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• West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Chelsea

  12-05-2017 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea are crowned Premier League champions as Michy Batshuayi's late goal gives them the win they needed to secure the title at West Brom.
  
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• Theresa May will give you the right to have your embarrassing social media posts deleted when you turn 18

  12-05-2017 23:30
  
  18-year-olds who aren't proud of what went online when they were younger will have a right to get it deleted, under new proposals from Conservative leader Theresa May
  
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• One-Day Cup: Worcestershire chase 241 in 31.5 overs to beat Warwickshire

  12-05-2017 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Worcestershire improve their hopes of a One-Day Cup group qualification as they win a classic derby against Warwickshire.
  
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• West Midlands-wide backing for Birmingham Commonwealth Games bid

  12-05-2017 17:30
  
  Also backing for region's bid for Channel 4 headquarters as Andy Street holds first board meeting as mayor
  
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• West Midlands Mayor Andy Street reveals his deputy mayor

  12-05-2017 17:30
  
  Head of Solihull Council handed the job of being new mayor's right-hand man
  
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• See inside the first VEGAN climbing centre in the UK - Birmingham Mail

  12-05-2017 17:08
  
  Birmingham Mail
  See inside the first VEGAN climbing centre in the UK
  Birmingham Mail
  The number of people turning vegan has risen sharply in the last few years and it is certainly becoming increasingly popular in Birmingham with a rise in vegan restaurants . And now, followers of the diet can also visit the first vegan climbing centre ...
  
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• World cyberattack cripples UK hospitals, demands ransoms - WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.com

  12-05-2017 17:05
  BBC News
  World cyberattack cripples UK hospitals, demands ransoms
  WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.com
  LONDON (AP) - Britain's health service was hit Friday by a huge international cyberattack that froze computers at hospitals across the country - an attack that shut down wards, closed emergency rooms and brought medical treatments to a screeching halt.
  Statement on reported NHS cyber attack - NHS DigitalNHS Digital
  Hackers Hit Dozens of Countries Exploiting Stolen NSA ToolNew York Times
  WannaCry ransomwa
  
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• Harry Potter prequel stolen in Birmingham burglary

  12-05-2017 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The manuscript was penned on both sides of an A5 card for a charity auction nine years ago.
  
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• Willenhall school pupils threw food at Ofsted inspectors

  12-05-2017 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ofsted report finds its staff were also jostled in corridors during an inspection.
  
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• Lloyds backs Birmingham apartment scheme with £17m funding

  12-05-2017 14:33
  
  New finance package will be used to forward fund the construction and purchase the 22-storey development of flats to rent
  
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• 'More time' need for Hillsborough charges decisions

  12-05-2017 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Crown Prosecution Service is considering if anyone will face criminal charges over the 1989 disaster.
  
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• Charity match remembers those killed in attacks near Sousse

  12-05-2017 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The football match is organised by the family of 19-year-old football referee Joel Richards
  
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• These are the most profitable speed cameras in the UK - Birmingham Mail

  12-05-2017 13:38
  
  Birmingham Mail
  These are the most profitable speed cameras in the UK
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• Paul Lambert: Wolves head coach's future in doubt over Jorge Mendes involvement

  12-05-2017 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Lambert's role as Wolves head coach is in doubt over a dispute about who has the final say on signing players.
  
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• We tested the Birmingham chip shops named best in UK and this is what happened - Birmingham Mail

  12-05-2017 12:26
  
  Birmingham Mail
  We tested the Birmingham chip shops named best in UK and this is what happened
  Birmingham Mail
  Two Birmingham chip shops have been listed in the UK's top 50 – so we were doubly keen to test them out for ourselves. Pete's Pan in Yardley Wood and The Silver Hake in Hall Green made the list compiled by Fry Magazine . Shops have to self enter the ...
  
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• Women's FA Cup final: Birmingham City will not fear Manchester City, says Jess Carter

  12-05-2017 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham City will not fear WSL champions Manchester City in Saturday's Women's FA Cup final, says defender Jess Carter.
  
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• Blue Man Group is playing Birmingham as only UK date in world ... - Birmingham Mail

  12-05-2017 11:29
  
  Birmingham Mail
  Blue Man Group is playing Birmingham as only UK date in world ...
  Birmingham Mail
  The bald blue performers are coming to the ICC - here's how to get tickets.and more »
  
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• Redknapp agrees to become permanent Birmingham manager - AOL UK

  12-05-2017 11:02
  
  AOL UK
  Redknapp agrees to become permanent Birmingham manager
  AOL UK
  Harry Redknapp has agreed to take over as Birmingham City manager on a permanent basis. Veteran boss Redknapp took charge for Birmingham's final three matches this season following the club's alarming slump down the Championship table during ...and more »
  
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• Harry Redknapp signs one-year deal to stay on as Birmingham City manager

  12-05-2017 10:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harry Redknapp signs a one-year contract to stay as Birmingham City manager after they retain their Championship place.
  
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• General election 2017: There's a new marginal seat in Birmingham

  12-05-2017 10:11
  
  Breakdown of West Midlands Mayor votes throws up surprise as well as giving hope to Tories battling in four seats
  
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• General Election 2017 – candidate info + polling stations

  12-05-2017 09:18
  Below is a link to the Statement of Persons Nominated document for each of the ten Parliamentary constituencies that fall within the Birmingham City Council area.
  Statement of Persons Nominated
  Polling stations will be open on election day (June 8) from 7am until 10pm. Every registered voter should receive a polling card with details of where to vote – but you do not need to present your polling card on the day to vote.
  PLEASE NOTE: Some polling station locations may have changed between t
  
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• Burglars steal Harry Potter prequel written on postcard

  12-05-2017 09:03
  
  Untitled story set before wizard’s birth and handwritten by JK Rowling stolen from property in BirminghamAn untitled Harry Potter prequel handwritten on a postcard by JK Rowling has been stolen in a burglary in Birmingham.The 800-word story, written on an A5 card, sold for £25,000 at a charity auction at Sotheby’s in 2008. PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS IF YOU'RE OFFERED IT. Originally auctioned for @englishpen, the owner supported writers' freedoms by bidding for it. https://t.co/ljEQy
  
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• Why Moseley won't be getting £2 million health centre

  12-05-2017 06:30
  
  New health centre scrapped due to lack of interest from GPs and new plans put forward
  
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