LGBTQ+ need safe spaces
Members of the LGBTQ+ community need dedicated spaces where they can feel safe, visible, and free to express themselves. Historically, queer people relied.
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Fire service praised regionally
Inspectors endorse WMFS performance as MP visits Solihull crew West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has been praised for its emergency response and staff.
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MP Morton v Mayor Parker
Wendy Morton MP ramps up attacks over transport, housing and transparency Wendy Morton MP has launched a scathing attack on West Midlands Mayor.
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Smart bus tech launched
Mayor Parker unveils real-time QR codes for 6,700 stops Bus passengers across the West Midlands will soon have access to instant, real-time departure.
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Rail link bid rejected
Regulator blocks Wrexham-London route Plans halted over congestion fears Plans for a direct rail link between Wrexham and London have been rejected by.
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Children’s hospice pleads with PM
‘Hands for Hope’ campaign demands long-term funding An emotionally charged campaign led by Acorns Children’s Hospice has brought the voices – and handprints.
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One year in: Investing in Cov
On the occasion of Labour’s first year in power, West Midlands News is pleased to publish its first column from Taiwo Owatemi, MP.
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Palestine Action proscribed
RAF break-in triggers terror law response Palestine Action has officially been proscribed as a terrorist organisation under UK anti-terror legislation, following a dramatic.
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Starmer’s apology was a mistake
Telling the truth should not require retreat By apologising for saying Britain is at risk of becoming an “island of strangers”, Keir Starmer.
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Streeting puts robots centre-stage
Health Secretary unveils high-tech NHS overhaul Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a radical overhaul of the NHS, placing robotic surgery and artificial.