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Sabai Sabai launches new bottomless lunch and Christmas menus in Birmingham
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Just for Pets Worcester expands raw food and natural treats range
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Joseph Chamberlain College hails another exceptional year of results
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Grandad recovered from bladder cancer thanks to Cancer Research UK trial
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Magical one-piece felt artwork to raise money for Air Ambulance Birmingham
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Metchley Manor in Edgbaston offers reliable and trustworthy care
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Glowb is offering all customers a free solar home survey and free bird-proofing with every new installation
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The UK's largest motorhome and caravan show is coming to Birmingham this autumn
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The Motorhome & Caravan Show is coming to Birmingham NEC from October 17-22, 2023
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Saheli Hub seeks dynamic manager to drive wellbeing initiatives
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UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
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32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
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UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
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Martin Lewis urges every driver to get '100 per cent free' winter essential
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All drivers have to do is sign up for the Halfords Club, the Money Saving Expert star revealed on Tuesday as he returned to the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show from 8pm til 9pm.
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