Tom Fleming looks at a project that is helping to transform one of the city’s toughest neighbourhoods.
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Regeneration and housing specialist Midland Heart has appointed the contractors for a multi-million pound extra care housing scheme in Dudley.
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Birmingham’s Calthorpe Estates is adding further weight to its green credentials by signing up to a Government-backed trial of electric cars.
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Police stop and search powers under UK terrorism laws have been declared illegal by human rights judges.
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Bungling city council officials have apologised after incorrectly claiming that three-quarters of children in Birmingham have been drunk before their 16th birthday.
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Danny Cipriani hopes his Wasps future will be resolved by next month but accepts it is too soon to expect an England squad recall.
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Portsmouth remain confident they will soon be back on an even financial keel, despite the Premier League being ready to withhold their latest chunk of television money to cover unpaid transfer fees.
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Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric was charged on Tuesday with two counts of cheating the public revenue, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
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Militants in oil-rich southern Nigeria have kidnapped four foreign oil-services workers, it has been reported.
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The average house price has broken back through the £200,000 barrier after rising by 1.7% during November, Government figures have showed.
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David Cameron has demanded a return to "common sense" policing after criticising the "ridiculous" treatment of TV presenter Myleene Klass.
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England's "genius" Kevin Pietersen is capable of turning on the magic at any point - and Paul Collingwood will not be surprised if it happens at The Wanderers this week.
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Danny Jordaan, the chief executive of South Africa's World Cup organising committee, will make his observations known to the Confederation of African Football about the circumstances surrounding Togo's disqualification from the African Nations Cup.
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A 51-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of making a false murder confession during a 999 call.
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Two men from Tipton who were imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay for two-and-a-half years have had an emotional reunion with a former prison guard.
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Bonuses for investment bankers at part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland will be "the minimum we can get away with", the group's boss has said.
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The UK economy is struggling to mount a recovery amid a “disturbing weakness” in the services sector at the end of last year, according to a business survey.
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Tony Blair hoped right until the eve of the invasion of Iraq that the crisis over Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction could be resolved peacefully, Alastair Campbell has said.
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A man has admitted dismembering kitchen salesman Jeffrey Howe and disposing of his body parts across two counties.
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Retailers have said that Christmas sales were better they had “dared hope for” as they enjoyed their best December growth for eight years.
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Everton have held "positive" talks with Liverpool City Council over plans for a new stadium.
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When it comes to shopping for financial products and services, from credit cards to savings accounts, there's never been so much choice. Yet, in these cost-conscious times, it's important to make sure you're not paying over the odds, whether it's for basic household necessities, luxury items or financial products.
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Gordon Brown was a key member of Tony Blair's "inner circle" involved in decision-making on Iraq, Alastair Campbell has told the official inquiry into the conflict.
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Gloucester prop Nick Wood has signed a new three-year contract with the Guinness Premiership club.
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Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill insists he is not "actively looking" to sell full-back Nicky Shorey and believes the player can challenge Stephen Warnock for a first-team spot.
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David Sullivan believes clubs have put their futures in jeopardy by borrowing against future income.
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Ospreys management will meet with Wales and Lions centre Gavin Henson next month to discuss the player's future after it was revealed he has lost three stones in weight since taking a sabbatical from the game.
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Portsmouth manager Avram Grant has warned his Barclays Premier League relegation battlers they cannot afford to lose focus for one moment in Tuesday night's FA Cup third-round replay at Coventry.
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The Islamist group which provoked outrage with its plan to march through Wootton Bassett will be banned, Home Secretary Alan Johnson has announced.
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Hull's longest-serving player Richard Horne has welcomed the appointment of his new half-back partner Sean Long as the club's new skipper.
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Bolton chairman Phil Gartside believes there will be no lasting fall-out with Burnley over his pursuit of Owen Coyle.
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Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has claimed Barclays Premier League rivals Birmingham and Stoke could not afford to buy striker Kenwyne Jones who on his day is worth £40million.
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South Africa batsman Ashwell Prince has signed for Lancashire as the county's interim 2010 overseas player.
