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Ireland and the UK: Similarities, Differences, and the Complex Relationship Between Them

A lesson from history.







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Safety advice at Birmingham rail station

Security roadshow heads to Snow Hill.




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New police appointment “earns more than city leader” claim

Cost of controversial police deputy revealed.








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Birmingham charity featuring in Black Inclusion Week

Women Acting in Today’s Society take centre stage on police inclusion video.



  • Community
  • Police
  • Black Inclusion Week
  • West Midlands police
  • Women Acting in Today’s Society

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Ben on target for international success

Local schoolboy aims to join world elite.




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UK Central well on its way to 100,000 jobs boost

Momentum building around one of Europe’s largest regeneration schemes in Solihull.




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World record breaker completes marathon row in support of local-based charity

A Solihull woman celebrated her 50th birthday with a world record breaking marathon row in aid of national organisation The Brain Tumour Charity.




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Touchwood named top cycling location

Award recognises centre's bike-friendly credentials.




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Business Lifecycle Forum to help local entrepreneurs

Help and advice for new businesses.




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Greater Birmingham delegation reflects on positive MIPIM

Region’s showcase of ambitions sees 50% increase in media profile.





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Freestyler kicks off summer at Touchwood

World record football freestyle expert to visit Solihull.




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Greener buses scheme set for expansion

Bus scheme driving cleaner air and better facilities for Solihull town centre.



  • Environment
  • Solihull
  • Transport
  • Advanced Quality Bus Partnership
  • Cllr Bob Sleigh
  • Cllr Roger Lawrence
  • Transport for West Midlands
  • West Midlands Combined Authority


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Boost for Good Hope patients with recovery at home service launch

Good Hope Hospital - in partnership with Healthcare at Home Ltd - is launching its first recovery at home (R@H) service this week





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Good Hope leading the way internationally with bladder cancer laser treatment

A Good Hope consultant has won international recognition for leading a new treatment study




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Taylor is a welcome addition to Walmley Cricket Club

England wicket keeper Sarah Taylor is arguably one of the best female cricketers in the history of the ladies game and she could make history this summer by becoming the first woman to play men's second XI county cricket.




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Adopt a donkey this Valentine’s Day

A Birmingham-based donkey riding charity is calling on the fun loving public to adopt a donkey this Valentine's Day to help raise vital funds




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Sainsbury’s donate thousands to local donkey charity

Last week staff at The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham received a cheque of £4,900 from Sainsbury's Castle Vale store.




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Special reunion to mark 50 years of Sutton Coldfield’s Arthur Terry School

Half a century has passed since they flicked rubbers at each other from their desks, but up to 250 of a Sutton Coldfield secondary school’s first pupils are to reunite to mark its 50th anniversary.




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Sutton charity a winner from Solihull juniors efforts

Solihull Junior School pupils were so impressed by their visit to a local children’s charity that they made an Olympian effort to support it.




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Donkey Summer Fair and dog show for Birmingham charity

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham is holding a Summer Fair and fun dog show on Saturday 13th July




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Solihull plan for new urban quarter receives double boost

Groundbreaking partnership with HS2 Ltd to design new infrastructure and connectivity.




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Black Country councils’ assistance for small business recognised

Councils shine at awards for Small Business Friendliness.







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Northfield residents exhibit artwork at Ikon Gallery – and in Berlin, Bologna and Castellón

A group of Birmingham residents are to take part in an extraordinary exhibition at Ikon Gallery later this month.




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Local MP calls for government intervention in schools

Commons committee hears evidence on underachievement amongst white working-class schoolchildren.




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MP calls for backing in People’s Million regional finals

Birmingham cycle bid for community funding.




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Local politician in designated driver initiative

Constituents encouraged not to drink and drive.






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Boost for Northfield community project

Birmingham Community Garden to be showcased at RHS Malvern Spring Festival.









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Mayoral candidate pledges expansion in homebuilding

Labour’s West Midlands Mayor candidate pledges to build 3,000 new affordable homes per year.





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Inspirational Conservatoire now in print

First illustrated history of one of Britain’s finest performing arts schools.