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Article: Charles' honour for new Balsall Heath

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April 12, 2000
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PRINCE Charles was visiting Birmingham today to see for himself how one of the most notorious red light districts in the country has been transformed into a thriving community.

His visit honours the people of Balsall Heath who drove out the pimps, prostitutes and drug dealers through initiatives such as the Streetwatch scheme.

The royal visit marked the re-naming of the area as 'The New Balsall Heath' and signs proudly bearing the name had been placed around the area.

He was being welcomed to the Clifton Road mosque by local schoolchildren, religious leaders and a cross-section of the community who have helped regenerate the area.

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At the mosque the Prince was due to be shown a giant ...

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