Black Country news and blogs Saturday 23 May 2015
Birmingham Eastside
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Birmingham Women’s Help Centre: Daisy explains why her work is so important 
Birmingham Eastside 22 May 15
In a special guest post for Birmingham Eastside, Daisy Khera from Birmingham Women’s Help Centre explains what her work involves, why cuts mean they cannot cover their costs – and how important volunteers are in providing support.
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“You will know at least one woman who has been a victim of domestic violence” – the Jan Foundation’s Judy Morgan
Birmingham Eastside 22 May 15
“It has been estimated that women will spend an average of seven years in abusive relationships and will have taken at least 35 severe beatings before they ask for help with their situation.
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Sutton Coldfield residents have chance to vote for town council inside of Birmingham
Birmingham Eastside 22 May 15
By Alexandra Pitts Birmingham City Council have published conclusions regarding a new town council for the district of Sutton Coldfield.
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Ruth Sunderland to speak at Birmingham City University in only speech this year
Birmingham Eastside 22 May 15
By Alexandra Pitts Leading business journalist Ruth Sunderland will be speaking at the annual BCU PR Masterclass Programme aiming to inspire students who aim to work within public relations and journalism.
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Walsall Police searching for missing school girl
Birmingham Eastside 21 May 15
By Alexandra Pitts Walsall Police are appealing to the public for information after 15 year old school girl Ellie Remington was reported missing on Saturday, 16 May.
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Candidate insists Trade Unionist and Social Coalition will keep fighting austerity in Birmingham
Birmingham Eastside 21 May 15
A candidate who stood in the general election has insisted his party will be back.
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Free pop-up half-term sports sessions at parks across Birmingham
Birmingham Eastside 21 May 15
Free sports activities are on offer across Birmingham to keep children entertained during half-term.
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Images released of man who sexually assaulted woman at Weoley Castle bus stop
Birmingham Eastside 21 May 15
Images have been released of a man who police say sexually assaulted a woman at a Birmingham bus stop.
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Students Union to say goodbye to Bar42 during the Alumni Reunion Weekend
Birmingham Eastside 20 May 15
By Alexandra Pitts The Students Union is holding their last event this weekend to say good bye to ‘Bar42′ before they move campuses this summer.
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Birmingham holds the 3rd highest rate for 16-18 year olds not in education, employment or training
Birmingham Eastside 20 May 15
By Fern Gibson Birmingham is the core city with the highest claimant unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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Ladywood ward has the highest crime rates in Birmingham
Birmingham Eastside 20 May 15
By Fern Gibson The areas crimes are at the lowest they have been for over the last 4 years, it has been revealed in a study released by crimestats UK.
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Birmingham Cathedral replica scoops gold at Chelsea Flower Show
Birmingham Eastside 19 May 15
A flora replica of Bimingham Cathedral’s bell tower has scooped a gold award.
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Twenty One Pilots sell out Birmingham venue ahead of new album release
Birmingham Eastside 19 May 15
American indie pop duo Twenty One Pilots played to a sold out Birmingham crowd at the Hare and Hounds ahead of the release of their fourth studio album Blurryface.
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Sir Albert Bore confirms new Cabinet at Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Eastside 18 May 15
The new Cabinet has been confirmed at Birmingham City Council.
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Erdington MP says Tory cuts are to blame for police front desk closures
Birmingham Eastside 17 May 15
Erdington’s MP has said planned police front desk closures across Birmingham will be “the first of many bad news” stories to emerge after the general election.
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Police hoping to trace men in connection with violence after Blues v Wolves game
Birmingham Eastside 17 May 15
Police have released images of six men they want to speak to after violent clashes between Birmingham City and Wolves fans in April.
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Replica of Birmingham Cathedral to star at Chelsea Flower Show
Birmingham Eastside 17 May 15
A five metre high replica of Birmingham Cathedral’s bell tower will be on show at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Birmingham MP hopes cafe project will spark other community initiatives
Birmingham Eastside 15 May 15
Shabana Mahmood MP A Birmingham MP has said she hopes a new cafe will be the first of many community projects.
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Former captain returns to Solihull Moors
Birmingham Eastside 15 May 15
Theo Streete.
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Awards ceremony marks International Nurses Day at Good Hope Hospital
Birmingham Eastside 15 May 15
The dedication of nurses at Good Hope Hospital has been recognised at an awards ceremony.
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CCTV released after group attack man at Solihull wake
Birmingham Eastside 15 May 15
A group of drinkers who attacked a 61-year-old man at a wake in Solihull have been captured on camera.
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Defibrillators installed at Birmingham fire stations
Birmingham Eastside 15 May 15
Life-saving defibrillators have been installed at three Birmingham fire stations.
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Mum’s appeal after attack leaves Kings Heath man brain damaged
Birmingham Eastside 15 May 15
The mother of a man left with brain damage after an attack in Kings Heath has appealed for help in finding the people responsible.
