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More than 300 objections lodged to plans for dozens of homes near Staffordshire-Shropshire border

Controversial plans to build up to 46 homes near a site of special scientific interest near the Staffordshire–Shropshire border have already attracted more than 300 objections.

South Staffordshire|Just now
Supporting image for story: More than 300 objections lodged to plans for dozens of homes near Staffordshire-Shropshire border
Supporting image for story: Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
News|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council response to cracks in tenants wall like ‘sending a bricklayer to do brain surgery’
Dudley Council response to cracks in tenants wall like ‘sending a bricklayer to do brain surgery’
Property|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: ‘If you knew what was lurking in the water you’d keep an eye on your dogs’ - Angler’s warning as he pulls monster fish from West Midlands river
‘If you knew what was lurking in the water you’d keep an eye on your dogs’ - Angler’s warning as he pulls monster fish from West Midlands river
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Environment|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: Dudley residents accuse council of 'not listening' as ‘trees are wrecking their homes’
Dudley residents accuse council of 'not listening' as ‘trees are wrecking their homes’
Property|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: Environment Agency intervenes as waste found at Walsall beauty spot - including clothes, glass and rubble
Environment Agency intervenes as waste found at Walsall beauty spot - including clothes, glass and rubble
Environment|Feb 21
Supporting image for story: West Midlands to receive major £50 million funding boost for EV sector
West Midlands to receive major £50 million funding boost for EV sector
Politics|Feb 21

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Supporting image for story: From snow to spring? Milder weather heading for West Midlands - here's what to expect
From snow to spring? Milder weather heading for West Midlands - here's what to expect
Environment|Feb 19
Supporting image for story: 'It is going to cause chaos': New homes approved for Wombourne despite bus stop and flooding concerns
'It is going to cause chaos': New homes approved for Wombourne despite bus stop and flooding concerns
South Staffordshire|Feb 19
Supporting image for story: 'I'm losing my home because of this but I'm standing strong' says striking Birmingham bin worker
'I'm losing my home because of this but I'm standing strong' says striking Birmingham bin worker
Birmingham|Feb 19
Supporting image for story: Birmingham bin worker slams Rachel Reeves’s ‘disgusting’ comments about ongoing strikes
Birmingham bin worker slams Rachel Reeves’s ‘disgusting’ comments about ongoing strikes
Environment|Feb 19
Supporting image for story: Black Country energy plant is using International Space Station technology to reduce emissions
Black Country energy plant is using International Space Station technology to reduce emissions
Sandwell|Feb 18
Supporting image for story: Yellow snow warning covering West Midlands to come into effect tonight - with 'disruption' expected
Yellow snow warning covering West Midlands to come into effect tonight - with 'disruption' expected
Environment|Feb 18
Supporting image for story: Snow warning issued for West Midlands - where and when warning will come into force
Snow warning issued for West Midlands - where and when warning will come into force
Environment|Feb 17
Supporting image for story: Aerial footage captures the strip of Walsall green belt land at the centre of controversy amid plans for 100 homes
Aerial footage captures the strip of Walsall green belt land at the centre of controversy amid plans for 100 homes
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Property|Feb 17
Supporting image for story: Watch: Drone footage shows Walsall clean energy site taking shape after months of work
Watch: Drone footage shows Walsall clean energy site taking shape after months of work
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Walsall|Feb 17
Supporting image for story: More than 1,000 jobs for Wolverhampton amid climate change plans - city leader unveils ambitions for Green Innovation Corridor
More than 1,000 jobs for Wolverhampton amid climate change plans - city leader unveils ambitions for Green Innovation Corridor
Environment|Feb 17

UK News

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Lord Mandelson released on bail pending further investigation
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Mandelson questioned by police after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in office
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Deceased donor womb transplants give hope to couples wanting children
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Womb transplant doctors describe moment of joy as baby Hugo entered the world
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Zoopla buys online business newhomesforsale.co.uk
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Supporting image for story: Meet Hugo, the first baby born in the UK after womb transplant from dead donor
Meet Hugo, the first baby born in the UK after womb transplant from dead donor
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
News|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Viral news|Feb 22
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'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
News|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Viral news|Feb 9
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What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
Viral news|Jan 30
Supporting image for story: ‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar
‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar
Viral news|Jan 29

World News

Supporting image for story: Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder of his parents
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder of his parents
World News|12 hours ago
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EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after objection from Hungary
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: At least 73 dead in attempt to capture Mexican cartel boss and violent aftermath
At least 73 dead in attempt to capture Mexican cartel boss and violent aftermath
World News|18 hours ago
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Travel ban and blizzard warnings as major storm hits north-east US
World News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: French artist’s installation to transform Paris’s oldest bridge into giant cave
French artist’s installation to transform Paris’s oldest bridge into giant cave
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: British national among 19 killed as bus plunges off mountain road in Nepal
British national among 19 killed as bus plunges off mountain road in Nepal
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