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Last UK blast furnaces days from closure as Chinese owners cut off crucial supplies

The last blast furnaces left operating in Britain could see their fate sealed within days, after their Chinese owners took the decision to cut off the crucial supply of ingredients keeping them running.
Prince Andrew's Pitch@Palace branded 'crude attempt to enrich himself' as Chinese spy documents set to be released

Prince Andrew's efforts to make money from his Pitch@Palace project have been branded as a "crude attempt to enrich himself" at the expense of "unsuspecting tech founders", as new documents may shed more light on what he and his team have been attempting to sell.
The 'awful' scenes in Birmingham - where even the workers sent to clear up mounds of rubbish are running from the rats

In Small Heath in Birmingham, the sun is setting on another mound of rubbish.
Joanne Sharkey: Mother spared prison over death of newborn son found in bin bags in woodland in 1998

A mother has been given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, over the death of her baby 27 years ago.
UK in talks with Brazil over 'potential sale' of two Royal Navy amphibious assault ships

The UK is in talks with Brazil over the "potential sale" of the Royal Navy's two amphibious assault ships that are being ditched to cut costs, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
'Will the PM side with parents or tech bros?': Labour peer demands action on children's smartphone safety

Sir Keir Starmer needs to choose between parents who want stronger action to tackle harmful content on children's phones, or the "tech bros" who are resisting changes to their platforms, Baroness Harriet Harman has said.
Online safety protections for children 'not up for negotiation' in US trade talks

Online safety protections for children are "not up for negotiation" in US trade talks, a minister has said, amid speculation they could be watered down to avoid Donald Trump's tariffs.
Highs and lows of Five-Year Keir: The PM's journey from Doughty Street to Downing Street

From Doughty Street to Downing Street: from human rights barrister in a left-wing chambers to a prime minister tough on rioters and illegal migrants.

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Planning approved for Haden Hill Leisure Centre

Planning permission for the redevelopment of the Centre has been approved by Sandwell Council’s Planning Authority.
Dredging gets underway to remove toxic sediment from Walsall Canal

Work commencing early this week to remove contaminated silt from the Walsall canal with dredging essential step before reopening the waterway to boats.
Dudley Council working nights to blitz potholes

Contractors are working through the night to blitz potholes on roads across Dudley borough, with more than 1,000 square metres of road having been repaired over a three-week period.
Sandwell Council unveils improvements to green spaces in Tipton

The Mayor of Sandwell, officially unveiled ‘The Railer’ and ‘The Cracker’ green spaces in Tipton at a ceremony on Friday.
Dudley Zoo announces new director

Dudley Zoo and Castle has announced the appointment of Zoo Manager, Matthew Lewis, as its new Zoo Director.
Darren Day to play Billy Flynn in Wolverhampton

West End and TV star Darren Day will return to the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago which comes to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in June.
Get oral contraception at a Black Country pharmacies

Women across the Black Country can now get their supply of oral contraception at a local pharmacy, without the need to see a GP.
Opportunity for Sandwell residents to speak to West Midlands Mayor

Residents of Sandwell will get the chance to ask Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands any questions they may have about his policies and priorities.

Entertainment News

Tom Cruise leads moment of silence in tribute to 'dear friend' Val Kilmer

Tom Cruise has paid tribute to Val Kilmer, wishing his Top Gun co-star "well on the next journey".
Bruce Springsteen: The Boss to release seven 'lost' albums

Bruce Springsteen is to release seven albums of mostly unheard material this summer.
Film star Val Kilmer dies aged 65

Val Kilmer, the actor who starred in Top Gun and Batman while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died aged 65.
'A genius actor', 'firecracker', and 'my friend': Tributes paid to Top Gun star Val Kilmer

Actors, directors and celebrity friends have paid tribute to Val Kilmer, after he died aged 65.
Stalker who believed Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas was his aunt avoids jail

A man who stalked Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas for six years has avoided jail.

