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By-election for McKelvie’s Hamilton MSP seat to be held on June 5
Presiding officer Alison Johnstone announced the June date for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse vote on Tuesday.
Work begins on new state-of-the-art greyhound track in Wolverhampton set to open this year
Progress to build a state-of-the-art venue for UK greyhound racing at Dunstall Park in Wolverhampton ahead of its highly anticipated launch has entered its latest building phase.
Second US aircraft carrier in Middle East waters ahead of Iran talks
A second US aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, satellite photos ...
Choice of cars with manual gearbox sinks by 57% since 2015 – survey
A total of just 82 models on the new car market are available with three pedals, which is a decline of 57 per cent compared to in 2015.
No ring return for Tyson Fury, says promoter Bob Arum
Promoter Bob Arum does not think Tyson Fury will return to the ring after the former world champion announced his retirement in January. Fury, 36, announced he had quit the sport several weeks after ...
Economic and well-being gaps between Ireland and Northern Ireland ‘widening’
Ireland was outperforming Northern Ireland in most areas, including living standards, new Economic and Social Research Institute research found.
Local charity’s cafe celebrates spotlight in regional Good Food guide
Compton Care, a specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, is thrilled to announce that its Compton’s Cafe in Codsall has been featured in the South Staffordshire Good Food and Drink ...
Work begins on new greyhound track at Dunstall Park
Progress to build a state-of-the-art venue for UK greyhound racing at Dunstall Park in Wolverhampton ahead of its highly anticipated launch has entered its latest building phase.
Smethwick Mental Health patient celebrates qualification success
A patient at a Smethwick mental health service is celebrating a significant milestone after successfully achieving an AQA accreditation in Food Hygiene Awareness.
Independent Worcestershire hotel celebrates decade of welcoming guests
Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel, a family-run independent hotel located in the heart of Worcestershire, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this spring. Over the past decade, the hotel has become a popular ...
‘Medic killed’ in Israeli air strike on field hospital
An Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip, killing a medic and wounding nine other people, a spokesman for the hospital said. Tuesday’s strike hit the Kuwaiti ...
Pictured: Scene of three-car crash on busy Wolverhampton road that caused road closure in both directions
A busy Wolverhampton road has been closed in both directions following a three-car collision this morning during rush hour.