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Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.

Dudley Council is to buy a clinic and library building which had been under threat of closure.

Sedgley|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
Transport|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Walsall Council to see 28.5 per cent increase in its funding over next three years
Walsall Council to see 28.5 per cent increase in its funding over next three years
Walsall|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Health|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around
Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around
Business|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
Politics|Dec 20

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Supporting image for story: Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Environment|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up
'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up
Property|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: 50 per cent rise in electricity price is hurting, West Bromwich boss tells minister during visit to Black Country
50 per cent rise in electricity price is hurting, West Bromwich boss tells minister during visit to Black Country
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Politics|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Reform UK tipped to sweep Dudley wards in 2026 as council leader vows to hold seats
Reform UK tipped to sweep Dudley wards in 2026 as council leader vows to hold seats
Politics|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council leader says ‘nothing to hide’ over failed leisure centre deal
Dudley Council leader says ‘nothing to hide’ over failed leisure centre deal
Business|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Asylum seeker housing petition only one to top 3,000-signature threshold for debate by Dudley Council in 2025
Asylum seeker housing petition only one to top 3,000-signature threshold for debate by Dudley Council in 2025
Politics|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Extra funding for local councils: Wolverhampton to get extra £118.5 m over three years, Dudley £75.9m
Extra funding for local councils: Wolverhampton to get extra £118.5 m over three years, Dudley £75.9m
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Politics|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Schools to teach about healthy relationships to tackle violence against girls
Schools to teach about healthy relationships to tackle violence against girls
News|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire County Council beefs up security for cabinet meeting following protest
Staffordshire County Council beefs up security for cabinet meeting following protest
Staffordshire|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Officials hail ‘hugely positive’ reduction in Staffordshire’s inquest backlog
Officials hail ‘hugely positive’ reduction in Staffordshire’s inquest backlog
Staffordshire|Dec 18

UK News

Supporting image for story: Chilly Christmas for most with ‘just a chance’ of snow in South, Met Office says
Chilly Christmas for most with ‘just a chance’ of snow in South, Met Office says
UK News|3 hours ago
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Girl, 6, ‘unable to live normal life’ as wheelchair stolen days before Christmas
UK News|3 hours ago
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Drivers urged to take care as more than three million festive journeys expected
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Two men arrested as £10 million worth of drugs seized in Glasgow
Two men arrested as £10 million worth of drugs seized in Glasgow
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine and Gaza in pre-Christmas call
Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine and Gaza in pre-Christmas call
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Elections watchdog will not investigate Nigel Farage’s constituency spending
Elections watchdog will not investigate Nigel Farage’s constituency spending
UK News|9 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

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US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
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World News|4 hours ago
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World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
World News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
World News|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
World News|Dec 20
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