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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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Culture People Politics

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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Politics Viewpoint

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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Defence Politics

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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Politics Viewpoint

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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Life Sciences Politics Tech

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.

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Politics

Abbott backtracks

Former Shadow Home Secretary, Diane Abbott, has deleted a tweet where she referred to the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) as the ‘Jewish Defence.

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Politics Viewpoint

Reeves’ PMQs tears

Rachel Reeves was televised crying at Prime Minister’s Questions as Keir Starmer refused to confirm whether the Chancellor would remain in post into.

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Politics

A bill for animal lovers

Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas has urged MPs to back the new Animal Shelters (Licensing) Bill to help keep dogs out of harm’s way..

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Politics Viewpoint

Government borrowing – the real inflation

Second highest borrowing for May on record Chancellor Rachael Reeves’ £17.7bn of borrowing last month was second highest on record for May, the.

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