Pentagon’s $1bn minerals spree
US accelerates stockpiling to counter China’s metals dominance The Pentagon has launched a $1 billion global buying spree to stockpile critical minerals in
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World Affairs
Culture
Justice
New tasers nationwide
Upgraded model promises safer policing Police officers across England and Wales will soon be equipped with a new generation of Taser devices after
Defence
Tech
Royal Navy tests ship-killer missile
HMS Somerset completes first firing of advanced strike weapon in arctic exercise The Royal Navy has successfully completed the first live firing of
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Culture
Wedding law shake-up
Reforms to unlock new venues and jobs across the region Couples across the West Midlands could soon be saying “I do” in castles,
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Culture
Peaky Blinders bootcamp launches
West Midlands talent to train for hit TV revival A new wave of West Midlands film and TV talent is set to rise
Culture
Leadership
New Midlands Arts chair
Leicester cultural leader takes over at Arts Council England Arts Council England has announced the appointment of Pawlet Brookes MBE as the new
Crime
Suspect shot after Synagogue stabbing
A man was shot by police today after reportedly carrying out an attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest
Dudley
Politics
Anger over wall repairs
Shock demands on residents Residents of Goodrich Mews in Gornal have voiced their anger after being told they must each pay £6,000 towards
Birmingham
Culture
People
Birmingham confronts racist violence
The campaign group has spoken out following a surge in racist violence across Birmingham. The spate of recent incidents includes the alleged rape
Development
Tamworth
Plans for 334 homes
Sustainable neighbourhood proposal Housebuilder Bellway has submitted detailed plans to deliver a new community of 334 homes at Windmill Farm, off Coton Lane