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• A family-friendly hot hatch that offers space and thrills

  13-04-2017 20:00
  
  The Peugeot 308 GTi 270 goes from 0-62 mph in just six seconds.
  
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• Who will be mayor? Join the FINAL live debate

  13-04-2017 18:52
  
  Join us as mayoral candidates are put through their paces at Resort World Birmingham on Sunday, April 23
  
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• Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton & Hove Albion

  13-04-2017 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Wolves and Brighton & Hove Albion.
  
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• These road junctions have been named the worst in Birmingham

  13-04-2017 17:58
  
  West Midlands Mayoral candidates will be able to set transport, and roads, policy for the region - so we asked them what they would do about the traffic
  
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• West Brom tribute for Stourbridge stabbing victims

  13-04-2017 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A minute's applause will be held for the Wilkinson family at West Brom's game against Liverpool.
  
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• West Midlands mayor: Your questions answered

  13-04-2017 16:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Your questions answered on the West Midlands mayor's powers, the costs of the role and how they will be met.
  
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• Aston Villa v Reading

  13-04-2017 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Aston Villa and Reading.
  
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• Evening session added to World Indoor Champs in city

  13-04-2017 16:08
  IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 – evening session added
  The IAAF Council yesterday approved the addition of a special high jump session for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 on the evening of Thursday 1 March, which means that the championships, which will be held at Arena Birmingham, will now be a four day event instead of the traditional three: 1 – 4 March 2018.
  The timetable has been structured so that the first competition session of the champion
  
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• Connor Smith jailed for biting off friend's ear in Birmingham

  13-04-2017 15:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Connor Smith used his teeth as a weapon and took hold of a "really large chunk", a court hears.
  
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• Man gets 40 years for 'savage' housemate murder

  13-04-2017 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sivan Amin is jailed for a "savage" attack on his former housemate, who was found with 23 stab wounds.
  
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• Birmingham revealed to be benefits capital of the UK with 10% of residents in part of the city claiming welfare - The Sun

  13-04-2017 14:38
  
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  Birmingham revealed to be benefits capital of the UK with 10% of residents in part of the city claiming welfare
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  BIRMINGHAM has been revealed to be the benefits capital of the UK with 10% of residents in one part claiming welfare. In a league table of constituencies with the highest proportion of claimants – four areas in the city are in the top 10. Birmingham ...
  
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• Birmingham revealed to be benefits capital of the UK with 10% of residents in part of city on welfare - The Sun

  13-04-2017 14:38
  
  The Sun
  Birmingham revealed to be benefits capital of the UK with 10% of residents in part of city on welfare
  The Sun
  BIRMINGHAM has been revealed to be the benefits capital of the UK with 10% of residents in one part claiming welfare. In a league table of constituencies with the highest proportion of claimants – four areas in the city are in the top 10. Birmingham ...
  
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• Immune system can spot tell-tale change in identity of cancer antigens - study

  13-04-2017 13:26
  A new study has identified novel mechanisms whereby T cells may be able to distinguish an emerging class of targets specifically increased on cancer cells.
  
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• Finally! National Express will let you pay for your bus with a debit card

  13-04-2017 12:56
  
  Bus operator plans to roll out new technology after testing it out on routes between Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry
  
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• Campaigners battle to save historic Birmingham church

  13-04-2017 06:00
  
  Conservation campaigners are calling for Barratt Homes to halt plans to demolish the church and former orphanage as part of major new housing estate
  
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• How the weather can knock you for six in the cricket season

  13-04-2017 01:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Weather's Rebecca Wood looks at the impact weather has on batting and bowling.
  
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