Councillors approve extension of retailer’s lease on Lichfield city centre store

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2026/02/12/councillors-approve-extension-of-retailers-lease-on-lichfield-city-centre-store/

Radio Free Skaro #1031 – Before and After Science

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A sad time in the world of Doctor Who as we mark the passing of writing titan Christopher H. Bidmead, and to join us in reflecting on both his work and life is Andrew Smith, writer of “Full Circle”, Big Finish dynamo, and friend of the esteemed Mr. Bidmead. Andrew looks back at getting his first break in TV due to Bidmead, working with him on behind the scenes features, and the man’s general approach to Doctor Who, including an infusion of science and a real sense of continuity where none previously existed. We’ve also got the usual bevy of news including more vague handwaving on the future of Doctor Who, 1970’s Cyberman dolly goodness, a new fancy tier for Britbox, and more! 

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Manitoba Tories pledge $8.8 million to expand Winnipeg transit routes
The Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising help to expand transit services in growing areas of Winnipeg if re-elected.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/9992111/manitoba-tories-pledge-8-8-million-to-expand-winnipeg-transit-routes/
Manitoba Tories pledge $8.8 million to expand Winnipeg transit routes

The Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising help to expand transit services in growing areas of Winnipeg if re-elected.

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There's a whole bunch more, but Dayen reserves special notice for #AndrewSmith, Trump's FTC Consumer Protection boss. Before he was put on the public payroll, Smith represented *120 clients* that had business before the Commission, including "nearly every major bank in America, drug industry lobbyist PhRMA, Uber, Equifax, Amazon, Facebook, Verizon, and a variety of payday lenders":

https://www.citizen.org/sites/default/files/andrew_smith_foia_appeal_response_11_30.pdf

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