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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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

Birmingham police incidents live after crashes bring rush-hour chaos

Police have been at the scene of significant crashes in Birmingham

Drivers will be charged to use free company parking spaces in new UK law

A cash-strapped council is considering charging drivers to use free company parking spaces, it has emerged, in yet another blow for motorists and drivers.

New work contract laws in UK mean business will 'go under'

A new Labour Party Eployment Rights Bill claims to improve workers’ lives but many small firms disagree with the measures.

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Woman claims she awoke from coma to find '£5.7k blitzed from bank account'

Abbey Carter said the money went missing after her phone and purse vanished while she was in hospital

Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI passengers over age 40 warned to spend £12 immediately

Jet2, Ryanair, British Airways, Wizz Air, Easyjet and TUI holidaymakers have been told to take over travel insurance policies before their summer trips.

Millions of 'baby boomers' warned they are 'at risk' from HMRC 'crackdown'

An inheritance tax warning has been issued with "baby boomers" at risk of being hit with an eye-watering 40 per cent tax charge as HMRC receipts rise amid the Cost of Living crisis.

DWP Jobcentres could be integrated with NHS services to get people 'back to work'

A new report has called on Jobcentres, which are used by Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) and Universal Credit claimants nationwide, to integrate NHS services.

New tax rules and millions of UK households face 'moment of truth'

The new Labour Party government has been warned a 5.5 per cent pay hike for public sector workers is not ‘consistent’ with spending plans that rule out tax rises.

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John Lewis shoppers face new 'trial' in five UK stores - full list of locations

Five stores will offer to alter, clean or mend clothes in service marketed as a way to help prevent waste, John Lewis - which operates a store in Solihull - has confirmed.

Drivers with dog in car face £5,000 fine over law 'one in five break'

The Highway Code tells drivers what they should do when travelling in a car with their pets.

'All' drivers who've apologised after car accident warned

Motorists and road users who apologise to fellow drivers after a minor bump or accident while at the wheel have been urgently warned over running major risks.

Met Office issues two-word update over August heatwave after 31C scorcher

Highs of 31C were forecast on Friday as the mercury soared across the country in a major boost for sun-starved Brits.

UK set for new 30C heatwave next weekend but only 'half' of England hit

Maps and charts projected using Met Desk data via WX Charts show the shade on British maps and charts shifting to dark red in a major boost.

Met Office and BBC Weather break silence over August heatwave scorching UK

The reports come days after 31C was recorded - making Friday the hottest day of the year so far - as summer promised to finally begin.

UK issued date of next heatwave after 31C hottest day of year

The hottest day of the year so far was recorded on Friday, with a temperature of 31.9C at St James’s Park, central London, making it the warmest recorded day of 2024.

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Shocking animal cruelty videos shared online as RSPCA warns West Midlands cases on rise

RSPCA warns of "terrifyingly high numbers of young people" across region being exposed to videos of animal cruelty online

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Met Office forecast for West Midlands as 25C temperatures in first week of summer holidays

With the school summer holidays due to begin shortly, we've got warmer weather expected in the West Midlands alongside some rainy spells

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'People say my nephew is cursed - but he needs help or he will die'

Nine-year-old Simbarashe Dande developed the malignant tumour when he was just three but treatment has so far failed to stop the growth and now he can no longer see

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Couple abused at M5 services after trying to protect ducks from being stoned

Police are investigating the suspected hate crime at Gloucester Services on the M5 northbound

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Police investigating Birmingham quad bike 'terror' as officers say 'will not be tolerated'

West Midlands Police issue stark message after chaotic scenes in Birmingham city centre

Gunshot fired in Walsall street as police step up patrols after 'concerning' incident

Forensic examinations have been carried out as West Midlands Police seek to trace the gunman after the shooting in Pleck