Local News

    • Steps taken to protect 'unique' street in Solihull
      Steps taken to protect ‘unique’ street in Solihull
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      Campaigners have welcomed news that the council is to take a tighter grip on planning policy in one of Solihull’s oldest suburbs. In future, residents in…
      Criminal records of councillors should be checked in Sandwell - call
      Criminal records of councillors should be checked in Sandwell – call
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      Elected members and candidates for Sandwell Council should be made to declare past crimes – a councillor has demanded. Cllr Caroline White says local politicians should…
    • New council houses plan for Rowley Regis
      New council houses plan for Rowley Regis
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      Plans to build 27 new council houses are set to be approved by council bosses next week. Sandwell’s cabinet is being asked to approve the  scheme…
      Iconic Wolverhampton Civic Halls revamp could finally get underway
      Iconic Wolverhampton Civic Halls revamp could finally get underway
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      Work to transform Wolverhampton’s iconic music venue could finally get underway – if planners given the green light. The City of Wolverhampton has submitted a planning…
    • Relief as troubled Walsall estate has crime order extended
      Relief as troubled Walsall estate has crime order extended
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      Delighted councillors representing a crime-ridden Walsall estate have welcomed an extension of powers designed to tackle offenders. Walsall Council has extended a public spaces protection order…
      Dudley councillor Pete Lowe confirms he's running for mayor with pledge to cut public transport fares
      Dudley councillor Pete Lowe confirms he’s running for mayor with pledge to cut public transport fares
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      Labour mayor hopeful Pete Lowe has vowed to cut the price of public transport in the West Midlands if he wins power. He said his plans…
    • Mayor hopeful Liam Byrne wants the West Midlands to set up its own energy company
      Mayor hopeful Liam Byrne wants the West Midlands to set up its own energy company
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      The West Midlands could set up its own energy company under plans published today by Labour politician Liam Byrne. He wants a publicly-owned energy firm to…
      Perry Barr flyover removal means two years of disruption ending in 'the Scott Arms further up the A34'
      Perry Barr flyover removal means two years of disruption ending in ‘the Scott Arms further up the A34’
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      The proposed removal of the Perry Barr flyover would be the ‘stupidest’ thing the council has ever done, according to a local councillor. Speaking following the…
    • Major industrial plans halted near Dudley after fatal crash
      Major industrial plans halted near Dudley after fatal crash
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      The first steps towards a major industrial development near Dudley have been halted only days after a fatal car crash. Councillors rejected an application for a…
      Huge 750 new homes plan for Wednesbury set to get go-ahead
      Huge 750 new homes plan for Wednesbury set to get go-ahead
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      More than 700 new homes could be built in Wednesbury if senior councillors back a joint plan by Sandwell Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority…
    • Funding for extra bobbies on the beat in Walsall to be considered
      Funding for extra bobbies on the beat in Walsall to be considered
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      Walsall Council bosses could provide funding for more bobbies on the beat as part of an initiative which has been run in London. The authority said…
      The Midlands and the North are suffering as half of new jobs go to London
      The Midlands and the North are suffering as half of new jobs go to London
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      More than half of new jobs will go to London while the rest of the country competes for what’s left, a major new study has warned.…
    • Birmingham LGBT school row intensifies with teachers 'in tears' at gates as talks break down
      Birmingham LGBT school row intensifies with teachers ‘in tears’ at gates as talks break down
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      The row surrounding LGBT relationships education at a Birmingham school has intensified after mediation broke down. Talks between parents and staff at Anderton Park Primary School…
      'Cowardly Government' blamed for breakdown of Anderton Park protest peace talks
      ‘Cowardly Government’ blamed for breakdown of Anderton Park protest peace talks
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      Lawyer Nazir Afzal has pointed the finger of blame at ‘cowardly’ Government ministers and outsiders with a ‘malicious’ agenda after his failed bid to broker peace…

