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Black Country nightclub to close on New Year's Day. This is what the owner has to say about the Government

A Black Country nightclub will close its doors on New Year's Day, blaming falling visitor numbers and rising costs amid strong words for the Government.

Business|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Black Country nightclub to close on New Year's Day. This is what the owner has to say about the Government
Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: The 10 extraordinary Staffordshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community
New Year Honours 2026: The 10 extraordinary Staffordshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community
Staffordshire|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Star Comment: HS2 was a sound concept but this project has been a disaster from the start
Star Comment: HS2 was a sound concept but this project has been a disaster from the start
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Star Comment|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Efficiency review finds £2.7m savings for Reform-run Staffordshire council
Efficiency review finds £2.7m savings for Reform-run Staffordshire council
Politics|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Mountains of Christmas rubbish on streets of Birmingham as bin strikes continue
Mountains of Christmas rubbish on streets of Birmingham as bin strikes continue
Birmingham|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Mayor reviews key moments and developments in 2025
West Midlands Mayor reviews key moments and developments in 2025
Politics|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council year in review: Budget crisis, defections, protests and tram delays
Dudley Council year in review: Budget crisis, defections, protests and tram delays
Dudley|Dec 28

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Former Birmingham day centre could become new store as cash-strapped council approves more property sales
Politics|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader
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Dudley|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Film production in Birmingham could 'boost region' as a whole, according to Mayor
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Politics|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 'I'm deeply concerned': Police commissioner warns that government settlement could lead to £41.1 million in cuts
'I'm deeply concerned': Police commissioner warns that government settlement could lead to £41.1 million in cuts
Politics|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business
MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business
Business|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?
25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?
Wolverhampton|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Politics|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Birmingham|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Sedgley|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton|Dec 21

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Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey
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Game Of Thrones attraction reports ‘operating loss’
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Two men arrested after elderly man dies in collision
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Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving
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Supporting image for story: Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
UK News|2 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
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Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12

World News

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