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• Universities launch shared plans for technology transfer

  20-12-2017 16:34
  Midlands Innovation, a group of eight universities including the University of Birmingham, has launched its plan for collaboration in technology transfer.
  
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• Everything we know about meningitis strain at centre of UK outbreak - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 21:50
  Everything we know about meningitis strain at centre of UK outbreak  Birmingham Live
  
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• Meningitis outbreak latest as experts warn of 'sporadic' UK spread - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 19:51
  Meningitis outbreak latest as experts warn of 'sporadic' UK spread  Birmingham Live
  
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• HMRC sending demand letters to UK households with savings - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 17:17
  HMRC sending demand letters to UK households with savings  Birmingham Live
  
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• The UK schools with confirmed or suspected meningitis cases amid outbreak - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 15:47
  The UK schools with confirmed or suspected meningitis cases amid outbreak  Birmingham Live
  
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• Huge Birmingham bin strike update in smelly waste battle that has lasted for TWO YEARS - Daily Express

  20-03-2026 14:33
  Huge Birmingham bin strike update in smelly waste battle that has lasted for TWO YEARS  Daily Express
  
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• UK households with driveways 'excluded' from new £500 grants - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 14:09
  UK households with driveways 'excluded' from new £500 grants  Birmingham Live
  
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• UK drivers warned wholesale gas prices could double within three months - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 14:05
  UK drivers warned wholesale gas prices could double within three months  Birmingham Live
  
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• Council leader calls for Birmingham bin strike talks to restart

  20-03-2026 14:04 via bbc.com
  Councillor John Cotton urges the Unite union to reopen "realistic" negotiations in Birmingham.
  
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• UK households keeping semi-skimmed milk in fridge door 'warned' - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 13:41
  UK households keeping semi-skimmed milk in fridge door 'warned'  Birmingham Live
  
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• Warning issued over locksmith scams with UK households charged £700 - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 13:27
  Warning issued over locksmith scams with UK households charged £700  Birmingham Live
  
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• Warning for UK households with washing up liquid by their sink - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 12:40
  Warning for UK households with washing up liquid by their sink  Birmingham Live
  
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• Ducksch can change games - Blues boss Davies

  20-03-2026 12:37 via bbc.com
  Birmingham City boss Chris Davies praises striker Marvin Ducksch after his goal against Sheffield United makes him the side's highest scorer this season.
  
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• UK households urged to make 15 minute change this Sunday - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 12:30
  UK households urged to make 15 minute change this Sunday  Birmingham Live
  
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• Walsall 'will do it my way' in play-offs push - Byfield

  20-03-2026 12:23 via bbc.com
  Walsall head coach Darren Byfield says he will do things his way as he leads the club's challenge for a League Two play-off place.
  
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• Millions of UK pension savers could see £72,000 wiped from pots - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 12:13
  Millions of UK pension savers could see £72,000 wiped from pots  Birmingham Live
  
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• UK gas company collapses into administration since launching in 2013 - Birmingham Live

  20-03-2026 10:48
  UK gas company collapses into administration since launching in 2013  Birmingham Live
  
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• EFL five things: March wins could bring forth May flowers

  20-03-2026 09:15 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday.
  
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• Bournville named among best places to live in the Midlands

  20-03-2026 08:00 via bbc.com
  Discussing the Worcestershire winner, the expert judges say "there's something here for everyone".
  
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• How Comic Relief funding helps 100,000 households

  20-03-2026 07:07 via bbc.com
  The West Midlands Multibank provides items from clothing to toiletries to families.
  
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• 'Our disabled child needs more than a B&B'

  20-03-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  Disabled housing tenants tell the BBC they are stuck living in unsuitable accommodation.
  
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• Meningitis vaccine demand increasing, says pharmacist

  20-03-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  A West Midlands pharmacy reports rising vaccine enquiries as Kent meningitis outbreak grows.
  
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• Dains recognised as one of the UK’s leading financial advisors - Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce

  20-03-2026 06:17
  Dains recognised as one of the UK’s leading financial advisors  Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
  
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• Villa's maybe men edge closer to finishing the job

  20-03-2026 01:06 via bbc.com
  Aston Villa were urged not to become a "maybe" team. Yet maybe this is their year to end a 30-year trophy drought.
  
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• Reports of children as young as 11 abused in West Midlands mini-marts, BBC reveals

  19-03-2026 18:46 via bbc.com
  Child sexual abuse reports go back 10 years and were seen by safeguarding group which included police
  
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• Hospital order for man who stalked Myleene Klass

  19-03-2026 18:26 via bbc.com
  Peter Windsor is sentenced after sending items including an air pistol to Klass and another presenter.
  
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• Five teams vying for two play-off spots - McAnuff

  19-03-2026 18:08 via bbc.com
  On the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast, pundit Jobi McAnuff says five teams are vying for just two spots in the Championship play-offs.
  
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• 'Blessed' Wonder Stuff announce anniversary tour

  19-03-2026 14:16 via bbc.com
  Band members say they will be performing the hits for fans later this year.
  
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• Unite boss joins Birmingham bin strike rally

  19-03-2026 12:41 via bbc.com
  Unite general secretary Sharon Graham says striking workers have the union's "unwavering support".
  
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• Majorca issues desperate reassurance after UK tourists' holiday reports - Birmingham Live

  19-03-2026 11:19
  Majorca issues desperate reassurance after UK tourists' holiday reports  Birmingham Live
  
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