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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 Birmingham City Council’s planned sale of an ‘iconic’ building has been approved.

Birmingham|14 hours ago
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
Supporting image for story: New student flats in Birmingham city centre refused amid concerns over 'incremental impact' of development
New student flats in Birmingham city centre refused amid concerns over 'incremental impact' of development
Birmingham|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections
Same bid to create ‘overcrowded’ HMO in Smethwick resubmitted after council rejection and almost 100 objections
Property|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Four Birmingham attractions set to evolve under huge developments over the coming years - here's what's changing
Four Birmingham attractions set to evolve under huge developments over the coming years - here's what's changing
Property|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Appeal to turn over decision on Brierley Hill MOT centre rejected
Appeal to turn over decision on Brierley Hill MOT centre rejected
Brierley Hill|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Major plans approved for arson-hit Willenhall building
Major plans approved for arson-hit Willenhall building
Willenhall|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Birmingham church scheme approved despite objections over gravestones being moved
Birmingham church scheme approved despite objections over gravestones being moved
Property|Dec 21

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Huge developments set to transform five 'forgotten' Birmingham neighbourhoods as schemes take huge step forward
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West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
Politics|Dec 20
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Plans for safe centre for vulnerable Birmingham children narrowly approved
Property|Dec 20
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Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation
Business|Dec 20
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New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers
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Business|Dec 19
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Plans for five-bed Smethwick HMO for 14 people redrawn after ‘cramped’ criticism
Property|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: 'We will continue to grow this business by staying true to our values' - Midlands housebuilder targets £100 million turnover for 2026
'We will continue to grow this business by staying true to our values' - Midlands housebuilder targets £100 million turnover for 2026
Business|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council leader says ‘nothing to hide’ over failed leisure centre deal
Dudley Council leader says ‘nothing to hide’ over failed leisure centre deal
Business|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: 30 photos of parts of Walsall town centre on the brink of demolition after multimillion pound plans revealed
30 photos of parts of Walsall town centre on the brink of demolition after multimillion pound plans revealed
Business|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's School of Art building granted Grade II-listed status after campaign to protect it from demolition
Wolverhampton's School of Art building granted Grade II-listed status after campaign to protect it from demolition
Wolverhampton|Dec 18

UK News

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Burglars jailed for using Grindr to dupe victims into letting them in their home
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Extremely fortunate no-one hurt after sinkhole swallows boats, fire chief says
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Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife
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Banksy claims Bayswater artwork that shows two figures lying down
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Fact check: Fake stories about curbs on personal freedoms and bogus taxes
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Viral News

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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
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Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
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Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
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World News

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World News|Dec 21
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Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
World News|Dec 21
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US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’
World News|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
World News|Dec 21
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