40,000 new homes on railway
The government has announced plans to build 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land in Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Cambridge. Surplus railway land
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Tech
National emergency alert test
At around 3pm on September 7, 2025, the government will conduct its second test of the Emergency Alerts system, the Cabinet Office said.
Birmingham
Culture
People
Ozzy honoured
Birmingham honoured one of its best-loved sons today as thousands lined the streets to witness his cortege drive past en route to a
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Finance
Scots toast India trade deal
Figures suggest the UK’s trade deal with India will deliver £190 million for Scotland. The Scotland Office said the deal is great news
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Tamworth
Tamworth business boost
Tamworth Borough Council is building a new hub with seven individual units to help local niche businesses start up and grow. The hub,
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Viewpoint
We must oppose blasphemy laws
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” This principle, attributed to Voltaire,
Dudley
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Dudley parking charge cut
Dudley Council is considering a half-hour visitor car parking charge of 50p alongside a range of other tariffs to boost town centre trade.
Environment
Sandwell
Awards for Sandwell’s parks
Fifteen Sandwell parks have once again been recognised in the latest national Green Flag Awards. The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards
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Diane Abbott: racism stupidity
Diane Abbott’s latest tone deaf declaration that she doesn’t regret her racist remarks which two years ago saw her suspended from the Labour
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Oil demand at 2009 levels
The July Oil Market Report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) says demand is at its lowest level since 2009 as production continues