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West Midlands puts differences aside for greater good
Solihull Council
Solihull Council's leader Bob Sleigh said he had come to the conclusion it would be better for the borough to be a part of a new combined authority
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Coventry set to join Birmingham and Black Country in new regional authority
George Osborne MP
Business leaders have welcomed a "brave and historic" decision by Coventry City Council's ruling Labour group to support joining Birmingham and the Black Country in a combined authority
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Museums at Night events you can visit in Birmingham and beyond
Retail & Consumer
Coffin Works, Black Country Museum and Herbert Art Gallery are among the venues taking part in this annual event until May 16, 2015
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West Midlands can be strongest economic powerhouse says Sir Albert
Economic Development
Combined authority is now weeks away from being formed says Birmingham City Council leader as he looks to outshine other regions following devolution
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Edgbaston used to lead way on election night, but no more
Opinion
General election counts in Birmingham take longer and longer, but the locals were rushed through in a matter of minutes
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Birmingham must agree to elected mayor says George Osborne
Economic Development
Chancellor warns that a new combined authority for the city, Black Country and possible Solihull must have a mayor to benefit from new funding for housing and transport
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Dudley local election results 2015: Who was elected in your area?
Economic Development
The results are in for the 2015 Dudley local elections. Find out who was elected in your area.
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Midland man who went from brickie to African 'chief'
Economic Development
Midland man who became mature student and professor 'crowned' in key Ghanaian role
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Midland GPs struggle as 50,000 register in two years
Economic Development
South and central Birmingham surgeries have seen patients numbers grow by 3.4 per cent
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General election: Chancellor George Osborne warns of risk to West Midlands economy of SNP backed Labour Government
Economic Development
Chancellor in Longbridge  unveils new manifesto for the West Midlands with 160,000 jobs pledge and investment in new Enterprise Zones
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Cameron calls for more well-paid jobs as average Midlands wage falls
David Cameron
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics wages in the metropolitan area decreased by 11.2 per cent between 2010 and 2014 after accounting for inflation
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Negligence claims cost West Midlands hospitals £45m
Economic Development
The Heart of England NHS Trust, which runs Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals, had the biggest bill in the region – £13.9 million for 2013-14
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Dudley Zoo chief executive leaves role days after being suspended
Economic Development
Charity says Peter Suddock has left the role by mutual consent after earlier announcing an internal investigation would take place
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Labour and Tories are competing to show who offers the biggest boost in powers to local government
Economic Development
Councils could control an extra £30 billion under Labour plans while Conservative Chancellor George Osborne confirms Midlands is next in line for major devolution package
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Farage claims business backing for HS2 is 'to gain contracts'
Economic Development
Outspoken ƵIP leaders reiterates stance that party would scrap high-speed rail link amid fears it would benefit London more than Birmingham
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Mystery as Dudley Zoo chief is suspended on full pay
Banking & Finance
Peter Suddock has led the Black Country zoo for more than 20 years but it stresses the suspension does not constitute disciplinary action
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I'm part of the "local comminity" boasts Conservative candidate
Economic Development
Education policy may not be the strong suit of Midland candidate Sue Arnold after poster spelling blunder
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Election set for men-only contests in parts of Birmingham
Economic Development
Voters in five West Midlands constituencies will not be given the chance to elect a female candidate.
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Afzal Amin resigns following EDL allegations
Economic Development
Dudley North candidate steps down hours after saying he would fight allegations of EDL collusion
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Tory candidate Afzal Amin must be thrown out, Ed Miliband claims
Economic Development
The Dudley North candidate is accused of scheming with the English Defence League to announce an inflammatory march against a new “mega-mosque”
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Tory candidate Afzal Amin pledges to fight suspension over EDL plot row
Economic Development
Conservative Dudley North candidate set for showdown talks after suspension announced over the weekend
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Interserve gets go-ahead for new regional headquarters in Solihull
Economic Development
The firm has been given approval to demolish an unoccupied office block near Birmingham International station and replace it with a five-story triangular shaped building
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Midlands is celebrating the Magna Carta
Economic Development
800 years after Magna Carta was agreed by King John, the Midlands is celebrating one of the key events in the nation's history.
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Abortion law on sex selection splits Midland MPs
Economic Development
Proposed laws making it clear that it is illegal to have an abortion because of the sex of the potential child were backed by a number of MPs
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