Huge settlement confirmed for West Midlands in landmark deal
News|Feb 1
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West Midlands to receive major boost as policing investment doubled to £200million
Crime|Jan 31
Revealed: Police officer numbers - and how West Midlands, West Mercia and Staffordshire forces compare to others
News|Jan 31
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
Mayor welcomes £385 million devolution deal for West Midlands
News|Jan 30
Peter Rhodes on healthy eating, teaching the Holocaust, and Gaza – the last resort?
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News|Jan 30
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
West Midlands Mayor repeats pledge of no plans for a mayoral tax precept
Politics|Jan 29
Past budget ‘raises serious questions’ for councillors in Birmingham
Politics|Jan 29
Fears at Dudley community centre that cuts may cost lives for the worst off
Politics|Jan 29
Standards investigation into conduct of Dudley councillors cost council £137,000
Politics|Jan 29
10-bed apartment block to be built behind Grade II listed pub in Walsall
Property|Jan 27
Peter Rhodes on curious lyrics, the Trump dynasty and grey-haired revolutionaries
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News|Jan 27
Birmingham's financial woes continue into 2025 amid another tough budget
Politics|Jan 27
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker hails Government’s ‘show of faith’ in region
Politics|Jan 27
Dudley health boss claims plans to slash charity funds is an ‘opportunity’
Politics|Jan 27
Household Support Fund: UK homes to get £300 DWP cost of living payment in 2025 and air fryers - how to apply
Politics|Jan 24
No shortage of dentist appointments in Walsall as one in four children suffer from tooth decay
Politics|Jan 24
Walsall Council to 'review procedures' in wake of Southport stabbing
Crime|Jan 24
Petitions presented to save Cannock museum and theatre as talks take place on their future
Politics|Jan 24
Endless wait for disabled football fans travelling to Walsall's Bescot Stadium by train
Transport|Jan 24
Taking on the Nimbys, or government striking a blow against people power?
In-depth|Jan 24
Publisher reaches settlement with former West Bromwich MP Lord Tom Watson over unlawful information gathering claims
West Bromwich|Jan 22
Cannock council leader welcomes offers of help to save theatre and museum as petition hits 20,000 mark
News|Jan 22
Peter Rhodes on a dodgy CV, high-speed sex and the shame of our prisons
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News|Jan 22
'Knife crime is leaving people afraid to leave their homes,' MPs are told
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Politics|Jan 22
'We will all hurt over this budget' - Dudley finance chief warns
Politics|Jan 22
West Midlands top cop's vow over child sexual abuse cases
Crime|Jan 22
Much-loved Walsall Arena and Arts Centre could be relocated in new plans for town centre
Politics|Jan 22
Government's £60m investment will help make West Midlands 'creative powerhouse' - says Mayor
Politics|Jan 21
Revealed: Latest unemployment and claimant count figures for the West Midlands
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News|Jan 21
Council says 2025 will be 'transformative year' for Sandwell
Business|Jan 21
Region's knife crime to be debated in parliament
News|Jan 21
Wolverhampton council chief rules out closing swimming baths as part of £32.5 million cuts
Wolverhampton|Jan 21
City council urged to scrap pest control ‘rat tax’
Environment|Jan 20
Plea for urgent action over 'dreadful' state of Birmingham streets
Environment|Jan 20
Convenience store granted permission to sell alcohol in Cannock
News|Jan 20
Walsall to stand up against neighbouring councils trying to offload housing targets - here's how
Politics|Jan 20
The six Birmingham Orders to protect areas from anti social behaviour - as council looks to combat aggressive begging
Crime|Jan 20