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Health NewsWhat are funeral plans and can they save my family money?You can make arrangements in advance - preventing any financial or organisational worries later on
Health NewsWest Midlands leads the way in Theresa May's campaign to improve mental health
Prime Minister Theresa May announces plan to train a million people in mental health awareness, starting in the West Midlands
Health NewsCouple's stillborn agony as baby dies after medics missed 'warning signs'Hospital issues apology after heart problem dismissed as technical glitch
Regional AffairsDudley councillor blames Russell Hall Hospital for his father's death
'The care was totally terrible, awful, dreadful, one nurse for seven patients'
Regional AffairsNearly 3,000 people treated for drink or drug abuse in Solihull
'Drug and alcohol-related crime is estimated to inflict major cost on local communities'
Regional Affairs£1.5 million cycle plan for Sandwell
It includes plans to improve cycling links to local railways and tram stations across the borough
Regional AffairsMayor wants changes to Clean Air Zone proposals in Birmingham
He said the new charges should be 'as sympathetic as possible' for residents
Regional AffairsTeenage pregnancy posters grab attention on Walsall buses
The posters feature images of a tube of lipstick or a high-heeled stiletto shoe
Regional AffairsMPs turn to mindfulness course to help them cope with stress and pressure of politics
So far 185 MPs and peers have taken part in an eight-week course in Parliament
Regional AffairsA&Es in bottom 20 for waiting times
There have been 18,000 admissions to the emergency department since January this year
Regional AffairsTheresa May in Birmingham to call for zero-pollution car revolution
Countries from across the world are signing the 'Birmingham Deceleration' with a pledge to back green vehicles
Regional AffairsBirmingham's clean air zone given go ahead but critics say it 'taxes people and won't clean the air'Opposition councillors attack plan to charge high polluting vehicles
Regional AffairsPeople in these jobs will not face Birmingham clean air charge in the first yearBut Labour bosses accused of 'taxing car owners for the privilege of using city centre'
Local NewsDudley Council says it's not hiding plans for the care of vulnerable children
'There are often sensitive and highly confidential items in the agenda which are not appropriate to share in a public arena'
Regional AffairsBirmingham coroner backs calls for £1 million digital autopsy scanner
Business case for digital post mortems being investigated by city officers following 10,000 name petition
Health NewsScandal-hit Midlands hospital trust furiously denies claims of poor maternity careShrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust has said reports that more babies and mothers died or suffered serious injuries are "factually incorrect"
Regional AffairsSmall businesses urged to tackle mental health across West Midlands
New trial promoting good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
Regional AffairsWeedkiller alleged to cause cancer still being used in Solihull
 "It is the council's preferred weed control agent for our weed control programme"
Regional AffairsBirmingham council leader Ian Ward wants the Government to help cut air pollution
Birmingham joins forces with other big cities to call on Theresa May to help cut the pollution that kills thousands each year
Health NewsAt last! Building work on Midland Metropolitan Hospital can begin again
New state-of-the-art hospital for Birmingham and Black Country to open in 2022 after Government provides cash
Business NewsNew £50m hospital to create 250 jobs
Circle Health is due to open its new hospital next year adding to the growing medical quarter at former BBC studios site
Regional AffairsPollution charge boss says Birmingham is 'over-reliant' on cars
He said he is now riding the bus again for the first time in 20 years
Regional AffairsPoisoned on the platforms - the train pollution hazard at Birmingham New Street station
It has been claimed the Birmingham city centre station poses the biggest pollution-related risk to public health in the city
Regional AffairsHow pollution is blighting Birmingham - the most common types of casesIn total there were 405 confirmed reports of environmental pollution in our region in 2017/18, down from 476 in 2016/17
Regional AffairsFormer Aston Villa owner Sir Doug Ellis has diedSir Doug passed away in the night
Regional AffairsBirmingham headteachers tell Education Secretary about devastating effect of funding cutsHeads are to meet Education Secretary Damian Hinds and war him they've been forced to cut teaching assistants, swimming, music and more
Regional AffairsDesigns revealed for new HS2 stationsGallery showcases the future of high-speed stations in Birmingham city centre and Solihull
Regional AffairsThe biggest threat to the Birmingham 2022 Games, claims leaderQuestion marks were raised toward the end of last year when Birmingham was awarded the honour of hosting the Commonwealth Games
Local NewsLordship titles for sale at under £20 - and the peers don't like itHaving a title is big business, with vendors promised red carpet treatment for an outlay of a few pounds.
HarborneWhy CopperBox is Harborne's coolest addressA contemporary village lifestyle in this affluent neighbourhood is accessible to first time buyers
SchoolsBlue plaque award for Birmingham homeless charityFirst time city's civic society has recognised an organisation contributing to life in Birmingham in the present day
CreativeBirmingham Post ups bid to bring Channel 4 to the citySpecial supplement featuring voices from across Birmingham makes the case for the broadcaster to move new HQ to the city
Regional AffairsBirmingham Civic Society appoints youngest ever chairmanAmelia Ladbrook will take over the role later this year to champion campaign group's heritage work in the city
Warwickshire CCCWarwickshire CCC signs new healthcare partnershipCricket club has teamed up with  BMI The Priory Hospital
Business NewsNEC Group sold to another private equity firmBlackstone swoops for live events group amid rumours of £500m hike on 2015 sale price
HomeHundreds of jobs set to be created in SolihullJobs boost after investments from the UK, EU, United States and China
Business NewsSee exclusive discounts at Birmingham's most luxurious furniture and interiors storesHome at Mailbox is celebrating its first birthday weekend with amazing promotions from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 October
Regional AffairsBirmingham headteachers tell Education Secretary about devastating effect of funding cutsHeads are to meet Education Secretary Damian Hinds and war him they've been forced to cut teaching assistants, swimming, music and more
Regional AffairsFormer Aston Villa owner Sir Doug Ellis has diedSir Doug passed away in the night
HarborneWhy CopperBox is Harborne's coolest addressA contemporary village lifestyle in this affluent neighbourhood is accessible to first time buyers
Post PeopleHistorian Carl Chinn inspires at business lunchClarke Willmott LLP in Birmingham were recently delighted to host its latest business lunch with special guest speaker Professor Carl Chinn.
Birmingham Post Business AwardsAndrew Whiting Wealth Consultancy sponsors Business Entrepreneur of the Year at Birmingham Post Business AwardsA senior partner practice of St James’s Place Wealth Management, Andrew Whiting Wealth Consultancy provides personal face-to-face wealth management services
Post PeopleRegion's mayor guest speaker at Colmore BID's annual meetingColmore BID (Business Improvement District) held its annual meeting in the grand setting of the Industrial Hall at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Business NewsClarke Willmott LLP business lunchClarke Willmott LLP business lunch