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Former Birmingham day centre could become new store as cash-strapped council approves more property sales

The site of a former day centre for vulnerable adults could be redeveloped into a new store after the cash-strapped local council approved more property sales.

Politics|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Former Birmingham day centre could become new store as cash-strapped council approves more property sales
Supporting image for story: Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader
Free parking likely to be restored next year, says Dudley Council leader
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Dudley|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Film production in Birmingham could 'boost region' as a whole, according to Mayor
Film production in Birmingham could 'boost region' as a whole, according to Mayor
Politics|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 'I'm deeply concerned': Police commissioner warns that government settlement could lead to £41.1 million in cuts
'I'm deeply concerned': Police commissioner warns that government settlement could lead to £41.1 million in cuts
Politics|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business
MP puts spotlight on West Midlands steelwork during visit to Tipton business
Business|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?
25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?
Wolverhampton|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Politics|Dec 22

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Supporting image for story: Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Birmingham|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Sedgley|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: 'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
Transport|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Walsall Council to see 28.5 per cent increase in its funding over next three years
Walsall Council to see 28.5 per cent increase in its funding over next three years
Walsall|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Health|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around
Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around
Business|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
Politics|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Environment|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up
'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up
Property|Dec 19

UK News

Supporting image for story: NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation
NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says
Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say
‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display
In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Used pyjamas and rotten fruit among most disappointing Christmas gifts – survey
Used pyjamas and rotten fruit among most disappointing Christmas gifts – survey
UK News|14 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3

World News

Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
World News|Just now
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting
Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting
World News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting
Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting
World News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
World News|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
World News|Dec 26
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