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Satnav warning following court case

Motorists are being urged by a road safety charity to concentrate at all times following the case of a driver who killed a cyclist while she was altering her satnav.





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Birmingham speed limit draft maps issued

Draft maps have today been published, outlining which roads are set to be covered by the city’s 20 is Plenty scheme.





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Roads warning from city council

Road users urged to think safety as nights draw in.





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“Carmageddon” fear for industry claims university report

New report reveals thousands of transport manufacturing jobs at risk from a hard Brexit.





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Online drama classes for children launched

First-year theatre students create online DIY drama classes for parents and children.








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Gallery boost for childrens hospital

Art strategy takes centre stage at local hospital.






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The Sir Howard Interview: Tony Blair reveals all

Our chief crime correspondent Sir Howard Elston sits down with the former Prime Minister following the damning Chilcot Report into the Iraq war




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Marco Pierre White to unveil new cookbook at Birmingham restaurant

Book signing at signature restaurant to launch new publication.





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Street food event to take over Longbridge

Glynn Purnell steps up to the plate at Longbridge Dining Club.




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Taste of the Mailbox full line-up announced

Foodie heaven at canalside venue.






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Martin Longley experiences the utmost in musical contrasts offered by NYC…

New York Sounds: The Week In Free Jazz, No Wave Funk-Disco, Jewish Cantorial Experimentation & Alternative Hip Hop






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Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Space Rock To Out-There Jazz

Martin Longley sees Spiritualized compress their cosmic selves into a tiny Brooklyn DIY venue...




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Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Boris Wang Sex Stetson

Martin Longley gets into Chinese jaw harp, Fellini soundtracking, Japanese metal and whaledrone saxophone...




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Martin Longley’s New York Sounds

From tantric Buddhist interpretation to disco-funk humping, Martin Longley gets down in NYC clubland. And, er, a museum of Himalayan art.




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The boots are made for more than walking

Simon Hale reviews the Broadway production of Kinky Boots.




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How to look after your mental health

Tips on remaining mentally well during lockdown.




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Healthcare options reminder for bank holiday weekend

Pointers for anyone needing Birmingham & Solihull NHS serices.






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CBSO announces free concert tickets for health workers

Orchestra says 'thank you' to frontline staff.





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Lichfield theatre launches Event Cinema

Classic films and new releases to feature at state of the art development.





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From sixth form college to silver screen

Ex-Birmingham student provides opportunity for budding filmmakers.




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Wolverhampton cinema calls for help

Light House asking for ‘Magnificent’ partners to ride to the rescue.






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Operation Black Vote: Unveiling Birmingham’s next generation of civic leaders

Operation Black Vote unveiled Birmingham’s new generation of civic leaders at a media launch of their Civic Leadership Programme last week.





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The People’s Palace is not for profit

New Central Library: Founding a Friends Group, Thursday 4 July