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Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:05:46 +0000
Boris Johnson to face MPs after police issue partygate fines
Boris Johnson will endure Prime Minister’s Questions and a lengthy grilling at the Liaison Committee.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Darts night in Pattingham aiming to raise funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital
A charity darts night will be aiming to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital on Friday.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:37:10 +0000
Brewhouse customers raise thousands for Ukraine appeal
Brewhouse & Kitchen, which has pubs in Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield, has helped raise thousands to support the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Significant increase' in ambulance handover delays at hospitals in West Midlands
There has been a 'significant increase' in ambulances handover delays at hospitals experienced by West Midlands Ambulance Service crews, a new report says.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:28:18 +0000
Sutton Coldfield RFC's kind gesture for family of tragic rugby star
Sutton Coldfield RFC showed how caring the rugby community is by raising more than £1,600 to support the family of a player who tragically died last month.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:57:14 +0000
'I've killed a babby': Jury see video of man accused over baby Ciaran
The man accused of killing baby Ciaran Morris left the scene of the crash to say goodbye to his own girlfriend, telling her he would be imprisoned immediately, a court heard.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:25:05 +0000
Foo Fighters cancel tour, including Villa Park date, following death of drummer Taylor Hawkins
The band urged fans to appreciate the music and memories and to ‘take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close’.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:19:17 +0000
Concert for Ukraine raises £12.2 million for humanitarian effort
The fundraiser featured a star-studded line-up.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:05:35 +0000
Shop price inflation hits highest rate since September 2011
Shop price annual inflation accelerated to 2.1% in March, up from 1.8% in February – the highest rate in more than a decade, figures show.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:39:05 +0000
Zelensky expresses scepticism at Russia’s vow to scale back activity near Kyiv
Negotiations are expected to resume on Wednesday, five weeks into what has devolved into a bloody war of attrition.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:14:23 +0000
West Midlands Tory MPs rally to support Boris Johnson despite Partygate fines
Boris Johnson was given the backing of Tory MPs in the West Midlands as police issued the first 20 fines to people who attended lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street and Whitehall.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:04:00 +0000
Councils say French Riviera property conference was 'worth every penny'
Councils criticised for sending staff to a major property conference on the French Riviera meant to attract investors say it was worth every penny - with some already landing deals.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:46:10 +0000
Homeless man set to be evicted from roadside tent
A homeless man living in a tent on a roadside near Lichfield faces being evicted.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:48:15 +0000
Three Stafford men jailed for drug and driving offences
Three men from Stafford have been jailed for a combined 13 years after being found guilty of drug and driving offences following a stop-and-search of a car last year.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:02:00 +0000
Shropshire maternity scandal: Report to be published as families await answers
The families of babies who died or who were left seriously disabled due to catastrophic mistakes at Shropshire's major hospitals are to receive the final report of an independent inquiry.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:01:30 +0000
Patients to have say on location of Dudley GP surgery
Residents in Dudley are set to have the chance to have a say on where they can access their healthcare.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:01:30 +0000
More than £2,000 raised to install defibrillators at primary school
More than £2,000 has been raised towards installing a public defibrillator at a school in Staffordshire after almost 70 people turned out for a sponsored walk.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Cannock-based author Brendan celebrates publication of debut comedy novel
A Cannock-based author is celebrating the publication of his debut comedy novel which he has been writing since the 90s.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Star comment: Boris Johnson has got away with it
Prime Minister has ridden his luck over Partygate

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The Falklands 40 years on: Blinded on board HMS Antrim
Peter Rhodes has met many Falklands veterans over the years. Here we reproduce interviews written by Peter 40 years ago.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Peaky Blinders night proves to be a hit at Walsall bar
Around 80 people had a "cracking good night" in Willenhall as they turned out to a bar in the area – by order of the Peaky Blinders.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:39:12 +0000
Safe places set to be set up across town centre
A network of Safe Spaces is being developed in a Sandwell town centre to provide people with a place to go and wait for support.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:45:16 +0000
Bereaved husband urges people to join in colourful week
A man whose wife spent her final days at a Staffordshire charity is calling on people to get up and go orange for the charity’s Orange Week fundraiser.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:59:10 +0000
Wolverhampton to Birmingham trains cancelled after damage to overhead wires
Passengers face significant journey delays as the train lines between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street are blocked due to damage to overhead wires.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:31:08 +0000
Johnson warns Putin could ‘twist the knife’ as Russian forces falter
Britain is to step up military support to Ukraine amid fears the Russian president will try to inflict more damage on the country.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:20:18 +0000
Blaze at Staffordshire nature reserve was arson - police
A fire at a nature reserve which is a haven to many animals was set deliberately, say police.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:18:35 +0000
Baby Ciaran: Trial continues for man accused of killing baby in crash
The trial of a man accused of killing a two-week-old baby continued at Wolverhampton Crown Court today.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:24:15 +0000
Two men arrested after dog attacked two children in Cannock
Two men have been arrested after a dog attacked three people, sending two children to hospital, in Cannock on Saturday (March 26).

