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Birmingham to get an exciting new anime film festival this autumn
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Cockshut Hill School celebrates first ever Ofsted 'Good' rating
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Stafford Classic Bike Show announces guest appearance from Henry Cole
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Check if your privately rented property has the right licence
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Landlords or managing agents could get a fine of up to £30,000 for not having the correct licence
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Solihull Sixth Form College: An aspirational college for young people which inspires learners to reach new heights
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Open evening places at this Birmingham secondary academy are still available - book now
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E-ACT North Birmingham Academy will be welcoming prospective students and their families through its doors on Wednesday, September 27
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Book your place now for E-ACT Willenhall Academy’s open evening
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An amazing new Sunday roast menu is coming to Chinese restaurant Tattu in Birmingham
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Peaky Blinders Nights return to the Black Country Living Museum
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See what E-ACT West Walsall Academy is really like
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E-ACT West Walsall Academy will be welcoming prospective students and their parents on Tuesday September 19, 2023
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UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
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UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
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UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
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Martin Lewis urges every driver to get '100 per cent free' winter essential
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All drivers have to do is sign up for the Halfords Club, the Money Saving Expert star revealed on Tuesday as he returned to the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show from 8pm til 9pm.
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