Dave Pettifer

Dave Pettifer

Columnist
Dave is a former Royal Marines Commando who served on three tours in Afghanistan. He now works as a telecoms and security specialist.
Events Hospitality sector Solihull

Solihull cake designer wins national Asian wedding award for

The Juci Luci Cake Company cements reputation as one of the best  A Solihull-based wedding cake designer has won a coveted national award

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Finance World Affairs

Controversial US ploy to control global prices of critical minerals

Project Vault is the latest Trump administration tool to limit China’s dominance Project Vault is an initiative announced by Vice President JD Vance

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Education

Birmingham schools praised for ‘excellence’ with disadvantaged pupils

Bridget Phillipson singled out 12 schools in Edgbaston The Education Secretary has congratulated 12 schools in the Birmingham constituency of Edgbaston on their

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Birmingham People

Birmingham provider urges families to plan for future care needs

Bluebird Care Birmingham East addressing widespread lack of preparedness  A Birmingham care provider is supporting a national campaign encouraging families to discuss care

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Business News Finance Wolverhampton

West Midlands lender surpasses £10m in community business funding

BCRS, based in Wolverhampton, has supported more than 100 firms in West Midlands and Wales Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans has exceeded £10m in

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Politics Viewpoint

Peter Mandelson: From scandal to scandal

The latest shocking revelations surely mean the end of his political career Peter Mandelson is one of those shadowy figures who has always

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Business News Coventry People

Trade union takes space in Cov’s Bourn Building

Prospect cementing its foothold in the West Midlands  The Prospect trade union has secured 3,832 sq ft of office space at the Bourn

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Finance Viewpoint World Affairs

Precious metals continue to shine amid speculation on global currency reset

China continues to buy up physical silver, putting pressure on paper contracts issued by exchanges in the West It has been just over

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Finance People West Bromwich

West Brom Building educates 3,000 youngsters on financial fitness

Financial Planning Week 2026 runs from Jan 26 to Feb 1 West Brom Building Society supported 2,925 children and young people with financial

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Defence Viewpoint

‘President Trump’s words don’t worry me – I know what happened in Afghanistan’

Former Royal Marines Commando Dave Pettifer assesses the President’s comments (since rowed back) about NATO troops President Donald Trump’s recent poorly chosen words

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