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:00:19 +0000
Gang smashes family home's window and try to torch it in mistaken identity case
A family had a lucky escape when a gang of men smashed their window and tried to light a fire inside their home in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:56:09 +0000
Man suffers life-threatening injuries in assault near major road
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a man sustained life-threatening injuries in an assault near a major road.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:37:18 +0000
Five police officers injured after cars rammed during Walsall pursuit
Five police officers were hurt and a man has been arrested after several police cars were rammed by a van during a pursuit in Walsall..

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:28:11 +0000
Russia says it will cut back operations near Ukrainian capital
The move appears to be the first concession made by Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine began more than a month ago.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:33:11 +0000
No 10 insists Johnson did not mislead MPs – despite Met finding law was broken
Twenty fines are set to be issued over the partygate saga, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday, with the possibility of more to come.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:58:06 +0000
Jury sworn in to try Tory MP accused of groping teenage boy in Staffordshire
MP for Wakefield Imran Ahmad Khan denies a single charge of sexual assault.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:20:08 +0000
First 20 fines to be issued over Westminster’s partygate scandal
The move follows investigations into alleged breaches of coronavirus lockdown rules in Downing Street and Whitehall.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:45:06 +0000
Jet2.com to start flights from Birmingham to Athens in a matter of weeks
A new route from Birmingham Airport to Athens is to start flying on April 14.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:47:24 +0000
Staffordshire Police 'putting public safety at risk' by failing to investigate crimes properly
A damning report has found that Staffordshire Police is failing to investigate crimes properly putting public safety at risk.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:25:19 +0000
Riders wanted to be part of Games launch
An opportunity has risen for BMX and mountain bike riders from across the region to be part of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Stourport couple hosting seven-hour charity concert to help Ukraine
A Stourport couple are set to host a seven-hour charity concert to help support Ukrainian women and children fleeing from the war.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:18:13 +0000
Medics going on the run to help vulnerable children
A group of medics are going on the run to raise up to £15,000 for equipment to help vulnerable children attending their department at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:24:06 +0000
Stafford restaurant holding recruitment day ahead of busy summer season
A restaurant in Stafford has begun a recruitment campaign for new staff members as it gears up towards the busy summer season.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:13:30 +0000
Golden couple ready to welcome riders to charity event
A Midlands golden sports couple have issued a renewed appeal for people to join a special charity cycling event.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:28:09 +0000
1,300 emails to council over Stafford asylum seeker accommodation plans
Hundreds of people have contacted Stafford Borough Council after plans were revealed to convert former student accommodation into a temporary living space for asylum seekers.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:13:12 +0000
Mortgage lending up for The Tipton
Mortgage lending grew strongly for the Tipton & Coseley Buildig Society in 2021, despite the continued challenges of the pandemic.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:20:12 +0000
Two new Youth MPs elected to serve Wolverhampton
Two new Youth MPs have been elected to the Youth Parliament from Wolverhampton after key campaigns.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:15:16 +0000
Budding scientists transform school into mini museum for British Science Week
Budding scientists have transformed their school into a mini science museum as part of British Science Week.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:36:09 +0000
Plans to build flats over shops in Walsall town centre thrown out
Plans to install new flats over shops on Walsall’s main high street have been thrown out over concerns there would be no public benefit from the scheme.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:05:00 +0000
Former long-standing Labour councillor to stand for Tories in Sandwell
A former Labour councillor has been announced as a Tory candidate in the upcoming Sandwell local elections.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:43:05 +0000
What has Boris Johnson said about the partygate allegations?
From repeated defences to a quote from The Lion King, here’s what the Prime Minister has had to say about the claims:

