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• Solihull Moors 4-0 Southport

  04-10-2016 23:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Akwasi Asante's second hat-trick in two games sees Solihull Moors ease past Southport to earn back-to-back wins.
  
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• Aston Villa: Roberto di Matteo 'disappointed' at being sacked 'so soon'

  04-10-2016 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sacked Aston Villa manager Roberto di Matteo says he is "deeply disappointed" not to be given enough time by the club.
  
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• Aston Villa: Next manager needs more time, says former defender Alan Wright

  04-10-2016 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa's next manager must be given more time, long-serving former defender Alan Wright tells BBC WM.
  
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• West Midlands PC Steven Walters jailed for sexual assaults

  04-10-2016 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police officer who admitted sexually assaulting two women is jailed for four years.
  
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• University of Birmingham signs engineering agreement with top Chinese institution

  04-10-2016 15:29
  The University of Birmingham has signed an agreement with Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) in a partnership that will offer Chinese engineering students the opportunity to study at Birmingham.
  
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• Two former Birmingham scientists awarded Nobel Prize for Physics

  04-10-2016 15:29
  Two former University of Birmingham academics, Professor David Thouless and Professor Mike Kosterlitz, have been recognised by the award of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work into the discoveries of the properties of matter.
  
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• Institute of Translational Medicine officially opened

  04-10-2016 15:29
  The Institute of Translational Medicine (ITM) was officially opened today by John Clancy, Leader of Birmingham City Council.
  
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• Nobel Prize for former University of Birmingham professors

  04-10-2016 14:54
  
  Brace of scientists who have conducted revolutionary research in maths and physics win prestigious award for physics
  
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• Michael Fallon launches army cadets scheme at 'Trojan horse' school

  04-10-2016 14:26
  
  Defence secretary announces 150 new units, with the first at Birmingham school at centre of row over alleged extremismMichael Fallon has announced 150 new army cadet units for state schools, with the first launched on Tuesday at the Birmingham school at the centre of the “Trojan horse” row over alleged attempts to introduce a hardline Islamist ethos.Speaking to the Conservative party conference, Fallon said the Ministry of Defence would create the cadet units for state schools, with
  
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• Tories launch crackdown on illegal taxi drivers to cut immigration

  04-10-2016 14:21
  
  Home Secretary Amber Rudd tells Birmingham conference she wants to get tough on immigration
  
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• Solihull Moors v Southport

  04-10-2016 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Solihull Moors and Southport.
  
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• University of Birmingham announces £6m for UK's first Institute of Gravitational Wave Astronomy

  04-10-2016 12:39
  The University of Birmingham is set to invest £6 million in a new Institute of Gravitational Wave Astronomy – the first of its kind in the UK.
  
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• Elite League Grand Final: Wolves boss says 'job not done yet' after big first-leg win

  04-10-2016 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wolves boss Peter Adams says the job is "not done yet" after a 54-36 Elite League Grand Final first-leg win over Belle Vue.
  
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• Ex-police officer 'kept list of boys he had sexual interest in'

  04-10-2016 11:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former police officer and scoutmaster kept a list of boys to whom he was sexually attracted, a court hears.
  
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• Channel 4 'to avoid privatisation' with move to Birmingham

  04-10-2016 10:19
  
  State-owned broadcaster would remain under government control if it agrees to relocate head office out of the capital
  
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• Showing the city can stage world-class events

  04-10-2016 09:51
  Cllr Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, blogs on the entry application system for the Birmingham International Marathon 2017, which opens later today…
  It’s been a hectic few days since we announced Birmingham’s intention to submit a bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026.
  I am delighted by the early momentum we are building. My phone has been ringing off the hook with messages of support and offers of help to ensure we transform our vision into a reality.
  
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• Big Centre TV acquired by rival network 18 months after launch

  04-10-2016 06:00
  
  Local station for Birmingham and the West Midlands will join the 'Made in' network - one of the original bidders for the licence in 2012
  
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