12-year sentence for Birmingham rapist who used flat-finder app
Mirza Begg, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for raping and assaulting an 18-year-old woman he met on a flatmate-finder app in Birmingham. Read the full court details.
Mirza Begg, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for raping and assaulting an 18-year-old woman he met on a flatmate-finder app in Birmingham. Read the full court details.
UK drivers face a costly Christmas as petrol and diesel prices see their sharpest monthly rise since April 2024. The RAC warns of festive travel squeeze. Find out how to save.
Breakdown assistance in the UK is now faster and clearer thanks to new app-based services. Drivers can report a fault in under 3.5 minutes and track help in real-time. Discover the digital revolution on the roadside.
The AA has launched a new app feature that uses your smartphone's GPS to pinpoint your exact location during a breakdown, helping patrols reach you faster. Discover how it works and what else the app offers.
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Lidl is offering customers a free vegetable item through its Lidl Plus app. Learn how to claim the deal and avoid recent shopping scams.
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HMRC urges Britons to check their State Pension forecast using its improved app during Talk Money Week. Discover your pension age and how to increase your entitlement.
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Step back in time with unearthed retro photographs showcasing 1970s Birmingham life, from Handsworth chip shops to music legends. Explore this nostalgic gallery now.
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HMRC is issuing P800 tax calculation letters. Check if you've overpaid tax and are due a refund on your pension, pay, or self-assessment. Act now to claim.
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Get £10 worth of free shopping at Sainsbury's this Christmas. Earn up to 1,000 Nectar points by completing five simple tasks in the app. Act before 16th December 2025!
Wetherspoons partners with University of Birmingham's Guild of Students to open a new affordable pub on campus in 2026, creating jobs and supporting student life.
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