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Cleaning expert shares easy 45p hack for 'sparkling and streak-free' windows

The easy and affordable trick is said to work quickly at removing dust and dirt from your windows, leaving them with an impressive shine

Driver dead after two-car crash in Hednesford

Emergency services were called to the scene in Rawnsley Road at 7.45pm

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State pensioners who earn £413 or over 'warned'

In two years, Labour - which beat the Conservative Party in the General Election earlier this month - may start charging tax on the new state pension.

Allotments of Birmingham through the years

We take a nostalgic look back at allotments in the city

Five hidden tricks Wetherspoon and pubs use to get you spending more

Experts have weighed in on how the bargain pub chain entices its customers to spend more during their visit

Martin Lewis' MSE says millions can have £160 taken off their water bill

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has explained how water customers and households can make MAJOR savings on their water bills.

Unai Emery's dream Nico Williams Aston Villa move takes twist amid Barcelona agent meeting

Aston Villa will look at other transfer targets as Barcelona look to prise the highly-rated winger to the Camp Nou

UK tourists in Barcelona face new entry rules even if visiting 'for a few hours'

Locals in Barcelona have protested against mass tourism and holidaymakers visiting Barcelona for less than 12 hours could soon be charged more, according to the city's Mayor.

New restaurant confirmed for the ICC in Birmingham as bosses say 'it's a pleasure'

The former Craft is being transformed into something that hearkens back to its former occupant

Nationwide issues 'one-year' message to customers and makes major change

Nationwide Building Society’s mortgage lender has reduced interest rates on select products to show “ongoing commitment to brokers and landlords”.

Jack Grealish still ‘on the edge’ as burglary gang behind 'traumatic' £1million raid on the run

The former Aston Villa player, who was raised in Solihull, fears the gang behind a 'traumatic' ordeal at his home will never be caught

Octopus Energy giving £1,076 saving to thousands of customers

An average EV on the EV Saver tariff could make the journey from London to Cornwall for less than £5.

HMRC warns people to 'delete' email at top of inbox immediately

A warning has been issued as a "malicious" HMRC scam email is making the rounds - targeting unwitting Brits and trying to catch them out amid the Cost of Living crisis.

1.2 million people on benefits told they must not ignore DWP letter

Letter will set out major changes to benefits and what claimants need to do next

British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers will have £194 added to energy bill

Columbia Threadneedle Investments estimates that UK families’ energy bills could increase by £194 a year with the energy price cap predicted to rise from £1,568 to £1,762 in October.

UK faces 'heat dome' at weekend with temperatures rising 'into high-30Cs'

Following the hottest day of the year last week, a leading weather forecaster expects temperatures to soon rise above 30C again as the UK faces a potential 'heat dome' scenario

'Arguably his strongest characteristic' - What Aston Villa fans can expect from Amadou Onana ahead of proposed transfer

Amadou Onana is set to join Aston Villa - but what can he bring to Unai Emery's side this season

Foreign Office warns UK tourists in France face 'three months in prison'

Holidaymakers jetting out to France, or travelling on the Eurostar, for the Summer Olympic Games in 2024, which kicks off this week in Paris, have been warned.

Jet2 issues update for UK tourists flying to Lanzarote and Tenerife

Jet2 - which is rivalled by the likes of Easyjet, TUI, Ryanair, Wizz Air and more - is adding ADDITIONAL flights to the likes of Lanzarote and Tenerife.

UK tourists in Greece face strict new restrictions between 'midday and 5pm'

The European Union holiday hotspot has been hit by a sweltering heatwave and stifling temperatures in recent days and weeks.

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People heading to France this summer warned they may need a pass

Extra rules have been put in place ahead of the Olympic Games

UK tourists in Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza 'taunted' and warned 'go home'

Under the slogan "Let's change course and set limits on tourism", the demonstrators flocked to Palma's streets on Sunday night.

Major PIP deadline arrives for millions - what happens now

Huge changes have been proposed to the PIP system

Holiday hotspots hit by severe illness as officials bring in 'control measures'

Four European countries have detected a gastric outbreak which has hit more than 130 people

UK tourists in Majorca warned over 'sabotage' and told 'it's your responsibility'

Locals took to the streets to demonstrate amid growing resentment and fury over British holidaymakers flocking to the European Union holiday hotspot on holiday.

Turkey faces tourist 'boycott' because of new 'visa' entry rule

Bodrum Castle and Bodrum Harbour in Turkey are believed to be suffering with a decline in tourism in a major blow for the holiday hotspots.

Parents face new school entry rules 'from January 2025' in shake-up

Parents have been warned a plan to scrap VAT exemption for fee-paying schools under the new Labour Party government could be introduced sooner rather than later.

Terrorism officers charge Smethwick man after alert over social media posts

Moin Uddin was arrested after messages were allegedly posted on social media 'in support of a proscribed group'