop Yungblud made in Birmingham before Grammy-winning set at Villa Park If you wondered what Yungblud did to get big gig ready for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning show at Villa Park, here's the secret

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Schoolboy speaks out after nearly dying in 20ft fall at abandoned Midlands building

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Dylan Smith was rushed to Birmingham Children's Hospital after suffering a horrific 20-foot fall at an abandoned building in Stratford-upon-Avon which left him fighting for his life

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Carpets go down in new Black Country-style Birmingham pub with cobs, ale and a fun BBC Easter egg

Birmingham pubs and bars

The sign has gone up at The Cloak and Dagger, the coolest brand new old-school boozer

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Hunt to find Tamworth man wanted for string of shoplifting offences

Staffordshire Police

Darren Spicer has connections to Birmingham and is wanted in connection with a number of shop thefts in Tamworth and Cannock

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Merry Hill shop beloved since the 90s to close - and it's not the only one

Merry Hill shopping centre

Two stores are set to shut in the shopping centre

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Anyone with an AI-generated password urged to 'change it immediately'

Irregular co-founder Dan Lahav has issued an urgent password warning

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Energy bills to fall by £117 from April 1 in boost for millions of UK households

Cornwall Insight has released its final forecast for the April to June 2026 price cap, following the closure of the observation window on 17 February

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Days Out Every Flying Scotsman departure time in Birmingham so you can spot steam locomotive

Those with tickets will be able to travel behind the historic locomotive as it embarks on journeys from Birmingham Moor Street and Snow Hill. If you can't get a ticket, there's some information that might help you.

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Armed robber 'posing as police officer' in Birmingham attacks couple demanding money

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An armed robber threatened a couple in Shirley Road in a frightening home raid

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Teens arrested after Oldbury assault as police make plea over 'distressing' social media video

Two teens, aged 16 and 15, and two boys, aged 14, were arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident on Pound Road, in Oldbury, on Wednesday, February 11

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'Out of control' epidemic spreading through cars on driveways in England

Midlands traffic and travel

The overall value of claims up by 11% to an average of £2,494.

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Popular cosmetic procedure could be banned in UK amid calls for law change

MPs from across the political spectrum urging the Labour Party government to act.

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News

Funerals and death notices Woman, 21, freezes to death on New York hike as rescuers arrive too late Brianna Mohr frequently went on remote adventures in the United States with her dog

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'I was clinically dead for 45 minutes and my entire thinking changed'

City Hospital Birmingham

Sarbjit Singh, 44, from Great Barr suffered a cardiac arrest after contracting coronavirus in 2020 and was clinically dead for 45 minutes before being resuscitated with two defibrillators at Birmingham City Hospital.

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World Cup 2026 pub hours could be extended if England show their quality

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has made the announcement

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Massive California avalanche leaves eight skiers dead and one missing

Families of more missing skiers have been told that the mission is now one of recovery not rescue

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Face of 'staggeringly stupid' man who gave three young children permanent tattoos

Patrick Coe, 31, left the children in pain after carrying out the 'foolish' acts

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Marks & Spencer 'Perfect for evening out with friends' why Marks & Spencer shoppers are loving this £20 mesh top The Mesh Asymmetric Top is available to buy in two colours

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'Best jeans I've bought for a long time' Roman shoppers snap up £36 trousers in all 10 colours

The Wide Leg Stretch Cropped Denim Culottes are £36 and have racked up almost exclusively five-star ratings

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'Glamorous' £1,525 Cartier-style watch that 'looks expensive' now just £120 at Debenhams

The Stührling Original Vivreluxe Quartz Watch has a classic rectangular face with crystal details and a metal bracelet

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Amazon's £17 packing cubes on offer as holidaymakers say they 'saved my life' and 'great for organising'

The Samfolk Compression Packing Cubes come in a set of eight and save up to 60% space - shoppers call them 'fantastic' for budget airline travel

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Dunelm discounts 'gorgeous' bedding set to just £9.80 perfect for 'updating bedrooms for spring'

The Edith Floral Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set has 30 per cent off in selected colours

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Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FC Chris Davies could be forced into Birmingham City rethink after key player ‘looked really happy’

