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• Rachael Heyhoe Flint: ICC announces annual award to honour ex-England captain

  08-03-2017 22:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An annual award for the best female player will be named after women's cricket legend Rachael Heyhoe Flint, the ICC announces.
  
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• Walsall: Teams fear you when you are on a run, says Saddlers defender Scott Laird

  08-03-2017 20:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Walsall defender Scott Laird says the Saddlers could be a team to be feared in the push for the League One play-offs.
  
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• Wolverhampton stabbing: Man killed sister and injured mother

  08-03-2017 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 36-year-old attacker is understood to have turned the knife on himself and died at the scene.
  
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• We were right to be ambitious about reducing NEETs

  08-03-2017 19:31
  Following the Chancellor’s budget speech today, which talked about equipping young people with the skills they need, Cllr Brett O’Reilly, cabinet member for jobs and skills, points to the work the local authority is doing to help young people, particularly NEETs.
  “Skills level in the city region will have a major impact not just on future economic growth but on ensuring we pursue inclusive growth that reaches out to all citizens in all parts of our city, leaving nobody behind.
  
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• Gianfranco Zola: Birmingham City manager admits they are not safe from relegation

  08-03-2017 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Under-pressure Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola admits the Championship side are not safe from relegation.
  
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• Man attacked two women before stabbing himself in Wolverhampton

  08-03-2017 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two confirmed dead at the scene as stun grenades used to storm the block of flats.
  
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• Communists join the West Midlands Mayor race

  08-03-2017 16:33
  
  Communist Party name trade union stalwart Graham Stevenson as candidate for the election on May 4.
  
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• Budget 2017: Birmingham business community reacts

  08-03-2017 16:27
  
  A mixed bag of reactions from the city's business sector with rates review welcomed but concerns over 'missed opportunities'
  
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• Budget 2017: Chancellor gives himself a Brexit war chest and insists top priority is still paying off debt

  08-03-2017 16:15
  
  Chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget comes as the Government prepares to trigger Article 50
  
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• Communist West Midlands Mayor candidate Graham Stevenson: All you need to know about him

  08-03-2017 16:10
  
  Graham Stevenson is Communist Party candidate for West Midlands Mayor
  
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• Communist Party's West Midlands Mayor policies

  08-03-2017 15:53
  
  Public ownership of transport forms key policy pledge from candidate Graham Stevenson
  
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• Budget 2017: Business rates help but self-employed hit

  08-03-2017 15:38
  
  Help for firms that have been hit by changes to business rates but the self-employed suffer rise in National Insurance contributions
  
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• Budget 2017: Main points from Chancellor Philip Hammond's statement

  08-03-2017 15:07
  
  A brief at-a-glance guide to the key points covered in today's Budget statement
  
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• Wolverhampton stabbing leaves two people dead

  08-03-2017 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is believed to have attacked two women before inflicting stab injuries on himself.
  
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• Prefabs are cheap and quick but they won't solve the housing crisis says mayor candidate

  08-03-2017 13:12
  
  Lib Dem West Midlands Mayor candidate slams Government plans to bring back prefabs as short term fix for the housing shortages
  
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• This Birmingham house was the cheapest property sold in the UK in January - Birmingham Mail

  08-03-2017 12:39
  
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  See the cheapest (and most expensive) homes sold in Birmingham in January - including the cheapest in the whole of the UK. Share; Comments. ByClaire MillerAdam Learoyd. 11:32, 8 MAR 2017; Updated 12:34, 9 MAR 2017. News. Video thumbnail, Look ...and more »
  
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• This Birmingham house was the cheapest property sold in the UK in ... - Birmingham Mail

  08-03-2017 12:39
  
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  See the cheapest (and most expensive) homes sold in Birmingham in January - including the cheapest in the whole of the UK.and more »
  
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• This Rotunda apartment is up for sale - take a look round

  08-03-2017 12:36
  
  An apartment in the Rotunda could be yours for £350,000 - here’s
  what you get for your money
  
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• This Birmingham house was the cheapest property sold in the UK in January

  08-03-2017 12:32
  
  See the cheapest (and most expensive) homes sold in Birmingham in
  January - including the cheapest in the whole of the UK.
  
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• Unite leadership candidate Gerard Coyne says he can win despite West Midlands branches nominating rival Len McCluskey

  08-03-2017 12:30
  
  Unite candidate Len McCluskey says he was nominated by West Midlands branches, but Gerard Coyne says it's the votes that count
  
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• Don’t lose your voice: register to vote

  08-03-2017 11:38
  People in Birmingham are being reminded to ensure their voices are heard in May’s elections.
  Anyone wishing to vote must first be registered to do so – and the deadline for registration is 13 April 2017.
  After this date, anyone who has not registered will not be able to vote in the West Midlands Mayoral election on 4 May, meaning they cannot have a say in the democratic process.
  Anyone who has not yet registered to vote can do so online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote&n
  
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• Ireland paceman Boyd Rankin to miss T20 series against Afghanistan

  08-03-2017 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland bowler Boyd Rankin is ruled out of the T20 series against Afghanistan because of a back problem.
  
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• Making Space: Exploring issues of gender representation in Higher Education on International Women's Day

  08-03-2017 09:00
  The University of Birmingham is marking International Women's Day with a special exhibition celebrating the incredible achievements of its inspirational female staff, students and alumni.
  
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• Innovation Birmingham reveals latest development plans

  08-03-2017 06:00
  
  Maker Wharf will be a home to fabrication and prototyping facility and will sit next to iCentrum complex
  
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• Great Birmingham 10k new route revealed

  08-03-2017 06:00
  
  The infamous hill has been removed from both the 10k and half marathon courses as organisers also showcase a new finish area
  
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• 100 new jobs created at Kings Heath care facility

  08-03-2017 06:00
  
  Exemplar will launch 'Maypole Grove' in April to provide a residential care service for younger adults with acute physical and mental disabilities
  
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• Jaguar ad 'encouraged unsafe driving' rules watchdog

  08-03-2017 01:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An advertorial describing the Jaguar XE's ability to display apps was "irresponsible" says a watchdog.
  
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• Ian Paterson case: 'Rotting wound after mastectomy'

  08-03-2017 00:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Judith Conduit underwent an 'unnecessary' mastectomy at the hands of Ian Paterson, a court hears.
  
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• Clashes over M6 Toll road dominate West Midlands Mayor debate

  08-03-2017 00:00
  
  The issue proved a rare moment of division in a debate where ‘I agree with’ was the most commonly heard statement from the panel of five candidates.
  
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