Now, the new spot, called Parallel 37, named for its Bay-area setting, highlights wood, stone and glass and regional cuisine.

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His plans included making the car parking spaces larger for fewer cars, banning traffic from part of the bus station area to benefit pedestrians and setting up a retail area for start-up businesses.

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West Midlands Police has said 45 urban street gangs operate in the area and is setting up a task force to tackle them.

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