Birmingham City's defensive options have improved with the signing of Jonathan Panzo

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Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa FC Leon Bailey lifts lid on Aston Villa return after 'missing everything'

Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey has been speaking about his return to the club, following his difficult spell at AS Roma

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Aston Villa clearance sale has up to 55% off 2025/26 kits ahead of Premier League return

Aston Villa's home, away and third shirts are on sale ahead of their Premier League tie with Leeds United

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Leeds United injury latest for Aston Villa clash as Daniel Farke awaits major boost

Leeds United injury latest ahead of Aston Villa's Premier League clash against Daniel Farke's side

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Roma receive brutal Aston Villa transfer verdict after 'mistake'

Donyell Malen has made an excellent start at AS Roma, but Antonio Cassano isn't getting carried away

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Jhon Duran loses cool as former Aston Villa star gets opponent in headlock minutes into debut

Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran received a yellow card just five minutes into his Zenit St Petersburg debut after appearing to put an opponent in a headlock during a friendly

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Cost Of Living

Energy UK households can cut energy bills by extra £917 on top of April price cap drop The price cap is forecast to come down but even greater savings can be made if you are savvy with switching

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1.5 million UK households wake up to surprise £25 cost of living boost

Emergency cash payments have been landing in bank accounts over the last few weeks

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DWP giving special payment boost to more than 800,000 claimants

People may qualify for transitional payments on Universal Credit which elevates their benefits entitlement beyond what it normally would be

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DWP has docked my Universal Credit by £600 - but it wasn't even my fault

Millie, aged 21, revealed she had lost £600 from her Universal Credit payment

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I get £4,000 from DWP each month - I can't afford a holiday but trolls are livid

Mum Millie, aged 21, has revealed that she got a staggering £4,000 from Universal Credit

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West Brom FC

Birmingham City FC Birmingham City left cursing handball rule as West Brom player makes admission

There was a contentious call in Birmingham City's draw with West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night

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Chris Davies frustrated by Birmingham City decision: 'It has to be'

Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City were held to a goalless draw by West Bromwich Albion at St Andrew's

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Birmingham City player ratings vs West Brom: Paik, Osman and Priske left frustrated

Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City were denied the victory that would have moved them into the play-off places by neighbours West Brom

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Birmingham City 0-0 West Brom: August Priske denied late winner

Birmingham City FC

BirminghamLive brings live coverage of Birmingham City's meeting with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns

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Birmingham City's next fixtures compared to play-off rivals as top six spot beckons

Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City take on West Brom at St Andrew's @Knighthead Park this evening knowing a win would put them sixth

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UK News

Crime Spice dealer stabbed man with 'heart of gold' 15 times after 'tensions' developed Martin Davies, 36, killed Kailem Gibson, 28 and has been found guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of murder

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Tesco offering customers free blood pressure checks across 350 UK stores

The service will be available at Tesco pharmacies

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UK police appeal after Epstein files allegations of human trafficking in Surrey

Surrey Police has urged people with information to come forward following the US Department of Justice Epstein file release, with multiple UK forces now reviewing historical allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault

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Grandmother, 42, hit Miller and Carter waiter with high heel in reservation row

Mary McGinley tried to punch a chef inside the restaurant

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Sir Keir Starmer breaks silence after local elections U-turn

Nigel Farage said Reform UK "took this Labour government to court and won"

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Wolves FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Celebrity fans that you didn't know supported Wolves

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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Wolves favourite in transfer talks as Manchester United decision made

The former Wolves captain looks set for a move in the winter transfer window

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Ex-Wolves star Mo Camara's wine bar stripped of licence after lock-ins

The wine bar's licence was suspended in 2023 after hosting a number of late-night lock-ins and was caught again in September last year

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Wolves' Joao Gomes speaks of perfect return as Man United and Napoli transfer links continue

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

The latest Wolverhampton Wanderers news from birminghamLive as Joao Gomes speaks about his future

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Wolves' Joao Gomes responds to Man United transfer rumour and addresses Napoli links

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Joao Gomes has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent months, but the Brazilian midfielder is fully focused as he looks to help Wolves avoid relegation

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