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November 21, 2024

Cabinet Secretary Pat McFadden MP pays tribute to Wolverhampton businesses in keynote speech

News|2 hours ago

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Politics|3 hours ago

Not another one! Four elections, four PMs and three referenda - a look back at the 2010s

Long Reads|3 hours ago

Dudley Council's ill-fated restaurant venture goes on the property market - here's what you can rent

Dudley entertainment|3 hours ago

November 20, 2024

Dudley Telecare charges could face April price hike

'Central Baths is at risk of closure - I'm going to fight the plans', says senior Wolverhampton councillor

Wolverhampton|Nov 20

November 19, 2024

'We've suffered long enough' - West Midlands women take a stand against rising NHS wait times for endometriosis diagnosis

Prospect of real-life appearance from Police and Crime Commissioner met with laughter from Walsall councillors

November 14, 2024

Price of essential services set to rise across Birmingham

November 12, 2024

Peter Rhodes on greenwashing, shoplifting and Trump's road map to peace

Walsall Council criticised as two cenotaphs left with ‘moss and last year’s wreaths’ ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Stafford Borough Council considers buying Civic Centre

Staffordshire council leader expresses concerns about Winter Fuel Allowance payments

Staffordshire|Nov 12

November 11, 2024

Toby Neal on politics: American election inquest and how Rachel Reeves' 'working people' get by

Toby Neal|Nov 11

'There are legitimate and illegitimate beggars' - Leader promises to break up beggar 'gang' activity in Walsall

Find out which three Wolverhampton bus lane cameras have netted fines of £2.4 million in four years

Wolverhampton|Nov 11

Peter Rhodes on clean power, a Church under attack and the nobility of the Tommies

Opinions|Nov 11

November 8, 2024

Metro on track for Merry Hill, but Brierley Hill link still in balance as it tram route gets a new name

Brierley Hill|Nov 8

Peter Rhodes on a new mole, a queue at the surgery and how to deal with President Trump

November 7, 2024

Winter fuel letter from Dudley to Chancellor of the Exchequer sparks political row

Local Hubs|Nov 7

Bridgnorth funeral director's campaign to be debated in Parliament after election delay

Bridgnorth|Nov 7

November 6, 2024

Protests and angry exchanges as Wolverhampton Council chief's pay rise plan approved

Donald Trump: how will election 2024 win and return to president impact UK mortgages, inflation and economy?

Protests ahead of tonight's vote on Wolverhampton Council chief's bumper pay rise

Wolverhampton|Nov 6

Pools at risk as Wolverhampton Council announces £32.5 million worth of cuts

Ring and Ride fare increase branded 'unpleasant financial reality'

Wolverhampton the latest council to introduce swingeing cuts as financial storm clouds gather

November 5, 2024

'It doesn't reflect our teams hard work' - South Staffs Water claps back at Wednesbury MP's criticism

Dates revealed for final stage of Wolverhampton Local Plan consultation

Dudley Labour group deputy leader resigning council seat over 'concerns for her safety'

'People want to know why' - Wednesbury MP Antonia Bance has met with Environment Minister following floods

Environment|Nov 5

November 4, 2024

Concerns raised over Stafford balloon release

Environment|Nov 4

November 3, 2024

Tipton and Wednesbury MP questions South Staffs Water response to flooding

Wednesbury|Nov 3

85-year-old litter picker in shock after Walsall Council fine him £150 for littering - when he forgot his walking stick

November 2, 2024

Comment: Rachel Reeves is "othering" non-workers believing they're modern-day graft dodgers

November 1, 2024

Banks's closure is sad news - but it could also be a new opportunity for Wolverhampton, says mayor Parker

Wolverhampton|Nov 1

Reform wins Bilston by-election on Wolverhampton Council

Budget will help secure Black Country's future, says mayor Richard Parker

Inflation-busting pay rise will see Wolverhampton Council' chief's salary break the £200,000 barrier

October 31, 2024

Robert Jenrick: Who is the son of a Wolverhampton gas fitter who bid to become Conservative leader?

Comment: Rachel Reeves listened to public's demand for change in the Budget – but will it work?

Opinions|Oct 31

Shrewsbury Labour MP welcomes ‘hugely positive’ Budget

October 30, 2024

Sober Chancellor delivers a sobering budget for difficult times

Politics|Oct 30

Brierley Hill tram link back on track after Chancellor's Budget boost

Brierley Hill|Oct 30

'It's a joke' - Wolverhampton commuters hit back at 90p bus cap rise

Wolverhampton|Oct 30

Live: Rachel Reeves delivers tax-raising Budget

Politics|Oct 30

Tory opposition leader urges U-turn on parking charges hike before Wolverhampton becomes a 'ghost town'

Wolverhampton|Oct 30

More than 200 asylum seekers will be moved from Bibby Stockholm to Wolverhampton

Politics|Oct 30

Opinion: Asylum barge was dogged with controversy from the beginning

Wolverhampton|Oct 30

October 29, 2024

Former MP reprimanded for ‘brazen’ sexual misconduct