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Tougher punishments outside prison are being considered as part of a government review into sentencing.

The health secretary has warned of "difficult and big choices" coming in the budget, as he refused to rule out that the chancellor will freeze tax thresholds.

While having the odd bet on your football team to win at the weekend sounds like a bit of harmless fun, it could actually scupper your chances of getting a mortgage.

The Australian senator who shouted at the King has defended her actions, insisting he is "not our sovereign".

Bonuses to water company bosses rose this year to £9.1m - despite record sewage discharges and financial woes at some utilities.

Bandstand repairs and conservation work now complete Work sensitively conserves the heritage of the building Bandstand fully open to welcome live musicians

Residents can now buy tickets to attend Walsall Council’s fireworks events this November. The firework spectaculars will take place on Saturday 2 November at Walsall Arboretum and on Tuesday 5 November at King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich.

Children and young people in Walsall will be able to influence decision-making and have their voices heard as the council commits to setting up a Youth Council.

One Walsall, in partnership with Old Hall Peoples Partnership (OHPP) and Walsall Council, hosted the annual Walsall Homelessness Prevention Conference (OHPP) on Thursday September 19.

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Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care, is inviting the public to ‘Walk for Compton’ to celebrate and remember their loved ones.

Calling all Wolves fans! Now is your chance to win a fantastic framed and signed Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2023/24 season squad shirt, with raffle proceeds going to local charity, Compton Care.

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A man has died and 15 others have been taken to hospital after two trains collided in Wales on Monday evening.

The family of Chris Kaba have said they have been left with the "deep pain of injustice" after the police marksman who shot him was cleared of murder.

Tony Long is a member of a small, exclusive club he'd rather not belong to.

Tougher punishments outside prison are being considered as part of a government review into sentencing.

An initial toxicology report has found former One Direction star Liam Payne had cocaine in his body at the time of his death, according to an Argentine official.

The body of a person wearing a wetsuit and believed to be a male has been found in a reservoir in Wales.

A campaign has been launched to give Britain's "cracking" traditional pie and mash protected status.

Oasis have announced Richard Ashcroft will be joining them as a special guest on their UK and Ireland tour.

Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are "deeply saddened" following the death of former bandmate Paul Di'Anno.

The UK will give Ukraine a £2.26bn loan to buy weapons and other support to fight Russia's invasion, with the money effectively repaid to the British taxpayer by Moscow.

A man has died and 15 others have been taken to hospital after two trains collided in Wales on Monday evening.

The family of Chris Kaba have said they have been left with the "deep pain of injustice" after the police marksman who shot him was cleared of murder.

An initial toxicology report has found former One Direction star Liam Payne had cocaine in his body at the time of his death, according to an Argentine official.

Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are "deeply saddened" following the death of former bandmate Paul Di'Anno.

The body of a person wearing a wetsuit and believed to be a male has been found in a reservoir in Wales.

Tougher punishments outside prison are being considered as part of a government review into sentencing.

A campaign has been launched to give Britain's "cracking" traditional pie and mash protected status.

Oasis have announced Richard Ashcroft will be joining them as a special guest on their UK and Ireland tour.

The UK will give Ukraine a £2.26bn loan to buy weapons and other support to fight Russia's invasion, with the money effectively repaid to the British taxpayer by Moscow.

A police officer's daughter has been jailed for three years after posting sexual images of his ex-lover on an escort site in an act of revenge.

As the sun beats down on us near Kibbutz Be'eri in Israel, Avi looks out towards the place he really wants to live. It's only two miles away and it shimmers in the sunshine.

Footage shows hundreds of people queueing in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they await evacuation.

The UK will give Ukraine a £2.26bn loan to buy weapons and other support to fight Russia's invasion, with the money effectively repaid to the British taxpayer by Moscow.

Moldova has narrowly voted for closer ties to the European Union in a referendum dominated by claims of Russian interference.

The Australian senator who shouted at the King has defended her actions, insisting he is "not our sovereign".

Explosions have erupted in the Lebanese capital Beirut after Israel threatened "imminent strikes" on Hezbollah's financial sites.

An airport in New Zealand has limited hugging in its drop-off zone to a maximum of three minutes - with anyone wanting a longer goodbye told to head for the car park.

Patio heaters and giant fans have been used to help prepare a cricket pitch that Pakistan hope will help them beat England in the Third Test in Rawalpindi.

A Japanese police chief has apologised in person to a man who spent 58 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit.

An influential US-based Islamic cleric who was accused of masterminding a failed coup in Turkey in 2016 has died.

An initial toxicology report has found former One Direction star Liam Payne had cocaine in his body at the time of his death, according to an Argentine official.

Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are "deeply saddened" following the death of former bandmate Paul Di'Anno.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing new sexual assault and rape accusations, including one that involves a 13-year-old girl.

Oasis have announced Richard Ashcroft will be joining them as a special guest on their UK and Ireland tour.

Broadcaster John Stapleton has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

In the latest edition of Ref Watch, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher runs through the key incidents at the weekend - including controversial calls involving John Stones and William Saliba.

Charles Leclerc superbly won the United States Grand Prix in a surprisingly-dominant one-two for Ferrari as Lando Norris lost a crucial third place to Max Verstappen after being penalised for a late-race overtake on his F1 title rival.

They say good things come in threes - try telling Mikel Arteta that about Arsenal's disciplinary issues this season.

Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City have the edge in the Premier League title race despite their vulnerability to counter-attacks.

Virgil van Dijk has revealed he is in "discussions with the right people" over his Liverpool future as the club captain moves into the final months of his contract.

Tougher punishments outside prison are being considered as part of a government review into sentencing.

The UK will give Ukraine a £2.26bn loan to buy weapons and other support to fight Russia's invasion, with the money effectively repaid to the British taxpayer by Moscow.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has admitted NHS reform will not happen straight away.

Sir Keir Starmer has praised the King for doing a "fantastic job" after he was heckled by a senator in the Australian parliament.

The British public and clinicians are being asked to share their experiences and ideas to "help fix our NHS".