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National Insurance hike raises the price of a pint. Find out how West Midlands compares to rest of the country

The West Midlands is the second cheapest region in the country to buy a pint of beer, with an average price of £4.96.

Food and Drink|19 hours ago

Dan Bebbington

Money Matters: Take action now to save on energy costs next winter

Your World|May 7

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Made of Cotswold stone, the exterior oozes charm

See inside this £2.8 million Cotswold dream home you could win for £10

Affiliates|May 6

From batteries to wet wipes: 17 items the Government wants to put in your family emergency kit

Government warns Brits to be ready for blackouts and chaos – here’s what it’ll actually cost you to prepare

Affiliates|May 6

Portable power stations can help to support your household if the power suddenly cuts

Best portable power stations and generators to prepare for a blackout – from £36.99

Affiliates|May 6

Escape the ‘I’m bored’ moans with a luxury Norfolk lodge break from £199

Escape the half term ‘I’m bored’ moans with a luxury Norfolk lodge break from £199

Affiliates|May 6

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We visited a boozer near Newport where the landlady uses quality food and drink to make a destination pub for all

The 2019 Mini Cooper S is worth £16,000

Tickets to win this £16,000 Mini are currently free - here's how to claim one

Affiliates|May 2

The no! no! Hair Removal Device is now on sale: Get 61% off the ‘No.1 painless hair removal system’

The no! no! Hair Removal Device is now on sale: Get 61% off the ‘No.1 painless hair removal system’

Affiliates|May 2

The Dolu play kitchen is durable enough to be used in the garden

This £39.99 play kitchen is perfect for keeping kids busy in the garden

Affiliates|May 2

Evaporative coolers are a cheap way of beating the heat

Half price deal brings this air conditioner down to just £99.99

Affiliates|May 2

Before and after images of 47 Skin user Jamie

He tried everything – then a pot of cream from his gran changed everything

Affiliates|May 2

A general view of a smart meter app next to a lightbulb against a dark background

Fact check: Some households need new meters before end of June

This spacious five-bedroom detached house is for sale in Essington for £650,000

Spacious five-bedroom detached house for sale in Essington for £650,000

Property|Apr 30

Half term holiday ideas: Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park Entry Family from £139

Half term holiday ideas: Gulliver's Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park Entry Family from £139

Affiliates|Apr 30

Wowcher's £27.99 gazebo is ideal for garden parties

This waterproof gazebo is now just £27.99 in a crazy Wowcher deal

Affiliates|Apr 30

Catherine’s Rose

Catherine’s Rose named after Kate to celebrate healing power of nature

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‘Emotional’ outpouring from Ukraine after death of British bomb disposal expert

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King joins world and religious leaders in congratulating new Pope Leo XIV

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Cabinet meeting

Trade deal was needed urgently to save 150,000 livelihoods, says senior minister

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(left to right) Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar

Nottingham attack survivor says she wishes killer ‘had taken me instead’

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Rightmove sees customer and revenue growth as UK housing market improves

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Kevin Beresford has devoted 12 months entirely to the industrial action blighting his home city for his calendar called "Rats The Size of Cats".

Britain's 'dullest man' selling merchandise dedicated to the Birmingham bin strikes

Birmingham|May 7

The Royal Mint VE Day commemorative 50p coin

Coins to mark 80 years since VE Day launched by Royal Mint

Viral news|Apr 30

Stephen Lappin smiling while holding a defibrillator

Runner who had cardiac arrest at race to compete in same event a year later

Viral news|Apr 24

Did The Simpsons predict Birmingham bin strikes? Social media users believe so

Birmingham|Apr 12

Blues and Villa fans spotted at WWE

Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

Aston Villa|Mar 26

CCTV shows Shane O'Malley and an accomplice raiding Hansons Auctioneers building in Derbyshire

BBC Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson's auction house targeted by hammer-wielding ram-raid crook in £21,000 raid

Military troops stand in formation in Red Square

Russia’s Victory Day parade marks 80th anniversary of defeat of Nazi Germany

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Danish PM says ‘you cannot spy against an ally’ after reports on US activities

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Leo XIV waves at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

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A Powelliphanta augusta snail lays an egg from its neck

Rare snail filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neck

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The new Pope waves at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first Mass after election as Francis’s successor

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Man stands in the window of a scorched building

Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight

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