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Child poverty tsar plan for Birmingham rejected by city council leaders

Calls for a new role championing child poverty at the highest levels of local government, health and social care have been rejected by the Labour council

On the run at Christmas - meet the West Midlands' most wanted suspects looking over their shoulders

Police have been trying to trace these suspected criminals for months

Police reveal what happened to driver whose teen passenger died as he 'lost control' in 30mph zone

West Midlands Police reviewed evidence at the time of tragic crash - but no charges were ever brought

'I'm a cancer patient - huge queues for hospital parking are so bad I go through treatment alone'

Parking issues at Queen Elizabeth Hospital continue to take a toll on patients, medical staff and local residents as £28-a-week deal axed

Saturday, Dec 21

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UK snow map shows 11 counties in England hammered by flurries on Sunday

A UK snow map shows as many as 11 areas in the country being hit by flurries of the white stuff just 72 hours out from Christmas Day.

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RAC warns millions of drivers to 'avoid' three routes in UK

The RAC has warned the M25, M4 and M5 are “crunch points” for possible delays as we head into Sunday December 22 - just three days until Christmas Day.

DWP bringing in £196 boost for one benefit claimed by 1.4 million people

DWP says the Carer's Allowance benefit threshold has been increased to £196 in a major boost for the 1.4 million people claiming.

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Foreign Office warns 'UK tourists and nationals' to call urgent 'hotline'

The Foreign Office has urged UK tourists to get in touch with a new hotline, which has been set up in the wake of the attack in the European Union holiday hotspot.

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Zoe Ball quits UK 24 hours after hosting final BBC Radio 2 show

Zoe has arrived in New York City to visit her son Woody after bidding an emotional farewell to her BBC Radio 2 show on Friday (December 20).

Meghan Markle's stance on King Charles and Camilla before Prince Harry returns to UK

Meghan's husband Harry is engaged in an ongoing legal battle with the Home Office over his security arrangements in the UK.

UK faces snow storm next week with 5 major cities hit and exact hour flurries start announced

WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, shows flurries of the white stuff across December 31 - kicking off at 6pm - as the hue on the weather models turns purple, white and blue

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Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market reviews security in wake of deadly German attack

The threat level for the whole of the UK remains at 'substantial' - meaning an attack is 'likely'

Prince Harry and Andrew share same 'brutal' four-word nickname in Royal Family

The Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York are no longer working royals after stepping down from the roles roughly five years ago

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New law for using ID in shops and supermarkets next year

A new law will let checkout staff verify a customer's age through an app when buying alcohol, it has been revealed.

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UK households now face £5,000 charge for moving house on TOP of stamp duty

Households buying a home in the next year have been warned over a major shake-up, on top of new stamp duty charges being introduced by Labour Party government Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Martin Lewis issues update over £338 energy bill tariff change

The BBC and ITV star's team at Money Saving Expert has issued his verdict on £338 energy tariff change proposals.

Queen bought 1,500 members of staff same £6 Christmas present each year

The late Queen Elizabeth II, who died back in September 2022, has been praised for her generosity after the annual tradition.

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ITV's James Martin issues major update on cancer battle and says 'onwards'

James Martin Saturday Morning star and chef, who is a former BBC Saturday Kitchen presenter, spoke out over his facial cancer battle.

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One in four drivers will be forced to surrender petrol or diesel car next year

As many as a third of UK drivers would consider switching to an electric vehicle for their next car purchase, according to new research.

NEW state pension age could be coming to UK and 'shouldn't be a surprise'

DWP state pension age could be hiked to as high as 70, according to an expert's new warning.

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Queen 'disapproved' of Meghan Markle ignoring royal protocol on wedding day

The Queen reportedly disapproved of the Duchess of Sussex flouting Royal Family tradition back in 2018.

New NHS hospital parking rules for patients 'will push drivers to the brink'

The findings, based on Freedom of Information requests, have revealed that 37 trusts – representing 25 per cent of the 147 NHS trusts in England – raised their parking fees.

Fears UK could be hit by 'copycat attack' after car ploughed into German Christmas market

The attack has some experts worried such tactics could be copied elsewhere - including other busy Christmas markets around the world

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Petrol and diesel drivers in UK face new 'environmental car tax' charge

Petrol and diesel drivers could be forced to pay more environmental taxes to help fund incentives for electric car buyers as the UK tries to increase its EV rollout.

Met Office snow map shows all the parts of England set for flurries tomorrow

A new Met Office snow map shows flurries and patches of wintry showers across swathes of the country ahead of December 25.

Murder arrest after man found dead with 'multiple injuries'

A man was found dead on Rouncil Lane, in Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Woman fighting for life as man arrested in drink-drive probe over major crash

The incident happened near the Wren's Nest nature reserve with people reporting a huge police response

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UK snow map shows everywhere '5 to 8 inches' will fall on England this weekend

WX Charts charts and maps show 20cm - or 7.8 inches - could fall at times as we head towards Christmas and the country marks the final weekend before the big day itself on December 25.

Elderly man sought over Birmingham bus fight but police can't find suspect six months on

Officers said they were having trouble finding any suspects so were releasing a CCTV appeal

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UK tourists warned to 'avoid' seven Spain, Italy, Portugal destinations in 2025

A number of popular European Union destinations have appeared on a list of places that Brits should think twice about going to next year.