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• Hillsborough suspect files passed to Crown Prosecution Service

  12-01-2017 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twenty-three people and organisations involved in Hillsborough disaster could face prosecution.
  
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• Volvo steps up a gear with the plush new V90 estate

  12-01-2017 20:00
  
  The all-new Volvo V90 has a low and sleek stance that makes it stand out from the crowd
  
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• Friday the 13th sees Birmingham revealed as most superstitious area in UK - Birmingham Mail

  12-01-2017 19:34
  
  Birmingham Mail
  Friday the 13th sees Birmingham revealed as most superstitious area in UK
  Birmingham Mail
  A survey by Tombola Times found that 42 per cent of people in the West Midlands were superstitious. This is higher than elsewhere in the country, including the East Midlands (41 per cent) and Wales (40 per cent). Scotland was the least superstitious at ...and more »
  
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• Ex-Villa & Wolves boss Taylor dies at 72

  12-01-2017 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England manager Graham Taylor, who enjoyed success as Watford and Aston Villa boss, dies at the age of 72.
  
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• These are the best cars of 2017, according to What Car?

  12-01-2017 17:09
  
  New SUVs Seat Ateca and Skoda Kodiaq also impress the judges
  
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• Heritage Lottery bid for £2.5m Manor House restoration

  12-01-2017 15:30
  
  Council chiefs take next step in project to open up historic Grade I-listed Manor House in Stone Cross
  
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• Police treat home secretary speech as 'hate incident'

  12-01-2017 15:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A complaint was made about the Home Secretary's speech to the 2016 Conservative conference.
  
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• HMP Birmingham riot: Inmates built bonfires and 'baited' injured prisoner

  12-01-2017 15:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More details emerge about the 12-hour riot at HMP Birmingham which saw inmates build bonfires, pelt staff with missiles and use an injured prisoner as "bait".
  
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• UK's first centre for Brexit studies launched at Birmingham City University - The Independent

  12-01-2017 14:40
  
  The Independent
  UK's first centre for Brexit studies launched at Birmingham City University
  The Independent
  Birmingham City University is to launch a Centre for Brexit Studies (CBS) to foster understanding of the national impact of the UK's decision to leave the EU. The centre aims to promote engagement of both 'Leave' and 'Remain' standpoints, while ...
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• UK's first centre for Brexit studies launched at Birmingham City ... - The Independent

  12-01-2017 14:40
  
  The Independent
  UK's first centre for Brexit studies launched at Birmingham City ...
  The Independent
  Birmingham City University is to launch a Centre for Brexit Studies (CBS) to foster understanding of the national impact of the UK's decision to leave the EU.
  Birmingham launches UK's first centre for Brexit studiesFinancial Timesall 4 news articles »
  
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• Birmingham launches UK's first centre for Brexit studies - Financial Times

  12-01-2017 13:18
  Financial Times
  Birmingham launches UK's first centre for Brexit studies
  Financial Times
  Birmingham City University is launching a centre for Brexit studies with claims the West Midlands is the first UK region to harness contributions from local ...
  UK's first centre for Brexit studies launched at Birmingham City ...The Independentall 4 news articles »
  
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• These two UK beaches named amongst the best in the world - Birmingham Mail

  12-01-2017 13:16
  
  Birmingham Mail
  These two UK beaches named amongst the best in the world
  Birmingham Mail
  Are you dreaming of being on one of the world's most beautiful beaches, looking out over a deep blue sea ocean with the sand between your toes? Well you won't have to go very far to find two of the globe's best beaches. And that's because a beach in ...and more »
  
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• Eoghan O'Connell: Celtic defender joins Walsall on loan

  12-01-2017 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One club Walsall sign Celtic defender Eoghan O'Connell on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Anger as Birmingham Council approves 6,000 homes on Sutton Coldfield green belt

  12-01-2017 12:58
  
  Green belt decision could strengthen case for independence for Sutton Coldfield
  
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• Dan Evans beats Dominic Thiem to reach Sydney semi-finals

  12-01-2017 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Briton Dan Evans reaches the semi-finals of the Sydney International after beating a top-10 ranked player for the first time.
  
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• Nightmare traffic roundabout to be scrapped to speed up traffic

  12-01-2017 12:21
  
  Busy island on city centre ring road to be replaced with traffic light controlled junction
  
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• University of Birmingham hosts Work and Pensions Select Committee with a focus on welfare benefits and citizen income.

  12-01-2017 11:32
  Birmingham academics are giving evidence and talking about their research at the Work and Pensions Select Committee being held at the University of Birmingham's Edgbaston campus today.
  
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• Your chance to quiz Birmingham City Council leader ahead of major budget cuts

  12-01-2017 11:30
  
  Labour leader John Clancy to discuss council budget plans with Birmingham Mail readers
  
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• Gritting alert – Jan 12

  12-01-2017 10:58
  Gritting crews will be out on the city’s roads from 12pm today. Please do take care if you’re out and about.
  Winter maintenance and FAQs
  Weather UpdatesBBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2102
  Met Office:http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wm/wm_forecast_weather.html
  
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• 'Heroic' prison warders praised as details of HMP Birmingham riot emerge - Express.co.uk

  12-01-2017 10:23
  
  Express.co.uk
  'Heroic' prison warders praised as details of HMP Birmingham riot emerge
  Express.co.uk
  PRISON warders who stopped hundreds of rioting inmates from taking over an entire jail have been hailed as "heroic". PUBLISHED: 00:00, Thu, Jan 12, 2017 | UPDATED: 09:16, Thu, Jan 12, 2017. Prison warders in riot gear PA. Prison warders were praised ...and more »
  
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• Oil-rich Qatar next target for Birmingham trade bosses

  12-01-2017 06:50
  
  Council leader John Clancy heading to Gulf state to woo investors ahead of a major trade conference in Birmingham in March
  
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• Mayor candidate wants to bring back Moseley to Birmingham passenger trains

  12-01-2017 06:30
  
  Giving the mayor control of rail would make it easier to re-open rail line to Moseley, Kings Heath and Kings Norton, says candidate
  
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• New designs unveiled for Colmore Row makeover

  12-01-2017 06:00
  
  More details and imagery have been released about the potential future for historic street in the heart of Birmingham's business district
  
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• 'Just about managing' families need more help to save, says academic think-tank

  12-01-2017 01:15
  Three-fifths of low and middle income households are currently unable to save money, while for people already saving, the ratio between spending and saving is dramatically falling, researchers say.
  
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