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:05:30 +0000
Owner of dog that bit child pleads not guilty to having out of control pet
A man whose dog allegedly bit a four-year-old boy near a shopping precinct has denied the animal was dangerously out of control.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:26:16 +0000
Downing Street parties timeline as first fines issued
The Metropolitan Police said 20 fixed penalty notices will be referred to the ACRO Criminal Records Office.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:01:00 +0000
50 jobs on way as Printful's first UK fulfilment centre launches in Wolverhampton
Print-on-demand firm and Latvian ‘unicorn’ business Printful has officially opened its first UK fulfilment centre in Wolverhampton.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:58:18 +0000
Wolverhampton pupils gear up for 170 mile running challenge
A group of students are getting ready to take on a mammoth running challenge for charity.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:28:15 +0000
First fines to be issued over partygate gatherings
The Metropolitan Police said investigators will refer the 20 fixed penalty notices to the ACRO Criminal Records Office.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:45:35 +0000
The Falklands 40 years on: 'Worse things happen at sea' - hero Simon Weston

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:36:23 +0000
Wolverhampton-based strongman working on knife crime film to help young people
A Wolverhampton-based strongman and local hero is working on a film about knife crime.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:11:05 +0000
No 10 braced for first fines to be issued in partygate scandal
Government minister Will Quince admitted gatherings held in Downing Street and Whitehall during coronavirus restrictions “shouldn’t have happened”.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:28:09 +0000
£150,000 funding to build disabled-friendly toilets in Dudley tourist attractions
People with additional needs have welcomed a £150,000 grant to enable Dudley Council to add three specialised toilet and change facilities in the borough.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:31:05 +0000
Attendees could be hit with first wave of partygate fines ‘imminently’
The Met previously said more than 100 questionnaires had been sent out to people at the alleged gatherings.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:14:16 +0000
Driver accused of killing baby Ciaran 'had cannabis traces in system when he crashed into pram'
The driver accused of killing a newborn baby had traces of cannabis in his system when he caused the fatal crash, a court has heard.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:48:12 +0000
Tenpin bowling centre operator Ten Entertainment returns to profit
Tenpin bowling centre operator Ten Entertainment Group has returned to profit, as pent-up demand pushes consumers back to bowling alleys and arcades.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:59:00 +0000
Barberry starts on £9m warehouse development
Construction has started at a £9 million speculative warehouse development in Wolverhampton, leading commercial property developer Barberry Industrial has announced.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:06:26 +0000
Man accused of killing baby Ciaran 'was driving at motorway speed' moments before crash
The man accused of killing baby Ciaran Morris in Brownhills last Easter Sunday was speeding beforehand and ran from the scene of the crash, a court heard.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:01:30 +0000
'Aynuk sparked my interest in comedy' says Black Country funnyman in glowing tribute
Stand-up comic Wayne Beese has paid tribute to Black Country comedy legend Alan "Aynuk" Smith, who died last week at the age of 84.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Haulage firm supports Ukraine while Peaky Blinders night raises further funds
A haulage firm in Wednesbury is showing its support for Ukraine with thought-provoking truck decor.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Student who could 'change the world' given 'hero' award by Academy Trust
A student whose headteacher believes she will "change the world" has won an award for championing equality and diversity at her school.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Inspirational five-year-old leads way on fundraising walk for charity after overcoming blood cancer
An inspiring five-year-old girl who survived blood cancer has been joined by her family and friends for a poignant fundraising walk.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:48:11 +0000
New scanning facility at hospital is first of its kind in the country
A new facility described as the first of its kind in the country has significantly cut waiting times for patients receiving scans at Cannock Chase Hospital.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:45:09 +0000
Kidderminster watering hole named pub of the year
Real ale drinkers have voted the Bear and Wolf in Kidderminster the Gold Award of Pub of the Year.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:23:13 +0000
Woman arrested after two young children attacked by dog in Cannock
A woman has been arrested after two young children were attacked by a dog in Cannock as one child remains "critical" but stable in hospital.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:31:20 +0000
Former data storage facility in Stone set to be bulldozed to make way for new development
A former data storage facility in Stone is set to be bulldozed to make way for a new development.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:25:20 +0000
Town gears up for 2022 events
A St George’s Day celebration and a seaside experience are two of the events being staged by Stone Town Council this year for residents and visitors.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:42:11 +0000
Liam Payne's new American twang confuses his fans
Liam Payne’s accent seriously confused fans when he was interviewed at the Oscars.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:41:25 +0000
Walsall Burger King reopens after fire - with special giveaway tomorrow to celebrate
A Burger King restaurant has reopened after its closure due to a serious fire more than two weeks ago.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:17:16 +0000
Baby Ciaran: First day recap from trial of man accused of killing newborn in crash
The trial of the man accused of killing a two-week-old baby during a family walk is due to get underway today.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:48:08 +0000
New £5.8m Centre for Health Innovation in Stafford opens
Staffordshire University has opened the doors of its new £5.8 million Centre for Health Innovation.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:14:11 +0000
UK promises to support Ukraine as Zelensky hints at concessions to secure peace
Downing Street said the UK would support Volodymyr Zelensky’s position in negotiations, but insisted Vladimir Putin ‘must fail’ in Ukraine.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:21:00 +0000
Funding set to help create more football pitches
A programme to improve football pitches across parts of Staffordshire has moved a step closer.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:50:12 +0000
Residents shocked and worried after bodies of man and woman found in Halesowen flat
Residents in a quiet street have spoken of their shock and worries after the bodies of two people were found on Friday.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:11:11 +0000
New sponsors set to provide expert services at games
Two new sponsors have been taken on by the organising committee of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:55:14 +0000
G7 nations reject Vladimir Putin’s demand to pay for Russian energy in roubles
Germany’s energy minister confirmed that the seven major economies would not use the Russian curency.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:41:09 +0000
Jurors start deliberating in trial of five accused of murdering 14-year-old
The jury in the trial of five people accused of killing a 14-year-old have started deliberating in the case.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:45:09 +0000
Heineken and Carlsberg to pull out of Russia after Ukraine invasion
The two brewing giants had previously said they would halt new investments and exports to Russia.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:22:13 +0000
Food waste services back in Sandwell
Food waste services are back in Sandwell this week, along with a trial of new street cleaning equipment.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:25:08 +0000
Volodymyr Zelensky: Only face-to-face talks with Vladimir Putin can end war
Ukraine’s president said his country could declare neutrality and offer guarantees to Russia to secure an immediate peace.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:44:13 +0000
New Apple Maps survey begins in Birmingham to get street-level view of pedestrianised areas
The scheme will involve special mapping data backpacks used to survey pedestrianised areas.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:26:08 +0000
Tories lose Stafford Council majority as councillor couple go independent
A husband and wife have declared their independence on Stafford Borough Council after crossing the floor from the Conservative group.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:28:13 +0000
Man claims council 'allowing' 5G masts has stopped him from moving to the area
A man who considered moving to South Staffordshire has reported the district council to the Local Government Ombudsman for “allowing” 5G masts to be installed in the area.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:59:18 +0000
Labour suspends Dudley councillor for six months after disciplinary investigation
The Labour Party has suspended a councillor in Dudley for six months after an internal disciplinary investigation.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:01:05 +0000
Jailed: Staffordshire 'head' of drug smuggling gang is locked up for 21 years
Thomas Kavanagh, 54, was described as the head of the operation.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:10:13 +0000
West Midlands to launch UK’s largest hydrogen bus fleet after securing £30m Government funding
A fleet of 124 new environmentally friendly hydrogen fuelled buses will be taking to the streets of the West Midlands following the approval of a £30 million grant.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:34:12 +0000
Cadbury shrinks Dairy Milk bars as inflation bites
Parent company Mondelez blamed rising inflation and higher costs as it reduced the size of its larger bars by 10%