Whats On

    • ArtNight: Red Tree, 16 Jul 2019
      ArtNight: Red Tree, 16 Jul 2019
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      16 Jul 2019 – Workshop at RJJZ Jazz Bar At ArtNight we believe everyone has an inner artist inside of them just waiting to get out!…
      Box of Frogs Drop-in Improv Workshop, 16 Jul 2019
      Box of Frogs Drop-in Improv Workshop, 16 Jul 2019
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      16 Jul 2019 – Workshop at St Columba United Reformed Church A drop-in improv workshop for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced players. Low stress,…
    • Monday Evening Wheelwork, 15 Jul 2019
      Monday Evening Wheelwork, 15 Jul 2019
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      15 Jul 2019 – Workshop at The Old Print Works This course takes place over seven weeks. Each class runs for 2 1/2 hours. During the…
      SFE Music Service, 14 Jul 2019 - 18 Jul 2019
      SFE Music Service, 14 Jul 2019 – 18 Jul 2019
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      14 Jul 2019 – 18 Jul 2019 – Classical at Symphony Hall (suitable for under 18s) An unforgettable end-of-year gala concert celebrating the diverse work of…
    • Culture Club: Drawing & Painting , 15 Jul 2019
      Culture Club: Drawing & Painting , 15 Jul 2019
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      15 Jul 2019 – Workshop at mac Culture Club is MAC’s new monthly arts club for over 65s offered as part of the Celebrating Age season.…
      Short Fiction Writing Group, 15 Jul 2019
      Short Fiction Writing Group, 15 Jul 2019
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      15 Jul 2019 – Workshop at Waterstones, High Street Whether you write short fiction yourself or appreciate just reading it there will be something for you…
    • The Hurling Duo , 14 Jul 2019
      The Hurling Duo , 14 Jul 2019
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      14 Jul 2019 – Rock & Pop at Irish Centre Birmingham
      Nicky James, 14 Jul 2019
      Nicky James, 14 Jul 2019
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      14 Jul 2019 – Rock & Pop at Irish Centre Birmingham
    • Don't Look Now , 14 Jul 2019 - 15 Jul 2019
      Don't Look Now , 14 Jul 2019 – 15 Jul 2019
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      14 Jul 2019 – 15 Jul 2019 – Film at Mockingbird Theatre A married couple grieving the recent death of their young daughter are in Venice…
      Child's Play, 14 Jul 2019 - 15 Jul 2019
      Child's Play, 14 Jul 2019 – 15 Jul 2019
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      14 Jul 2019 – 15 Jul 2019 – Film at Mockingbird Theatre After moving to a new city, young Andy Barclay receives a special present from…
    • GND # 007 - Mark Archer, 13 Jul 2019
      GND # 007 – Mark Archer, 13 Jul 2019
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      13 Jul 2019 – Club at Dark Horse Standing down due to heavy workload Jack Herer & Barella cannot make it which is sad news! BUT…..HAVE…
      Heed, 13 Jul 2019
      Heed, 13 Jul 2019
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      13 Jul 2019 – Rock & Pop at Irish Centre Birmingham
    • The Hurling Duo , 13 Jul 2019
      The Hurling Duo , 13 Jul 2019
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      13 Jul 2019 – Rock & Pop at St. Patrick's Club
      Open Day, 13 Jul 2019
      Open Day, 13 Jul 2019
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      13 Jul 2019 – Community at Karma Centre

The Voice UK

    • New figures show link between violence and social inequality
      New figures show link between violence and social inequality
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      Image Text: PICTURED: The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan THE MAYOR of London, Sadiq Khan, delivered a major speech on the causes of crime today, after…
    • Legendary fighter Pernell Whitaker dies, aged 55
      Legendary fighter Pernell Whitaker dies, aged 55
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      Image Text: R.I.P: Boxer Pernell Whitaker died in a car accident on Jul 14 AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL boxer Pernell Whitaker, affectionately nicknamed by his fans as “Sweet…
    • 'Everything looks real': We talk to The Lion King cast
      ‘Everything looks real’: We talk to The Lion King cast
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      Image Text: THE LION KING: Keegan-Michael Key, Florence Kasumba, Seth Rogen, Beyoncé, Billy Eichner and Jon Favreau attend the film’s European Premiere in Leicester Square, London…
    • Italian job on offer for Bailey
      Italian job on offer for Bailey
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      Image Text: PICTURED: Leon Bailey LEON BAILEY could soon be plying his trade in the Italian capital with AS Roma, claim Sportitalia. The Italian television channel…
    • Step up your shoe game
      Step up your shoe game
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      Image Text: RIGHT FEET FORWARD: Yemi Williams, right, and his wife Afua after completing this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon – just one of the many…
    • 'Dr Martin Luther King's ideal has been murdered'
      ‘Dr Martin Luther King’s ideal has been murdered’
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      Image Text: LOST LEGACY: Dr Martin Luther King speaking during a civil rights rally in the 1960s FIFTY-ONE YEARS ago, a gunshot in Memphis, Tennessee put…
    • Introducing...Lucky Daye | The Voice Online
      Introducing…Lucky Daye | The Voice Online
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      Image Text: TALENT: Lucky Daye released his debut album, Painted in May LUCKY DAYE is on a roll and it’s looking like things are only just…
    • Why you should stop being addicted to perfection
      Why you should stop being addicted to perfection
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      Image Text: INTERNAL QUALITIES: Perfectionism can lead to you being afraid other people’s disapproval THE FOLLOWING email was sent to me by Jane*, a close friend…
    • 'I almost died – but now I'm a doctor'
      ‘I almost died – but now I’m a doctor’
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      Image Text: HIGH PRAISE: Dr Rochelle Smith receiving her prize for Triple Honours from the Dean of the Faculty at The University of the West Indies,…
    • Ashanti talks Pretty Little Thing, diversity & new music
      Ashanti talks Pretty Little Thing, diversity & new music
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      Q: HOW did the collaboration with Pretty Little Thing come about? Ashanti: I got the call from Umar Kamani [co-founder of Pretty Little Thing] and we…
    • Caribbean news: gang leaders, coral farms + more
      Caribbean news: gang leaders, coral farms + more
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      MILLIONS GIVEN FOR CLIMATE FIGHTBACK Canda will provide Can$223.5m (£135m) in funding to countries in the Americas and the Caribbean to adapt to the effects of…
    • ‘Polygamy means inequality’ | The Voice Online
      ‘Polygamy means inequality’ | The Voice Online
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      Image Text: A LOVE AFFAIR: Former South African president Jacob Zuma is arguably Africa’s most famous polygamist A LOOK at gender relations in Africa will quickly…
    • Rum punch party buses come to London
      Rum punch party buses come to London
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      Image Text: AUTHENTIC RUM PUNCH: A selection of Punch by Shar’s pre-mixed drinks IT’S THE time everyone’s been waiting for…roll out with your friends for a…
    • England Roses off to a positive start at Netball World Cup
      England Roses off to a positive start at Netball World Cup
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      Image Text: WINNING START: England captain Serena Guthrie HOSTS England ensured a winning start to the Vitality Netball World Cup by overcoming a tough Ugandan side…

