Mason, from the Erdington area, was arrested after confessing he had killed his "girlfriend" to officers in Birmingham city centre, West Midlands Police said.

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The project has been funded by the Homes and Communities Agency, Birmingham City Council, Advantage West Midlands and Homeless Link.

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National Express West Midlands said 50% of its buses call at city centre stops instead following a passenger survey.

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