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The UK’s FTSE 100 share index fell more than 3%, while in Italy, which has seen Europe’s worst outbreak of the virus, Milan’s stock market plunged 4.5%. Shares in airlines and travel firms have seen some of the biggest falls. In contrast, the price of gold hit its highest level […]
The body of Christopher Kapessa, 13, was found in the River Cynon, near Fernhill, Rhondda Cynon Taff on 1 July. The family said the CPS had indicated there was “sufficient evidence” to consider a manslaughter prosecution. The CPS and South Wales Police have been approached for comment. In a letter […]
Severe flood warnings are in place in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge, meaning there is a danger to life. Shropshire Council closed many routes into and around Shrewsbury, and said flooding could seal off the centre. The Environment Agency (EA) said 40-50mm of rainfall Welsh mountains was expected to cause problems further […]
Officials have denied that MI5 held back information from Ms Patel, following allegations that officials lacked confidence in her abilities. She has also been accused of trying to force out Sir Philip Rutnam, the most senior civil servant in her department. The pair were both said to be “deeply concerned” by […]
City of Wolverhampton Council has been successful in a bid to accommodate the delivery of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) across the Black Country. On behalf of the 4 Black Country authorities, City of Wolverhampton Council applied to the Black Country LEP Local Growth Fund last year to support the […]
All staff at Perry Hall Primary School “are determined to provide the best possible education” for their pupils, says Ofsted. Inspectors visited the Wednesfield school last month and found it continues to be Good, with parents “overwhelmingly positive about the school and all it provides for their children.” Pupils “learn […]
A Wolverhampton resident has been fined £400 after a mattress was spotted being dumped from his vehicle. A local witness reported a mattress being dumped from a van at Spring Road, Bilston, on 23 July, 2019. The vehicle belonged to Chamberlain Atangana, who claimed he had lent it to a […]
Sandwell Council is set to explore a trailblazing scheme to pipe hot water direct to buildings that can cut carbon emissions and energy bills. The council has won funding to investigate creating heat networks in Smethwick and West Bromwich. A heat network is a system of pipes that delivers hot […]
Couples planning to tie the knot can find out about getting married or registering a civil partnership at Priory Hall at an open day next month. Dudley Registrars are holding the wedding show on Saturday 14 March, which will include the chance to take a look around the Grade-II listed […]
A Solihull man has been ordered to pay £6,008 by Birmingham Magistrates’ Court after being found guilty of fly-tipping in Billesley. Adnan Qazi, aged 30, of Berkeley Road in Solihull, was found to be responsible for dumping rubbish, including doors, carpets, rugs, mattresses, bed bases, a chair, fridge and cardboard boxes as […]
