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Prince Andrew: BT and three universities abandon ties with duke after Epstein TV interview

BT says it will stop sponsoring an award fronted by Prince Andrew if he does not step down as patron.
Prince Andrew: TripAdvisor suspends reviews of Pizza Express duke says he visited

TripAdvisor have suspended new reviews for the Pizza Express in Woking which Prince Andrew cited in his interview about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
'Naive and trusting' Grace Millane gave list of fetishes to man on BDSM dating site, court hears

British backpacker Grace Millane gave a list of her sex fetishes to a man she met on a BDSM dating website, her murder trial has heard.
Babies and mothers died in what may be worst ever NHS maternity scandal, report finds

Babies and mothers died during major failings at a hospital trust, in what is likely to be the worst ever NHS maternity scandal.
Harry Dunn: Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab defends seeking legal costs from family

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has defended the government's decision to seek legal costs from the family of Harry Dunn, even though it "pains" him.
Jose Mourinho agrees deal to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham manager

Jose Mourinho has agreed a deal to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham's manager until the end of the 2022/23 season.
EuroMillions: UK ticket holder wins £105m jackpot prize

The £105m EuroMillions jackpot has been won by a UK ticket holder.
25 stowaways found on UK-bound ferry, Dutch police say

Police in the Netherlands say 25 stowaways have been found on a ferry bound for the UK.

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Local Headlines

Duke of Cambridge to visit West Bromwich Albion

The Duke of Cambridge will visit the West Bromwich Albion football club next week in support of the Heads Up Campaign.
Does your dog have what it takes to be an opera star?

If your pet pooch is the canine equivalent of Brad Pitt or Scarlett Johansson, then they could win a place in the spotlight in the beautiful and romantic opera 'La Boheme', coming to Wolverhampton Grand in January 2020.
Illegal owl trader caught by police

An illegal owl trader was rumbled after West Midlands Police swooped to discover birds being unlawfully kept and sold on.
Highly respected NHS leader to take up role as Chair of WMAS

West Midlands Ambulance Service is delighted to announce that it has appointed a highly respected NHS Leader as the new Chair of the Trust.
Dudley parents encouraged to take advantage of free childcare

Eligible families are being encouraged to take advantage of free childcare hours for their two, three and four year olds.
Have your say on council tax reduction scheme

Dudley Council is consulting on proposed changes to its council tax reduction scheme which will streamline the process and particularly help claimants on Universal Credit.
Have the best day ever with Peppa Pig at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

Peppa Pig’s Beat Day Ever, a brand new live show based on the much loved animated TV series, will arrive at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in April 2020.
Dudley named in top three most improved councils in the country

Dudley Council has been named as one of the most improved local authorities in the country in a new report.

Entertainment News

Julia Roberts 'was first choice' to play black abolitionist Harriet Tubman

Julia Roberts was the first actress to be suggested to play the role of slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman, according to the scriptwriter of a film about her life.
The Amazing Johnathan: Drug addicted, terminally ill illusionist 'doubly' unreliable

Director Ben Berman says the moment he met comedian and illusionist the Amazing Johnathan, he knew he was the perfect subject for a documentary.
Don't 'demonise and ostracise' us in climate change debate, says BP

The head of BP in the UK and Europe has told Sky News he is "disappointed" arts institutions including the Royal Shakespeare Company have ended their partnership with the oil giant.
Frozen 2 stars: We've been practising for this since we were kids

Six years after the release of the record-breaking, Oscar-winning, ear-worming Frozen, the wait is finally over for a sequel.

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National Sport

Jose Mourinho appointed Tottenham head coach

Jose Mourinho has been named Tottenham head coach until the end of the 2023 season.
Dom Sibley to make England Test debut against New Zealand

Dom Sibley will make his England debut in the first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui.
Hong Kong Open postponed by European Tour due to civil unrest

The European Tour has postponed next week's Hong Kong Open due to the ongoing civil unrest in the city.
Gareth Bale risks further Real Madrid rift over Wales flag

Gareth Bale has risked angering Real Madrid further after posing with a Wales flag which read "Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order."

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Local Sport

West Bromwich Albion Sold To Chinese Investment Company

West Bromwich Albion have announced that a deal has been to sell the club to a Chinese investment group headed by Guochuan Lai.
Heathens head for Isle of Wight clash

Cradley head to the Isle of Wight tonight looking to make it five National League wins in a row
Cypriot forward Makris signed on record-breaking club fee record to Walsall

Walsall Football Club have signed Cyprus striker Andreas Makris from Anorthosis Famagusta for a club-record fee.
Kenny Jackett Departs Wolves With Immediate Effect

Following discussions over the last few days, Wolves Director, Jeff Shi, has made the decision to relieve The Head Coach of his duties.

Business News

Prince Andrew: BT and three universities abandon ties with duke after Epstein TV interview

BT says it will stop sponsoring an award fronted by Prince Andrew if he does not step down as patron.
Uber self-drive crash that killed pedestrian blamed on back-up driver

A US safety agency report on a self-drive car that killed a pedestrian, has blamed a poor safety culture at Uber and the vehicle's back-up driver.
Don't 'demonise and ostracise' us in climate change debate, says BP

The head of BP in the UK and Europe has told Sky News he is "disappointed" arts institutions including the Royal Shakespeare Company have ended their partnership with the oil giant.
Fever-Tree UK sales lose fizz due to consumer spending slowdown

Fever-Tree has cut its full-year revenue forecasts, blaming the consumer spending slowdown in the UK.
Boeing engine cover redesign called for after woman sucked from plane

Boeing should redesign engine covers on all its 737NG aircraft following an accident that killed a mother-of-two, investigators have said.

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Politics News

General election: Johnson and Corbyn challenged on spending promises in TV debate

Boris Johnson has accused Jeremy Corbyn of discovering a "magic money forest" to pay for his campaign promises, as the Labour leader vowed to end austerity if he wins a "once-in-a-generation election".
Tories under fire for 'misleading' public with Twitter 'Fact Check' name change

The Conservative Party has been criticised after one of its official Twitter accounts was rebranded as a fact-checking service.
Harry Dunn: Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab defends seeking legal costs from family

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has defended the government's decision to seek legal costs from the family of Harry Dunn, even though it "pains" him.
General election: Who funds our political parties?

With a general election talked about for months, political parties are likely to have been planning to go to the polls for the best part of this year.
General election: Boris Johnson pledges 'tough' new measures to fight knife crime

Boris Johnson has promised a "tough new approach" to fighting knife crime and serious violence if he wins the election.