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Local Democracy Reporter covering Birmingham.

May 20, 2021

Use of Tasers by West Midlands Police nearly doubles inside three years

Crime|May 20, 2021

May 12, 2021

New proposals to reopen Birmingham's Paradise Circus - but not to cars

Birmingham|May 12, 2021

April 18, 2021

Taskforce set up as babies in Birmingham and Black Country die at nearly twice national rate

Health|Apr 18, 2021

March 3, 2021

Venue’s licence opposed over privacy fears from resident

Birmingham|Mar 3, 2021

March 2, 2021

Covid outbreak at prison - as health chief says it is 'difficult setting' to reduce transmission

Coronavirus|Mar 2, 2021

February 26, 2021

Street traders granted hearing over council demand to sell 'innovative products'

Birmingham|Feb 26, 2021

February 23, 2021

Campaigners’ disappointment at Kashmir petition response

Birmingham|Feb 23, 2021

February 22, 2021

Frontline police officers ‘should be vaccine priority’

Coronavirus|Feb 22, 2021

February 19, 2021

Operation Eagle finishes in Birmingham after 12,500 tests

Coronavirus|Feb 19, 2021

Perry Barr recycling centre plans approved

Birmingham|Feb 19, 2021

February 18, 2021

Walsall Council to loan Birmingham Airport almost £5m

Coronavirus|Feb 18, 2021

February 17, 2021

Nisa ends agreement following fake wine

Crime|Feb 17, 2021

February 16, 2021

Neighbours oppose shop’s alcohol licence application

Birmingham|Feb 16, 2021

February 12, 2021

£24.1 million Dudley Interchange project approved by combined authority

Dudley|Feb 12, 2021

February 10, 2021

Fears Birmingham Airport will need more support as council lends £18.5 million

Birmingham|Feb 10, 2021

February 9, 2021

Sutton Coldfield shop ‘sold fake wine’

Birmingham|Feb 9, 2021

February 3, 2021

‘92,000 new green jobs by 2041’

Business|Feb 3, 2021

February 1, 2021

One in 10 council employees re-hired

Birmingham|Feb 1, 2021

900-pupil school set for approval

Education|Feb 1, 2021

January 30, 2021

Hospital staff in Birmingham spat at over mask requests

Birmingham|Jan 30, 2021

January 28, 2021

GP director dispels 'bizarre' Covid vaccine myths

Coronavirus|Jan 28, 2021

January 27, 2021

36 per cent hate crime rise

Crime|Jan 27, 2021

January 17, 2021

Region’s planned environment spending allocation criticised

Politics|Jan 17, 2021

January 12, 2021

‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ set to get her fountain back

Birmingham|Jan 12, 2021

January 11, 2021

Tram fare-dodging loophole set to close

Transport|Jan 11, 2021

January 8, 2021

Homes approved opposite former Flapper venue in Birmingham

Birmingham|Jan 8, 2021

December 9, 2020

Police criticised for ‘fining exempt customers’ for not wearing masks

Dudley|Dec 9, 2020

December 8, 2020

More than 200 Birmingham Council staff have tested positive for Covid

Birmingham|Dec 8, 2020

December 7, 2020

Day centre closures in Birmingham having 'terrible' impact on families due to Covid-19 pandemic

Birmingham|Dec 7, 2020

December 2, 2020

Council leader’s warning over Christmas gatherings

Coronavirus|Dec 2, 2020

December 1, 2020

Almost 100 children killed or seriously injured on West Midlands roads each year

Transport|Dec 1, 2020

November 28, 2020

180 Covid breaches reported to West Midlands Police every day

Coronavirus|Nov 28, 2020

November 26, 2020

Plans to turn Birmingham street into outdoor dining area

Birmingham|Nov 26, 2020

November 18, 2020

'Misinformation is rife’ around Covid vaccines, health chief says

Birmingham|Nov 18, 2020

Campaigners 'in limbo' over legal costs after fighting decision to demolish A34 Perry Barr flyover

Birmingham|Nov 18, 2020

November 11, 2020

Health chief says 'significant amount of work' needed before mass Covid testing

Birmingham|Nov 11, 2020

October 28, 2020

‘No masks’ top whistleblowers’ Covid gripes

Birmingham|Oct 28, 2020

October 24, 2020

Tower approved for Birmingham despite affordable housing concern

Birmingham|Oct 24, 2020

October 16, 2020

Calls for skills support as people retrain to find new jobs

Coronavirus|Oct 16, 2020

October 15, 2020

Schools deficit shrinks by £6m

Education|Oct 15, 2020

October 12, 2020

Concerns over plans for new cafe in Birmingham

Property|Oct 12, 2020

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games costs rise to £218 million

Birmingham|Oct 12, 2020

September 28, 2020

'Hidden crime' on the rise across the West Midlands

Crime|Sep 28, 2020

September 23, 2020

Concern over Jewellery Quarter flats

Birmingham|Sep 23, 2020

Arcade objection from neighbouring betting shop

Business|Sep 23, 2020

August 12, 2020

Birmingham pub landlord’s fears over development impact

Birmingham|Aug 12, 2020

August 1, 2020

Digbeth apartments plan approved despite fears for future of nightclubs

Property|Aug 1, 2020

Changes to 800-home plans approved

Property|Aug 1, 2020

Worst West Midlands pollution spots revealed

Netherton|Aug 1, 2020

July 30, 2020

City tops complaints league table

Politics|Jul 30, 2020

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