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It's a funny old election - and this lot proves it
From appearing on the wrong side to being chatted up on the doorstep, it's all going on in Birmingham
News Opinion
The debate about Syria showed the House of Commons at its worst
MPs were childish and spiteful as they debated UK military action in Syria.
News Opinion
Comment: Communities can help us tackle gang violence in Birmingham
City's guns and gangs commission is taking its next step
News Opinion
The British people who are told they no longer belong here
The Windrush generation came to help rebuild this country and now they're being treated disgracefully
News Opinion
Cancelling the 2022 Commonwealth Games won't solve homelessness, but holding it in Birmingham will help
The city is showing ambition and that should be welcomed
News Opinion
Labour's making free school meals an election issue but it's not telling the truth
A Labour council candidate in Birmingham says Conservatives are 'starving our children' but independent studies show the Tory plan actually means more children get a free school meal
News Opinion
Birmingham church leaders condemn Tory 'two-child' benefits rule that will force 200,000 children into poverty
Conservatives are hurting their own chances of beating Jeremy Corbyn when they make life harder for people on low incomes
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How a £125 million energy company levy could be used to cut fuel bills and save the planet
Experts draw up plans for four green energy zones in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and the Black Country
News Opinion
How Theresa May went from zero to hero
She made mistakes last year, but Theresa May is now starting to look like a winner
News Opinion
Bored with elections - it may be worth paying attention in Birmingham this time
Some eye-catching policies are on offer giving voters in Birmingham clear choices on May 3
News Opinion
Here are the promises that came true about Brexit - and the ones that didn't
There's just a year to go until we leave the European Union
Regional Affairs
At last, Brussels begins to see sense about Brexit
The UK and EU are finally making progress on a Brexit agreement, with just a year to go until we leave
Regional Affairs
Conservatives keep on being told off for using misleading statistics
The UK Statistics Authority has chastised Ministers - including the Prime Minister - for falsely claiming the Government has increased spending on services including police and schools
Regional Affairs
Some people will back Jeremy Corbyn's refusal to accept the Government's claims about Russia
Corbyn has been mocked for raising the issue of Iraq and weapons of mass destruction but some people will agree with him
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Comment: 30 years on from meeting that sparked a revolution
Architect Joe Holyoak looks back to a meeting of minds - including his own - in Birmingham which shaped the future face of the city
News Opinion
The 4,000 houses being built next to HS2 is only the start
Brace yourselves for more development next to the NEC
News Opinion
How Russia is using the internet to attack the UK
MP Liam Byrne warns that Russia is spreading conflict and division in the UK - and we have to stop pretending it isn't happening
News Opinion
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour is the perfect home for former Liberal Democrats
Why is there no Liberal Democrat recovery? Perhaps because Labour has become the natural home of many ex-Lib Dems
News Opinion
The real reason it is so hard to get a council house in Birmingham
Blaming feckless families and immigrants is wrong - you need to look at supply, not demand
Local News
Creating Police and Crime Commissioners has backfired on the Conservatives
Tories have good reason to regret ever creating Police and Crime Commissioners
News Opinion
How HS2 high speed rail will create the new generation of engineers that Britain needs
Writing for BirminghamLive, HS2 Minister Nusrat Ghani and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street say construction of the high speed rail line will be an opportunity to train young people in vital skills
News Opinion
Why the Birmingham City Council budget protests have stopped
No storming of the barricades and fewer placard waving community groups at the Council House this year
News Opinion
It's time to put UKIP out of its misery
UKIP is about to elect yet another leader. But there's no longer any reason for the party to exist
Regional Affairs
UKIP leadership hopeful Bill Etheridge explains how he would save his party
Don't bang on about immigration and Islam, says Bill Etheridge - instead, UKIP must explain how it would make people wealthier
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How West Midlands Police are now using drones to catch criminals
High definition cameras will be helping to cover West Midlands Police more ground on patrols
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It's a funny old election - and this lot proves it
From appearing on the wrong side to being chatted up on the doorstep, it's all going on in Birmingham
Health News
Mayor Andy Street in talks with Government about getting stalled £350 million hospital built
Work on the 669-bed Midland Metropolitan Hospital has been on hold since the collapse of construction giant Carillion
Health News
People living in this part of the West Midlands are among most likely in UK to die from avoidable causes
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics has shown that 2,319 people in the area died an avoidable death
Regional Affairs
Worry over 'terrible' increase in crime figures across Solihull
There has been an overall increase of 1,467 crimes in the year to date
Car Reviews
Bold, well-equipped crossover aims to Eclipse the competition
The Mitsubishi Eclipse has a distinctive look with a bold front, boomerang-shaped cutouts and a twin section rear window
Car Reviews
Nissan Juke's almost identical twin is very different on the inside
The Juke Nismo RS has a few distinguishing features, such as deep side skirts, 18-inch alloy wheels with red brake callipers and a big bore sports exhaust
Housing
West Midlands housing market 'continues to slow'
Industry body RICS says interest from would-be buyers wanes while new instructions and sales remain in negative territory
Car Reviews
Hard to miss striking, bold design of new Hyundai i30 Fastback
Hyundai’s i30 Fastback looks set to be the most desirable of it stablemates
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New chief executive for Bournville Village Trust
One of the city's oldest housing charities has recruited a new head
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Next phase of Longbridge regeneration revealed
St Modwen plans to build for new units aimed at industrial units
Regional Affairs
How West Midlands Police are now using drones to catch criminals
High definition cameras will be helping to cover West Midlands Police more ground on patrols
News Opinion
It's a funny old election - and this lot proves it
From appearing on the wrong side to being chatted up on the doorstep, it's all going on in Birmingham
Health News
Mayor Andy Street in talks with Government about getting stalled £350 million hospital built
Work on the 669-bed Midland Metropolitan Hospital has been on hold since the collapse of construction giant Carillion
Health News
People living in this part of the West Midlands are among most likely in UK to die from avoidable causes
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics has shown that 2,319 people in the area died an avoidable death
Car Reviews
Bold, well-equipped crossover aims to Eclipse the competition
The Mitsubishi Eclipse has a distinctive look with a bold front, boomerang-shaped cutouts and a twin section rear window
Business News
Gender pay gap briefing
Gender pay gap briefing
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Employment
What is a workplace user experience and what can I do to make the best one possible?
Steve Dobson, Workplace Consultant at Overbury - the UK's leading office fit out and refurbishment specialist - gives top advice
Aston University
Work starts on new students' union building
Clegg Construction is carrying out £6.5m contract to develop new student facility at Aston University
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Unity Trust Bank sees profits and lending rise
The commercial bank which supports firms with a social benefit also attracted £11m investment
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