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Solihull households given comfort during winter months

People and households struggling to pay their fuel bills and keep their home warm due to financial difficulties resulting from the COVID pandemic may be entitled to support as part of the COVID Winter Grant Scheme.
New recycling facility in Coventry receives planning permission

Yesterday another significant milestone in the development of a regional Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Coventry was achieved, as Coventry City Council approved the planning application for the facility, which will treat up to 175,000 tonnes of recyclate a year.
First look at planned metro extension for Dudley town centre

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A computer-generated fly-through released today gives a glimpse into the future, showing how the much-anticipated Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension is set to look in Dudley town centre.
West Midlands Gigafactory, Jobs Could Be Lost!

There are thousands of potential West Midland jobs at risk unless the region can secure the EV battery plant!
"Make School Staff a Vaccination Priority!".

Councillors urge the Secretary of State for Health to consider making school, early years and nursery staff a vaccination priority.
Ruth Tennant Says "Stay Home!".

Solihull's Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant releases statement telling people to stay home and protect the NHS.

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The Ranganation set to return for third series

Romesh Ranganathan’s Bafta-nominated topical comedy show The Ranganation (6x45’) will return to BBC Two this February to bring a dose of optimistic entertainment to the nation.
Selena Gomez Debuts New Spanish-Language Single 'De Una Vez'

Selena Gomez announced her new Spanish-language single, "De Una Vez," on Thursday, sharing the long-awaited music with her fans across the globe.
London Fashion Week February 2021 To Go Ahead With No Live Audience

The British Fashion Council (BFC) confirms that London Fashion Week will be a digital-only event.
Maya Jama announced as host for third series of BBC Three’s Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make Up Star

Maya Jama is confirmed as the new host of Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make Up Star, when it returns for a third series later this year.
Dancing On Ice Is Back

Dancing on Ice is back for a brand-new series. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby once again return to present the show and the expert Ice Panel of Torvill and Dean, John Barrowman and Ashley Banjo will all resume their roles as judges.