LOCAL NEWS
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Black Country MP’s appeal to South Asian community over Covid jab safety
Two Black Country MPs have urged the local South Asian community to ignore Covid vaccine misinformation and fake news after it emerged some have rejected the jab.
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Fly-through footage shows first glimpse of Dudley Metro extension
A computer-generated fly-through released this week 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.
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Local MP congratulates medics for vaccine rollout
A Dudley MP has congratulated local medics after it emerged the borough was on track to vaccinate all care home residents by the end of next week.
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Home Secretary sparks further confusion over lockdown rules during TV interview
During an interview on ITV's This Morning, Priti Patel indicated that people should 'exercise alone' - despite government guidelines permitting socially distanced activity with up to one other person.
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Keeping wellbeing a priority during lockdown
Following the recent news that England has entered a third national lockdown since Covid-19 restrictions began last March, for many this can cause a lot of worry and anxiety when it comes to the uncertainty of the next few months.
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Two new covid testing sites to go live in Dudley borough
Two new coronavirus testing sites will open in the next few days to boost Dudley borough’s testing capacity.
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£50,000 improvements to children’s play area
More than £50,000 is to be spent on improving a children’s play area in the borough.
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Work starts on pavement widening schemes in Dudley and Stourbridge
Boardwalks and artificial grass will spruce up town centres in the borough as part of a pavement widening scheme to help keep people safe during the pandemic.
NATIONAL NEWS
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COVID-19: 'Patients are younger and sicker than in the first wave'
David Parrott is just 19 years old and he sits in isolation wearing an oxygen mask that help his COVID-ravaged lungs to breathe.
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Duke of Cambridge: Trauma makes the world seem a 'darker, blacker place'
The Duke of Cambridge has spoken of his concern about the pressure faced by emergency workers during the coronavirus pandemic, saying his work as an air ambulance pilot showed him that being surrounded by trauma and sadness can make you see the world as a "darker, blacker place".
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UK weather: Snow and ice to bring travel disruption to much of England and Scotland
Snow and ice is likely to hit large parts of England and Scotland on Saturday bringing travel disruption, the Met Office has said.
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COVID-19: All UK travel corridors will close from Monday amid 'extraordinary' pressure on the NHS
All travel corridors will close from Monday, forcing everyone arriving in the UK to self-isolate.
SHOWBIZ NEWS
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Stardust: Johnny Flynn on cancel culture and playing David Bowie in new biopic
It's not easy taking on the role of an iconic celebrity beloved by millions, and it's a job made even harder when that celebrity's estate hasn't given you their blessing.
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Dr Dre 'safe and looking good' after hospital stay, says Ice T
Rapper and producer Dr Dre has returned home after a stay in hospital with a reported brain aneurysm.
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Dustin Diamond: Saved By The Bell star diagnosed with cancer
Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment in hospital, his team have confirmed.
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Grime artist Solo 45 has sentence increased to 30 years for raping and imprisoning women
A grime artist who was serving 24 years in jail for imprisoning and repeatedly raping four women has had his sentence increased by six years.