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National Sport

Ange Postecoglou insists response to Spurs fans' boos misinterpreted in Chelsea defeat

Ange Postecoglou says his response to the booing Tottenham fans in their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea was misinterpreted.
Gabriel injury: Arsenal defender to miss Real Madrid games after being ruled out for the season

Arsenal will not have Gabriel for their Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid after he was ruled out for the rest of the season.
Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea transfer news: The strikers each club want to sign this summer

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all expected to battle it out for top new strikers this summer.
Premier League Darts: Stephen Bunting feared 'zero points' finish before securing stunning Night Nine win in Berlin

Stephen Bunting feared becoming the first player to finish a Premier League Darts season with zero points before securing a first nightly win in Berlin to get his season off the mark.

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Business News

Last UK blast furnaces days from closure as Chinese owners cut off crucial supplies

The last blast furnaces left operating in Britain could see their fate sealed within days, after their Chinese owners took the decision to cut off the crucial supply of ingredients keeping them running.
There were no winners from Trump's tariff gameshow

Donald Trump flourished his list of tariffs like a gameshow host in the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday – but there were no winners from the president's made-for-TV show of economic strength.
Trump trade war escalation sparks global market sell-off

Donald Trump's trade war escalation has sparked a global sell-off, with US stock markets seeing the biggest declines in a hit to values estimated above $2trn.
UK businesses issue warning over 'deeply troubling' Trump tariffs

British companies and business groups have expressed alarm over President Donald Trump's 10% tariff on UK goods entering the US – but cautioned against retaliatory measures.
Accountancy firm MHA struggles to hit £125m IPO target

The accountancy firm MHA is struggling to hit a £125m fundraising target as part of plans that would see its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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Politics News

Trump has acted for his country, I will act in Britain's interests, says Starmer

Donald Trump has acted for his country and I will act in Britain's interests, Sir Keir Starmer has said after the US president imposed 10% tariffs on UK goods.
'Will the PM side with parents or tech bros?': Labour peer demands action on children's smartphone safety

Sir Keir Starmer needs to choose between parents who want stronger action to tackle harmful content on children's phones, or the "tech bros" who are resisting changes to their platforms, Baroness Harriet Harman has said.
Highs and lows of Five-Year Keir: The PM's journey from Doughty Street to Downing Street

From Doughty Street to Downing Street: from human rights barrister in a left-wing chambers to a prime minister tough on rioters and illegal migrants.
Online safety protections for children 'not up for negotiation' in US trade talks

Online safety protections for children are "not up for negotiation" in US trade talks, a minister has said, amid speculation they could be watered down to avoid Donald Trump's tariffs.
Trump's tariffs will have an impact before too long – but how will the UK respond?

The list has landed.

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World News

Trump's tariffs are about something more than economics: power

Tanking stock markets, collapsing world orders, devastating trade wars; economists with their hair ablaze are scrambling to keep up.
Court confirms sacking of South Korean president who declared martial law

South Korea's constitutional court has confirmed the dismissal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December after declaring martial law.
Why South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office over martial law

A South Korean court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, months after he shocked the country by declaring martial law.
Israeli troops expand 'security zone' in northern Gaza - after announcing plans to seize areas of south

Israeli troops have moved into an area of northern Gaza to expand what they refer to as a "security zone" around the enclave, the military said today.
'Deliberate policy of withholding aid' in Gaza to ultimately put pressure on Hamas, says UN aid chief

A United Nations aid chief is demanding answers from Israel after a deadly attack which killed 15 medical staff in southern Gaza.
UK in talks with Brazil over 'potential sale' of two Royal Navy amphibious assault ships

The UK is in talks with Brazil over the "potential sale" of the Royal Navy's two amphibious assault ships that are being ditched to cut costs, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
'No justification': World leaders react to Trump's tariff announcement

World leaders and governments have begun reacting to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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Who is the Yoon Suk Yeol - the president who plunged South Korea into a political crisis?

President Yoon Suk Yeol has been formally removed as South Korea's leader, months after he plunged the country into turmoil by imposing martial law.
Israeli airstrike kills at least 27 sheltering at Gaza school, says Hamas-run health ministry

More than 100 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza, including 27 sheltering at a school, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.