Win for junk food
A lobbying campaign by the world’s biggest ultra-processed food companies has resulted in the UK government ditching plans to enforce promotion of healthier.
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People
UK military: 3M earplugs lawsuit
An ex Royal Marines commando from Birmingham is among tens of thousands of British military personnel who lost their hearing after being given.
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Mayor backs staff wellbeing
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker is urging local employers to back staff wellbeing by signing up to the Thrive at Work scheme. Launched by the.
Culture
People
Brum’s Nagar Kirtan procession
The profound power of unity was loud and clear at the annual Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan procession yesterday in Birmingham. A vibrant sea of.
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World Affairs
Centrist wins Romania election
Centrist candidate Nicusor Dan is Romania’s new president after seeing off ultranationalist George Simion in yesterday’s run-off vote. EU centrist defeats MAGA nationalist.
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Invictus
Dave Watson: officially unretired
Dave Watson is the kind of bloke who makes many people ask: “What’s my excuse?” Lost three limbs in Afghanistan The former Scots.
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People
WM expert joins missing mission
Black Country Criminologist Joins Mission A leading Black Country academic has been appointed Ambassador for Locate International, the UK charity dedicated to solving.
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Environment
Waste collections blocked
Striking bin workers have been obstructing agency staff brought in to clear thousands of tonnes of uncollected waste off the streets of Birmingham..
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Tech
Viewpoint
EU’s “digital prison”
The unelected leaders of the EU are accelerating the people who live within their jurisdiction towards a digital age of control. The Digital.
Politics
World Affairs
Row over Trump refugee policy
A chartered flight carrying 49 white South Africans arrived in Washington this week under a controversial refugee policy championed by Donald Trump, reigniting.