Birmingham news

• Killer lorry driver Felix Gillon was watching porn

  14-12-2017 21:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Felix Gillon is jailed for causing the death of another driver while watching porn on the M69.
  
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• Reward of £10k offered after 'vicious' fatal attack

  14-12-2017 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  A £10,000 reward is being offered for information about a fatal attack on an elderly man who was "viciously" beaten and robbed in his home.
  
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• University of Birmingham Dubai appoints first Provost

  14-12-2017 18:40
  The University of Birmingham Dubai has appointed its first Provost – the University's most senior academic leader.
  
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• 'Jobs at risk' at new West Midlands rail franchise

  14-12-2017 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  West Midlands Trains suggests outsourcing and moving some jobs in a letter to staff seen by the BBC.
  
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• Family's campaign for blood kit bags

  14-12-2017 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Daniel Baird's family are launching a campaign to raise money for blood kits in public places.
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday v Wolverhampton Wanderers (Fri)

  14-12-2017 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Sheffield Wednesday and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  
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• New funding to repair 90,000 West Midlands potholes

  14-12-2017 16:22
  
  Department for Transport announces latest round of highway maintenance cash
  
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• Bus operator accused of putting profit before passengers after closing 59 stops

  14-12-2017 16:14
  
   Transport for West Midlands move criticised in House of Commons
  
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• Patient ‘felt violated’ after surgeon branded his initials on her liver

  14-12-2017 16:01
  
  Simon Bramhall admitted two counts of assault by beating at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday
  
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• Alan Pardew: Liverpool draw 'like gold dust' for West Bromwich Albion, says boss

  14-12-2017 11:16 via bbc.co.uk
  West Bromwich Albion head coach Alan Pardew admits he was not too ambitious with his tactics in the 0-0 draw at Liverpool.
  
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• Social housing found to provide the same emotional and practical benefits as home ownership, challenging current stigma - research

  14-12-2017 08:00
  New research from the University of Birmingham and VIVID Housing Association has found for the first time a link between well-being and housing tenure – with social renters more likely than homeowners to have lower levels of anxiety.
  
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• School suspends Labour candidate after she claimed there was ‘no proof’ ISIS existed

  14-12-2017 07:30
  
  Safia Noor was suspended as parent governor from Yew Tree Community School in Witton
  
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• Moves to ban anti-abortion protesters in Birmingham backed by council

  14-12-2017 06:00
  
  Buffer zone could be created around Edgbaston clinic to stop vigils by pro-life group
  
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• First birthday of baby who fronted £2m hospital appeal

  14-12-2017 01:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Arlo Watson's parents were told he may not survive, but he is now one year old and home for Christmas.
  
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