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How the Integrated Rail Plan disintegrated

Train Talk: HS2 is the very definition of how not to run a railway project – and how to destroy a dream

The Independent UK

HS2 news - live: Sunak insists he’s committed to levelling up as rail backlash grows

Rishi Sunak says his government is committed to ‘spreading opportunity around the country, not just in the North but in the Midlands, in all other regions of our fantastic country’

The Independent UK

Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson absent as Villains earn late comeback win

Eagles boss taken ill before game despite traveling to the Midlands

Evening Standard

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Nearly a third of councils in poorest areas on verge of bankruptcy

A survey has found 14 of 47 councils in the North, the Midlands and on the south coast may go bust this year or next

The Independent UK

Nearly a third of councils in poor areas considering bankruptcy

A survey has found 14 of 47 councils in the North, the Midlands and on the south coast may go bust this year or next.

The Independent UK

Liverpool make shock approach for Midlands midfielder to bolster ranks: report

Liverpool are looking to sign another midfielder before the transfer deadline in two weeks – and could make a surprise move

FourFourTwo

Other plans by Crooked House owners have caused anger in Midlands

ATE Farms and associated firms attracted dozens of complaints before pub burned down in Staffordshire

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Britain loses 6,000 storefronts in five years

The highest vacancy rates were in the North East and the Midlands, followed by Wales and Scotland, according to the BRC-LDC Vacancy Monitor.

The Independent UK

Hannah Hampton: England’s stiker-turned-goalkeeper in profile

New Chelsea signing initially played as a centre forward during childhood in Spain before converting to shot-stopper and rising through the ranks of Midlands youth academies

The Independent UK

Two Midlands police officers found guilty over liaisons with abuse victims

Officers had sexual relationships with women after attending their homes in response to domestic violence reports

The Guardian - UK

Nottinghamshire restaurant that's popular with Nottingham Forest squad named best in Midlands

Diners love the freshly cooked seafood and pasta dishes

Nottingham Post

Heavy metal: how Janine Wiedel captured the filth and glory of Britain’s industrial 70s

The photographer travelled the West Midlands in a campervan to document the workers risking their lives to toil in steel mills, coal mines and blast furnaces

The Guardian - UK

Fastening firm Trifast investing in West Midlands distribution centre after £120m financing deal

'Substantial investment' at site after milestone deal

Birmingham Post

Lioncroft Wholesale eyes expansion outside West Midlands heartland

Chief executive of food and drink wholesaler outlines plans for firm three years after buyout from East End Foods which brought company back under family's control

Birmingham Post

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Nottingham Post

BBC confirms why East Midlands Today was taken off air

There was a change to BBC One's programme schedule last night

Birmingham Post

Vehicle parts maker Linecross plans to grow 50% to £50m in three years with £12.5m backing

Linescross makes plastic components for vehicles in the prestige automotive, transport, leisure and off-road markets

Birmingham Post

MHR named Midlands Family Business of the Year 2023

Awards celebrate the success, achievements and innovations of the region’s family run and owned businesses

The Independent UK

Locations with biggest concentrations of property value rises and falls revealed

Some property value falls have been concentrated in southern England, while the North and Midlands have been hotspots for homes rising in value.

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Nottingham Post

Call for quick action on HS2 as report says delays will cost East Midlands billions every year

One business leader says the Government will need to be regularly reminded what the East Midlands is "expecting"

The National (Scotland)

Four members of Scotland women's rugby squad sign for Leicester

FOUR members of the Scotland squad signed for Leicester yesterday as the Midlands club continued preparations for its first season in the top flight…

Birmingham Post

Revealed: The 20 biggest East Midlands Companies 2023

High street pharmacy heads Top 500 East Midlands list - followed by prestige car retailer and biggest UK housebuilder

Nottingham Post

People feel houses shake as earthquake hits Midlands

Reports described “an initial rumbling, then a bang”

Daily Mirror

UK to bask in glorious 28C scorcher TODAY - but hot weather could end in thunderstorms

Glorious sunshine and temperatures of up to 28C on Thursday could end in thunderstorms as experts at the Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for across the Midlands

Birmingham Post

Fresh £400m Midlands Engine Investment Fund set for 2024 launch

MEIF II will have three tiers – smaller loans of £25,000-£100,000, debt of £100,000-£2 million and equity up to £5 million

Irish Mirror

Ireland thunderstorm warning: Expert sounds alarm over 'severe weather' to hit Ireland today with one area worst affected

Thunderstorms could sweep across the country on Thursday afternoon with the majority of the Midlands feeling the brunt

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