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'We remain fully committed to learning from these events' - West Midlands Police respond to MP report on Maccabi Tel Aviv Vs Aston Villa fan ban
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (426+ words) West Midlands Police have responded to a parliamentary committee report that said local political pressure may have influenced the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans…...
‘Political pressure’ from Birmingham councillors may have influenced decision to ban Maccabi fans from Aston Villa match, MPs say
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (535+ words) Local political pressure may have played a part in the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, a committee of MPs has concluded. Birmingham councillors had a "disproportionate opportunity to exert influence,…...
'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'
17+ hour, 35+ min ago (382+ words) Residents and organisations with an interest in telling stories about the history of Wolverhampton's Caribbean community are being invited to attend a special workshop to plug gaps in the city's archives. People with an interest in the subject will be…...
North Shropshire landowner seeks permission in principle for seven new homes on a field
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (311+ words) A landowner in rural north Shropshire is asking a council to support the principle of building up to seven homes on a part of his agricultural land. The half-hectare of field sits close to the road between Myddle and Myddlewood,…...
How much council tax you’ll pay in Shropshire next year - parish by parish
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (334+ words) Shropshire Council has set out how much council tax residents will pay next year. Subject to approval by full council next Thursday (February 26), council tax will increase by 8.99 per cent for the 2026/27 financial year. This was after the Government granted…...
How much council tax is going up by in 16 Shropshire towns
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1062+ words) Shropshire Council is set to approve its budget for 2026/27 next week " which could see council tax rise by 8.99 per cent. The Liberal Democrat-led administration has been granted permission by the Government to raise the amount by four per cent more…...
Mid Wales ignored again amid rail funding row, Liberal Democrats warn
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (245+ words) The Welsh Liberal Democrats have criticised the UK and Welsh Governments" latest rail announcement, warning that Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire have once again been left behind ... Mid Wales ignored again amid rail funding row, Liberal Democrats warn The Welsh Liberal Democrats…...
Warfare is changing faster than ever, says Defence Secretary
3+ day, 7+ min ago (388+ words) John Healey said the Wales defence growth deal aims to make it easier for small businesses in the country to secure defence contracts. Warfare is changing faster than ever and our technology must keep up, the Defence Secretary has said....
Powys food and drink producers join St David’s Day food showcase at Spitalfields Market
3+ day, 37+ min ago (501+ words) Two mid Wales-based food and drink producers will bring their artisan products to the heart of London as part of a special consumer showcase at the iconic Spitalfields Market over St David's Day weekend Taking place on Saturday, February 28 and…...
Two Shropshire independent book shops shortlisted for 'book shop of the year' award
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (371+ words) Two independent Shropshire bookshops have been shortlisted for the 'book shop of the year' award. A total of 76 bookshops from nine different regions and countries are in the running for The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year. Shropshire…...