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Inside Villa Park: Alysson posts message, internal fixture gripe and Man United reunion

Aston Villa's festive fixture gripe, Man United's record in B6, Victor Lindelof's impact and Alysson posts message

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Man, 60, sentenced after 'paedophile hunters' stage sting in Dudley

Stephen Briscoe was confronted by Broken Dreams - an 'online child predator hunting team' - at his Dudley home in January 2024

Greggs makes big change with staff given advice on how to deal with complaints

Greggs staff are being given advice on how to deal with a possible backlash from fans and customers.

Smart motorway drivers could get £2,500 after being 'wrongly accused'

The problem, which dates back to January 2021, was caused by a software error

Birmingham women charged after man stabbed

Trisharna Gray, 19, and Shanae Gray, 18, both from Edgbaston, have been charged with wounding after police were called to City Road, Edgbaston, after 12pm yesterday

UK drivers issued warning to clear out boot this December

Fuel efficiency is crucial this December

Sarah Ferguson a 'virtual recluse' as new career move tipped

The former Duchess of York could reportedly be following in the footsteps of Prince Harry

Apple just gave shoppers a key reason to upgrade their iPhone

The iPhone 17 is the model to choose from Apple's phones in 2025

Amazon reduce 'generous' Ferrero Rocher chocolates in deal shoppers call 'a win'

Amazon has discounted this huge chocolate box that thousands of shoppers are buying for Christmas

UK snow bomb to hit three more counties in England - meaning eight in total

WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, shows snow hitting swathes of the north of England on December 21, which marks the winter solstice.

West Midlands Safari Park to open eight new lodges due to 'overwhelming demand'

Work has started on the eight new lodges - adding to the award-winning accommodation offering

West Midlands Safari Park's new lodges where guests can sleep near giraffes and rhinos - in pictures

A further eight new lodges will open at West Midlands Safari Park in 2026

Holly Hagan's sister, 19, died of 'multi organ failure' after taking illegal drug

The reality star confirmed her sister had died in a heartbreaking statement in October

Exact date snow falls as far south as Birmingham and the Midlands

Snow is likely to fall on Sunday, December 21

Moment teen arrested as 'stolen' motorbike spotted in town centre

Officers spotted the bike near Stafford Street on Saturday evening but it 'disappeared out of sight'

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Amazon reduce a 'must have Christmas drink' that comes with cocktail recipes

Amazon has discounted one litre of alcohol that can be used to make hot and cold Christmas cocktails.

Octopus Energy issues 'refunds' update with customers handed payment in 24 hours

Customers can now get this money returned to their bank account in as little as one day.

Morrisons faces rotisserie chicken change after court ruling

HMRC argued whole cooked cool-down chickens should be subject to the standard 20% VAT rate for hot food.

BBC TV licence fee shake-up with adverts and funding change proposed

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy launched the once-in-a-decade review on Tuesday

Asda opens 20 new stores in UK as major expansion continues

The supermarket has rolled out a number of Express stores this year

The Clash and The Rolling Stones music legend dies aged 78 three months after diagnosis

He had only announced his Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia diagnosis in September this year

HMRC set to punish thousands of workers and snatch £4,420 from them

The Budget confirmed that income tax thresholds will remain frozen until 2031, extending the current freeze by three years

Crypto rule change coming within two years under shake-up from Labour

Government has announced new laws that mean crypto firms will have to meet a set of standards and rules overseen by the FCA

Birmingham mum says 'no chance' as kids plan Christmas market visits and parents speak out

Parents are becoming increasingly worried about their children's safety in Birmingham city centre and at the Christmas Markets

Ryanair issues hand luggage update with two free items for passengers

The carrier will allow passengers to bring two items of carry-on baby equipment at no extra cost.

Martin Lewis issues ISA warning as savings could be hit with 40% tax

Brits can pass on a certain amount in total assets tax-free

Sainsbury's Nectar card customers urged to spent 15p this week for key reason

Nectar card holders have been urged to spend the sum for one reason

Dunelm kitchenware 'perfect for Christmas dinner' that shoppers order 'promptly'

This Christmas dinner essential from Dunelm is so well-loved, shoppers are ordering it instantly

Birmingham firefighters at scene of blaze involving 300 tonnes of scrap metal waste

West Midlands Fire Service said it responded to the incident on Park Road, Hockley, at around 4.25am today