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Wolverhampton Pride 2024
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Pride Parade Applications Open for Wolverhampton Pride 2024
100 days to go until Wolverhampton Pride 2024, and we’re pleased to announce that Parade Applications are open for those that want to be involved in the Pride Parade.
Gorgeous Radio News
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Peter Tatchell Tribute to Paul O'Grady
Commenting on the sad death of entertainer Paul O’Grady, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said:
Videos
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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National Grid: Nearly £60bn energy grid upgrade needed to hit green target
Nearly £60bn is needed to build the British energy grid of the future in order to meet climate change mitigation milestones in just over 10 years, according to the National Grid.
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The seaside town where there are not enough homes to go around - and the rental market is broken
It's early on a Monday morning and the sliding doors to the office of Hastings Council haven't stopped moving backwards and forwards. This is where the homeless come in desperation.
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Russians uneasy as repression increases after unfair election extends Putin's rule
Now the three-day electoral spectacle is done - a shiny semblance of democracy, unfree, unfair and underpinned by Soviet-style repressions - what is next for Vladimir Putin and for the country he leads?
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Rishi Sunak 'not interested in Westminster politics' and insists party is 'united'
Rishi Sunak has said he is "not interested in Westminster politics" and insisted his party is "united" as he brushed off rumours of a plot to oust him.
Local News
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Walsall Council Takes Action Against Fly-Tipping: Environmental Crime Scene Project in Full Swing
Walsall Council has taken a proactive stance against environmental crime with its latest initiative targeting fly-tipping across the borough.
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Caldmore Community House announces expansion plans thanks to council funding
Caldmore Community House has received funding from Walsall Council to expand its building as part of the Community Capital scheme.
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Home Upgrade Grant scheme gives even more residents opportunity to apply for grants
A scheme to help homeowners whose homes are ‘off the mains gas grid’ make their properties greener, more sustainable and save money on energy bills is now accessible to more following an increase in the income threshold for applications.
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City’s litter-busting youngsters praised as Great British Spring Clean gets underway
A litter-busting young trio are leading by example to help keep streets and parks in Wolverhampton tidy.
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Plans submitted for almost 100 new energy-efficient Council homes as part of major overhaul
Plans have been submitted by Wolverhampton Homes for the construction of 99 new energy-efficient council bungalows to replace 93 post-war prefabs on the Lincoln Green Estate in Bushbury.
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Cabinet asked to approve £18.6 million to fund more special educational needs school places
Walsall Council Cabinet members will be asked to approve £18.6 million of funding at a committee meeting next week. If approved, the funding would create 197 additional special educational needs (SEN) school places in the borough.
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Timetable revealed for this year’s St George’s Day celebration
Free annual festival, including festival favourites including jousting, stalls and living history Activities for all ages and abilities A jam-packed day of fun, food, games and more
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Help children have their own beds this Safer Sleep Week
A year on since the council and partners launched the Good Night Project there are still many children in the city needing a bed of their own to sleep in.
National News
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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HMRC accused of 'airbrushing' Loan Charge scandal amid calls for inquiry
Campaigners and MPs are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the Loan Charge scandal – accusing HMRC of "airbrushing" its approach to a harsh tax crackdown linked to several suicides.
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'Historic moment for fans': Legislation to create football regulator
The government has announced its plan for an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) for the professional men's game.
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Roads at 'breaking point' as pothole repairs hit eight-year high, report claims
Roads in England and Wales are at "breaking point" with pothole repairs at an eight-year high, according to a new report.
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Canada refuses to apologise over British children abuse scandal
The Canadian government has refused the latest request for an apology to British children abused in the country.
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Bear goes on rampage in Slovakia injuring five - just hours after woman died after chase
Five people have been injured after a bear went on a rampage through a town in Slovakia.
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Rust armourer calls for new trial after involuntary manslaughter conviction
A weapons armourer on the film set of Rust has asked for a new involuntary manslaughter trial and to be released from prison.
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Prisoner Nicholas Bidar who is serving long-abolished indefinite sentence bids to be released
A prisoner serving an indefinite jail term - a type of sentence abolished more than a decade ago - has described his continued detainment as "hell", as he bids for his release.
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Only 3% of dentists believe £200m 'recovery plan' will solve NHS patient crisis, poll finds
Just 3% of dentists believe the government's dental recovery plan will result in them seeing more NHS patients, a new poll has found.
UK News
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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HMRC accused of 'airbrushing' Loan Charge scandal amid calls for inquiry
Campaigners and MPs are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the Loan Charge scandal – accusing HMRC of "airbrushing" its approach to a harsh tax crackdown linked to several suicides.
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'Historic moment for fans': Legislation to create football regulator
The government has announced its plan for an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) for the professional men's game.
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Only 3% of dentists believe £200m 'recovery plan' will solve NHS patient crisis, poll finds
Just 3% of dentists believe the government's dental recovery plan will result in them seeing more NHS patients, a new poll has found.
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Rwanda bill amendments rejected by Commons as parliamentary ping pong begins
The House of Commons has rejected the House of Lords' first attempt to amend the Safety of Rwanda Bill - with the legislation sent back to the upper chamber.
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Prisoner Nicholas Bidar who is serving long-abolished indefinite sentence bids to be released
A prisoner serving an indefinite jail term - a type of sentence abolished more than a decade ago - has described his continued detainment as "hell", as he bids for his release.
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Roads at 'breaking point' as pothole repairs hit eight-year high, report claims
Roads in England and Wales are at "breaking point" with pothole repairs at an eight-year high, according to a new report.