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini watched hat-trick hero Carlos Tevez destroy Blackburn 4-1 at Eastlands - then admitted he tried to buy him two years ago.
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Birmingham chocolate company Cadbury has set out its case for independence as it urged shareholders not to let US giant Kraft “steal your company”.
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Agencies responsible for the supply and distribution of grit were due to hold another salt summit today as forecasters warned of more snow on the way.
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Supermarket giant Tesco had its best Christmas for three years as it reported a 4.9 per cent rise in UK like-for-like sales excluding petrol and adjusted for VAT.
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Turners restaurant in Birmingham has been named as runner up in the best up-and-coming restaurant in the country in a new guide published today.
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Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward and the Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin are due to meet as the British and Irish governments prepare to step up the pressure to end the political crisis in Belfast in the aftermath of the Iris Robinson scandal.
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Tesco has hailed its strongest Christmas performance in three years as recession-weary customers bought festive treats and its bumper voucher handout paid off.
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Education chiefs at Britain’s top universities have warned 800-year-old higher education traditions could be “brought to their knees” by Government spending cuts of up to £2.5bn.
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Campaigners battling plans for the expansion of Edgbaston Cricket Ground have launched a legal appeal even as construction gets underway.
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The West Midlands lagged behind the rest of the UK last month as chartered surveyors reported a fall in house prices in the region despite a UK-wide increase.
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Four alleged armed robbers are due to appear in court for the start of the first serious criminal trial to be held without a jury in England and Wales.
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Agencies responsible for the supply and distribution of grit are due to hold another salt summit as forecasters warned of more snow on the way.
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Some 5,000 soldiers and officers are unfit to fight on the frontline, figures obtained by the Conservatives revealed.
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Long-running series Gardeners’ World is to go back to basics after a root and branch revamp proved a turn-off for viewers.
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Just one per cent of children's packed lunches meet nutritional standards set for school meals, it has been revealed.
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Agencies responsible for the supply and distribution of grit are due to hold another salt summit as forecasters warned of more snow on the way.
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Alastair Campbell is due to appear before the Iraq Inquiry to face questions about his role in the build up to the invasion of 2003.
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Gordon Brown is meeting senior ministers to discuss political strategy in the run-up to the forthcoming general election.
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A British bomb disposal expert killed on the deadliest day for Nato forces in more than two months is due to be named.
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Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will be quizzed by MPs over the way his Government handled the release of the Lockerbie bomber.
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Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward and the Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin are due to meet as the British and Irish governments prepare to step up the pressure to end the political crisis in Belfast in the aftermath of the Iris Robinson scandal.
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Bosses of Britain's nationalised and part-nationalised banks are due to be grilled by MPs amid growing concerns over remuneration ahead of the annual bonus season.
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Tesco is expected to post solid Christmas trading figures but the supermarket giant could still lag behind its rivals despite a bumper vouchers handout.
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A Portuguese court is due to begin the libel trial of a former senior detective who published a book alleging that Madeleine McCann died inside her parents' apartment.
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Miep Gies, who helped the family of teenage diarist Anne Frank hide from the Nazis, has died at the age of 100.
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Christmas sales were better than retailers had "dared hope for" as they enjoyed their best December growth for eight years, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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DNA samples were left in a police fridge for more than a year instead of being processed, an official report has revealed.
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Simon Cowell has said he will leave American Idol to launch The X Factor in the United States.
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Carlos Tevez scored his first Manchester City hat-trick to send Roberto Mancini's men soaring into the top four following their 4-1 victory over Blackburn.
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Togo's involvement in the African Nations Cup is over following their failure to appear for their opening match against Ghana on Monday night.
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Birmingham have completed the £3million signing of midfielder Michel from Sporting Gijon.
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A British bomb disposal expert has died following an explosion in Afghanistan.
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Jack Straw and Geoff Hoon are to be the first members of Tony Blair's Cabinet to give evidence to the Iraq Inquiry.
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Gordon Brown has rallied Labour MPs, declaring that the "hard-won economic recovery" would provide them with a platform for victory at the general election.
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Shaun Murphy saw off six-time champion Stephen Hendry in a high-class second-round clash in the Masters at Wembley.
