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• Nephew bludgeoned uncle in Italy in dispute over money

  19-07-2017 21:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Guarav Kainth beat his uncle to death with a metal bar during a family holiday in Italy.
  
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• Man on Birmingham bus stabbed to death by fellow passenger

  19-07-2017 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Leon Barrett-Hazle sustained multiple stab wounds while travelling on the bus in Handsworth.
  
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• The secret of a 70 year marriage: 'Tell it as it is'

  19-07-2017 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Denis Cutler proposed to Anne on a tram in Birmingham but don't go thinking he isn't a romantic.
  
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• Striking binmen accused of refusing to pick up black bags while on duty

  19-07-2017 18:27
  
  Trade union describes allegations, made in letter from Birmingham City Council, as 'spurious'
  
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• Ahmed Elmohamady: Aston Villa sign Hull City full-back for £1m

  19-07-2017 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Aston Villa sign full-back Ahmed Elmohamady from Hull City for £1m on a three-year contract.
  
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• Anger as the BBC cuts spending in the Midlands

  19-07-2017 17:40
  
  The national broadcaster admitted less investment than ever is going to the Midlands - even though it already spends less here than in any other part of the UK
  
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• Ian Paterson case: Surgeon's sentence referred to Court of Appeal

  19-07-2017 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  The surgeon was jailed for 15 years after being found guilty of multiple counts of wounding.
  
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• Healthcare service decommissioning in conflict due to lack of 'blueprint' on best practice - study

  19-07-2017 16:21
  Healthcare professionals have little structure or set policy in place to help with decision making and implementation when decommissioning and replacing healthcare services, a study has found.
  
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• In pictures: 24 hours in England

  19-07-2017 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A look in pictures at the lives of the nation, hour by hour
  
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• Son cleared of killing Brierley Hill mum speaks of relief

  19-07-2017 12:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Jennens was cleared by a jury of killing his mother after a row over Christmas dinner.
  
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• The 5 best UK festival wellies for men in 2017 - Birmingham Mail

  19-07-2017 12:06
  
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  The 5 best UK festival wellies for men in 2017
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  If you're a bloke heading to a festival what wellington boots should you wear, and where can you get some? Well firstly it goes without saying that a sturdy pair of wellies is a must for anyone if you're going to any British festival. Even if the ...
  
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• The Open 2017: Paul Broadhurst back at Royal Birkdale with son Sam as caddie

  19-07-2017 11:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Broadhurst has son Sam caddying for him at Royal Birkdale as he plays his first Open in five years.
  
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• Black Country MP Tom Watson defends huge salaries for BBC stars

  19-07-2017 10:59
  
  Labour's Shadow Culture Secretary backs the BBC but says men should not be paid more than women
  
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• UK product recall system 'not fit for purpose', says Which - Birmingham Mail

  19-07-2017 09:40
  
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  UK product recall system 'not fit for purpose', says Which
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• Birmingham children's centre threatened with closure takes battle to Downing Street

  19-07-2017 07:00
  
  Birmingham City Council plans to close 26 out of 70 children's centres in the city and campaigners are asking the Government to intervene
  
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• Athletics legend joins Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 bid

  19-07-2017 06:50
  
  Former Commonwealth Games 10,000m champion Brendan Foster says Birmingham deserves to host 2022 Games
  
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