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• Meningitis: The symptoms, treatments and how to find out if you need the vaccine

  Students are being warned about the symptoms of meningitis after the deaths of two people in Kent.

• MSPs to vote on assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults in Scotland

  MSPs will vote later today on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.

• Stop blaming Brexit for economic woes, Reeves told

  Rachel Reeves has been accused of trying to "row back on Brexit", as the chancellor prepares to set out how "deeper" ties with the EU will help drive economic growth.

• Survivor of online child abuse shares story as 'deeply shocking' rise in crimes revealed

  Nellie was 14 and in a relationship when she was asked to send nude images over Snapchat. 

• Nursery worker who raped and abused toddlers jailed

  A nursery worker who carried out multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against toddlers as young as two has been given a 30-year sentence.

• The football world waits for Manchester City verdict after Chelsea fined for 'deception' of Abramovich era

  How did Chelsea dominate in the Roman Abramovich era? In part with players, the Premier League has now concluded, signed involving financial deceptions.

• Campaigners say Lake Windermere needs real-time pollution warnings after two swimmers were taken to hospital

  Real-time pollution warnings are needed at Lake Windermere after two people swimming there were taken to hospital last summer, campaigners have said.

• 'Chilling' Donald Trump lawsuit should be thrown out, BBC says

  The BBC has filed a motion in a US court to dismiss a $10bn lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump over an edited documentary clip.

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Local Headlines

• Less than half feel safe in Dudley borough

  Less than half of people who responded to a survey from Dudley Council feel the borough is a safe place to live.

• Dudley Lib Dems launch local elections manifesto

  Dudley’s Liberal Democrats launched their local election manifesto with a pledge to offer zero-interest loans to make homes greener.

• Former Mayor on new movement and ‘divisive’ Reform

  Former West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street has condemned Reform’s ‘divisive nature’ as he pushes ahead with a new movement for the ‘politically homeless’.

• Sandwell shortlisted for Campaign of the Year for men’s mental health initiative

  Sandwell Council has been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Local Government Chronicle Awards for its impactful men’s mental health campaign; 'You ok, mate?'

• Time running out to nominate for prestigious youth award

  The YOU West Midlands Youth Award is open to children and young people up to the age of 18.

• Drug dealing vandalism are the reality in Brewery Fields

  As Dudley Council gets tough on antisocial behaviour, yobs continue to run riot with one area blighted by drug abuse, vandalism and petty crime is Brewery Fields, a housing estate near the town centre.

• Dudley Councillor asks ‘why would anyone work here?’

  Dudley’s record on the number of staff taking sick leave left a councillor wondering why anyone would want to work for the council.

• Sandwell Council secures nearly £300,000 to boost culture and heritage

  Sandwell Council is delighted to announce it has been awarded nearly £300,000 from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Cultural and Creative Investment Programme.

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Entertainment News

• Inside the Oscars winners' room: Standing ovations, party plans, and media bingo

  After Oscar winners collect their golden statuettes on stage at the Dolby Theatre, they are brought into rooms outside to have their photos taken and answer questions from journalists.

• Oscars 2026: Bridesmaids, Baby Yoda and ballet bites back - the bits of the Oscars you might have missed

  One Battle After Another led the night, taking six Oscars, including best picture, best director and best supporting actor.

• Oscars 2026: Full list of Academy Award winners

  One Battle After Another has taken the top prize at this year's Oscars, winning six gongs including best picture.

• The rise of Jessie Buckley - from reality TV to Hamnet and Oscars history

  In an unusually unpredictable Oscars race, there was only one moment experts agreed was a dead cert - Jessie Buckley, on stage once again, to collect the award for best actress.

• Oscars fashion: A look back at iconic looks that broke the rules

  The Oscars celebrate the craft and creative excellence behind the best movies of the year – but the red carpet ahead of the ceremony is quite a different matter.

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Business News

• Iran war: The outlook for your finances - whether hostilities end or not

  Donald Trump has raised hopes several times that the US-Israel military strikes on Iran may soon be over.

• Businesses to get £3,000 state bonus for hiring unemployed young people

  Businesses will be given a £3,000 government bonus for hiring a young person who has been out of work for six months.

• Keir Starmer to unveil emergency support for households worst hit by energy price rises

  Emergency help for poorer households hit by energy bills driven up by the Iran war is to be unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer.

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• Why 'awful' news for government could be good for your pension | Money newsletter

  More than 175,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every Friday.

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Politics News

• Stop blaming Brexit for economic woes, Reeves told

  Rachel Reeves has been accused of trying to "row back on Brexit", as the chancellor prepares to set out how "deeper" ties with the EU will help drive economic growth.

• MSPs to vote on assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults in Scotland

  MSPs will vote later today on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.

• Keir Starmer denies misleading Commons over Peter Mandelson vetting process

  Sir Keir Starmer has denied misleading the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's vetting process to become US ambassador.

• Businesses to get £3,000 state bonus for hiring unemployed young people

  Businesses will be given a £3,000 government bonus for hiring a young person who has been out of work for six months.

• Ed Miliband says Labour will 'fight people's corner' on energy costs - but he doesn't say how

  The energy secretary has told Sky News that the government will "fight people's corner" as the war in Iran threatens a fresh energy price crisis.

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World News

• Trump fooled by fake AI video - and three other takeaways from his latest appearances

  There are plenty of things that could be highlighted from Donald Trump's latest public appearances.

• Tehran is dotted with the scars of war - but Iran's government seems firmly in control

  It's our second day inside Iran - a country at war, and its capital Tehran is tense and subdued.  Many have fled, those left behind carry on as best they can.

• Russian 'shadow fleet' gas tanker adrift in Mediterranean poses 'imminent and serious' threat, EU states say

  A Russian natural gas tanker adrift in the Mediterranean Sea represents an "imminent and serious" ecological threat, several European nations have warned.

• Donald Trump says US will 'do what we have to' over Cuba days after rare riot

  Donald Trump has warned the US could take action in Cuba after his Iran war, days after a rare riot on the island.

• Afghanistan claims 400 killed by Pakistan in strike on Kabul 'drug treatment hospital'

  Afghanistan has claimed 400 people have been killed in a Pakistan strike which Kabul said hit a hospital that treats drug addicts.

• Dubai airport shutdown affects thousands of UK passengers as drone strikes fuel tank

  The latest shutdown of Dubai’s airport has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of UK passengers.

• Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro moved out of intensive care after medical condition improves

  Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been moved out of intensive care after his medical condition improved, his wife has said.

• How UK might try to keep the Strait of Hormuz open

  The UK military is considering the deployment of two drone types to the Middle East after the US asked allies for help to secure a key shipping lane in the region, it is understood.

• 'There was a boom - it was like an earthquake': What it's like being in Israel right now

  A woman scrambles down the steep embankment cradling a baby in her arms.

• More than 60 dead after severe flooding in Kenya, with Nairobi worst hit

  A total of 62 people, including eight children, have died after floods hit Kenya last week.

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Weird News

• Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match

  A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during ‌a German second division football match.

• Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office

  Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.

• Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick

  A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.

• The energy habits that cause the most family arguments

  On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments.

• Obama says aliens 'are real' - but he hasn't seen any

  Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.

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