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MIDLAND business leaders are calling on MPs and MEPs to defend the right of UK workers to opt out of the Working Time Directive allowing staff to sign up for overtime if they wish.

Formerly the Confederation of West Midlands Chambers of Commerce, the West Midlands Chambers say the decision to work more than 48 hours a week should remain the right between the employer and the employee. Read

Town centre’s future under the spotlight

THE future of Sutton Coldfield town centre is under the spotlight at a community meeting next week. Read

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EXCLUSIVE PICTURE: All-in-one news conference at Fort Dunlop today

An alert photographer took the first shot of live conference today at 12. Read

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Woman trampled by a horse on M54

A WOMAN was badly injured after she was trampled by a horse. Read

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Nailcote Hall Hotel boss irate after Royal Bank of Scotland stops party

A FURIOUS top hotelier is set to lose thousands of pounds after under-fire bank managers bowed to pressure and cancelled their Christmas party. Read

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Soldier Tom Neathway stands to receive honour from Prince of Wales

A 25-year-old Midland paratrooper who lost both legs and an arm fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan today achieved an ambition by standing to receive a medal from the Prince of Wales. Read

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Police crack down on car park crime

THIEVES hoping to reap festive rewards by targeting visitors to a Midland beauty spot are being warned to stay away or risk being caught red-handed. Read

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Trials in taste

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