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Climate and nature in peril as bill shelved by Labour
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The Climate and Nature Bill aims to jointly address the climate and nature crisis. Can it still be enacted?
#nature #climatebreakdown #climateemergency
on Mar 20
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Restoring British Rail class 50 F: part 1: origins
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Volunteers tackle the revival of a class 50 diesel F, dormant since 1992; discover its origin and the challenges it overcame
on Feb 12
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Crime Chronicles part 2: The Forty Elephants, queens of the underworld
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The Forty Elephants, a criminal gang of wily women, ruled the streets of London for over 100 years and their story is now a series on Disney
on Sun, 6PM
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The anti-Musk poster campaign in London: a growing backlash
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London's public transport network has become a canvas for unauthorised posters targeting Elon Musk
on Mar 21
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The European Movement in 2025: growing the grassroots
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The European Movement held its third grassroots conference, calling for a unified strategy to rejoin the EU
on Mar 20
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Confessions of a klutz: calming a chaotic mind
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The therapeutic value of clearing the mind: how making confessions can help ease the mental burden
on Mar 18
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Stoke-on-Trent centenary celebrated with exciting year-long events
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Stoke-on-Trent will celebrate its centenary of being granted city status with vodcasts, events and music
on Mar 17
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Restoring ex-British Rail Class 50 locomotives part 2: second career
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Once the class 50 locomotives' original role had been made redundant by electrification, a second career was followed by its eventual demise
on Mar 16
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A Unison of Breaths: poetry that rattles the senses
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A Unison of Breaths by our regular Central Bylines contributor Lynda Tavakoli is a new book of poems that makes a fascinating read
on Mar 15
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Cinema is truth: the importance of Iranian film
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Iranian film makes an important statement about freedom of expression and filmmakers are risking imprisonment to tell their truth
on Mar 14
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Children are our greatest teachers and make us better adults
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Can we accept that children are our greatest teachers? Adults have much to learn from them before they lose their innocence
on Mar 13
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Watching the English: the quirky codes of Englishness
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Watching the English by Kate Fox dissects the anthropological codes of Englishness with humour and affection
on Mar 12
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From fascism to freedom: fifty years since Franco’s death
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With the 50th anniversary of Franco's death this year, how does a radically changed Spain mark the occasion?
on Mar 11
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Newcastle-under-Lyme: Super councils challenge independence
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The government’s plans to create 'super councils' will jeopardise the community, Newcastle-under-Lyme council says
on Mar 10
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Trump’s new closer ties with Putin threaten Europe’s defences
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Trump moves closer to Putin; Russia's nuclear arsenal poses an unprecedented defence challenge to the UK and its European allies
on Mar 9
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Our picks for World Book Day 2025: great books that stay with us
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For World Book Day 2025, we present the stories that have left a lasting impression, shaped our thinking, or simply refused to be forgotten
on Mar 6
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The conclave: in search of a new pope
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While Pope Francis remains in hospital, is a conclave imminent, and who might succeed him as head of the Catholic church?
on Mar 3
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Travellers’ groups report discrimination to UN rights body
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Traveller, Gypsy and Roma community groups have collaborated to report widespread discrimination and set out what action is needed
on Feb 28
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Letter from Lincolnshire part 1: politics and the curious
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Lincolnshire’s political issues of the day, its political figures and some odd events are reported from the heart of the county
on Feb 27
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The perils of old age: growing old, with and without dignity
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Growing old is a perilous passage, but with age comes wisdom: the confidence to do exactly what you want
on Feb 26
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Firearms amnesty: Staffordshire public urged to hand in guns
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A firearms amnesty is running nationally throughout February and Staffordshire police are appealing for residents to take part
on Feb 25
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What did you want to be as a child? Career dreams vs reality
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Can a life goal for a career bring you ultimate happiness, or is real success simply making it up as you go along?
on Feb 24
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Crime Chronicles part 1: The Sloggers: Birmingham’s forgotten gangsters
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Our armchair detective tells the story of The Sloggers, Birmingham's 19th century back-street kings
on Feb 23
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Parenthood in a broken world: an anxious choice
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In an increasingly unstable world of rising crime rates, climate change and unspeakable violence, is parenthood the right path to take?
