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West BromwichKids heartbroken over ‘mindless’ vandalism of West Bromwich football pitchMore than 650 children use Charlemont Playing Fields for weekend matchesBookmarkBirmingham’s New Year’s Eve parties through the years – in picturesNew Year’s EveFrom the clink of glasses in local pubs to the excitement of fireworks lighting up the night sky, New Year’s Eve in Birmingham is always a night to rememberBookmarkBest airline to upgrade your ticket on named – and it’s not British Airways or EasyJetBritish AirwaysThe research compared the experience of flying in economy versus business class across several factors including seat size and type, in-flight entertainment and food reviews, Wi-Fi availability, and overall Tripadvisor review scoresBookmarkThe innocent children killed on our streets at the hands of dangerous motoristsBirminghamA look back at some of the tragic cases where children were killed by dangerous drivers who have faced court this yearBookmarkAre water companies fit for purpose as bills continue to rise?Your MoneyThe UK’s water company regulator Ofwat confirmed it would allow suppliers to hike their prices by an average of 36% above inflation over five years to tackle the “twin crisis” of pollution and water shortagesBookmark

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Sutton ColdfieldBirmingham chicken chef says ‘it’s not like KFC’ as he reduces prices despite costs risingSeb Peniket opened his street food business earlier this year and spoke to BirminghamLive about costs within the industryBookmarkI found the ‘best alternative’ to Warburtons bread for my bacon butty and it’s half the priceSupermarketsI wanted to try the absolute cheapest loaves to find out if any were worth of my bacon sarnieBookmarkMarks & Spencer’s £65 trainers that ‘look like a £100 much-loved classic’ and feel ‘like walking on air’Marks & SpencerThe HOFF leather trainers are said to be ‘comfortable from first wear’BookmarkBoots has a Wellness Box with £160 worth of ‘feel-good’ must haves for just £35BootsBoots Wellness Box features top brands such as Rescue Remedy, Gold Collagen, Weleda, Myvitamins and DIRTEABookmarkNext £26 ‘supersoft’ jeans shoppers are buying ‘in every colour’NextFans say they ‘always’ get their jeans from Next as they are ‘out of this world comfortable’Bookmark

Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FCWayne Rooney breaks silence after video of him ‘letting woman into flat’ goes viralWayne Rooney has issued a statement after a video of him appearing to let a woman into his apartment went viral on social media, with the former England captain denying any wrongdoingBookmarkRyan Allsop admits Birmingham City’s ‘crazy’ schedule is taking its tollBirmingham City FCRyan Allsop was speaking after keeping another clean sheet for Birmingham City in their 0-0 draw with Blackpool on SundayBookmarkLouie Barry makes Birmingham City wish clear after Aston Villa’s unique transfer decisionBirmingham City FCAston Villa player Louie Barry ends his loan spell at Stockport County against Birmingham City on New Year’s DayBookmarkBirmingham City could be without six players for Stockport match as injuries bite Chris DaviesBirmingham City FCThe latest Birmingham City injury news as the club prepares to face Stockport County on New Year’s DayBookmarkAyumu Yokoyama needs a chance but Birmingham City have the recipe for promotionBirmingham City FCAlex Dicken lists his talking points after Birmingham City played out a 0-0 draw with Blackpool in their final match of 2024Bookmark

Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa FCAston Villa star leaves Villa Park on crutches as Unai Emery gives ‘worst’ injury updateAston Villa centre-back Pau Torres suffered a foot injury in the 2-2 draw with BrightonBookmarkAston Villa ‘in the race’ but Unai Emery can’t hide frustration after 2-2 Brighton drawAston Villa FCUnai Emery gave his verdict after Aston Villa’s 2-2 draw with Brighton in the Premier LeagueBookmarkJohn Townley’s Aston Villa player ratings with scores from 5 to 8 as two points dropped after 2-2 Brighton drawAston Villa FCAston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery’s side draw with Brighton in the Premier LeagueBookmarkPremier League release statement after controversial Aston Villa vs Brighton decisionAston Villa FCOllie Watkins slotted home from the spot for Aston Villa against BrightonBookmarkAston Villa suffer fresh injury blow in Brighton clashAston Villa FCAston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Pau Torres picks up injury against BrightonBookmark

Cost Of Living

DWPDWP four-week warning for everyone still expecting Winter Fuel PaymentSome people still haven’t had the money yet and are wondering if they still qualify or have been overlookedBookmarkHouseholds urged to look for DWP letter in post or face losing benefits DWPA shake-up of legacy benefits will require millions of households to make a new claim or face losing their paymentsBookmarkState pensioners who missed out on Winter Fuel Payment issued extra £200 in JanuaryYour MoneyThe money is available to certain pensioner households in the West Midlands who missed out on the Winter Fuel PaymentBookmarkSeven ways to cut your water bills ahead of huge increases from April 2025Severn Trent WaterExperts are urging households to try some simple household tips for saving on water use and reducing chargesBookmarkAnyone claiming DWP benefits told to check bank account for early £400 paymentDWPHouseholds due payments this week are due to receive an early payment if their benefits were expected on a particular dayBookmark

