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Full list of Santander bank closures in June

Santander has confirmed it will close 23 branches in June, after previously announcing it would shut the doors of 95 locations in 2025.

Dan Ashworth seals shock return after brutal Man Utd exit cost Jim Ratcliffe millions

Dan Ashworth is poised to return to work in a new role with the Football Association - seven months after a short spell at Manchester United as the club's sporting director

BBC EastEnders' Heather Peace diagnosed with breast cancer as she undergoes surgery

EastEnders star Heather Peace has revealed she's been diagnosed with breast cancer and has been undergoing treatment in recent months, including surgery and chemotherapy

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Moment Birmingham underworld gun and drug dealer called 'Wisehorse' captured by armed police

Asrar Rafiq, 35, was previously described as a leading member of a Bordesley Green gang

Warning to British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF and OVO customers and it's 'significantly more'

Households will automatically be put onto more expensive tariffs if they haven't taken action

Amazon £99 bladeless fan so 'brilliant' shopper listed 9 reasons to love it

The Russell Hobbs Bladeless Quiet Tower Fan with Remote Control comes with ten speed settings

Solihull vape shop murder-accused branded a 'pack of wild animals who worshipped knives'

Abdurrahman Summers, aged 18, along with two 15-year-olds stand trial accused of murdering Reuben Higgins, 17, in Marston Green

Inside the plans for new homes in Solihull picturesque rural village

Proposal to build 99 new homes on land in Hockley Heath

AD FEATURE: Adventure awaits at the Indoor High Ropes course, so book now for Birmingham’s newest aerial challenge

Whether you're teetering across ropebridges or conquering towering platforms, Gravity Active Birmingham, StarCity’s new rope course, is the ultimate test of bravery, balance, and boldness

Dunelm's 'stunning' £8 blackout blinds shoppers are 'buying in bulk'

The popular blind comes in a choice of 16 different colours to suit every bedroom, nursery or office

M&S urges customers to make crucial change to protect your information

M&S was hit by a cyber attack three weeks ago, with a resolution still not reached as the brand issued its most recent statement today (May 13)

Major UK bank confirms 18 more branch closures in May - full List

Lloyds Bank is also set to close more branches next month in June

DWP sets out three-point plan for future of PIP and Universal Credit

More people will be supported back into work as a result of Labour's employment-focused benefit reforms

Blue Light Card holders told Asda benefit is 'coming to an end'

Blue Light Card gives people with certain jobs - including NHS staff, emergency service workers and teachers - access to exclusive discounts with a variety of big name brands

UN landmark ruling explains what happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH17

Almost 300 lives were lost on the commercial Boeing 777

Aston Villa issue statement as new contract agreed

Aston Villa youngster Aidan Borland has penned fresh terms with the club

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Major UK bank vows it won't close anymore branches this year or 2026

Barclays has left the door open for further closures beyond 2026

Redmond, Riis and Brewster: Out of contract Championship stars for Birmingham City to sign

Birmingham City can cherry-pick the best Championship freebies for their first season back in the second tier

Lad stunned as he opens birthday card to find out last three years have been a lie

A young Brit was given a "jaw dropping" surprise after a birthday card revealed he had spent the last three years of his life living a "lie"

Dunelm £23 'cooling' duvet cover 'perfect if you struggle to sleep in hot weather'

The Fogarty Cooling Cotton Duvet Cover comes in seven colours

Water company boss issues warning on restrictions to 16 million customers

Chris Weston said the UK's biggest water supplier has already upped its drought preparation plans after the driest March in 60 years

Aston Villa in talks with Championship club over transfer for forward

Lewis Dobbin spent the second half of last season on loan at Norwich City

Man stabbed in stomach during attempted Wolverhampton city centre robbery

Brandon Cottam has been charged with attempted robbery, possessing a weapon, actual bodily harm, assault and possessing class A and B drugs

Michaela Tabb shows her true colours after officiating last ever frame at The Crucible

Michaela Tabb refereed her final frame of snooker at the Crucible Theatre on Sunday, with the 57-year-old bringing an end to her traditional snooker career in Sheffield

Tottenham backed into corner over Aston Villa decision ahead of Man United Europa League final

Tottenham will play in the Europa League final five days after facing Aston Villa

Katie Price claims three 'constant' words from Peter Andre led to their split

The former glamour model shares two of her children, Junior and Princess, with the Mysterious Girl singer

'Careless' anglers warned as goose impaled on old fish hook

The RSPCA officers and Swan Watch were forced to step in when the struggling Canada goose was spotted on the lake at West Smethwick Park

Arsenal hero gives Mikel Arteta two reasons not to rekindle Ollie Watkins transfer

Ollie Watkins broke Gabby Agbonlahor's Aston Villa goal-scoring record in the win over Bournemouth at the weekend - just a few months after Arsenal tried to sign him

Ryanair flight grounded after 'bomb threat' in mid-air with passengers still on board

A Ryanair flight has been grounded after a "bomb threat" was made in mid air, with passengers ordered to stay aboard the plane as investigations continue