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By Richard Gullick
Published 8th Apr 2022, 13:42 BST

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Birmingham City amongst best places to live in the UK

Birmingham City has been named one of the best places to live in the UK, with special regard to Kings Heath and the Jewellery Quarter, by the Sunday Times. Being able to live car free and opportunities for different lifestyles were a factor in the choice, as well as things like parks, shops and heritage.

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View of Birmingham city centre

Tributes paid to 80 year old woman killed in hit and run crash

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Tributes have been paid to a pensioner who died after being hit by a car in Ward End on Tuesday. Irshad Begum struck along Washwood Heath Road in the early evening. Police have charged a 28 year old man from Erdington with causing death by dangerous driving.

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Irshad Begum

Footballing Legends offer support to charity walkers

Football legends David Ginola and Ledley King have lent their support to a group trekking 100 miles between the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Villa Park. The group hope to raise £5000 for EyeCan, a charity which offers support to people living with visual impairments.

Nathan Richard and Mina Ratt with Ledley King as the head off on a charity trek from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Villa ParkNathan Richard and Mina Ratt with Ledley King as the head off on a charity trek from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Villa Park
Nathan Richard and Mina Ratt with Ledley King as the head off on a charity trek from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Villa Park

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