West Brom FC

West Bromwich Albion FC’I don’t believe that’s true for a start’ – West Brom manager favourite breaks silence on vacant roleThe Swansea boss has been linked with the vacancy at West Bromwich AlbionBookmarkLatest West Brom next manager odds as surprising new favourite emergesWest Bromwich Albion FCWest Brom are looking for their next manager after Carlos Corberan left for ValenciaBookmarkChris Brunt claims West Brom could have won at Sheffield United after “positive performance”Chris BruntSheffield United were held to a 1-1 draw by West Bromwich Albion at Bramall Lane with Chris Brunt suggesting it was a game they could have won on another dayBookmarkSheffield United 1-1 West Brom – match reportWest Bromwich Albion FCSheffield United were held to a 1-1 draw by West Bromwich Albion in the Championship to move to the top of the table. Andre Brooks and Karlan Grant were on target.BookmarkCarlos Corberan reveals ‘intense’ episode and confirms West Brom exodusWest Bromwich Albion FCCarlos Corberan left West Brom to return to Spain and take the Valencia job on Christmas EveBookmark

UK News

NHSCharity warns new parents after baby killed using popular productJames Alderman, known as Jimmy, was being breastfed within a baby carrier worn by his mother while she moved around their homeBookmarkMet Office ‘danger to life’ warning as Midlands issued 17-hour New Year’s wind alertUK weatherStrong winds will hit the Midlands on New Year’s DayBookmarkAll the UK regions set for snow on New Year’s Day after Met Office confirms wintry spellsUK weatherThe Met Office has issued a number of weather warningsBookmarkPolice at Manchester Airport filmed ‘kicking and punching man pinned to the ground’Manchester AirportThe alleged incident is being assessed by a professional standards unitBookmarkMet Office warns of ‘dangerous conditions’ as new 33-hour snow and ice alert issuedUK weatherRain is expected to turn to snow in some parts of the UKBookmark

Wolves FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FCMatheus Cunha transfer stance revealed as Wolves braced for January bids amid Arsenal interestPremier League rivals such as Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly circling for Wolves’ Brazilian starBookmarkWolves ‘very interested’ in signing two centre backs in January transfer windowWolverhampton Wanderers FCWolves are claimed to have identified their top target as they attempt to help Vitor PereiraBookmarkList of the 82 Premier League players free to talk to clubs from January 1Football NewsA total of 82 Premier League players are out of contract next summer, with the likes of Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne able to negotiate with foreign clubs from January 1Bookmark’Strange and slapstick’ – how the national media saw entertaining Spurs v Wolves drawWolverhampton Wanderers FCVítor Pereira’s unbeaten start continued with Wolves’ 2-2 draw with Ange Postecoglou’s SpursBookmarkAnge Postecoglou makes bold decision with Tottenham squad after Wolves drawWolverhampton Wanderers FCTottenham were held to a 2-2 draw by Wolves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday night, with Jorgen Strand Larsen’s late goal denying Spurs all three pointsBookmarkStory SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.

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Martin LewisMartin Lewis’ MSE warns state pensioners born before 1958 to claim free £3,900Mr Lewis’ team at MSE have urged people to check whether they qualify for Pension Credit from the DWP.£200 cost of living payments entering bank accounts in JanuaryYour MoneyThe special ‘hardship grants’ are available to households experiencing difficulties with paying for basic necessitiesUK could get an extra Bank Holiday in 2025 with NEW four-day weekend plannedbank holidayA WWII commemorative Bank Holiday could be introduced, according to reports, with a four-day weekend planned to mark the landmark, milestone moment.New Year payment date changes for everyone on State Pension and Pension CreditPensionState pensioners need to be aware of the key dates and changes over the festive periodMarks & Spencer’s most ‘glamorous’ boots are half price at just £34 and selling out fastMarks & SpencerShoppers say the £34 ‘party-ready’ boots are ‘comfortable and look amazing’Sutton ColdfieldBirmingham chicken chef says ‘it’s not like KFC’ as he reduces prices despite costs risingSeb Peniket opened his street food business earlier this year and spoke to BirminghamLive about costs within the industryAre water companies fit for purpose as bills continue to rise?Your MoneyThe UK’s water company regulator Ofwat confirmed it would allow suppliers to hike their prices by an average of 36% above inflation over five years to tackle the “twin crisis” of pollution and water shortagesInside abandoned Snobs bar at Smallbrook Queensway in Birmingham SnobsUrban explorer Jack said he had a ‘wicked’ time exploring SnobsMarks & Spencer’s £65 trainers that ‘look like a £100 much-loved classic’ and feel ‘like walking on air’Marks & SpencerThe HOFF leather trainers are said to be ‘comfortable from first wear’Boots has a Wellness Box with £160 worth of ‘feel-good’ must haves for just £35BootsBoots Wellness Box features top brands such as Rescue Remedy, Gold Collagen, Weleda, Myvitamins and DIRTEA

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