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February 12, 2025

Tributes to long-serving Wolverhampton councillor, 89

Wolverhampton|Feb 12

Peter Rhodes on a cold snap, a fallen minister and Donald Trump's view of Meghan Markle

Senior councillor backs campaign to save Wolverhampton landmark

Education|Feb 12

February 11, 2025

Plea for historic Walsall pub to be restored for the community as it goes up for auction

Property|Feb 11

New proposal for a delayed Black Country railway station has been submitted to the West Midlands Mayor

Transport|Feb 11

Controversial Birmingham Bullring Indoor Market plans have been recommended again - despite ‘risk’ to traders

Property|Feb 11

Dudley Council 'Golden Triangle' to lose a member days after crunch budget vote

Politics|Feb 11

'I'll take it as a badge of honour!' Dudley councillor expelled from Labour by Keir Starmer says he has no regrets

'We've made mistakes' admits MP, on Government record ahead of industrial strategy announcement

Business|Feb 11

February 10, 2025

Shifnal Town Council makes decision - including 8.83 per cent council tax rise

Cost of living|Feb 10

Shropshire MP calls for lifetime bans for those who threaten football referees

Politics|Feb 10

Dudley Labour councillor kicked out after savage attack on Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Politics|Feb 10

February 9, 2025

Final budget for next year approved - including increase in crucial transport fund

February 8, 2025

Dudley council leader denies historic Himley Hall is up for sale

'The Mogs are misunderstood - they're unlike the previous older generation' - Toby Neal says

February 7, 2025

Cost of second homes to increase in Lichfield as empty properties will face additional council tax

New tram line will boost Dudley's economy, says transport secretary

Government minister to visit Bridgnorth business to understand challenges facing industry

Bridgnorth|Feb 7

Tributes from city leaders as Wolverhampton-born Black Rod retires

February 6, 2025

'Insulting' - Pub group hit out about Crooked House appeal

Walsall Council closes £11.05million gap in next year’s budget

Extra £2.65 billion for flood defences including in Bewdley - but no sign of whether Shropshire will benefit

February 5, 2025

Peter Rhodes on intelligence, comedy and a strange man in your hotel room

Row erupts among Dudley politicians over ‘grubby deals’ and votes for sale

West Midlands to use AI to prevent road tragedies

'Rushed and incoherent' grey belt won't help Government meet housing targets, say peers

Company looking at taking on Dudley's leisure centres greeted by protesters

February 4, 2025

'Knife crime is a national crisis that needs a national response' - Express & Star Comment

'It's outrageous' Dudley councillor reacts as fly tippers dump waste outside school

Peter Rhodes on hokum, horror and how to experience a Gallic shrug

Hundreds back call to halt a Black Country council from 'criminalising homelessness'

'It's the last straw' - Dudley mum fears living on the streets as she faces eviction with her son

'An appalling abuse of democracy': Dudley councillor speaks out against cabinet budget plans

Major plans put forward for two landmark Black Country pubs

February 3, 2025

'We would love to see as many people as possible' - Dudley residents invited to public community meetings

February 2, 2025

Reform UK to begin local election campaign with Birmingham rally

Parish council allowances in the spotlight in South Staffordshire

'It's a massive increase in costs': West Midlands pub landlord fears the price of a pint will rise even further - here's why

February 1, 2025

Wolverhampton MP shares his thoughts on University of Wolverhampton redevelopment plans

Huge settlement confirmed for West Midlands in landmark deal

January 31, 2025

West Midlands to receive major boost as policing investment doubled to £200million

Revealed: Police officer numbers - and how West Midlands, West Mercia and Staffordshire forces compare to others

Dudley charity worker slams Welfare team cut

Politics|Jan 31

Birmingham councillors shocked and ashamed by damning report that exposed reason for financial downfall

Politics|Jan 31

January 30, 2025

Mayor welcomes £385 million devolution deal for West Midlands

Peter Rhodes on healthy eating, teaching the Holocaust, and Gaza – the last resort?

Sandwell Council spending £130,000 on manager to oversee buying two children’s homes

Politics|Jan 30

Dudley Council plans £40m more in loans

Politics|Jan 30

Concerns raised over reduced fire crews in Staffordshire

Politics|Jan 30

January 29, 2025

West Midlands Mayor repeats pledge of no plans for a mayoral tax precept

Politics|Jan 29

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