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You could win 4 tickets to see The Nutcracker in Birmingham this Christmas
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An immersive winter scene is coming to Tattu Restaurants this November
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Christmas at Tattu promises an unforgettable experience paired with a mouthwatering menu
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The Birmingham bridal shop challenging size norms and redefining bridal fashion
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Christmas in Birmingham: 9 magical family events for 2023
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Find your ideal new home outside the historic spa town of Malvern
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Light Hall School to open new Sixth Form for September 2024
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You can find out more at the first Light Hall Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday, November 30
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'She's not just somebody doing things in the house for me - she’s my friend, she’s like a daughter'
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BarberBoss: Birmingham's rising grooming star collaborates with West Bromwich Albion
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Metchley Manor is managed by award-winning provider Care UK, which has over 40 years' experience delivering high quality care to older people
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How this university prioritises student well-being to create a home away from home
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Celebrate this Christmas with impeccable food and drink at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
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People in Worcestershire asked to have their say on solar energy plans
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Chapel Hill Solar Farm aims to power the equivalent annual energy needs of nearly 20,000 homes
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A festive winter wonderland with an ice rink and Santa's grotto is coming to Birmingham NEC this December
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Winter Funland runs from December 9 - January 1, 2024 and it offers a great Christmas experience for all the family
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Free family water education days teaching the importance of water - book the final events now
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The Mizuiku sessions arranged by Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I and Severn Rivers Trust are educating families about why water is such an important resource and how to look after our local rivers
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7 incredible ideas for a winter date night in Birmingham
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Kings Heath Boys School to become co-educational from September 2024
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The newly refurbished school will be called Kings Heath Secondary School
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Dopamine Gaming expands with OnlineCasinos365 launch in New Zealand
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Birmingham's Jaydon Paddock to compete on home soil this November
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BBC Good Food Show Winter returns to Birmingham this November
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Westerleigh Group has built a reputation on providing exceptional care to those it supports
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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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Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
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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National Insurance cut to give UK households up to £500 extra in their bank accounts
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt expected to announce cut during Autumn Statement
'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
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The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
Man fights for life after 'incident'
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