Amazon Cuts World Book Day Costumes to £3.80

Amazon has dramatically reduced prices on World Book Day costumes, including Harry Potter, Cat in the Hat, and Snow White outfits, with deals starting at just £3.80 ahead of the March 5 event.

Police Incident Near Villa Park: Roads Closed

West Midlands Police have cordoned off Trinity Road and Witton Lane near Villa Park following a vehicle collision involving a smashed car and an HGV. Traffic is being diverted as investigations continue.

Pope Gregory XIII's 1582 Calendar Reform Erased Ten Days

In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, skipping ten days to correct timekeeping errors from the Julian system. This change was adopted gradually worldwide, with only four countries still not using it today.

HSBC Birmingham Reopens After Protest Vandalism

The HSBC branch in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter has reopened after being targeted by 'People Against Genocide' activists who smashed windows and sprayed red paint. Police continue their investigation into the January incident.

Coventry Man Jailed for Train Sexual Assaults

Esosa Eguakin from Coventry has been sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting two women on trains. The attacks occurred during early morning commutes to London Waterloo.

Driver Jailed for Fatal 88mph Crash Killing Mum-of-Two

A 28-year-old driver has been sentenced to ten years in prison for causing a fatal collision at 88mph that killed Claire Laybourne, a mother-of-two, as she drove her own mother home from a Christmas theatre outing.

M&S £40 Flares vs Victoria Beckham's £390 Jeans

Shoppers are raving about Marks & Spencer's £40 high-waisted patch pocket flared jeans, calling them a stunning dupe for Victoria Beckham's £390 designer version. The M&S jeans have earned a 4.7-star rating for their flattering fit and premium look.

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