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Howard: Exclusive Septic Bladder interview shock

Sir Howard Elston, our sports editor, sits down with the beleaguered chief FIFA honcho as he faces a 90 day suspension over lurid totally false allegations that he is a cheating lying self-deluding thief.




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Moseley Road Baths added to ‘at risk’ register

Perilous state of city landmark recognised.




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Open day at Moseley Road Baths

Public invited to attend event at threatened building.




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World Monuments Fund oversees grant to Friends of Moseley Road Baths

Finance boost to threatened landmark.




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Birthday party at Moseley Road Baths

Celebrations planned for local landmark.




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Commonwealth Games 2022 – Something they forgot to mention

Two Sandwell community swimming pools to close to help fund Commonwealth Games Aquatics Centre, reports Steve Beauchampe.




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British Blind Sport announce national swimming gala

Tudor Grange date for visually impaired swimmers.




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Solihull vet to compete at Triathlon World Championships

Top vet gains international honours as he seeks world title.



  • Athletics
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Dr Stephen Baines
  • International Triathlon Union Triathlon World Championships
  • Willows Veterinary Centre

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Solihull hosts British Blind Sport National Youth Swimming Gala

Young swimmers compete and learn at Tudor Grange.



  • Community
  • Swimming
  • British Blind Sport National Youth Swimming Gala
  • Tudor Grange Leisure Centre

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Careers event shows pupils a life in medicine

Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.




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Royal visitor for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Duchess of Cornwall unveils stunning new Roald Dahl installation.





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Olympic Gold Medallists raced into the West Midlands

Olympians Geraint Thomas and Steven Burke attended the Black Country University Technical College’s ‘Accelerate Live’ event last weekend, inspiring students to learn about science and engineering.





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Free lecture tackles the challenges facing sport

A free professorial lecture being delivered at Coventry University on Thursday 31 January 2013 will address the major issues facing the global sport industry in the 21st century.







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Birmingham Opera Company hitting the highs

Mittwoch Aus Licht by Stockhausen, a commission for the London 2012 Festival, produced by Birmingham Opera Company last August in a disused Digbeth factory has been shortlisted for the two top awards in the world of opera.






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The making of Stirchley Park

Three workshops will be taking place in Stirchley Park over next month for local people interested in discussing the park's future.







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Midlands Racing Club news

The Midlands Racing Club are holding their Grand National Preview on Tuesday




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The green on Pineapple Grove

Young people are often portrayed in the media as being feral creatures up to no good. A Birmingham Press reader offers the alternative, and more common, view of children just enjoying themselves in the holidays.




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Love Stirchley More

A festival of art, commerce and love celebrating Stirchley, Birmingham





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Stirchley attack – suspect named

Police are also appealing for anyone who saw the attack in Stirchley to come forward.




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Stirchley stabbing – man arrested

Suspect hands himself in to police.




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Eat at The Public

Tasty theatrical treat served up as part of Celebration Week.




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Don’t forget the diver

Terry Wills on the big talking point of Albion's weekend.




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Public arts piece wins prestigious award

Arts centre commended for excellence and innovation in digital accessibility for all.




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Love thy Neighbour

Terry Wills on old enemies from near and far.




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Another game of three thirds

Terry Wills gives the Albion perspective on Monday night's clash.





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Throstles choked by Canaries

Terry Wills. Not a Happy Baggie.





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Boinging in the rain

Terry Wills offers an Albion perspective on last night's derby.





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Birmingham move leads to ad agency success

M3 announces record year as it looks to push the West Midlands’ creative talent.