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Adam Smith

Memory of Sutton man lives on

THE memory of a Sutton Coldfield man who died at sea will live on after a lifeboat was launched bearing his name. Read

Security guard wins £1,000 in Mail competition

THE first lucky winner of the Birmingham Mail £1,000 Money Mania competition should know how to protect his cash. Read

Minister, 70 is attacked by burglars

A RETIRED Methodist minister was attacked by hooded burglars who burst into his home, knocking him to the floor. Read

Hang on for the ride of your life

THE sky is green, thunder's rumbling and forks of lightning are striking both sides of the giant Colorado cavern I'm about to raft down. Read

Birmingham International Airport closes oldest runway

BIRMINGHAM International Airport has closed its oldest runway, which has launched travellers on their journeys since 1939. Read

Bells set to ring out at fire-damaged church

THE bells of the burned out St Barnabas Church in Erdington will be ringing out once more tonight to celebrate Christmas. Read

Big Issue seller Kevin joins the rat race

BIRMINGHAM Big Issue seller Kevin Dodd, who has pounded the streets for ten years, has landed the perfect Christmas present - a job. Read

Joe Kelliher

Tragedy of horror car crash Birmingham teenager Joe Keliher

TEENAGER Joe Kelliher, who was killed in an horrific car crash, was today remembered as a "loveable rogue" who touched the lives of all his friends. Read

Protesters demonstrate outside the Pakistani consulate in Constitution Hill, Birmingham.

Birmingham protest over Pakistan unrest

BIRMINGHAM'S Pakistani Consulate was the target for protesters demanding the restoration of democracy by the president as the political situation in their homeland grew more tense. Read

Birmingham Mail Film Club

Birmingham Mail Film Club's first night

FILM buffs turned out in force to see the historic first Birmingham Mail Film Club screening. Read

Liam Byrne

MP fined for in-car phone call

MINISTER for the West Midlands Liam Byrne was today fined £100 for using his mobile phone while driving. Read

Police

Snakes stolen in break-in

POLICE were today hunting thieves who have stole 11 snakes from a house in Birmingham. Read

The Post Office.

More Post Offices to be axed

UP to 50 more Post Offices will be closed in Birmingham next year, it was revealed today. Read

Kimberley Southwick hears she is out of the X Factor.

X Factor Niki: I had my bags packed

X FACTOR star Niki Evans today admitted she had packed her bags before Saturday's show, convinced she was going home. Read

The petition for an elected Mayor for Birmingham.

Action stations in mayor poll battle

HUNDREDS of Brummies backed the campaign for a people's poll on an elected mayor by signing petitions in a city-wide day of action. Read

Wrestling star William Regal.

Mailman put straight by wrestling star

BIRMINGHAM was the focal point for millions of wrestling fans across the world as the World Wrestling Entertainment circus came to town. Read

Murder hunt after body is found in park

A SENIOR police chief has allocated "massive police resources" to solve the murder of a man whose body was found in a Birmingham park. Read

Birmingham Council House

Mum in fear after council's blunder

A BATTERED wife was living in fear today after Birmingham City Council sent her new address to the violent husband she escaped from. Read

Arts centre axes 190 staff

STAFF at Birmingham's Midlands Arts Centre are reeling after being told they will all lose their jobs next year. Read

Brum music scene mourns Len

A POPULAR figure on the Brum music scene died from multiple injuries after being run over riding his bike along a country lane. 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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