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A British Gas engineer urges households to bleed radiators correctly during the cold snap. Using a cheap 97p key can improve heating efficiency and cut rising energy costs.
A British Gas engineer urges households to bleed radiators correctly during the cold snap. Using a cheap 97p key can improve heating efficiency and cut rising energy costs.
Plans to convert a former West Midlands Police training centre in Smethwick into a 76-bed HMO for healthcare workers and professionals are under consideration. Read the full details.
Erdington Hall Primary School celebrates as 63% of Year 6 pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing both local and national averages. Discover the school's winning formula.
A plan for a permanent 'green stage' on Bournville Green has been submitted, aiming to boost arts and community events. The £63k project is led by a local consortium.
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Academy Award nominee Pauline Collins makes triumphant stage comeback in Birmingham production, marking her first theatrical role in over ten years since battling health issues.
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