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Dr Dick Bruce, general practitioner in Cheltenham for 42 years until 1989, has died aged 89 after a brave fight with cancer. He was born in Spain in 1919, educated at Penryn School in Edgbaston and Beaumont College, Old Windsor.

A SPECIAL school in Birmingham has gone from 'failing' to outstanding in just four years after it earned a glowing report from Government inspectors.

By Steve Pain Just 20 years ago, having a green office probably meant it was painted an interesting colour. But over the last two decades, the issue of sustainability and the need for green credentials have become a top priority for all.

Health bosses are reviewing superbug-related deaths reported by Midland hospitals as Government figures revealed the region has the worst record in England. Clostridium difficile was linked to 1,115 deaths in 2006, compared with 534 the previous year.