Politics Archive
Ann Widdecombe visiting Walsall and Bloxwich this week
The pub that provides a community feeling and a place of peace for its busy owner
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Wolverhampton city centre venue wants to extend licensing hours
Stafford company wants to expand food and drink operation at Beaconside site
Farm owners want to replace three buildings with one
Climate and Gaza protests in Birmingham today and Saturday – full details
MP steps in to help source transport for charity after thieves steal £43,000 community lifeline minibus
'Unthinkable' or 'a great idea?' Residents split on asking unemployed people to clean their streets
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We visited Wolverhampton's worst hotspots for fly-tipping - here's what we found
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Pensioners furious about new recycling rules and uncollected bins after 'decades without a problem'
Strikes will continue if healthcare workers are not paid 'what they are owed', unions say
Express & Star TV documentary on knife crime discussed by MPs in Parliament
Shock resignation sparks ‘arrogance’ row
Walsall council tax hike confirmed as budget is agreed
New mayor becomes the First Citizen almost 40 years after his father donned the civic chain
Anger grows after MP describes part of Birmingham as having 'no-go areas'
Tears at council meeting over cuts to Birmingham's ‘cultural heartbeat’
'A little enthusiastic': Dudley councillors get clarity on grant funding
Council finally appointing permanent finance boss
Birmingham City Council budget including massive cuts passes first hurdle
Council approves budget including £5 council tax rise
Public to be barred from crucial Walsall Council meeting after Pro-Palestine protest
Council tax bills set to rise by at least £65
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Patrick Cormack, a politician who stood by his principles
Leader insists special school project is safe despite financial crisis
Advice for West Midlands patients as junior doctors begin five-day strike
West Midlands has welcomed more than 2k Ukrainian refugees since conflict began
Changes to parking permits and tickets set to be applied in Sandwell
Tory chairman praises hard-working local MPs and talks of united party
Co-operation likely to be crucial in making newly funded transport schemes work
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Toby Neal on politics: Zero tolerance policy needed on shoplifters
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Wolverhampton freight company wants to expand
Government inspector to decide on Smethwick post office flats appeal
New 'vacant property taskforce' aims to bring Wolverhampton's empty buildings back to life
Pro-Palestine protesters force crucial Walsall council meeting to be abandoned
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Council passes budget as alternative proposals are thrown out
Peter Rhodes on banning hounds, avoiding funerals and how money opens doors into Britain
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Councils celebrating after local government awards acknowledgement
