What's on in Birmingham this summer: the major events list

How can we save our pubs - and why do they matter to Birmingham?

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With more pubs - including Wetherspoons - closing down, we ask people in Birmingham what they think should be done to protect pubs, and why they’re so important to local communities.

Reform UK Maps Out Local Strategy After Taking Durham Council

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Reform UK has unveiled a four-year plan for Durham County Council after they won in the local elections earlier this year.

Leaked Report Reveals A1 Dualling Plans Were Quietly Halted in 2021

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Plans to dual a key stretch of the A1 in Northumberland were shelved by the Department for Transport in 2021, three years before the project was publicly approved according to leaked documents.

Save Pudsey Town Hall petition surpasses 1,000 signature milestone

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More than 1,150 people have signed a petition against the possible sale of Pudsey Town Hall.

London transport round-up: 4G and 5G network expanded

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The latest London transport news.

Free Liverpool city centre evening parking ends

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The parking charges increase comes despite almost 90% of people indicating they were against the move.

London Fire Brigade tackle three wild fires during ‘challenging summer’

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The London Fire Brigade have warned the summer months could be difficult.

The importance of pubs to Liverpool communities

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With so many pubs closing, including a number of Wetherspoons, why are they so important to communities?

Weekly food waste collections roll-out to start in September

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Approximately 15,000 properties are set to benefit, marking a major step towards reducing waste and increasing the city’s recycling rates.

Local artists raises money for Street Vet: Helping pets who need medical care!

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The journey will took him from Brighton to London, and through all 15 cities where StreetVet operates - including Brighton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Cornwall, Bristol, Gloucester and Birmingham