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Top Cost of living stories

Just Credit Union reports stronger finances despite cost-of-living pressures

The region’s not-for-profit savings and loans co-operative is to pay savers a dividend of 2.25% for the 2024/25 financial year.

Your World|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Just Credit Union reports stronger finances despite cost-of-living pressures
Supporting image for story: Last call for donations to help people across West Midlands to have happy Easter
Last call for donations to help people across West Midlands to have happy Easter
Cost of living|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: This at-home teeth whitening routine starts from just 48p and promises a brighter smile in days
This at-home teeth whitening routine starts from just 48p and promises a brighter smile in days
Affiliates|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Black Country residents set to benefit as new community shop offering great food at great prices opens
Black Country residents set to benefit as new community shop offering great food at great prices opens
Food and Drink|Mar 25
Supporting image for story: Kinver Rotary steps up support for Black Country Foodbank
Kinver Rotary steps up support for Black Country Foodbank
Your World|Mar 24
Supporting image for story: The West Midlands town named the most affordable for families to buy a home has been unveiled by Zoopla - full details here
The West Midlands town named the most affordable for families to buy a home has been unveiled by Zoopla - full details here
Property|Mar 23
Supporting image for story: We visited a Black Country micropub featured in the Good Beer Guide and full of friendly faces
We visited a Black Country micropub featured in the Good Beer Guide and full of friendly faces
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Food and Drink|Mar 22

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Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Financial support for households reliant on heating oil – but who is eligible?
Money Matters: Financial support for households reliant on heating oil – but who is eligible?
Your World|Mar 20
Supporting image for story: Vital support for residents in Birmingham to continue amid Iran war fears
Vital support for residents in Birmingham to continue amid Iran war fears
Birmingham|Mar 17
Supporting image for story: We visited a Staffordshire countryside pub given a chance to thrive after villagers saved it from closure
We visited a Staffordshire countryside pub given a chance to thrive after villagers saved it from closure
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Food and Drink|Mar 15
Supporting image for story: MySweetSmile has dropped the price of its Pro Teeth Whitening Kit by 50% in the Spring sale
MySweetSmile has dropped the price of its Pro Teeth Whitening Kit by 50% in the Spring sale
Affiliates|Mar 14
Supporting image for story: Money Matters: 53,000 more households to see lower water bills thanks to expansion of WaterSure scheme
Money Matters: 53,000 more households to see lower water bills thanks to expansion of WaterSure scheme
Your World|Mar 13
Supporting image for story: e.l.f. Cosmetics have just launched new concealer and foundation duo for only £10
e.l.f. Cosmetics have just launched new concealer and foundation duo for only £10
Affiliates|Mar 12
Supporting image for story: Black Country buskers proud to provide hospital with much-needed equipment
Black Country buskers proud to provide hospital with much-needed equipment
Health|Mar 10
Supporting image for story: MPs to be sent condoms by tradesmen - here’s why
MPs to be sent condoms by tradesmen - here’s why
Politics|Mar 9
Supporting image for story: We visit a Staffordshire countryside pub which is a destination venue for diners and drinkers alike
We visit a Staffordshire countryside pub which is a destination venue for diners and drinkers alike
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South Staffordshire|Mar 8
Supporting image for story: House prices in West Midlands hit new record level - find out what they are worth
House prices in West Midlands hit new record level - find out what they are worth
Business|Mar 6

UK News

Supporting image for story: Two men arrested over Golders Green arson attack released on bail, police say
Two men arrested over Golders Green arson attack released on bail, police say
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Supporting image for story: 'I've had a really rough day' - West Midlands man who killed mother-of-two tells police in bodycam footage before lying about fathers cancer
'I've had a really rough day' - West Midlands man who killed mother-of-two tells police in bodycam footage before lying about fathers cancer
News|Just now
Supporting image for story: ‘Far-fetched’ to suggest McSweeney phone theft linked to Mandelson files – PM
‘Far-fetched’ to suggest McSweeney phone theft linked to Mandelson files – PM
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Supporting image for story: Captivating drone footage shows new Bluey ride at Alton Towers - date ride will open
Captivating drone footage shows new Bluey ride at Alton Towers - date ride will open
Entertainment|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: British woman jailed in Iran has ‘made peace’ with chance of dying amid bombing
British woman jailed in Iran has ‘made peace’ with chance of dying amid bombing
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Meghan and Harry hail ‘reckoning’ for social media firms after US court ruling
Meghan and Harry hail ‘reckoning’ for social media firms after US court ruling
UK News|6 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Northern Ireland’s answer to the Camino de Santiago hailed
Northern Ireland’s answer to the Camino de Santiago hailed
Viral news|Mar 15
Supporting image for story: Man’s ‘disbelief’ after five-year quest for rare book ends in local Oxfam shop
Man’s ‘disbelief’ after five-year quest for rare book ends in local Oxfam shop
Viral news|Mar 5
Supporting image for story: Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
News|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Viral news|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: 'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
News|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Viral news|Feb 9

World News

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Iran and US harden positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz
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Donald Trump says Iran deal close despite Tehran denying talks to end war
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Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna
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Supporting image for story: Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
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Supporting image for story: UN urges reparations over ‘historical wrongs’ of trafficking enslaved Africans
UN urges reparations over ‘historical wrongs’ of trafficking enslaved Africans
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal
Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal
World News|19 hours ago
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