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Birkdale Community Hub & Library Celebrates Prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Birkdale Community Hub & Library has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest recognition for voluntary groups in the UK

BRUNTWOOD SCITECH REMAINS RESILIENT IN FIRST YEAR OF EXPANDED JOINT VENTURE
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Letters to Ministers on EU Alignment
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BHX lands Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its Nominated Charity
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