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George Makin

Local Democracy Reporting Service

April 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Four days after my Covid jab I was told I had incurable cancer'

'Four days after my Covid jab I was told I had incurable cancer'

March 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Wollaston pub’s beer garden must close

Wollaston pub’s beer garden must close

March 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sandwell's public health boss warns of the dangers of letting guard down during coronavirus pandemic

Sandwell's public health boss warns of the dangers of letting guard down during coronavirus pandemic

March 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Council tax rise in Dudley narrowly approved as councillors clash

Council tax rise in Dudley narrowly approved as councillors clash

March 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Taxi driver loses licence after racist remarks

Taxi driver loses licence after racist remarks

February 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Councillors vote for £1 million bailout of Government fund to help families pay food and fuel bills

Councillors vote for £1 million bailout of Government fund to help families pay food and fuel bills

February 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Black Country abuse charity given cash boost after spike in domestic violence

Black Country abuse charity given cash boost after spike in domestic violence

February 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tax rise is ‘on the side of the people’ says Sandwell Council

Tax rise is ‘on the side of the people’ says Sandwell Council

February 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Test centre staff told to wear face masks until they ‘fell to pieces’ - claim

Test centre staff told to wear face masks until they ‘fell to pieces’ - claim

February 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sandwell tax rise ‘too high’ says Labour councillor

Sandwell tax rise ‘too high’ says Labour councillor

February 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: More than 1,000 complaints about Covid regulations

More than 1,000 complaints about Covid regulations

February 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council defends secrecy over budget discussions

Sandwell Council defends secrecy over budget discussions

Supporting image for story: Plans revealed for special needs school on site of fierce fire

Plans revealed for special needs school on site of fierce fire

February 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council pays £700 in compensation for delays in woman’s care

Sandwell Council pays £700 in compensation for delays in woman’s care

February 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dudley councillors criticised for missing health meetings during pandemic

Dudley councillors criticised for missing health meetings during pandemic

Supporting image for story: Sandwell Council tax rise approved with no questions asked about 80-page report

Sandwell Council tax rise approved with no questions asked about 80-page report

Supporting image for story: Asylum seeker hostel plan for Dudley Road rejected

Asylum seeker hostel plan for Dudley Road rejected

Supporting image for story: Oldbury temple applies to to expand again

Oldbury temple applies to to expand again

February 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Maximum council tax rise allowed planned in Dudley

Maximum council tax rise allowed planned in Dudley

February 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Military personnel and students could cover hospital staff sickness

Military personnel and students could cover hospital staff sickness

Supporting image for story: No homeless families in B&Bs by April – hope

No homeless families in B&Bs by April – hope

February 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Metro extension could create over 100 jobs

Metro extension could create over 100 jobs

Supporting image for story: Plan for new homes for key workers

Plan for new homes for key workers

January 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'We do not want undesirables' say Black Country neighbours opposed to new homeless project

'We do not want undesirables' say Black Country neighbours opposed to new homeless project

January 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Warning of 'dire' situation in Sandwell as Covid deaths pass 100,000

Warning of 'dire' situation in Sandwell as Covid deaths pass 100,000

Supporting image for story: Council tax reduction scheme to continue in Sandwell

Council tax reduction scheme to continue in Sandwell

Supporting image for story: Council chief urges residents to not let guard down as Covid cases fall

Council chief urges residents to not let guard down as Covid cases fall

January 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Covid could leave town with rampant poverty

Covid could leave town with rampant poverty

January 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: More suspensions expected at Sandwell Council as Labour steps in to quell civil war

More suspensions expected at Sandwell Council as Labour steps in to quell civil war

Supporting image for story: Teachers ‘put through mill’ by constant Covid rule changes, says councillor

Teachers ‘put through mill’ by constant Covid rule changes, says councillor

January 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Entire brick building to move to museum

Entire brick building to move to museum

Supporting image for story: Row over suggestion councillors could help take vulnerable for their Covid vaccinations

Row over suggestion councillors could help take vulnerable for their Covid vaccinations

January 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: ‘No evidence’ West Bromwich snooker hall adds to crime

‘No evidence’ West Bromwich snooker hall adds to crime

January 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich mother 'disgusted' at food parcels for son

West Bromwich mother 'disgusted' at food parcels for son

January 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Anti-suicide messages for pupils after ‘serious’ incidents in Sandwell

Anti-suicide messages for pupils after ‘serious’ incidents in Sandwell

January 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Fear Brierley Hill home will house offenders

Fear Brierley Hill home will house offenders

January 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Covid hospital admissions rocket by 47 per cent in Sandwell

Covid hospital admissions rocket by 47 per cent in Sandwell

January 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Last ditch attempt to prevent industrial development in Pensnett

Last ditch attempt to prevent industrial development in Pensnett

Supporting image for story: Patients may have to be transferred ‘out’ of Black Country hospitals to free up beds if Covid rates continue to climb

Patients may have to be transferred ‘out’ of Black Country hospitals to free up beds if Covid rates continue to climb

Supporting image for story: 'I’m scared to be here, I don’t feel safe': Tipton care home rated ‘inadequate’

'I’m scared to be here, I don’t feel safe': Tipton care home rated ‘inadequate’

January 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Halal abattoir applies to take over Tipton's Tulip meat factory

Halal abattoir applies to take over Tipton's Tulip meat factory

December 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Council apologises to disabled woman left waiting 18 months for improvements to her home

Council apologises to disabled woman left waiting 18 months for improvements to her home

December 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: Five percent council tax increase

Five percent council tax increase

Supporting image for story: Dudley wi-fi call to end digital poverty among

Dudley wi-fi call to end digital poverty among

December 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Fears the festive season could be the toughest yet for Sandwell

Fears the festive season could be the toughest yet for Sandwell

December 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of people apply for help with food and heating in Sandwell just days after new scheme opens

Hundreds of people apply for help with food and heating in Sandwell just days after new scheme opens

December 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Eyesore Dudley factories to make way for homes despite neighbours' fears

Eyesore Dudley factories to make way for homes despite neighbours' fears

Supporting image for story: Former Black Country fire station to be used as supported living unit

Former Black Country fire station to be used as supported living unit

December 13, 2020

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to ‘heart and soul of the local community’

Tributes paid to ‘heart and soul of the local community’

December 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Costs of M5 traffic island improvements increase by £4 million

Costs of M5 traffic island improvements increase by £4 million