Sir Chris Wormald confirmed as UK’s new top civil servant
The current permanent secretary at the Department of Health and Social Care will succeed Simon Case as Cabinet Secretary.
UK News|Dec 2, 2024
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Migrant Channel crossings top 20,000 since Starmer became Prime Minister
Home Office figures show 122 people made the journey on Sunday.
UK News|Dec 2, 2024
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Landmark climate change case opens at top UN court as islands fear sea rise
Island nations including Vanuatu are urging the International Court of Justice to provide an opinion on the obligations of major polluting states.
World News|Dec 2, 2024
World News
Shares in Vauxhall owner Stellantis tumble after top boss quits abruptly
The car-making giant announced plans last week to shut its Luton van-making factory next April, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.
UK News|Dec 2, 2024
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Two top tier Wolverhampton cocaine dealers jailed for nearly 20 years
Two Wolverhampton drug kingpins have been jailed for nearly 20 years after being caught with over £300,000 cash and six kilos of cocaine.
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Channel migrant crossings top 20,000 since Starmer became Prime Minister
Some 50,637 arrivals were recorded during Rishi Sunak’s premiership, which began on October 25 2022.
UK News|Dec 1, 2024
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Liverpool sitting pretty at top after dismantling out-of-form Manchester City
The Reds are nine points clear.
UK & international sports|Dec 1, 2024
UK & international sports
Liverpool move nine points clear at top after heaping more misery on Man City
Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah made the difference at Anfield.
UK & international sports|Dec 1, 2024
UK & international sports
Enzo Maresca: Chelsea improving but still not ready to compete with top teams
The Blues are now level on points with Arsenal after brushing aside Aston Villa 3-0.
UK & international sports|Dec 1, 2024
UK & international sports
Step 5/6 round-up: Five star performance closes the gap at the top
Brocton put in a five star performance as they closed the gap on Midland League Premier Division leaders Lichfield City.
Sport|Dec 1, 2024
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Max Verstappen stripped of Qatar GP pole to hand top spot to George Russell
The world champion was penalised one place.
UK & international sports|Nov 30, 2024
UK & international sports
Singer JB Gill and Lauren Oakley top Strictly quarter-final scoreboard with 39
The pair performed a Viennese waltz to Let’s Go Fly A Kite from Mary Poppins, with the duo hugging at its conclusion.
Showbiz|Nov 30, 2024
Showbiz
West Midlands home buyers put pubs at the top of their must haves when house hunting
More than half of residents in the West Midlands say a ‘good local pub’ is a top priority when choosing a new home.
Your World|Nov 29, 2024
Your World
Wolverhampton opticians 'top in its region' at awards
An Oxley opticians is celebrating having scooped a Branch of the Year Award that honours its outstanding customer service.
Your World|Nov 29, 2024
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England’s top order crumbles early as Jacob Bethell gamble fails
New Zealand seamer Nathan Smith grabbed the wickets of fellow debutant Bethell and Joe Root before lunch.
UK & international sports|Nov 29, 2024
UK & international sports
Top party leaders make final push for votes in Irish election
Leaders of the three biggest parties visited cafes, shops and reindeer in a final grab for votes.
UK News|Nov 28, 2024
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Late Queen’s top aide breaks silence on handling a ‘seat of the pants’ crisis
A royal insider has ended his ‘omerta’ to lift the lid on confidential discussions of state he had at a rainy Battersea bus stop in 2020.
UK News|Nov 28, 2024
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Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure
Vauxhall owner Stellantis’ decision to close its Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, came after Government efforts to save the plant failed.
UK News|Nov 27, 2024
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Teenager spared jail after shouting ‘vile’ abuse at Muslims on top of phone box
Ritchings was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years over his ‘grossly unpleasant’ behaviour on August 4.
UK News|Nov 26, 2024
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Top bankers to access bonuses quicker under plans to relax City rules
Proposed changes will see the period that bonus payments can be deferred for the most senior bankers reduced from eight years to five years.
UK News|Nov 26, 2024
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