Birmingham's new minority coalition of Lib Dems, Greens and independents faces the challenge of reversing the city's fortunes after years of financial turmoil, service cuts, and a 550-day bins strike.
Dan Tenney, senior VP of Lockheed Martin, visited the North East to review progress on an £85m satellite factory and a £50m space research facility with Northumbria University.
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood is tipped to become Chancellor under PM Andy Burnham, facing decisions on tax, PIP, pension triple lock, benefits, and tax bands.
On July 15, 1377, Richard II became king. Test your knowledge with quiz questions on music, space, history, and more. Answers included.
British Steel has been nationalised under new legislation, safeguarding thousands of jobs and securing one of the UK's last virgin steel plants, the government confirmed.
John Henry Sayers, 62, was found not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to William Patterson, who drove a Land Rover into his Newcastle home and set it alight, after a jury deliberation of four hours.
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The first full meeting of Birmingham City Council under minority coalition leadership faces opposition questions on bin strike, road deaths, and spending plans, plus debates on City of Sanctuary status and supported exempt accommodation.
Detectives are confident someone knows what happened to Adam Lucas, 51, found dead in a river at Victoria Park, Leamington Spa. Two Birmingham suspects arrested.
Sarah-Louise Pennington, 24, was found dead at a property in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. A 30-year-old man remains in custody after extra time was granted for questioning.
Birmingham enters a new political era as a Lib Dem-Green-independent coalition takes control after Labour's election collapse, aiming to overcome financial crisis and bins strike legacy.
Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death after new evidence emerged. A 28-year-old man from Rotherham has been re-arrested on terrorism charges.
Trevor Dunkley, 66, appeared via video link at Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with murdering Patricia Lashley, who vanished near her Dudley home in September 1998. He did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody.
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State pensioners aged 66 to 76 on the full new rate will receive two DWP payments in July due to five Wednesdays, paid on July 1 and July 19.
Police have opened a murder investigation after former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon. A manhunt is underway for a white male suspect.
ONS data reveals Sparkhill North as Birmingham's most densely populated area with 16,880 residents per sq km, while Walmley is the least crowded with just 664.
Welsh university mergers are on the table as part of an independent review of higher education, Deputy Minister Cefin Campbell confirms, aiming to tackle financial challenges and NEETs.
A newly elected Reform UK councillor in Walsall has been arrested on suspicion of assault, just days after winning his seat in the local elections.
Birmingham City Council's financial position has improved, but it still needs to sell £370m in assets to address its budget deficit, according to a new report.
A new report reveals that no complaints against the West Midlands Combined Authority were upheld in 2023, with most resolved informally or not pursued.
West Midlands Police have named five men wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Mohammed Kasim in Small Heath, Birmingham, on July 7, 2022.
Theo Bailey, 34, was sentenced to 22 years for manslaughter of Gavin Parry, 31, shot with a Skorpion machine gun in Winson Green in 2021. Judge ruled Bailey knew gun was ready for use.
Love Island's Movie Night fallout continues as Jasmine confronts Kavan over his Casa Amor antics, leaving the villa divided. Priya also faces apologies from Mica and Samraj.
Exclusive report reveals senior Birmingham council officials proposed sacking striking bin workers secretly after elections. New leader Roger Harmer calls it a 'failure' but doesn't rule it out.
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Phillemon Tsagwa, 37, of Coplow Street, Birmingham, pleaded guilty to drink driving after crashing his Jaguar while more than three times over the limit and already disqualified from driving.
Hyndburn's Mayor reflects on a busy month attending community fairs, opening a bowling pavilion, supporting local businesses, and honouring 16 residents at a civic ceremony.
The inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe has been adjourned after the jury deliberated for 24 hours over three days without reaching a unanimous verdict, in an unprecedented move.
Rossendale faces imminent decision on local government reorganisation, as council leader Alyson Barnes discusses benefits of unitary structure, planning powers, EV charging progress, and summer events.