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• Birmingham 'ready' to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

  30-09-2016 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olympic medallist Katharine Merry has backed Birmingham's bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games saying "now is our time".
  
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• Recordo Gordon: Warwickshire release fast bowler after five years at Edgbaston

  30-09-2016 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire release fast bowler Recordo Gordon, having opted not to renew his contract.
  
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• Birmingham City University announces partnership with UK Music - Classical Music

  30-09-2016 16:30
  
  Birmingham City University announces partnership with UK Music
  Classical Music
  Birmingham City University is to become one of the Music Academic Partnership's 11 member organisations. Run by UK Music, MAP offers training, placements and networking opportunities for individuals who want to build careers in music. It also provides ...
  
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• Women's Continental Cup final: Manchester City Women v Birmingham City Ladies

  30-09-2016 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by match report of Sunday's Women's Continental Cup final between Manchester City and Birmingham City.
  
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• Your West Midlands questions answered

  30-09-2016 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Here are some answers to the questions you have been sending in about the West Midlands.
  
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• Birmingham to host UK premiere of Bob Marley musical | The Voice ... - The Voice Online

  30-09-2016 13:36
  
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  Birmingham to host UK premiere of Bob Marley musical | The Voice ...
  The Voice Online
  BIRMINGHAM HAS scooped the honour of staging the UK premiere of One Love: The Bob Marley Musical, which will have a month-long run in the city in March ...and more »
  
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• Birmingham to host UK premiere of Bob Marley musical - The Voice Online

  30-09-2016 13:36
  
  The Voice Online
  Birmingham to host UK premiere of Bob Marley musical
  The Voice Online
  BIRMINGHAM HAS scooped the honour of staging the UK premiere of One Love: The Bob Marley Musical, which will have a month-long run in the city in March 2017. The production, written and directed by British playwright and actor Kwame Kwei-Armah, ...and more »
  
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• University of Birmingham Speakers' Corner at Conservative Party Conference 2016

  30-09-2016 13:25
  Join our world-leading experts aboard a hydrogen barge at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham this week to discover how our world-class academics are providing pioneering solutions to challenging present and future dilemmas.
  
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• Old Joe turns pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  30-09-2016 13:25
  The University of Birmingham's iconic clock tower 'Old Joe' turns pink this evening to mark the start of Breast Cancer Now's annual awareness month.
  
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• West Brom chairman: We want to be involved with a Birmingham Commonwealth Games

  30-09-2016 13:11
  
  The city is bidding to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, bringing the eyes of the sporting world here
  
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• Birmingham joins 2026 Commonwealth Games bidding

  30-09-2016 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham is bidding to be the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
  
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• M6/A38: Why so many road works into Birmingham?

  30-09-2016 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  For drivers commuting in and out of Birmingham during rush hour it can feel like there are 'always' roadworks. Is this the case?
  
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• Comment: Greater Birmingham is no brainer but political realities mean it will not happen

  30-09-2016 11:05
  
  Artificial grouping of the Black Country, Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry under the West Midlands Combined Authority banner has a big identity problem. Meanwhile the Tories choose their mayoral candidate from a shortlist of one.
  
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• Eric Black: Southampton assistant named in corruption claims

  30-09-2016 09:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southampton assistant boss Eric Black gave undercover reporters advice on how to bribe officials at other clubs, the Daily Telegraph claims.
  
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• HS2 should be brought forward for Commonwealth Games says city chief

  30-09-2016 01:01
  
  City will lobby to bring forward opening of high speed rail to make 2026 a year to remember
  
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• City throws hat into the ring to bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

  30-09-2016 01:01
  Birmingham is announcing its intention to officially enter the race to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 and those looking to bring the global sporting event to the city are calling on the entire region to get behind the bid.
  With the full support of Birmingham City Council, the Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP, the West Midlands Combined Authority and Midlands Engine, the bid has the potential to generate in excess of *£390 million GVA for the local economy, create thousands of jobs
  
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• Birmingham bids to host 2026 Commonwealth Games - The Guardian

  30-09-2016 01:01
  
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  Birmingham bids to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
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  Birmingham has already hosted major international sporting events at existing venues. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA. Press Association. Thursday 29 September 2016 19.01 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email · Share on LinkedIn ...
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• Birmingham bids to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

  30-09-2016 01:01
  
  City hopes for £390m economic windfall from event and points to £740m generated for Scottish economy by Glasgow games Birmingham is bidding to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which it hopes could result in a £390m economic windfall.Civic leaders said the sporting event would be able to “showcase the very best” of the city and deliver a “huge economic impact” to the West Midlands. Continue reading...
  
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• Birmingham bids for Commonwealth Games 2026

  30-09-2016 01:01
  
  The city has lined up a bid which it claims will not only raise Birmingham’s global profile but give a £390 million boost to the city’s economy and create jobs
  
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• Tories choose John Lewis boss as West Midlands mayoral candidate

  30-09-2016 00:58
  
  Andy Street will step down from role he has held at retailer for nine years to compete for newly created position in May’s voteThe boss of John Lewis had been confirmed as the Conservative mayoral candidate for the West Midlands. Andy Street will step down as managing director of the department store chain after being chosen by the Tories to compete for the region’s newly created role of metropolitan mayor.Truly proud to be selected as the @ConservativesWM candidate for the Mayoral e
  
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