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BIRMINGHAM International Airport could hit the jackpot under new plans for 200mph bullet trains running between the city and London, council bosses claimed today. Read

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Villa boss relieved his side overcame plucky Gillingham

RELIEVED manager Martin O’Neill admitted Gillingham were such fierce opponents that he would happily have settled for a replay at Villa Park. Read

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Birmingham City finally decide to install undersoil heating at St Andrew's

BLUES will spend more than £300,000 on installing undersoil heating at St Andrew’s in the summer. Read

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Simpson is hoping for best of both worlds

JAY Simpson aims to help Albion’s survival bid in this weekend’s derby against Villa – knowing he can help his parent club Arsenal. Read

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