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07

I visited the 'unhappy' West Midlands town where outsiders actually want to live

On paper, Willenhall is statistically less happy, plagued by the 'cost-of-living crisis and a lack of investment'. But on the ground, the reality is far more complex

'Horror' at Wolverhampton shisha lounge as plans thrown out over 'huge' fire risk

A risk assessement said the building should not be used

Cradley Heath shop G&G sold illegal cigarettes to a child just weeks after opening

G&G Market is the fourth shop to be closed down following a crackdown by Sandwell Council

06

Birmingham traffic LIVE: Serious collision to shut busy roads 'for some time'

West Midlands Police are urging locals and rush hour commuters that a key road both in and out of the city will remain shut for some time

02

People still die earlier in West Midlands than the south - and the gap is increasing

New analysis shows the national life expectancy divide has grown bigger over the decade.

01

Andy Burnham 'closing gap' with Reform UK - what the polls show after first week as PM

He has been in Number 10 Downing Street for seven days, but has already announced policy changes

Sunday, Jul 26

23

Four dead including baby as driver arrested for dangerous driving after A38 horror crash

Five people from Leeds were involved in the fatal collision near Derby when their car left the carriageway and crashed into trees on the A38

22

500,000 Tesco shoppers urged to log on to their Clubcard accounts

More than 500,000 shoppers have more than £100 of vouchers to spend, while a further 95,000 are sat on £200 or more.

Tesco rolling out 20-minute change for shoppers across 1,800 stores

Now, Tesco is partnering with Uber Eats and Deliveroo, giving even more shoppers access to store-to-door delivery.

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Aldi confirms major change for shoppers buying plums in supermarkets

The German supermarket, which has stores in Birmingham, says customers can now pick up “exceptionally sweet” British-grown plums .

Freddy Brazier’s ex alleges dog was mistreated prior to attack

Freddy Brazier's ex girlfriend has claimed that his pocket bully was "mistreated" before it attacked him

New drivers could face mandatory speed limiters in crackdown

Dr Rob Török, a pre-hospital emergency doctor, told the Transport Committee that technology should eventually make it "physically and technologically impossible"

20

Meghan Markle shows true colours with 'personal' choice on MasterChef Australia

The Duchess of Sussex was the guest judge on the cooking show, and revealed Prince Harry's favourite meal

Andy Burnham automatic £300 payments for state pensioners

Among the levers the Labour Party government is pulling is the Winter Fuel Allowance.

British Gas paying customers to use less electricity with little-known scheme

The energy giant, which is rivalled by EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus and more, says using off-peak electricity could help discount your bills while making energy more sustainable.

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Octopus paying energy customers to turn off household appliances

Octopus' Saving Sessions encourages customers to "power down and use less electricity at peak times to score Octopoints."

Birmingham Mela 2026 in pictures as thousands attend South Asian festival

The event took place at Victoria Park in Smethwick

Strictly star Dianne Buswell swaps iconic red hair for 'smoke' and everyone is 'obsessed'

The professional dancer has switched up her signature look after nine years

Lawyer confirms you can be fined if child kicks ball over neighbour’s fence

Your kids are breaking law if they kick their ball over neighbour’s fence, the High Court has ruled after a couple sued next door.

State pensioners born after 1951 getting unexpected £965 next week

Benefit payments will go out as usual for the most part in August, but there are bank holiday dates to be aware of depending on where you live.

Millions of drivers left in limbo over £829 car finance compensation payouts

The FCA is facing several legal challenges from Consumer Voice, represented by Courmacs Legal, Volkswagen Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, and Crédit Agricole Auto Finance.

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Ryanair flight from Birmingham Airport declares 'emergency'

The flight declared an emergency shortly after take off

HMRC confirms 'really important' car tax rule for double cab pick-ups

It comes more than a year after most double cab pick-ups were reclassified as cars for company car tax purposes.

HMRC 'tax rise by stealth' warning with millions affected

This is £96m higher than the Treasury collected in the same period last year

Freeview axe update as Lisa Nandy promises 'support package' for households

After securing herself a reappointment as Culture Secretary, Ms Nandy has launched a government consultation exploring the Freeview switch-off.

Scots woman faked pregnancy and told family and boyfriend plastic doll was real

Kira Cousins has spoken out for the first time to shed light on why she faked a pregnancy

Investigation after scissor lift 'taken for a ride' down Digbeth pavements

Video captured the machine being ridden along a pavement before it was found in the early hours of Sunday

British Gas energy meter mix-up warning with customers penalised

A letter to a national newspaper has laid bare the problem, which is affecting new-build homes, who have seen tariffs increased by 19 per cent.

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Exact date Birmingham facing 30C mini heatwave as Met Office says 'very unusual'

The city is bracing for a period of hot weather as the fourth heatwave of the year looks set to swelter the UK