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Inner-city teenagers urged to sharpen business skills

BIRMINGHAM teenagers drifting into gangs have been told to sharpen their business skills instead.Read

Mixed response to plans for £58m swimming centre in Ladywood

DESIGNS for Birmingham’s £58 million state-of-the-art Olympic swimming pool and sports centre have been met with a mixed response from residents and sports clubs.Read

Mixed response to plans for £58m swimming centre in Ladywood

DESIGNS for Birmingham’s £58 million state-of-the-art Olympic swimming pool and sports centre have been met with a mixed response from residents and sports clubs.Read

Mixed response to plans for £58m swimming centre in Ladywood

DESIGNS for Birmingham’s £58 million state-of-the-art Olympic swimming pool and sports centre have been met with a mixed response from residents and sports clubs.Read

Local dancers needed to join Birmingham carnival

THE search is on for flamboyant costumed dancers to sign up for this summer’s Birmingham Carnival.Read

Council's city-wide review of derelict garages

THOUSANDS of derelict and empty council-owned garages could be demolished and turned into new housing, playgrounds and allotments under sweeping council proposals.Read

Midland voters 'won't elect a Phantom MEP'

THE European Parliament today dismissed claims that voters will elect a ‘phantom MEP’ for the West Midlands in tomorrow’s poll.Read

Brum's Olympic swimming pool and leisure centre plans go on show

THESE are the first architect’s images of Birmingham new £58 million Olympic standard swimming pool, water park and leisure centre.Read

Council's city-wide review of derelict garages

THOUSANDS of derelict and empty council-owned garages could be demolished and turned into new housing, playgrounds and allotments under sweeping council proposals.Read

New e-petition website not for Coun Robert Alden

BIRMINGHAM’S leading petition organiser has vowed to continue using paper and pen despite the impending launch of a new city council e-petition website.Read

Neighbourhood offices in £460k revamp

COUNCIL-run neighbourhood offices in Kings Heath, Quinton, Ladywood and Yardley Wood will soon be entering smart new surroundings after a makeover.Read

Morrison's supermarket plan near The Hawthorns splits community

A BIRMINGHAM community is divided over plans to build a Morrisons supermarket near the West Bromwich Albion Hawthorns stadium.Read

Staff rally at Royal Mail sell-off plans

HUNDREDS of angry postmen and women gathered in Birmingham to tell the Government they will not accept the privatisation of Royal Mail.Read

Staff rally at Royal Mail sell-off plans

HUNDREDS of angry postmen and women gathered in Birmingham to tell the Government they will not accept the privatisation of Royal Mail.Read

International Food Fair adds to Birmingham's culinary treats

THE new Birmingham International Food Fair is a welcome addition to the city’s season of food festivals a leading chef has said.Read

Summer food fair to be held in Birmingham

A HUGE summer food fair will be held in Birmingham city centre next month in a bid to repeat the multi-million pound success of the German Christmas Market.Read

Comic Marvels celebrate anniversary at Birmingham shop

THE 70th anniversay of Spider-Man, Captain America and X-men’s publisher Marvel will be marked with some fancy dress fun at Birmingham comic shop.Read

A HUGE summer food fair will be held in Birmingham city centre next month in a bid to repeat the multi-million pound success of the German Christmas Market.

More than 60 stalls will be crammed into Victoria Square and New Street allowing visitors to take their pick from the finest Greek, Italian, Spanish, Far Eastern and Australian cuisine at the first Birmingham International Food Fair from Saturday, June 20.Read

Birmingham MP demands focus on failing white kids

A BIRMINGHAM MP is demanding more is done to tackle under-achievement by white youngsters in outer city suburbs.Read

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