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Plans to demolish the Bull Ring Indoor Market building in Birmingham city centre have sparked fears that “900 years’ worth of history” could be put at risk.

The controversial proposals for the site will see the historic market building replaced by up to 745 apartments or up to 1,544 student bedrooms – or a blend of the two.

There was deep concern among residents and shoppers last year when it was revealed that the building faces being bulldozed as well as anxiousness among the traders.

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