Sunak apologises after backlash over his decision to skip D-Day event
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced severe criticism for missing an international event to mark the 80th anniversary of the allied landings.
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Rishi Sunak’s D-Day snub: What happened and what it means for his campaign
The Prime Minister was forced to apologise for cutting short his participation in the commemorations to record a TV interview.
UK News|Jun 7, 2024
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Harry Maguire a big miss but England have enough talent to cope – Matt Upson
Manchester United defender Maguire will miss Euro 2024 due to injury.
UK & international sports|Jun 7, 2024
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Sunak leaving D-Day events early to do TV interview was ‘a mistake’ – Mercer
And Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Sunak ‘will have to answer for his own actions’ in leaving Normandy early.
UK News|Jun 7, 2024
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Zuber Issa sells 22.5% stake in Asda to private equity group TDR Capital
Zuber and his brother Mohsin bought the supermarket from Walmart in 2020 with TDR’s backing.
UK News|Jun 7, 2024
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Migrant Channel crossings top 11,000 for year so far
Home Office figures show 316 people made the journey in five boats on Thursday.
UK News|Jun 7, 2024
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Premier League spending cap trialled in 24/25
A Premier League spending cap opposed by Villa and two other top-flight clubs will be trialled next season.
Aston Villa|Jun 7, 2024
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Welsh Water boss claims ‘good progress’ despite 20% surge in pollution incidents
The firm, which serves three million people in Wales, Herefordshire and parts of Deeside, recorded 107 pollution incidents in the last financial year.
UK News|Jun 7, 2024
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Lifetime ban for boxer who knocked teen out with single punch, inflicting serious injuries
A Wordsley based professional boxer who became embroiled in a dispute between two groups of men on a night out left a teenager with serious injuries when he knocked him out with a single punch.
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I'll look at case for connecting Black Country station to inter-city network, says Transport Secretary
A future Conservative government would 'look at the business case' for a new inter-city railway station at Dudley Port, to link up with the new tramline.
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Dudley|Jun 7, 2024
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Plans for children's home which would 'would harm neighbours' living conditions' blocked again
A government inspector has sided with the council in blocking a move to convert a house into a children’s home.
Oldbury|Jun 7, 2024
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Watch: Prolific detectorist describes site which revealed his latest 900-year-old treasure
County fields have yielded their latest fascinating crop of treasure finds with one detectorist celebrating his SIXTH hoard.
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Bridgnorth|Jun 7, 2024
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We'll crack down on fly-tippers, says parliamentary hopeful
Courts should have the power to impose driving bans and jail terms on fly-tippers, says a parliamentary hopeful.
Dudley|Jun 7, 2024
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Hold your council to account over potholes, says Transport Secretary
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has urged people to hold their councils to account over the state of the roads.
General Election 2024|Jun 7, 2024
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The 2023/24 Wolves season review
It was a season of ups and downs for a Wolves side written off before a ball was kicked.
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Taylor Swift’s Eras tour finally arrives in the UK amid fan frenzy
She will kick off the UK leg of the tour in Edinburgh.
Showbiz|Jun 6, 2024
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Public support ban of destructive fishing method in marine sanctuaries – poll
Bottom trawling uses nets that can be as large as a football field that can damage marine habitats, campaigners say.
UK News|Jun 6, 2024
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Councils in England face funding gap of £6.2bn, says report
A study by the Local Government Association showed that the problem is being driven by rising costs and demands.
UK News|Jun 6, 2024
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Majority of small business owners could still be swayed on election vote – poll
An industry group survey found business taxes remain a top concern for owners ahead of the July 4 poll.
UK News|Jun 6, 2024
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Steve Bannon must surrender to prison to start contempt sentence, judge says
The long-time ally of former president Donald Trump was convicted of two counts of contempt of Congress and was handed a four-month sentence.
World News|Jun 6, 2024
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