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Meet robodog at this year’s Big Bang Fair in Birmingham

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A portable pollution monitor, a robodog, smart food storage containers and a blueprint for a renewable theme park model using wind, solar and kinetic energy, are just some of the diverse and impressive projects being showcased by UK secondary school pupils selected as national finalists in this year’s Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers […]

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Midlands chefs host Michelin Star lunch to raise money for Birmingham hospital

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Former award-winning Chef Matt Davies has teamed up with Michelin Star Chef and finalist on The Great British Menu, Tom Shepherd, to raise money for a Birmingham hospital. Six years ago, Matt, Vice President of the British Culinary Federation, suffered severe burns and loss of the use of his arm. This devastating accident was life […]

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Birmingham man climbs Mount Kilimanjaro after heart surgery

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A 42-year-old man from Birmingham has climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro just three years after having triple bypass heart surgery. Pratap Mekapothu was an active and healthy person but one day he felt ill after running and was stunned when tests revealed he had cardiac disease at such a young age. Pratap said, […]

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Charity lifeline for older people during crisis

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As the cost of living crisis continues to hit vulnerable communities across Birmingham, one charity has been providing a lifeline to older people facing financial hardship.

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Youth homelessness charity marks 50th anniversary with fundraising gala

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St Basils aiming to raise £1m in one year to fund new scheme supporting vulnerable young people in Birmingham.

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‘Thank you’ song released to raise money for hospital charities

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Corrie Walker, patient at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham is currently battling stage four cancer and to raise money for UHB Charity is tapping into his musical talents by releasing a Charity single and performing a gig tonight at Tamworth Snowdome to release the single.

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Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival given 2020 go ahead

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Sport Birmingham has confirmed the Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival will go ahead in 2020, offering children with disabilities the chance to take part in sport. The event will enter its eighth year, thanks to a partnership with the CareTech Foundation.

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Birmingham carers celebrate victory

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UNISON members are celebrating after claiming victory in a dispute with Birmingham City Council over plans to make ‘indefensible’ cuts to the hours of low paid care staff.

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