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• Aston Villa v Fulham: Championship play-off final 'worth £160m' to winners

  24-05-2018 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Aston Villa or Fulham, who meet in the Championship play-off final, will receive at least £160m in revenue after promotion.
  
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• University of Birmingham signs partner MOU with Nanjing government

  24-05-2018 18:57
  The University of Birmingham today signed an agreement with Nanjing Municipal Government to work with Birmingham's sister city on a range of research, innovation, and cultural projects.
  
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• Scientists in China and UK work to help tackle global health epidemics

  24-05-2018 18:34
  University of Birmingham scientists are working with partners in Guangzhou to develop new drugs that could help to tackle global health epidemics that also have an impact on China's rural communities.
  
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• Mayor: Our diversity is an asset for the West Midlands

  24-05-2018 17:14
  
  West Midlands Mayor wants our leadership to better reflect the population
  
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• Discount supermarket coming to Longbridge but not everyone is happy to see it

  24-05-2018 16:39
  
  Planning committee told residents would prefer leisure facilities, Ikea or Primark
  
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• Engineers of the future to benefit from a new state-of-the-art building

  24-05-2018 16:35
  The University of Birmingham has received the go-ahead for a new state-of-the-art School of Engineering. The green light came from Birmingham City Council today, amid plans that will provide an excellent academic building for the benefit of students, staff and researchers. The new School of Engineering will sit alongside a world class centre of excellence in rail in partnership with industry, focusing on digital systems.
  
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• Ozell Pemberton: Second murder charge over stab death

  24-05-2018 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Two boys aged 13 and 17, arrested on suspicion of murder, have been bailed, police say.
  
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• Birmingham councillors back £31m tower block sprinkler plan

  24-05-2018 15:49 via bbc.co.uk
  They will now be fitted in 213 blocks in Birmingham after initial plans stalled.
  
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• Student who chanted 'we hate blacks' admits racial charge

  24-05-2018 15:45 via bbc.co.uk
  A judge in Nottingham said the words used were "shocking, disgusting, appalling and disgraceful".
  
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• Why is this council so addicted to secrecy

  24-05-2018 14:45
  Birmingham City Council seems to be making every effort to with hold useful information
  
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• Why is Birmingham City Council so addicted to secrecy?

  24-05-2018 14:45
  Birmingham City Council seems to be making every effort to withhold useful information
  
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• Willy Boly: Wolves close to signing Porto defender for £10m

  24-05-2018 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Wolves are closing in on the £10m signing of Porto defender Willy Boly, who spent last season on loan at Molineux.
  
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• Nottingham Trent University student admits racial harassment

  24-05-2018 12:48 via bbc.co.uk
  A judge in Nottingham said the words used were "shocking, disgusting, appalling and disgraceful".
  
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• Mekel Sterling: Two guilty of drive-by shooting murder

  24-05-2018 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Mekel Sterling, 36, was shot dead outside shops in Hockley in Birmingham.
  
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• Labour MP Ian Austin says Jeremy Corbyn has 'extreme views' and should not lead the party

  24-05-2018 12:13
  
  Black Country MP Ian Austin says Jeremy Corbyn and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell are trying to turn Labour into a Marxist party
  
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• Aston Villa fan, 9, wins prize to be Wembley mascot

  24-05-2018 11:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Hayden, nine, will be Aston Villa's mascot for their Championship play-off final game on Saturday.
  
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• Moeen Ali: Worcestershire all-rounder set to make first county appearance since June last year

  24-05-2018 10:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Worcestershire will have all-rounder Moeen Ali back from IPL duty for Sunday's One-Day Cup home match with Lancashire.
  
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• Birmingham to host world's first zero emission vehicle summit - GOV.UK

  24-05-2018 09:00
  Birmingham to host world's first zero emission vehicle summit  GOV.UKSummit on vehicle technology to tackle carbon emissions and to find ways to improve air quality.
  
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• Jeff Astle play an 'incredible honour', say family

  24-05-2018 08:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The life of legendary striker Jeff Astle, who died from a brain injury, is explored in a new play.
  
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• Football fans warned of Wembley play-off train delays

  24-05-2018 08:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Network Rail is carrying out a major signalling project, affecting routes to London.
  
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• Private waste collection firm Junk Hunters targets Birmingham after bin strike

  24-05-2018 06:30
  
  London operator Junk Hunters launching its second branch in Birmingham
  
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