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• Ryder Cup 2016: Danny Willett apologises for brother's 'US fans imbeciles' rant

  28-09-2016 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Europe's Danny Willett says sorry for an article written by his brother which calls American Ryder Cup fans "imbeciles".
  
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• Conservative Party Conference: Give us a better devolution deal Mrs May and we will deliver says West Midlands

  28-09-2016 23:00
  
  West Midlands Combined Authority  chairman Bob Sleigh makes the plea in an open letter to the Prime Minister ahead of the Tory party conference in Birmingham.
  
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• Land Rover takes wraps off new Discovery

  28-09-2016 20:30
  
  Luxury car maker has packed new model with latest technology and aims to offer a lighter and greener car
  
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• University of Birmingham scientists 'stand up to cancer' as disease strikes close to home

  28-09-2016 18:31
  A University of Birmingham scientist who is researching new ways to improve cancer treatment has teamed up with Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 to launch Stand Up To Cancer after surviving the disease herself.
  
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• Freedom of Dudley given to Paralympic star Jordanne Whiley

  28-09-2016 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Double Paralympic medallist Jordanne Whiley has been awarded the freedom of her home borough of Dudley, in the Black Country.
  
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• How safe is your car? Cars that did not get a five star rating revealed

  28-09-2016 17:12
  
  If your car is not on this list, it is one of the safest in the country
  
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• How to name an Eddie Stobart truck after someone you love this Christmas

  28-09-2016 17:02
  
  This could be an ideal Christmas present for your wife or girlfriend...
  
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• Driver of 44-tonne truck caught using mobile

  28-09-2016 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The driver of a 44-tonne truck was among motorists caught using their mobile phone as the BBC joined Central Motorway Police on patrol.
  
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• Jon Whitney: Walsall players will 'have me queuing up at dole office', warns manager

  28-09-2016 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Walsall boss Jon Whitney says many more displays like their 4-1 home loss to Scunthorpe will cost him his job.
  
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• Birmingham takes top spot in 2016 Enterprising Britain awards - Simply Business knowledge

  28-09-2016 14:48
  
  Simply Business knowledge
  Birmingham takes top spot in 2016 Enterprising Britain awards
  Simply Business knowledge
  Birmingham has been named the most entrepreneurial place in the UK in this year's Enterprising Britain Awards, impressing the judges with a project that's supported 1,000 businesses. Council project generates millions. The Midlands city took the top ...
  
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• Bringing community wealth to Birmingham

  28-09-2016 14:29
  A ground-breaking Birmingham project aims to stop millions of pounds ‘leaking out’ of the city economy every year.
  Birmingham City Council is joining forces with the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) and Barrow Cadbury Trust to look at how ‘anchor’ institutions can use their spending power to increase economic opportunities for all of Birmingham’s communities, businesses and citizens.
  Anchor institutions, such as the local authority, hospitals, universitie
  
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• Worcestershire: Joe Leach replaces Daryl Mitchell as county captain

  28-09-2016 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Worcestershire relieve Daryl Mitchell of the captaincy after six seasons in charge and appoint Joe Leach as skipper.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth Hospital feels pressure of Worcestershire downgrade

  28-09-2016 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Birmingham hospital is under "significant" pressure due to downgraded health services in Worcestershire, a trust boss says.
  
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• Why Birmingham's water comes from Wales

  28-09-2016 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Every day 320 million litres of water travels 73 miles from Wales to Birmingham to fill kettles, baths and boilers. But why does it come so far?
  
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• THEATRE REVIEW | Dead Sheep, The Birmingham Rep | The Gay UK - The Gay UK

  28-09-2016 11:59
  The Gay UK
  THEATRE REVIEW | Dead Sheep, The Birmingham Rep | The Gay UK
  The Gay UK
  A successful and refreshing take on the 'iron' age of British politics.and more »
  
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• Scientists visualise quantum behaviour of hot electrons for first time

  28-09-2016 11:47
  Scientists have, for the first time, identified a method of visualising the quantum behaviour of electrons on a surface. The findings present a promising step forward towards being able to manipulate and control the behaviour of high energy, or 'hot', electrons.
  
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• GP Job of the Week: Lead GP, Care UK (Birmingham & Stoke-On-Trent) - GP online

  28-09-2016 11:39
  GP online
  GP Job of the Week: Lead GP, Care UK (Birmingham & Stoke-On-Trent)
  GP online
  Care UK is recruiting for a lead GP, to cover two of its practices in the Midlands. The post will be ideal for an experienced GP seeking managerial and clinical responsibility. Doctors Net Discuss on Doctors.net.uk. Both services are flexible, family ...and more »
  
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• GP Job of the Week: Lead GP, Care UK (Birmingham & Stoke-On ... - GP online

  28-09-2016 11:39
  GP online
  GP Job of the Week: Lead GP, Care UK (Birmingham & Stoke-On ...
  GP online
  Care UK is recruiting for a lead GP, to cover two of its practices in the Midlands. The post will be ideal for an experienced GP seeking managerial and clinical ...and more »
  
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• Fewer drivers on mobile phones 'caught by police'

  28-09-2016 10:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The number of drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel has almost halved in five years, the BBC can reveal.
  
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• Birmingham Airport reveals plan for £100m investment

  28-09-2016 08:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Airport bosses announce they are to spend £100m on new baggage handling systems and car parks.
  
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• New Street in Birmingham is one of the UK's worst gambling hotspots - Birmingham Mail

  28-09-2016 07:30
  
  Birmingham Mail
  New Street in Birmingham is one of the UK's worst gambling hotspots
  Birmingham Mail
  Birmingham's New Street has been ranked as the fifth worst gambling hotspot in the UK with punters frittering away more than £1.6 million on a machine labelled the crack cocaine of gambling. Only punters gambling in streets in Glasgow and London lose ...
  
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• Expanding Birmingham Airport will be Labour mayor candidate Sion Simon's priority

  28-09-2016 06:30
  
  Labour mayor candidate Sion Simon sets out his vision for Birmingham and the West Midlands
  
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