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• West Midlands flooding: Ceiling collapses and vehicles stuck

  21-11-2016 20:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman is taken to hospital after part of a kitchen ceiling collapses and people are rescued from their cars in the heavy rain.
  
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• Birmingham ranked 33rd most entertaining city in UK - Birmingham Post

  21-11-2016 17:02
  
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  Birmingham ranked 33rd most entertaining city in UK
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  Birmingham has been named as the 33rd most entertaining city in the UK - below Eastbourne, Hastings and Canterbury. The Second City was ranked in the top 40 as part of a study compiled by MrGamez. But, somewhat surprisingly, Birmingham fared ...and more »
  
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• Birmingham ranked 33rd most entertaining city in UK - Birmingham ... - Birmingham Post

  21-11-2016 17:02
  
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  Birmingham ranked 33rd most entertaining city in UK - Birmingham ...
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  Our city ranks below Stirling, Eastbourne and Hastings - and just above Luton.and more »
  
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• Autumn Statement: Birmingham businesses want the Chancellor to promise no new taxes

  21-11-2016 16:45
  
  Employers want the Government to continue investing in the West Midlands - but are worried about the effect Brexit will have on the local economy.
  
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• Birmingham & Black Country: Ask us your questions

  21-11-2016 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Use this tool to send us your questions about Birmingham and the Black Country.
  
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• Road Safety Strategy launched at partnership showcase event

  21-11-2016 15:49
  Virtual reality goggles showing a simulation of a road collision. Picture: West Midlands Fire Service Photographic
  The new Road Safety Strategy for Birmingham has been launched at an event showcasing the resources available to the agencies and groups working together to tackle road safety across the city.
  The event, which took place at West Midlands Fire Service’s headquarters, saw members of the Birmingham Road Safety Partnership come together to talk about what they are aiming to achieve
  
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• As you're investing in roads Chancellor - we have one ready and waiting

  21-11-2016 14:55
  
  Conservative Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced the extra investment in roads ahead of his Autumn Statement on Wednesday.
  
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• An extremist in the family

  21-11-2016 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rasheed Benyahia was a boy from a Birmingham suburb, who enjoyed football and free running. Then one day he disappeared to join the so-called Islamic State in Syria.
  
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• Pensioner faints on overcrowded New Street CrossCountry train

  21-11-2016 13:02
  
  Angry commuter hits at at rail operator after elderly woman collapses in crushed gangway on delayed service
  
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• New health plan to cut baby deaths and increase GP appointments

  21-11-2016 13:00
  
  The proposal is part of a wide-ranging plan to transform health services and save thousands of pounds as demand for health care rises
  
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• Cabinet Minister Sajid Javid says he was congratulated on becoming mayor of London

  21-11-2016 12:36
  
  Bromsgrove MP says people used to "sneer" and laugh at Birmingham, but not any more.
  
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• Colin Calderwood: Aston Villa announce ex-Brighton coach as assistant manager

  21-11-2016 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Colin Calderwood's move to Aston Villa as assistant manager from Brighton is confirmed by the West Midlands club.
  
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• Greater Birmingham launches ‘250,000 jobs by 2030′ plan

  21-11-2016 11:13
  Today (21st November 2016) Greater Birmingham launches its strategy to create 250,000 private sector jobs and add £29 billion to the local economy by 2030. The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Economic Partnership’s (GBSLEP) new Strategic Economic Plan 2016 – 2030 outlines how, in a post-Brexit world, Greater Birmingham can become a top global city region and the driver of the UK economy outside of London.
  The plan highlights the area’s growing sector strengths in ad
  
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• Poll: How would you solve the school run problem?

  21-11-2016 07:00
  
  Because it can be a nightmare
  
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• School deal for Birmingham entrepreneurs' children's books

  21-11-2016 06:00
  
  Former Birmingham Young Professional of the Year and her husband secure deal to supply 23,000 books to primary school children across the UK
  
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• Dalian Atkinson: Living at speed on and off the pitch

  21-11-2016 01:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fast cars and girls were of equal importance to football in the early career of Dalian Atkinson.
  
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• Greater Birmingham launches '250,000 jobs by 2030' plan

  21-11-2016 01:01
  The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership has highlighted investment in hi-tech manufacturing, life sciences, financial services and digital and creative industries to drive jobs and growth in its new strategic economic plan.
  
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• Saido Berahino: Striker returns to France to continue fitness regime

  21-11-2016 00:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Brom striker Saido Berahino says he is positive about his prospects despite being sent back to a French conditioning camp.
  
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