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• Warwickshire v Surrey: Ian Westwood hits 153 as Bears perform better at Edgbaston

  21-04-2017 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ian Westwood hits 153, his highest score in two years, as Warwickshire restore some lost pride against Surrey.
  
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• Aston Villa v Birmingham City

  21-04-2017 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Championship game between Aston Villa and Birmingham City.
  
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• Len McCluskey re-elected as Unite general secretary

  21-04-2017 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chief of UK's biggest union sees off "anti-Corbyn candidate," who claims he faced "intimidation" from officials.
  
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• Aston Villa v Birmingham City: Steve Bruce 'desperate' to beat Blues in Sunday's derby

  21-04-2017 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce does not want to see old club Birmingham City go down but is keen to win Sunday's derby.
  
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• How Birmingham could stage the Commonwealth Games

  21-04-2017 17:05
  
  With 95 per cent of venues already in place Birmingham's 2022 games bid is viable and cost effective say organisers
  
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• 'Jealous' ex jailed for Smethwick murder bid

  21-04-2017 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  He saw his ex-girlfriend at a station and mistakenly thought a man was her new partner, police say.
  
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• Ex-Birmingham City player Joey Hutchinson paralysed in pool accident

  21-04-2017 15:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-footballer Joey Hutchinson is left in wheelchair with "life-changing injuries" after falling into pool.
  
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• Review: Jess Phillips' book a must-read for male MPs

  21-04-2017 15:05
  
  Andrew Mitchell,
  Conservative MP for Sutton Coldfield, reviews Everywoman, the book by Jess Phillips, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley
  
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• Ugo Ehiogu dies: Former England defender 'a hugely popular football figure'

  21-04-2017 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ugo Ehiogu, who has died at the age of 44, enjoyed a fine career and seemed destined for more success as a coach, writes Phil McNulty.
  
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• University of Birmingham scientists name 'Connshing syndrome' as a new cause of high blood pressure

  21-04-2017 13:41
  Research led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has revealed a new cause of high blood pressure which could lead to major changes in managing the disease.
  
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• New Birmingham City boss Harry Redknapp has jet wash mishap

  21-04-2017 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The wife of the new Birmingham City boss has given an insight into life with the football manager.
  
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• Cat dies from anti-freeze poisoning in Wolverhampton

  21-04-2017 13:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is only a few months since the owner's other cat, Jess, died of the same thing.
  
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• Birmingham's bid to make history by hosting 2022 Commonwealth Games

  21-04-2017 12:35
  
  Confirmation of bid plans after Government announces it will support selected UK city
  
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• City announces 2022 Commonwealth Games bid

  21-04-2017 12:27
  A Birmingham bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022 has today been endorsed by the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bid Company – on the same day the UK Government has said it was ready to work with cities interested in hosting the Games.
  At a meeting on Friday (April 21), the Birmingham bid company reviewed a detailed feasibility study produced by a consortium led by consultants Origin Sports Group and decided it would be in the best interests of Birmingham and the wider region to put fo
  
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• Why Erdington will be key battleground during General Election

  21-04-2017 12:09
  
  Ton Watson kicks start Labour campaign in Jack Dromey constituency
  
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• UK cities asked to submit 2022 Commonwealth Games plans

  21-04-2017 11:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British cities interested in hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games have been asked by the UK government to submit proposals for staging the event.
  
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• Ugo Ehiogu: Former England defender dies after suffering cardiac arrest

  21-04-2017 10:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu dies aged 44 after suffering a cardiac arrest at Tottenham's training centre on Thursday.
  
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• Sutton Coldfield drawing up plan to tackle town centre traffic congestion

  21-04-2017 06:30
  
  Royal Town has been overlooked in quest for transport funding and improvements say locals
  
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