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New private hospital operator set to reduce local NHS waiting lists
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Solus Ceramics in Birmingham launches spring sale with 20% off tiles
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Isaac Brown, 15, died at New Square in West Bromwich on Sunday, April 7
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Great-value Godiva Festival returns with top pop acts and family fun
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BirminghamLive readers have their say as Stirchley named 'Best Place To Live' in the Midlands
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Correction - JJ Rudell & Co Jewellers
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A previous article entitled 'Harborne jewellery shop worker who stole watches worth over £4k avoids jail' reported that convicted thief, Marion Cianghiri, was an employee at JJ Rudell & Co Jewellers. The 30-year-old was not - or never was - an employee at the firm and worked for another company as a courier. We are happy to clarify this.
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Joseph Chamberlain College earns 'Outstanding' grade from Ofsted
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Ofsted has awarded the grade to the popular Sixth Form College for the second time in six years
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Disgust as Dudley councillors clash at fiery community meeting
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Community stalwart saddened as councillor's debate heats up at community meeting
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Councillors claim market is 'dead' - as they hike fees
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Licensing committee members call for change then hike street trader fees
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Discover co-ops and start a fair and ethical business in Birmingham
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Saltley Academy awarded prestigious 'Centre of Excellence' status
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The Birmingham school was recognised for its innovative and inspirational oracy teaching
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Cynergy Bank launches Business Current Account with 1.50% AER
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The new current account complements the bank’s existing range of products designed to serve the complex needs of business customers
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Crossroads star who worked with Noël Coward killed in Sainsbury's van crash
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Wolves legends link up with cricket's Joe Leach for Cleveland Arms testimonial event
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Steve Bull and Matt Murray will join Joe Leach for the start of the Worcestershire cricketer's testimonial year
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Businesses in Birmingham and beyond can cut the cost of hiring with Serco’s successful Restart Scheme
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Historic former police building set to make way for new housing estate
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A formal decision on the transformation of the former Billesley police station into 29 new homes will be made on November 30
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The Environment Department (Defra) announced on Friday that the same materials will be collected from homes, workplaces and schools across the country in order to end the confusion caused by councils operating different systems.
New special schools for Walsall and Solihull with places for more than 500 pupils
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No locations yet revealed and competition will be launched for academy trusts to run them
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Labour Party
Teacher's 'life blown apart' in onslaught of hate as false racism claim goes viral
Shared doorbell video triggers onslaught of hate against innocent young teacher
Martin Lewis warns Santander customers 'ditch it' and says 'move money elsewhere'
Martin Lewis
Santander is cutting the rate on its popular easy-access savings account from 5.2% to 4.2% on Monday 20 May.
Summer cost of living payments to enter bank accounts - but they're not automatic
DWP
Struggling households will be able to access support this summer
National Lottery winner who won £80,000 has payments stopped due to DWP rule
National Lottery
The National Lottery winner didn't know payments would stop - and he spent £80k in just two months after scooping the jackpot back in September 2017.
Drivers in England face £5,000 fine over sunglasses rule in May heatwave
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists have been urged to check their sunglasses are legal before driving.
Property
Period home for sale in 'sought after village' with two pubs near Birmingham but there's a catch
A three bed cottage is on the market in Wolverley, Kidderminster but it needs 'complete back to brick renovation'
UK house sellers who haven't sold their home yet 'this year' warned
Housing
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said its latest survey of property professionals suggests that a recent recovery in buyer demand has mellowed slightly.
UK households with home insurance warned they'll lose £60 from bank account
Housing
The average home insurance (combined buildings and contents cover) premium paid rose to £375. In the first quarter of 2023 it was £315.
Recycling to go in one bin under simpler collection rules, Government says
Environment
The Environment Department (Defra) announced on Friday that the same materials will be collected from homes, workplaces and schools across the country in order to end the confusion caused by councils operating different systems.
New special schools for Walsall and Solihull with places for more than 500 pupils
Solihull
No locations yet revealed and competition will be launched for academy trusts to run them