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Councillor Rohan Beecha

Councillor hits out at 'disrespectful' colleagues over national anthem

Shoppers at Dudley Street, Wolverhampton.

Major national changes to birth and death registration - here's why

Residents And Councillors Andrew Adams And Chris Large At Levedale Road, Levedale, On Land Earmarked For A Visibility Splay For The Entrance To The Solar Farm

Residents and councillors clash with developer over solar farm access

The hands of an elderly woman holding banknotes

Support for triple lock not political, says Swinney as he recommits to policy

A cormorant catches a perch on the River Severn (picture: Rhys Perry)

Water bosses reveal plans to tackle River Severn sewage spills

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay

Scots Tory leader to decry independence and FM’s summit with Sinn Fein

Jon Burrows head and shoulders

Future collapses of Stormont ‘could potentially gift wrap union to Sinn Fein’

Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona: I would not have joined Man Utd if Sir Jim Ratcliffe was in charge

A number of police vehicles

Six arrested as anti-migrant protesters gather again in Hampshire

Residents of Piddington

‘Battle of Britain’: Piddington goes to the polls in ‘independence’ vote

Andy Burnham talking to John Swinney

Burnham will be last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, says Swinney

Tate Brothers

Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the chamber for the last time as an MSP

Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry says she is ‘not obsessed’ with Nicola Sturgeon

Gillian Anderson

The Salt Path stars break silence over source material controversy

Tate Brothers

Tate brothers remain in jail at least two more weeks as they fight extradition

Donald Trump

Trump wishes Burnham ‘good luck’ and pledges US help in upbeat endorsement

DUP leader Gavin Robinson speaking during a press conference outside Belfast City Hall, as Labour leader Andy Burnham is confirmed as the new Prime Minister

New Prime Minister Burnham pressed for ‘early engagement’ on Northern Ireland
DUP leader Gavin Robinson said a visit to the region would be welcome.
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Camilla in a blue dress with a butterfly brooch

New photograph of the Queen marks her 79th birthday

Twelfth of July celebrations

Orange Order chief says Northern Ireland should not be left in ‘European limbo’

Bayeux Tapestry to return to England

Bayeux Tapestry loan provides chance to ‘write next chapter’ says Macron

Andy Burnham on LBC

Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

Andy Burnham

Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

Nato summit

Nato ‘stronger and more united’ after Ankara summit, Starmer says

Sinn Fein party president Mary Lou McDonald (right), and vice president Michelle O’Neill

Union under pressure from ‘rising pro-independence tide’ – Mary-Lou McDonald

Equipment at stabbing scene

What do we know about the Belfast knife attack?

John Swinney applauds election results

Trump congratulates ‘good man’ Swinney on election win

Donald Trump's decision to end tariffs on sales of Scotch whisky to the US has been bailed as an an example of the 'soft power' of the King. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Ending of US whisky tariffs shows the King’s ‘soft power’

Russell Brand says he had ‘exploitative’ sex with 16-year-old at height of fame
The comedian and actor turned podcaster is facing trial this autumn over allegations of rape and sexual assault.
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Alnour Mohamed Ali sketch

Alleged small boat pilot in court over deaths of four migrants in Channel

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

Midlands Heroes: Dame Meera Syal still has the Midlands Midas touch

Political opinion: Halesowen MP backs new plan to strengthen community cohesion ...

Alex Ballinger on a visit to Cradley road medical centre.

Political opinion: Halesowen MP backs new plan to strengthen community cohesion ...

Iran attack ‘against international system’, says John Swinney

Cambodian officials welcome back looted artefacts

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PM reiterates Ukraine support on fourth anniversary of Russian invasion

Michael Carrick says Man Utd ‘pulling together’ despite Jim Ratcliffe comments

FA will not charge Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe over immigration comments

Wolverhampton author signs debut novel with Penguin Books

Romalyn Ante

Wolverhampton author signs debut novel with Penguin Books

Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘sorry’ that comments on immigrants ‘offended some people’

Momentum for Irish unity poll ‘doesn’t exist’ – Emma Little-Pengelly

Tour de France 2027 routes revealed with starts in Edinburgh and Leeds

Australia captain Pat Cummins leaves door ajar for dramatic comeback in Brisbane

Two West Midlands restaurants reach finals of prestigious national kebab awards

Bishop of Dudley speaks about being good neighbours with each other as part of R...

Wagner Group stooges jailed for warehouse arson in planned ‘sabotage campaign’

Waymo to introduce driverless minicabs in London in 2026

Trump accused of ‘misreading’ London with sharia law claims

Iran ‘must take action’ to stop return of UN sanctions over nuclear programme

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First Minister has met President Trump to discuss whisky tariffs

Westminster urged to commit to new referendum if pro-indy majority elected

'Recognising the need and desire': Aston Villa outlines improved matchday travel...

Americana folk duo Friction Farm to perform at Red Lion Folk Club

Man remanded in custody after RAF aircraft ‘damaged by Palestine Action’

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