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What can we expect in 2026? Toby Neal shares his predictions for British politics, royals and public life

Another year over, a new year just begun. So what can we expect in 2026?

News|Jan 3
Supporting image for story: What can we expect in 2026? Toby Neal shares his predictions for British politics, royals and public life
Supporting image for story: Veteran West Midlands Police detective and martial arts volunteer recognised in New Years Honours List
Veteran West Midlands Police detective and martial arts volunteer recognised in New Years Honours List
Crime|Dec 30, 2025
Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: The 10 extraordinary Staffordshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community
New Year Honours 2026: The 10 extraordinary Staffordshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community
Staffordshire|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King
New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King
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Royal|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate
New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate
Showbiz|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: Wolverhampton fundraiser speaks of 'humbling' royal honour and how being your best can help everyone
New Year Honours 2026: Wolverhampton fundraiser speaks of 'humbling' royal honour and how being your best can help everyone
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Wolverhampton|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony
'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony
Royal|Dec 26, 2025

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Supporting image for story: German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to pay emotional visit to West Midlands cathedral destroyed in Second World War Blitz
German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to pay emotional visit to West Midlands cathedral destroyed in Second World War Blitz
News|Dec 2, 2025
Supporting image for story: King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years - and they’re coming to the West Midlands
King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years - and they’re coming to the West Midlands
Royal|Dec 1, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'It was such an honour' - School pupils meet Princess of Wales at Staffordshire Armistice Day service
'It was such an honour' - School pupils meet Princess of Wales at Staffordshire Armistice Day service
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Royal|Nov 19, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'It inspires us to continue serving': Joy for Wolverhampton food bank team awarded King's Award for voluntary groups
'It inspires us to continue serving': Joy for Wolverhampton food bank team awarded King's Award for voluntary groups
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Cost of living|Nov 14, 2025
Supporting image for story: I watched the Princess of Wales lay her Armistice Day wreath at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum - you could hear a pin drop
I watched the Princess of Wales lay her Armistice Day wreath at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum - you could hear a pin drop
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Lichfield|Nov 11, 2025
Supporting image for story: Kate lays Armistice Day wreath for first time as nation pays silent tribute
Kate lays Armistice Day wreath for first time as nation pays silent tribute
UK News|Nov 11, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Princess of Wales to visit the West Midlands for Armistice Day at National Memorial Arboretum - tickets sold out
The Princess of Wales to visit the West Midlands for Armistice Day at National Memorial Arboretum - tickets sold out
News|Nov 10, 2025
Supporting image for story: Rare teapot made for King Edward VII by world-famous Staffordshire company to sell for thousands at auction
Rare teapot made for King Edward VII by world-famous Staffordshire company to sell for thousands at auction
News|Nov 10, 2025
Supporting image for story: King leads nation in honouring the country’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday
King leads nation in honouring the country’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday
UK News|Nov 9, 2025
Supporting image for story: Queen Camilla a natural at serving jacket potatoes, says Staffordshire social media star Spudman
Queen Camilla a natural at serving jacket potatoes, says Staffordshire social media star Spudman
Food and Drink|Nov 5, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Judgment expected in nurses’ transgender changing room case
Judgment expected in nurses’ transgender changing room case
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Kemi Badenoch bids to steady Tories after Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform
Kemi Badenoch bids to steady Tories after Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: UK Government told it ‘could have gone further’ on North Sea windfall tax
UK Government told it ‘could have gone further’ on North Sea windfall tax
UK News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Criminals detained in hospitals could lose thousands in benefits under plans
Criminals detained in hospitals could lose thousands in benefits under plans
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Who has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives and why?
Who has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives and why?
UK News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Robert Jenrick’s political reinvention leads him to Reform
Robert Jenrick’s political reinvention leads him to Reform
UK News|10 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting
Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during meeting
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man, 83, convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was scamming him
Man, 83, convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was scamming him
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iran protests ease after week-long crackdown and internet outage
Iran protests ease after week-long crackdown and internet outage
World News|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’
World News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in Nasa’s first medical evacuation
Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in Nasa’s first medical evacuation
World News|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Israel to honour Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
Israel to honour Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
World News|22 hours ago
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