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First-time buyer mortgage lending 'up by a fifth'

6:40am Sunday 19th May 2013

ACCORDING to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), mortgage lending to first-time buyers increased by a fifth in March, with more than 19,000 loans, worth £2.4 billion, advanced.

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'More older people facing homelessness'

6:20am Sunday 19th May 2013

RISING numbers of older people are facing homelessness according to a national debt charity.

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Two thirds of over-65s 'very confident' in their driving

6:10am Sunday 19th May 2013

NEW research from Age UK Enterprises has found that 8.5 million (89%) over-65s are taking to the roads every day or every other day.

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Premier League football fans say season tickets are overpriced

6:40am Saturday 18th May 2013

PREMIER League fans believe they are paying over £200 too much for season tickets, despite clubs’ efforts to keep costs down, new research from the Virgin Money Football Fans’ Index shows.

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Work opportunities scheme needs employer support

6:20am Saturday 18th May 2013

A PROJECT aimed at providing paid-for work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities is seeking potential employers and students to get involved.

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Union vows to fight for Sealine workers' cash

7:50am Friday 17th May 2013

WORKERS made redundant at Sealine have been told by a union they could get compensation.

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Zoo boss scoops IoD award

7:10am Friday 17th May 2013

DUDLEY Zoological Gardens' chief executive, Peter Suddock, has scooped a top business accolade in the West Midlands Institute of Directors' (IoD) annual awards.

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MEP backs bigger global role for Birmingham Airport

6:20am Friday 17th May 2013

WEST Midlands Conservative MEP Philip Bradbourn has welcomed a report, commissioned by Birmingham Airport, as part of its response to the Airports Commission.

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Cleobury Mortimer loving its market

6:10am Friday 17th May 2013

CLEOBURY Mortimer is taking part in the 2013 Love Your Local Market campaign led by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA).

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