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• Birmingham's troubled children's services 'improving'

  13-06-2017 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ofsted says Birmingham City Council has taken 'important steps' in improving services.
  
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•  University of Birmingham signs three agreements with Chinese partners

  13-06-2017 21:32
  The University of Birmingham has signed agreements with three Chinese partners as part of a major visit to the UK by leaders from Guangdong province.
  
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• Kings Heath post office raided by women with knives

  13-06-2017 21:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pair, wielding a knife and meat cleaver, escaped with hundreds of pounds in cash.
  
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• Roderick Miranda: Wolves sign Rio Ave defender on four-year deal

  13-06-2017 20:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wolves sign defender Roderick Miranda from Portuguese Primeira Liga side Rio Ave on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• David Stockdale: Birmingham City to sign Brighton and Hove Albion keeper on 1 July

  13-06-2017 19:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham City will sign goalkeeper David Stockdale from Brighton and Hove Albion once his contract expires on 1 July.
  
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• Ofsted praises improvements at Birmingham's children's services

  13-06-2017 19:42
  
  Government inspector says things are improving at troubled city council department which has been rated 'inadequate' since 2009
  
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• 'No second night on streets' for city's rough sleepers

  13-06-2017 19:33
  
  City council plans new policy to tackle problem of homelessness which has sky rocketed since 2011
  
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• Andreas Makris: Walsall record signing departs after one season

  13-06-2017 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Walsall striker Andreas Makris will return to Cyprus less than a year after becoming the Saddlers' club record signing.
  
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• Health clinic for men set up in Birmingham city centre cafe

  13-06-2017 18:40
  
  Brummies can pop in for a free health MOT at 200 Degrees on Colmore Row during Men's Health Week
  
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• Martine McCutcheon announces five-date UK tour and she's coming to Birmingham Town Hall - Burton Mail

  13-06-2017 17:12
  
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  Martine McCutcheon announces five-date UK tour and she's coming to Birmingham Town Hall
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  Getting ready for the release of her first album in more than 15 years, Martine McCutcheon is set to embark on a five-date UK tour later this year. The songstress' new album, Lost and Found, will be released on August 11 with her new single Say I'm Not ...and more »
  
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• Martine McCutcheon announces five-date UK tour and she's coming ... - Burton Mail

  13-06-2017 17:12
  Burton Mail
  Martine McCutcheon announces five-date UK tour and she's coming ...
  Burton Mail
  Getting ready for the release of her first album in more than 15 years, Martine McCutcheon is set to embark on a five-date UK tour later this year. The songstress' ...and more »
  
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• Volcanic 'plumerang' could impact human health

  13-06-2017 14:41
  A new study has found a previously undetected potential health risk from the high concentration of small particles found in a boomerang-like return of a volcanic plume.
  
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• Speedgolf comes to the fore to attract more players

  13-06-2017 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The initiative hopes to appeal to those who do not have the time it takes to play a normal round.
  
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• The Birmingham gym packing a punch for healthy minds

  13-06-2017 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Participants in classes for those who have been treated for mental health issues reap benefits.
  
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• Commonwealth election observers are concerned about the conduct of last week's general election

  13-06-2017 12:52
  
  Secrecy of the vote was 'compromised' in nearly one in ten polling stations, say observers from Commonwealth nations
  
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• What is ghost broking? The fake car insurance scam sweeping UK - Birmingham Mail

  13-06-2017 12:19
  
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  What is ghost broking? The fake car insurance scam sweeping UK
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• Olly Stone: 'Old-fashioned handshake' now for Warwickshire fast bowler

  13-06-2017 12:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire fast bowler Olly Stone promises to tone down his wicket celebrations after a year out with a knee injury.
  
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• Theresa May's DUP deal gives us a government 'more extreme than UKIP'

  13-06-2017 11:45
  
  Theresa May is criticised for attempting to do a deal with the Northern Ireland Democratic Unionist Party in order to stay in power.
  
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• Labour will be a 'constructive and positive' opposition, says Jeremy Corbyn's chief whip

  13-06-2017 11:08
  
  Labour Chief Whip Nick Brown says Labour is ready for another election and will challenge Theresa May's government at Westminster for as long as she remains Prime Minister
  
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