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Adam Smith

He was such a fantastic brother and son; we'll never get over it

JUSTIN'S grieving family today insisted no sentence could make up for their pain and loss over his death. Read

Justin killer gets eight years

AMID emotional scenes at Birmingham Crown Court a heroin addict was sent down for eight years for knocking down tragic Kingstanding teenager Justin Murphy. Read

Post haste means first class delivery

POSTMAN Pat had his black and white cat to help him out but now Birmingham posties will have red and blue scooters to deliver mail. Read

Falklands War veteran is honoured

A FALKLANDS veteran from Great Barr has been awarded one of the Navy's highest honours after 34 years serving Queen and country. Read

Bar fined after rodent droppings are found

A POPULAR city centre wine bar has been fined £10,000 after health inspectors found it contaminated with mouse droppings. Read

Disney trip gets kids smiling again

THANK-you! That was the message from delighted city children and their parents after the Birmingham Mail and a generous pensioner made their dream holiday to Disneyland Resort Paris a reality. Read

Bar fined after rodent infestation

A POPULAR city centre wine bar has been fined £10,000 after health inspectors found it contaminated with mouse droppings. Read

'Fight Club' in Sutton Park

A "FIGHT club" based on the Hollywood film of the same name has been set up in a landmark park. Read

Passengers setting new sleeping trend

EXHAUSTED Birmingham and Black Country workers are falling asleep on buses and trains in a new trend dubbed "fly kipping". Read

Owner left his pets to suffer

A MAN was sentenced to 180 hours' community service and banned from owning pets for five years after his dog died through neglect. Read

Plea for ASBOs to curb dog fouling

DOG owners who let their pets foul streets and parks will be hit with anti-social behaviour orders if a veteran councillor has his way. Read

Fireworks arson attack warning

A CITY councillor today urged Birmingham families to tape up their letterboxes to prevent firework attacks. Read

Family terrified after swoop by armed police

ARMED police dragged a half-naked man from his Birmingham home and ordered his wife, six children and baby grandchild into a riot van, it was claimed today. Read

Speed humps would have saved my son

THE brave mum of tragic Midland teenager Justin Murphy led 35 of her friends and family into a council meeting to demand speed humps where he died. Read

Village is hailed for its great ale

THERE's really only one place to live in Worcestershire if you like your beer - Chaddesley Corbett. Read

New library design ready

ARCHITECTS have finished designing the 'landmark building' in Perry Barr which will house the new Birchfield Library. Read

Luminous box plan for library

ARCHITECTS have finished designing the "landmark building" in Perry Barr which will house Birchfield Library. Read

Fury at demands to move tributes

THE family of Birmingham hit-and-run victim Justin Murphy have been ordered to remove treasured memorials and flowers from where he died. Read

Plea to combat the carp killers

"BARBARIC" fishermen have been spotted spearing carp in a Birmingham beauty spot. Read

Disabled slam train station

"WOEFUL" facilities at Sutton Coldfield rail station are stopping local disabled people travelling by train, a campaigner has claimed today. Read

Author Profile

Adam Smith works in the Sutton Coldfield district office. He previously worked as a dustman, a security guard, in call centres, countless factories and Burger King before becoming a journalist eight years ago. A native of Perry Barr he also writes ýSkidderý Smithýs Speedway blog.

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