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'Sikh community feels like it's on trial after Henry Nowak murder - that shouldn't be the case'
"The community to an extent feel like they are on trial - which shouldn't be the case"
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Man 'punched and kicked' in Wolverhampton city centre attack
Police have shared images of two men who might have information about the incident
I get £50,000 in four DWP benefits - trolls slam me but keep funding my life
TikTok content creator and influencer Vicki Hancock, a stay-at-home mum from the UK, has spoken out.
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Lloyds and Halifax banking apps DOWN as thousands of customers report issues
Bank of Scotland customers have also reported issues
Fifteen years for Midland gang over major international drugs racket
Four men and a woman have been sentenced for a huge cocaine, ketamine and cannabis suppoly plot
Just 23% of people will have a moderate standard of living in retirement
Anyone in their 50s who has not saved enough for their retirement - "now is the time to confront the numbers"
HSBC customers lose access to savings - with some left without £70,500
HSBC, which has branches in Birmingham, has struggled to deal with demand after launching a switching offer.
DWP warns couple 'game is up' after 17-year benefits scam worth £628,000
Steve and Kim Benstock have had their case heard at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
One in seven UK households have no working adults at all
There were an estimated 25.9% of households with a mix of at least one working and one workless adult
Calls for Dudley parade to celebrate cup win by town's football team
Councillors looking into a civic event for town football team after dramatic cup shootout win at championship team's stadium
Rachel Reeves pension tax change could leave grieving families with less inheritance
Most unused pension funds and death benefits will be included within a person's estate for inheritance tax purposes from next year
Top officer says West Midlands Police 'would support councils' removing flags on public property
The issue of national flags being put up across the region has sparked fierce debate amongst supporters and critics
Wednesfield shop worker 'threatened with machete after asking teens to leave'
Three teenager boys have been charged following the alleged incident
Ian Huntley murder accused appears in court from prison as major update given
A date has been scheduled for the trial of Anthony Russell, who has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley
DWP confirms full list of 19 blood conditions that qualify for £434 in June
Blood conditions are among the conditions which qualify for Personal Independence Payment, or PIP, from the DWP.
Nationwide ISA update over plans to 'reward members' with exclusive deals
The group will soon be issuing bonus payments to customers
Interim boss would ‘love’ West Midlands Police top job permanently
ACC Scott Green said he'll throw his hat in the ring for the job this summer
Smethwick electric bike crash leaves man and woman with potentially serious injuries
The electric bike collided with a car
HMRC changing tax codes and sending £500-a-month bills to UK households
HMRC has changed workers' tax codes over flawed projections for savings interest, it has been claimed.
Community mourns after death of Grace Mahon, 10, as parents make special request for funeral
The heartbroken parents of a young girl who tragically died last month have made a special request for her funeral