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Adam Smith

Historic centre 'to close'

A COMMUNITY centre given to the people of Birmingham by the Cadbury family 70 years ago is set to be consigned to the history books. Read

Hero dad detains driver after crash

A SHOCKED dad gave chase to a driver and his two passengers after a stolen car careered into his garden and hit his young son. Read

Woman burned herself alive 'to end debt'

A TRAINEE solicitor drenched herself in petrol and burned herself alive after being harassed for money by debt collection agencies. Read

Family lose fight to keep converted home

THE 'Shameless' family of 12 who knocked two houses into one to create an illegal drinking den were today defiant after being given 28 days to quit their home. Read

Decision due on eviction row family

THE 'Shameless' Midland family of 12 accused of running an illegal nightclub from the living room of their council house will find out if they are to be evicted tomorrow. Read

Eviction row family deny wrongdoing

THE mother at the centre of the 'Shameless' eviction row has defended her 10-strong family, insisting they have done nothing wrong. Read

Row over converted council house

A FAMILY of 12 could be evicted after converting their two council homes into one, complete with a bar, pool room, steam room and gym. Read

Fury as safety debate is axed

PROTESTERS demanding safer streets in Kingstanding in memory of tragic Justin Murphy are furious after a ward meeting was cancelled. Read

Top Tory switches to UKIP

A LEADING Conservative whose father was a Birmingham lord mayor has defected to the UK Independence Party. Read

Mauled guide dog Roz may be retired

A DEVOTED guidedog which survived a savage attack by another dog is facing another battle, to avoid being forced in to retirement before her third birthday. Read

Train strike at New Year

SKELETON Central Trains services could be running on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day if managers pitch in and become conductors for the day. Read

Tributes to bike victims

TRIBUTES were today paid to two men who died in a tragic motorcycle accident in King-standing. Read

New inquiry over plan for homes

A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to build almost 200 homes on a waste site is set to be re-examined. Read

Hollywood hair I come, says Marie

A MOBILE hairdresser from Birmingham is preparing for a trip of a lifetime after being accepted into Hollywood's "stylists to the stars" training academy. Read

Kasabian frontman loves Brummies

KASABIAN frontman Tom Meighan is looking forward to following in the footsteps of his heroes Ozzy Osbourne and Led Zeppelin by playing Birmingham tonight. Read

Justin's killer took my life too - mum

THIS time last year the heartbroken mother of hit-and-run victim Justin Murphy had bought all his Christmas presents and was looking forward to a family celebration. Read

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

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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