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Adam Smith

Adam Smith

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

Rail link to Brum a must - Lib Dem

A CAMPAIGN was today on track to connect thousands of Castle Vale residents to the rail network. Read

We won't give up this fight

FURIOUS residents and councillors will hold a public protest this weekend to stop Persimmon Homes building houses on Erdington's former Nocks Brick-works. Read

Ugliness blights our High Street

SUTTON Coldfield's historic High Street is being blighted by ugly signs and poor redevelopment, conservationists claimed today. Read

Parking costs cut at station

BARNT Green Parish Council has negotiated a groundbreaking deal with Central Trains to slash the price of car parking for commuters. Read

Deal will cut parking price

BARNT Green Parish Council has negotiated a groundbreaking deal with Central Trains to slash the price of car parking for commuters. Read

Retirement homes set to be blocked

BIRMINGHAM City Council planning chiefs were today again set to refuse a controversial plan to build a retirement village on Jockey Road. Read

MP in pledge over green belt fight

SUTTON Coldfield MP Andrew Mitchell has outlined his committment to protecting the Green Belt around Birmingham. Read

Yam's looking really bostin!

A NEW clothing range is set to smash its way onto the catwalks of Milan, Paris, New York... and Rubery. Read

Perfect job for ticket to New York

A BUDDING actress from Great Barr is celebrating after winning £54,000 on Channel 4's Win My Wage. Read

Celebrate town's medieval history

COLESHILL is going back in time as the town celebrates the 800th anniversary of its Market Charter this weekend. Read

Students told to party safely

PARTYING students in Birmingham have been told not to forget their condoms when they go out celebrating after getting their results. Read

Birmingham Mail reporter Adam Smith as he has never been seen before.

Mailman Adam is cool for Cats!

EVERYONE knows cats are cool, so I was feline fine when the boss asked me to be made up as a character for the hit musical Cats. Read

Nine hurt as bus and cars collide

NINE people were injured in a crash between two cars and a National Express coach on one of Birmingham's busiest roads. Read

Stan Powers

Stan takes a trip down memory lane

TAKE one classic 1901 Lanchester car and the only surviving apprentice from the Birmingham factory that made it and you have the perfect 100th birthday surprise. Read

Flying start for new motocross track

THE world's best motocross riders are descending on Birmingham for the first UK Floodlit championships tomorrow. 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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