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Jacob Graham: Left-wing anarchist jailed for 13 years over terror offences after declaring he wanted to kill at least 50 people
A left-wing anarchist has been jailed for 13 years for preparing acts of terrorism by compiling and sharing a bomb-making manual, after declaring he wanted to kill at least 50 people.
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National Grid: Nearly £60bn energy grid upgrade needed to hit green target
Nearly £60bn is needed to build the British energy grid of the future in order to meet climate change mitigation milestones in just over 10 years, according to the National Grid.
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The seaside town where there are not enough homes to go around - and the rental market is broken
It's early on a Monday morning and the sliding doors to the office of Hastings Council haven't stopped moving backwards and forwards. This is where the homeless come in desperation.
World News
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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Canada refuses to apologise over British children abuse scandal
The Canadian government has refused the latest request for an apology to British children abused in the country.
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Bear goes on rampage in Slovakia injuring five - just hours after woman died after chase
Five people have been injured after a bear went on a rampage through a town in Slovakia.
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Israel-Hamas war: Biden and Netanyahu hold first phone call in a month amid warnings of 'imminent famine' in Gaza
US President Joe Biden and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have held their first phone call in a month, amid warnings of an "imminent famine" in northern Gaza.
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Vladimir Putin addresses Red Square crowds after landslide win as West condemns 'undemocratic' election
Vladimir Putin has been cheered by large crowds in central Moscow after securing his fifth term as Russian president - in what Western nations have condemned as an "undemocratic" election.
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More than a dozen workers trapped in one of Russia's largest gold mines
Thirteen workers have been trapped after a rock fall in a gold mine in Russia's Amur region.
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Russians uneasy as repression increases after unfair election extends Putin's rule
Now the three-day electoral spectacle is done - a shiny semblance of democracy, unfree, unfair and underpinned by Soviet-style repressions - what is next for Vladimir Putin and for the country he leads?
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Reaction to Putin's election win - including former ambassador who says Stalin would be 'insulted' by Putin comparison
Joseph Stalin would find comparisons to Vladimir Putin "insulting", a former British ambassador to Russia has told Sky News.
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Israeli forces 'reinvade Gaza City' after al Shifa hospital raid
Eyewitnesses have suggested that Israeli forces have launched a "reinvasion" of Gaza City after the al Shifa hospital was raided overnight.
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Car industry insists 2,000% increase in sales to Azerbaijan has nothing to do with Russia
Britain's car industry has insisted that an unprecedented 2,000% increase in vehicle exports to Azerbaijan has nothing to with Russia and is explained by the fact that the former Soviet state is a "flourishing market in its own right".
Entertainment News
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Rust armourer calls for new trial after involuntary manslaughter conviction
A weapons armourer on the film set of Rust has asked for a new involuntary manslaughter trial and to be released from prison.
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Liz Hurley and son Damian on 'controversial' bikini shots and working together on new film
Liz Hurley's son has said there is nothing "controversial" about the bikini shots he takes for his mother's beachwear line, insisting it is all just part of being in showbusiness.
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Yungblud announces Bludfest - his own festival aimed at 'shaking up' the 'too expensive' industry
British star Yungblud has announced his own music festival - saying the industry is too expensive and needs to be "shaken up".
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R Kelly appeals to overturn 30-year sex crime sentence
R Kelly has appealed to a New York court to overturn a 30-year racketeering sentence, served to him in 2022.
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Katie Price declared bankrupt for second time
Former glamour model Katie Price has been declared bankrupt for a second time over an unpaid tax bill of more than £750,000.
Sports
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The Players: Scottie Scheffler fights off Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark to defend title
Scottie Scheffler produced an incredible final-round comeback to pull clear of a star-studded leaderboard and successfully defend his title in a historic Sunday at The Players.
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Football's independent regulator will have power to settle ongoing row over financial distribution
Football’s independent regulator will have the power to settle the ongoing row over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL.
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Laura Kenny: Britain's most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games
Laura Kenny, Britain's most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games.
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Nottingham Forest drop into Premier League relegation zone after four-point deduction for PSR breach
Nottingham Forest say they are "extremely disappointed and dismayed" at being handed a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
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Premier League fixture changes: Bournemouth vs Man Utd on April 13 and Arsenal vs Aston Villa on April 14
Manchester United's trip to Bournemouth will now take place on Saturday April 13, while Arsenal's home clash with Aston Villa has been moved to Sunday April 14, with both fixtures live on Sky Sports.
Politics
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HMRC accused of 'airbrushing' Loan Charge scandal amid calls for inquiry
Campaigners and MPs are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the Loan Charge scandal – accusing HMRC of "airbrushing" its approach to a harsh tax crackdown linked to several suicides.
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'Historic moment for fans': Legislation to create football regulator
The government has announced its plan for an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) for the professional men's game.
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Rishi Sunak 'not interested in Westminster politics' and insists party is 'united'
Rishi Sunak has said he is "not interested in Westminster politics" and insisted his party is "united" as he brushed off rumours of a plot to oust him.
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Rwanda bill amendments rejected by Commons as parliamentary ping pong begins
The House of Commons has rejected the House of Lords' first attempt to amend the Safety of Rwanda Bill - with the legislation sent back to the upper chamber.
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Rwanda legislation looks to be on the home straight - but Tory prospects appear bleak
Tory MPs trooped purposefully through the voting lobbies on Monday night to knock down all the Lords' amendments which had threatened to rip the Rwanda bill to shreds.