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New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by Government

The Government has announced its intention to build a new railway line between Birmingham and Manchester.

News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by Government
Supporting image for story: Major update on the opening of new rail stations in the Birmingham and Black Country issued - here's when passengers should be able to use train services
Major update on the opening of new rail stations in the Birmingham and Black Country issued - here's when passengers should be able to use train services
Transport|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Parking wardens in Dudley accused of 'rudeness and swearing' but the council hasn't taken action - here's why
Parking wardens in Dudley accused of 'rudeness and swearing' but the council hasn't taken action - here's why
Transport|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Main A5 road in Staffordshire northbound temporarily closed for roadworks: Here's what you need to know
Main A5 road in Staffordshire northbound temporarily closed for roadworks: Here's what you need to know
Staffordshire|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: West Midlands councils ranked best to worst for fixing potholes by the Department for Transport - see where your local authority ranks
West Midlands councils ranked best to worst for fixing potholes by the Department for Transport - see where your local authority ranks
Transport|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: Buses diverted as fallen tree blocks Wolverhampton road
Buses diverted as fallen tree blocks Wolverhampton road
News|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: Rotary boost to Wyre Forest Community Transport
Rotary boost to Wyre Forest Community Transport
Your World|Jan 12

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Supporting image for story: 'Buses ordered' as rail services between Rugeley and Walsall halted due to flooding
'Buses ordered' as rail services between Rugeley and Walsall halted due to flooding
Transport|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: One part of the Black Country is 'leading the way' when it comes to filling potholes - find out which area gets 'green light' for repairs
One part of the Black Country is 'leading the way' when it comes to filling potholes - find out which area gets 'green light' for repairs
Transport|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: Transport bosses could lose 'meaningful control' as major railway deal for West Midlands set for renewal
Transport bosses could lose 'meaningful control' as major railway deal for West Midlands set for renewal
Transport|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: M5 crash: Lanes closed after collision between Junctions 3 and 2
M5 crash: Lanes closed after collision between Junctions 3 and 2
Transport|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Trains between Bloxwich and Walsall running at reduced speed due to overhanging tree
Trains between Bloxwich and Walsall running at reduced speed due to overhanging tree
Transport|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Rail travellers face delays after power line failure near Lichfield
Rail travellers face delays after power line failure near Lichfield
Transport|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Red, amber, green: See how well your local council is tackling potholes according to new Government 'traffic light' map
Red, amber, green: See how well your local council is tackling potholes according to new Government 'traffic light' map
Transport|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Police stop traffic on busy Great Barr road - ambulance crew called
Police stop traffic on busy Great Barr road - ambulance crew called
Great Barr|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Work on highways project in Cannock set to get under way
Work on highways project in Cannock set to get under way
Cannock|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Wolves and Shrewsbury fans face disruption on roads and public transport ahead of Molineux FA Cup clash
Wolves and Shrewsbury fans face disruption on roads and public transport ahead of Molineux FA Cup clash
Wolverhampton|Jan 10

UK News

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Scientists confirm 2025 as third hottest year on record as heat surge continues
UK News|2 hours ago
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Appeal against decision to throw out Kneecap terror case due to be heard
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Sir Keir Starmer to face MPs after digital ID U-turn
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Diana’s memorial playground centrepiece undergoes finishing touches in Germany
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Districts warn of ‘catastrophic flooding’ without urgent funding boost
Districts warn of ‘catastrophic flooding’ without urgent funding boost
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Majority of adults who expect to run out of cash in January ‘in red by Thursday’
Majority of adults who expect to run out of cash in January ‘in red by Thursday’
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Viral News

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Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
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Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
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Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
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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

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Iran death toll jumps again as Donald Trump cancels meetings with officials
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Supporting image for story: Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a segregated bus, dies aged 86
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a segregated bus, dies aged 86
World News|7 hours ago
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World News|7 hours ago
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World News|12 hours ago
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World News|12 hours ago
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Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
World News|14 hours ago
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