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A "vicious and cold-blooded" killer who strangled a young mother then chopped up her body with a meat cleaver has been jailed for at least 24 years.
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Drivers are enduring more hazardous conditions on the roads as authorities cut back on gritting and forecasters warned more snow is on the way.
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The battle to keep Birmingham on the move has been boosted with a fresh delivery of salt – allaying fears that the city’s gritting regime could be cut back.
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The battle to keep Birmingham on the move has been boosted with a fresh delivery of salt – allaying fears that the city’s gritting regime could be cut back.
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The West Midlands lagged behind the rest of the UK last month as chartered surveyors reported a fall in house prices in the region despite a UK-wide increase.
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Department store chain House of Fraser has revealed record seasonal trading as it offered more signs that retailers enjoyed a robust Christmas.
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Five Muslim men accused of branding British soldiers rapists, murderers and baby killers during a homecoming parade have been found guilty of a public order offence.
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Campaigners battling plans for the expansion of Edgbaston Cricket Ground have launched a legal appeal even as construction gets underway.
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Home study provides a way to learn new skills and gain new qualifications in your own time, at home. Many courses can be taken at a pace to suit you. It provides a way to stand out in the highly competitive jobs market.
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Lewis Hamilton believes he is in his best shape for years as he prepares for what he feels may be "the most exciting Formula One season yet".
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Teenagers across England have been sitting crucial A-level and GCSE exams as schools reopened despite icy conditions.
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Former St Helens and Great Britain scrum-half Sean Long was confirmed on Monday as the surprise choice to captain Hull in 2010.
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The Confederation of African Football have all but disqualified Togo from the African Nations Cup by confirming the team will not be allowed to re-enter the competition if they do not take part in Monday night's scheduled game against Ghana.
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New Bolton manager Owen Coyle confirmed financial factors influenced his move to the Reebok Stadium but stressed his own earning potential was not the reason he left Burnley.
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Former Liverpool director Tom Hicks Jr, who on Monday resigned from the board of both the football club and parent company Kop Holdings, has apologised for his "mistake" in sending an obscene email to a supporter.
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Mobile phone recycling has become standard practice in recent years. Most UK phone companies now offer cash for old mobiles, so it’s worth shopping around for the best deal on your old mobile before buying a new one.
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Gurkha veterans have lost a High Court test case battle with the Ministry of Defence over pensions.
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The body of Sunday Mirror defence correspondent Rupert Hamer, the first British journalist to be killed in Afghanistan, has been brought back to the UK.
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DUP leader Peter Robinson has said he is temporarily stepping down as Northern Ireland First Minister in an attempt to clear his name following the scandal surrounding his wife Iris.
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Senior Conservative John Maples has angered party activists with his last-minute decision to quit the House of Commons, which will rob local party members of the chance to choose his replacement.
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Three-quarters of Birmingham school children admit to having been drunk at some stage in their life, a shocking new report has revealed.
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David Harewood tells Jon Perks about the challenges he faced portraying Nelson Mandela in a forthcoming film.
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Long-running series Gardeners’ World is to go back to basics after a root and branch revamp proved a turn-off for viewers.
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In an attempt to deny his ‘senior’ moments, our man re-visits Stonehall Common – the problem is remembering if and when he last went…
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Gordon Brown has met key Cabinet colleagues as he prepared for his first appearance before the Parliamentary Labour Party since last week's failed coup attempt.
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DUP leader Peter Robinson has asked a party colleague to step in as First Minister, the Northern Ireland Assembly has been told.
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Jon Perks spends a few days in Malaysia.
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Ray Winstone is a man in demand at the moment – with 13 films in the pipeline, Alison Jones caught up with him to talk about his new release, 44 Inch Chest.
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The FIA are to appeal against last week's decision of the Tribunal de Grande Instance, who ordered the overturning of a lifetime ban from motorsport imposed on Flavio Briatore.
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Togo's Prime Minister Gilbert Huongbo has denied the country want to re-enter the African Nations Cup.
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Restaurants are notorious for claiming their front of house manager is one of the best in the business.
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Food Critic Richard McComb gets his teeth into a reborn dining institution.
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