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Nationwide confirms change for mortgage customers from Friday with £500 paid out
West Midlands
Nationwide confirms change for mortgage customers from Friday with £500 paid out
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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She scammed £120,000 in two DWP benefits - and smirked when spared prison
West Midlands
She scammed £120,000 in two DWP benefits - and smirked when spared prison
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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DWP considers 20% tax for state pensioners if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister
West Midlands
DWP considers 20% tax for state pensioners if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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Midlands city sees biggest house price rise as values surge by £88,000
West Midlands
Midlands city sees biggest house price rise as values surge by £88,000
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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Five big police blunders before James Bond found dead on A50
West Midlands
Five big police blunders before James Bond found dead on A50
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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Stoke indoor dog park opening this week
West Midlands
Stoke indoor dog park opening this week
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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Tragedy as brothers, 37 and 42, pass away four days apart
West Midlands
Tragedy as brothers, 37 and 42, pass away four days apart
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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Pub reopens today after 26-day makeover
West Midlands
Pub reopens today after 26-day makeover
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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Bent detective in Staffordshire Police probe dodges jail as husband locked up
West Midlands
Bent detective in Staffordshire Police probe dodges jail as husband locked up
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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Birmingham Council asked 'what's being done' amid frustration over unauthorised encampments in city parks
West Midlands
Birmingham Council asked 'what's being done' amid frustration over unauthorised encampments in city parks
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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The Black Country has better pubs than Birmingham as top awards announced
West Midlands
The Black Country has better pubs than Birmingham as top awards announced
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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'Will be a Godsend' - Chinatown restaurant boss waits for change after heatwave
West Midlands
'Will be a Godsend' - Chinatown restaurant boss waits for change after heatwave
26 Jun 2026 | Planet XO Newsteam
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