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Six dead in south London tower block inferno

Six people, including three young children, were killed in a blaze which ripped through a block of flats, emergency services said. Questions are...


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Bruce George MP and Charles Chance (Cloud Net) MP praises Walsall charity’s enterprise drive

Walsall’s ‘start-up’ credentials were firmly on show this week when Bruce George...


(l-r) Mick Laverty (AWM), Peter Pawsey (RRZ), Alison White (Business Link WM), Dr Stuart Burgess (Commission for Rural Communities) and Ian Edwards (RRZ) Rural West could hold the key to recovery in the West Midlands

The rural West has a major role to play in helping the region emerge from the current economic...


Inquiry launched into school admissions 'rule breaking' Inquiry launched into school admissions 'rule breaking'

Children's Secretary Ed Balls announced an inquiry today into parents "playing the system" to get...


More affordable homes now on track for Alton More affordable homes now on track for Alton

Sentinel Housing Association have received planning permission for a new affordable housing scheme...


Council announces extension of rent payment holidays Council announces extension of rent payment holidays

Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet is set to approve a further 2 weeks of rent payment...


Policewomen guilty of lying on insurance claim Policewomen guilty of lying on insurance claim

Two policewomen were today found guilty of lying on car insurance documents to cut the cost of an...


Aylesbury estate transformed into community garden Aylesbury Estate transformed into community garden

A disused patch of land on the Aylesbury Estate has been transformed into a community garden where...


Protection boost for elderly and children blocked Protection boost for elderly and children blocked

A bid to improve the rights of thousands of elderly residents and children in care homes was...

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