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West Country beach named among most disappointing in the UK

www.devonlive.com

Weston-super-Mare beach has been named as one of the UK's most disappointing beaches, with many TripAdvisor reviews expressing dissatisfaction.

Awards for gins made in the West Midlands

www.shropshirestar.com

Gins made in the Black Country and Shropshire have won international awards.

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Man, 28, with links to West Bromwich wanted on recall to prison

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Police are appealing for information to help track down a wanted man with links to the Black Country.

09

Ukraine rushing new weapons from West to frontline to blunt Russian advances, says Volodymyr Zelensky

www.standard.co.uk

President admitted his country’s army is facing a ‘really difficult situation’ in the east where Vladimir Putin has stepped up offensives

Putin crisis after NATO issues 'red lines' warning as West braces for WW3 with Russia

www.express.co.uk

EXCLUSIVE: Russian-sponsored terror campaigns targeting NATO countries could theoretically be seen as acts of war, raising the question of what would be an appropriate response by the West.

Thursday, May 9

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Prince William breaks major Royal rule on West Country trip

Prince William was in Cornwall on Thursday and was seen on Fistral Beach where he admitted to breaking a major Royal rule when he signed a young boy's plaster cast

18

'Eunuch-maker' pervert who mutilated men was brought down by West Country victim

Marius Gustavson, 26, has been jailed for life after carrying out castrations and other mutilations before uploading footage of them online

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‘Eunuch-maker’ pervert who mutilated men was brought down by West Country victim

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Marius Gustavson, 26, removed men's penises, testicles and legs, and shared footage of the procedures online

14

Putin hails army 'heroes' and warns off West in WW2 parade

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Russia's leader marks Victory Day by making clear the country's military is always on combat alert.

06

Way Out West announces Billy Currington as headliner

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The "Way Out West" Festival is partnering with Rave Marketing and Destination El Paso. The festival announced its layout plans and headlining, which will include country music star Billy Currington. The festival…

Wednesday, May 8

20

Black Country Wild West restaurant to feature on Channel 4's Come Dine With Me

A Black Country restaurant is set to feature on a television show tonight.

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Watch: Traveller caravans arrive in West Bromwich as Walsall residents complain of litter

Residents in two Black Country towns have complained of mess, noise and having their green areas "taken over" by groups of travellers in caravans this week.

Bridgerton filming helps West Country city make millions each year from TV

Using daily filming rates provided by Creative England an estimated £3.4 million was pumped into the Bath local economy last year by film crews through spend on accommodation, location hire, local crew and other services.

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Zakharova slams as 'groundless speculations' West’s accusations of Russian hacker attacks

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Maria Zakharova pointed out to the dubious status of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, who had to stand the country’s presidential election in March

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ECOWAS Initiates Task Force To Combat Terrorism In Nigeria, Neighboring Countries

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is in the process of creating a standby force to provide aid to Nigeria and other West African nations contending with terrorism. The regional economic bloc has expressed concerns…

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Microsoft to shut down West Africa operation in Nigeria

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LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – According to reports, Microsoft is considering shutting its African Development Centre in Lagos State. This move, if confirmed, would mean that at least 200 staff would be out of a job. It would also have profound…

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'I've got big plans for the Black Country!' We meet the West Midlands' new mayor Richard Parker

The West Midlands’ new Mayor Richard Parker has vowed to focus on issues affecting people in the Black Country on his first official day in the job.

Tuesday, May 7

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Putin ready to launch INVASION of Nato nations & could annex parts of Estonia & Sweden to test West, warns top spy boss

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VLADIMIR Putin is ready to launch a military operation against a Nato country to test the West, a Polish spy boss has warned.

Putin ready to launch INVASION of Nato nations & could annex parts of Estonia & Sweden to test West, warns top spy boss

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VLADIMIR Putin is ready to launch a military operation against a Nato country to test the West, a Polish spy boss has warned.

Putin ready to launch INVASION of Nato nations & could annex parts of Estonia & Sweden to test West, warns top spy boss

VLADIMIR Putin is ready to launch a military operation against a Nato country to test the West, a Polish spy boss has warned.