on Feb 22
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Deadlock in Ukraine as third anniversary of the war looms
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As the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches, the conflict remains largely deadlocked
on Feb 20
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The perfect guide to forming new habits
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A review of Atomic Habits by James Clear, a self-improvement book which makes breaking old habits and forming new ones simple
on Feb 19
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Loan charge new review announced by Labour shocks victims
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A new review of the loan charge legislation promised by Labour before the July 2024 election is a different story now they are in government
on Feb 18
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HVO fuel in refuse trucks: veg oiling the wheels of industry
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HVO may represent an eco-friendly fuel option for local councils seeking to reduce refuse vehicle emissions
on Feb 15
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Climate change denial: why words and language matter
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While climate change deniers exploit misunderstandings, California’s recent wildfires have proved the deadly reality of climate change
on Feb 14
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The loneliness and poverty of long-term unpaid carers
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Long-term unpaid carers face overwhelming personal and financial pressures; how can we all help out?
on Feb 13
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Walsall brings late Queen’s visits to book
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Walsall is celebrating the publication of a book chronicling the visits of Queen Elizabeth II to the town during her long reign
on Feb 11
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Stoke launches Citizens’ Assembly to address city’s issues
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Stoke-on-Trent Council calls for volunteers to join a new Citizens’ Assembly to help build community and solve problems in the city
on Feb 10
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Long Covid: why we need better terms than ‘brain fog’
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Why the terms ‘brain damage’ and ‘brain inflammation’ better describe the cognitive limitations of my long Covid brain, not ‘brain fog’
on Feb 6
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Elon Musk and the fascist salute controversy
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Elon Musk’s arm gestures are reminiscent of the Nazi salute, and ignite widespread controversy
on Feb 5
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When nothing makes scents: losing my sense of smell
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The sense of smell enriches human life but is often only appreciated when lost. I now have some personal experience of that
on Feb 4
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Saving services: Council’s budget for stability and growth
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Council leaders in Stoke-on-Trent propose stabilising budget to safeguard services and generate future financial security
on Feb 3
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Badenoch’s heritage comments spark outrage in Nigeria
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Kemi Badenoch's recent comments on her Nigerian heritage have polarised opinion in both the African country and the UK
on Jan 31
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Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
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With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
on Jan 29
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The Philosophers’ Yard: exploring the big questions in life
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The Philosophers' Yard in Birmingham is a unique space for everyone to create community and explore existential questions
on Jan 28
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It is time to end the special relationship with Trump
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Donald Trump in the White House: a relationship with a dishonest sexual predator and convicted criminal isn't a relationship. It's abuse
on Jan 25
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Engaging on social media with those you disagree with
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This year let's work on engaging with people we strongly disagree with on social media in a more productive manner
on Jan 24
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Long Covid: ‘rest and pacing’ isn’t that easy
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Many people suffering from long Covid find rest and pacing a useful tool to cope with low energy, but real life can get in the way
on Jan 14
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Trump goes to war over global health agenda
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Plans by Trump to withdraw from WHO threatens global world health efforts to combat new pandemics
on Jan 2
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Central Bylines 2024: a year of powerful citizen journalism
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At the start of 2025, we take a look at the Central Bylines stories that shaped last year in our region
on Jan 1
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Big Bumper News Quiz of the Year 2024
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How much of the news in 2024 do you remember? Try our interactive quiz!
on Dec 31
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Marco Pierre White’s popular restaurant in Meriden is good value
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Marco Pierre White's Meriden restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere, good food and an attentive service
on Dec 27
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‘Tis the season to learn knowledge fa la la la la, la la la la la.’ Have fun with this Christmas quiz!
on Dec 25
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The Christmas spirit: is it now about consumerism or caring?
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Are we using Christmas as a chance to show kindness, or are we getting swept away with the need to buy, buy, buy, buy?
on Dec 24
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Winter quiz: what do you know about religious festivals?
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Christmas is coming round again but what do you know about the celebrations of different faiths?
on Dec 23