Health News

    • Researchers reveal allergies may be linked to eczema
      Researchers reveal allergies may be linked to eczema
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      (Natural News) Researchers infer that allergy and eczema may go hand in hand, and stress that understanding the connection between the two conditions may mitigate the risk of…
    • How to grow blueberries in pots this summer
      How to grow blueberries in pots this summer
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      (Natural News) You can easily grow this blue superfood in your home. Yes, you read that right. The highly-touted “happy food” can find its own happy…
    • Robert Parry Warns – The New York Times is Cheering on Censorship Algorithms – NaturalNews.com
      Robert Parry Warns – The New York Times is Cheering on Censorship Algorithms – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…
    • Netflix begins SCIENCE PURGE to remove all genetics education from science videos in order to appease Left-wing "gender fluid" lunatics like Bill Nye
      Netflix begins SCIENCE PURGE to remove all genetics education from science videos in order to appease Left-wing “gender fluid” lunatics like Bill Nye
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      (Natural News) People laughed when I predicted in this Bill Nye story about how he thinks transgenderism is “evolution” that California would begin purging genetics education…
    • Devastating blow to soy processors as Chinese shoppers dump GMOs
      Devastating blow to soy processors as Chinese shoppers dump GMOs
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      (Natural News) Is the GMO soy industry finally feeling the burn? It seems that it is, at least in China. Chinese consumers are pushing back against…
    • Were Neanderthals in California the first Americans? – NaturalNews.com
      Were Neanderthals in California the first Americans? – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…
    • Hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in sales despite insane regulations
      Hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in sales despite insane regulations
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      (Natural News) Hemp is an incredibly versatile plant that is also extremely nutritious.  It’s used to create building materials, automobiles, paper, clothing, jewelry and furniture, but…
    • Consumers now demanding their meat be raised "humanely," without growth hormones or GMOs, according to new study
      Consumers now demanding their meat be raised “humanely,” without growth hormones or GMOs, according to new study
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      (Natural News) Recent polls indicate that over 90 percent of Americans want their food labeled in a way that clearly indicates the presence of genetically modified…
    • Obedient public so brainwashed by climate change propaganda that they now call weather forecasters after every rain storm to demand answers – NaturalNews.com
      Obedient public so brainwashed by climate change propaganda that they now call weather forecasters after every rain storm to demand answers – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…
    • NPR hosts laugh hysterically while America remains in the cross hairs of a North Korean nuclear warhead EMP apocalypse
      NPR hosts laugh hysterically while America remains in the cross hairs of a North Korean nuclear warhead EMP apocalypse
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      (Natural News) National Public Radio (NPR) has for years been known for its radical leftwing bias, and uninformed commentaries on foreign and defense policy by kooks…
    • Beets Boost Brain Health and Much More
      Beets Boost Brain Health and Much More
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      By Dr. Mercola There’s a lot to be said for the humble beet, an easy-to-grow garden vegetable. Whether juiced raw, cooked, pickled or fermented, beets have…
    • CNN is now offering advice on how to approach your kids about being TRANSGENDER – NaturalNews.com
      CNN is now offering advice on how to approach your kids about being TRANSGENDER – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…
    • Insulin Resistance and the High-Carb, Low-Fat Diet Connection
      Insulin Resistance and the High-Carb, Low-Fat Diet Connection
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      By Dr. Mercola Dr. Tim Noakes, a well-respected scientist, researcher, physician and professor at the Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at the University of…
    • Is your dog or cat autistic? Pet vaccinations could be the cause – NaturalNews.com
      Is your dog or cat autistic? Pet vaccinations could be the cause – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…