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West Midlands drivers can see how local potholes are being tackled in Govt interactive map

Sandwell council leading the way after devoting most of its road budget to potholes Drivers across the West Midlands can now see how.

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People Politics Transport

Local powers expanded to combat West Midlands pavement parking

Drivers leaving their vehicles blocking pavements are a menace for wheelchair users and parents pushing buggies Disabled people and their families, including across.

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Former UK chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK

Ex Tory MP for Stratford-on-Avon switches sides Former UK chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform UK, becoming the most senior Conservative figure to.

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Politics World Affairs

Part 2. Elections in 2026: Africa

Morocco, Congo and South Sudan are among 17 African nations with elections this year A series of significant African elections is scheduled to.

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Politics World Affairs

Part 1. Elections in 2026: UK and Europe 

A breakdown of elections we can expect across the UK and Europe this year Last year was packed full of elections both here.

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Defence Politics Viewpoint World Affairs

Media fearmongering about nuclear war is wrong

While many organisations and media firms spread fear and panic, is the threat of nuclear war as significant as widely believed? From Whitehall.

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Hospitality sector Politics

‘Govt’s business rates U-turn must go further than pubs’

Business leaders welcome climbdown but say it must extend to the whole hospitality sector Business leaders in the West Midlands are today urging.

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People Politics Transport

Plan to improve West Midlands taxi passenger safety 

Safety of women and girls is the focus of Govt’s overhaul of licensing system Government plans to overhaul taxi licensing aim to curb.

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Politics Transport

Government strategy to make roads safer welcomed by West Midlands Mayor

Across the UK four people die on the roads every day West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has welcomed a government strategy to reduce.

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Politics Transport

West Midlands scooter users’ views sought for Govt review

DfT seeks to modernise outdated mobility scooter laws with the aim of improving accessibility and safety The government has announced plans to update.

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