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Cockroaches land Birmingham cafe owner with £720 bill
Birmingham Eastside 14 May 15
A Birmingham cafe owner has been hit with a £720 bill after cockroaches were found at his business.
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Birmingham health expert calls for crackdown on cheap booze
Birmingham Eastside 14 May 15
A Birmingham health expert has called for tougher measures to tackle high levels of excessive drinking.
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Search for witnesses to violent carjacking in Great Barr
Birmingham Eastside 14 May 15
Witnesses to a violent carjacking in Great Barr are being asked to come forward.
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Hall Green Labour MP ready to fight Conservative cuts
Birmingham Eastside 14 May 15
Hall Green MP Roger Godsiff says local residents have given him the green light to fight against Conservative cuts.
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Man airlifted to hospital after being trampled by a herd of cows in Balsall Common
Birmingham Eastside 13 May 15
A man has been airlifted to hospital after being trampled by herd of cows.
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Abortion groups set for Birmingham demonstrations
Birmingham Eastside 13 May 15
The issue of abortion will take centre stage in Birmingham this weekend as two groups with opposing views prepare to march in the city.
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Monarch Airlines announce extra Birmingham Airport routes
Birmingham Eastside 13 May 15
A Monarch Airlines plane.
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MP claims Erdington families will suffer under Conservatives
Birmingham Eastside 13 May 15
A Birmingham MP has said the effects of a Conservative government will be felt in Erdington.
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Hunt for pair who held student while burglars raided his home
Birmingham Eastside 13 May 15
Detectives are looking for two men after a student was lured to a flat in Birmingham city centre and held while burglars broke into his home.
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Teenager arrested after meat cleaver and drugs are found in his car near Millennium Point
Birmingham Eastside 12 May 15
A teenager has been arrested after drugs and a meat cleaver were found in a car he was driving in Birmingham.
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Moseley returns for Buster Lawrence and Glyn Hughes
Birmingham Eastside 12 May 15
Moseley have confirmed the return of two familiar faces for next season.
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Health expert critical of switch from stairs to escalators at Birmingham New Street station
Birmingham Eastside 12 May 15
A lack of staircases at the revamped Birmingham New Street station has been criticised by a health expert.
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Inspired Festival to showcase talents of Birmingham City University students
Birmingham Eastside 12 May 15
The work of more than 6,000 students will be celebrated at Birmingham City University’s Inspired Festival.
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New Birmingham Graduate Hub project to boost city’s “renaissance”
Birmingham Eastside 12 May 15
A new project will give graduates the chance to play their part in the “renaissance of Birmingham”.
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Hit musical Mamma Mia! coming to the Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Eastside 12 May 15
Hit musical Mamma Mia! is coming to the Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its first UK tour.
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Shortlist announced in competition to find new Birmingham community flag design
Birmingham Eastside 12 May 15
Six designs are battling out to become the new community flag of Birmingham.
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Karen Carney reveals how injuries and depression nearly made her give up football
Birmingham Eastside 11 May 15
Birmingham City Ladies footballer Karen Carney has revealed how she overcame “injuries and depression” to book her place in the England squad for the World Cup.
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CCTV footage shows armed men breaking into Chelmsley Wood house
Birmingham Eastside 11 May 15
Newly-released CCTV footage shows the moment armed men broke into a house in Chelmsley Wood.
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Plans for £3m improvements to cycle paths to be approved by Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Eastside 11 May 15
A £3million project is set to improve cycle routes around Birmingham.
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Five injured in Aston car crash
Birmingham Eastside 11 May 15
Five people have been injured in a crash in Aston.
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Drivers facing new Paradise Circus diversions
Birmingham Eastside 10 May 15
Drivers will face changes to routes around the Paradise Circus redevelopment from today (May 10).
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Driver urged to “do the right thing” after girl is injured crossing the road in Erdington
Birmingham Eastside 9 May 15
The driver of a car that hit a young girl as she crossed the road has been urged to “do the right thing” and come forward.
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Handsworth man fined £1,400 for refusing to turn his music down
Birmingham Eastside 9 May 15
A man has been fined £1,400 for repeatedly playing loud music at his Handsworth home.
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Ms Dynamite to appear at Birmingham Gay Pride Takeover event
Birmingham Eastside 9 May 15
Ms Dynamite.
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John Hemming suffers surprise defeat in General Election
Birmingham Eastside 8 May 15
John Hemming , MP for Birmingham Yardley, has lost his seat in the General Election 2015.
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“Birmingham is really targeted by all of the parties” – BBC reporter
Birmingham Eastside 8 May 15
James Bovill , a political reporter for BBC Radio Stoke and BBC Sunday Politics Midlands , pointed out the importance of Birmingham for the General Election 2015 .
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#BRUMVOTE- 6 songs that sum up this year’s election
Birmingham Eastside 7 May 15
Our earlier article, “10 politically themed musical numbers to keep you going through election day” , got me thinking: What actual songs could sum up this year’s election? So, after rummaging through my collection of Japanese …