UK industrial strategy delayed
The launch of the UK government’s long-awaited industrial strategy has been delayed until the end of June. This amid ongoing negotiations over departmental
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Wolverhampton Pride festival
Wolverhampton city centre came alive with colour and celebration on Saturday as hundreds gathered to mark Wolverhampton Pride 2025. Full afternoon of entertainment
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LA riots raise deeper issues
The deployment of the US National Guard in Los Angeles following anti-deportation protests has brought long-standing tensions between federal and state authority into
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Prehistoric giants in Birmingham
A towering new exhibition is set to take over Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery this summer, bringing visitors face-to-face with some of the
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Cov Tories defect to Reform
When two sitting councillors abandon the party under which they were elected, it sends shockwaves far beyond the council chamber. The decision by
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Crowds flock to Cosford
Tens of thousands gathered at RAF Cosford on Sunday for a dazzling display of aviation might, heritage, and precision flying, as the West
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UK hosts US-China trade talks
The announcement that London will host high-level trade talks between the United States and China today marks a notable moment for British diplomacy.
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Blow for Wrexham-London rail link
A service proposed by the new operator Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR), would see trains running from North Wales to London via
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Bring back Birmingham
Why Britain’s second city must reclaim its voice and its vision The sleeping giant Birmingham, the beating heart of the West Midlands, is
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New platform powers volunteering
A new digital platform is set to transform volunteering in Birmingham, making it easier than ever for residents to give back to their