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:53:12 +0000
Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Birmingham among areas with lowest vaccine uptake
Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Birmingham have been named as some of the worst areas in the country for vaccination uptake according to a new report.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:17:10 +0000
Woman taken to hospital after multi-vehicle M6 crash causes long delays
Motorists have been warned of delays of up to an hour on the M6 following a crash on Monday morning.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:03:00 +0000
Grandmother's cancer tumours halve in size thanks to experimental 'wonder drug'
A 49-year-old grandmother with advanced bowel cancer has seen her tumours shrink in half after taking an experimental drug.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:01:11 +0000
Teenage motorcyclist taken to hospital in 'serious condition' after crash in West Bromwich
A teenage motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in a 'serious condition' after a crash in West Bromwich.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:19:25 +0000
Recording artist talks to students about his years working with the stars
Music students had the chance to ask industry experts all about the business when a legendary recording artist held a masterclass in the Black Country.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:11:09 +0000
Road safety superheroes hit the streets of Sandwell
Three new superheroes are hitting the streets of Sandwell in the shape of a road safety characters designed by schoolchildren.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:10:21 +0000
Third of West Midlands children worry about money amidst cost of living crisis
New research has shown that a third of children in the West Midlands worry about their family having enough money to live comfortably, as experts warn the UK could be facing the biggest income squeeze in nearly 50 years.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:33:12 +0000
Fuel prices ‘fall like a feather’ despite Rishi Sunak’s duty cut
The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts has fallen by just 3.7p per litre since the reduction was announced.



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