Direct Line boss gets £7.8m pay packet despite surging insurance costs
Adam Winslow was handed the deal as the company prepares for a £3.7 billion takeover by rival insurer Aviva.
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Whole life orders: The prisoners who will die in jail
More than 60 criminals are serving a whole-life order, four of whom are being held in secure hospitals.
UK News|Mar 11
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Fact check: FTSE 100 had its best day in five months in January
The index has not seen its best day in decades at any point during Rachel Reeves’ time as Chancellor.
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New £1m initiative aims to restore River Wye
A £1m fund to investigate the sources of pollution in the River Wye has been jointly announced by the Welsh and UK governments.
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Liam Keen comment: Midfield dominance, attacking improvements and a point gained for Wolves
Wolves took another step in the right direction at the weekend and have Premier League safety in their sights.
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Shropshire football legend Elliot Bennett visits Shawbury primary school to inspire the next generation
Pupils at a primary school in Shawbury had an unforgettable experience when a Shropshire footballer visited for a special careers event.
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Sally Bretton to see Beyond Paradise and Not Going Out roles ‘collide’ in sketch
She will appear alongside Lee Mack and Kris Marshall in the skit.
Showbiz|Mar 11
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Canal & River Trust publishes new West Midlands Places to Visit Guide to inspire great days out by the water this Easter
National waterways charity the Canal & River Trust has published a new free Places to Visit in the West Midlands guide, with maps, information about visitor facilities and free activities, and ways to get the most out of visiting the region’s canals and rivers.
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Supermarket calls on parents in Shropshire to apply for its new parent fund
Aldi has launched a fund to support new parents in Shropshire as close to two thirds admit that the financial impact of having a child was bigger than they’d expected. The ‘Mamia New Parent Fund’ will see the supermarket give away £100 Aldi vouchers to parents every week for a whole year to support with the cost of everyday items after welcoming a new baby.
Your World|Mar 11
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Planning reforms will ‘avoid bat tunnels’, says minister
The Government is set to publish wide-ranging reforms to planning laws on Tuesday.
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Nationwide hands £50 ‘thank you’ to 12m customers after Virgin Money buyout
The building society said the move, which will cost about £600 million, is to thank customers after the banking megadeal last year.
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FUW calls for greater action on illegal imports following Hungarian foot-and-mouth case
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has called on the UK Government to deploy stronger security measures to combat the illegal import of meat to the UK following a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease in Hungary last week
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Opinion: We can all play a role in economic success
Across the country, businesses are looking for opportunities to unlock growth - and it’s no different here in the Midlands, writes Andrew Asaam, Group Ambassador for the Midlands at Lloyds Banking Group
Business|Mar 11
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Labour promises ‘seismic reforms’ as it introduces major planning Bill
The Government has promised to build 1.5 million new homes by the next election.
UK News|Mar 10
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PSG boss Luis Enrique says winner of Liverpool tie will reach final
PSG trail 1-0 from their Champions League last-16 first leg in France.
UK & international sports|Mar 10
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Shrewsbury police issue CCTV image after thief attacks a Co-op supermarket
Police have issued a CCTV appeal after items were stolen from a supermarket in Shrewsbury.
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‘It’s a mistake’, body parts murder suspect told police on arrest
Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, denies the murder and dismemberment of Stuart Everett, 67.
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Scam warning for learner drivers after bank records jump in reported cases
Learner drivers are losing £244 on average to bogus offers of lessons and tests, according to figures from Lloyds.
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Councillors agree motion that calls for action to make Powys roads safer especially for motorcyclists
A motion calling for action to make Powys roads safer, especially for motor cyclists, has been unanimously backed by councillors from right across the political spectrum
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Government will clean up Windermere, Environment Secretary Steve Reed to pledge
The Cabinet ministersaid: ‘Windermere is a stunningly beautiful national treasure – but it’s being choked by unacceptable levels of sewage pollution.’
UK News|Mar 10
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