Avoiding Financial Meltdown and Security Guards: Two Snapshots of Dudley in 2025 Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dudley council budget politics protests immigration regeneration metro finance welfare As Dudley Council looks toward a pivotal 2026, it faces ongoing challenges including financial pressures, political upheaval, immigration unrest, and stalled regeneration projects. Reflecting on 2025, several key moments … Read More
Aston Villa January Transfer Update: Unai Emery on Budget and Ambitions Monday, December 29, 2025 astonvilla transferwindow unaiemery premierleague europaleague footballtransfers squadbuilding budget januarytransfers playersignings sport Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has revealed the club will have some room to maneuver in the January transfer window, despite operating with financial constraints. As the window opens this Thursday, Villa aims to strengthen … Read More
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What Prisoners Are Eating for Christmas Dinner at Winson Green Thursday, December 25, 2025 christmas prison winsongreen inmates festivemeal turkey halal vegetarian budget hmpbirmingham At HMP Birmingham, also known as Winson Green, prisoners will be treated to a festive Christmas Day meal featuring classic dishes like sliced turkey accompanied by cranberry sauce. The culinary team has carefully curated the … Read More
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Morrisons More Card Holders Urged to Check Accounts for Unclaimed Rewards Friday, December 19, 2025 morrisons morecard loyalty rewards vouchers points shopping savings christmas budget Morrisons has issued an important reminder to customers holding a More Card to check their accounts and redeem their rewards. Currently, there is nearly £30 million worth of unclaimed ‘More Card Fivers’—vouchers earned … Read More