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Anna Jeys

Anna Jeys

Ex-soldier cleared in ear biting case

A DISABLED ex-soldier who bit off his neighbour's ear in self defence has been cleared of all charges. Read

Fire probe as girl fights for her life

A FIVE-year-old girl was fighting for life today and six others were injured following a suspected arson attack at a Birmingham house. Read

Man chewed off neighbour's ear

A MAN bit a huge chunk out of his neighbour's ear after an argument over a dog urinating in his front garden. Read

Footballer jailed for killing opponent

AN amateur footballer who killed another player when he punched him after a Sunday league match was today starting an 18-month jail sentence. Read

Editors @ Birmingham Carling Academy

IT was a different band that took to the stage at the Academy last night than the unassuming lads that paid a visit to the Kerrang studios earlier in the day. Read

Jack Johnson @ NEC Arena

IF it wasn't for the icy weather outside, you could have been forgiven for thinking it was the height of summer in the NEC as it played host to surfer-turned-singer Jack Johnson. Read

Mystery over woman's death

A BIRMINGHAM woman collapsed and died at home after contracting the rare condition Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, an inquest heard. Read

Residents facing rate rise

TAXPAYERS in Solihull are facing a four per cent hike in council tax that would take the average Band D bill to a total of £1,130.41. Read

New drive to beat OAP conmen

TRADING standards officers in Solihull have joined up with local banks in a bid to crack down on conmen who try to deprive pensioners' of their life savings. Read

Inspector to visit over mast wrangle

A GOVERNMENT inspector is expected to be met with angry protesters when he visits the site of a controversial phone mast. Read

City band still creating a scene

BIRMINGHAM band Ocean Colour Scene are staying true to their roots - by recording their next album in the city. Read

Warning over truancy blitz

SOLIHULL Council has joined forces with West Midlands Police to crack down on youngsters bunking off school. Read

Crackdown on green crime

TWO Solihull men have been handed hefty fines after being hauled through the courts following a council crackdown on environmental crime. Read

The Strokes @ Wolverhampton Civic Hall

ARGUABLY one the hottest bands of the last decade, American rockers The Strokes nonchantly took their place on stage in Wolverhampton. Read

Schools set to be upgraded

A MASSIVE scheme set to transform every school in the borough and improve their technology has taken a step closer. Read

New campus to tempt students

SOLIHULL College has begun taking applications for its new £13 million campus in Chelmsley Wood and is inviting students to sign up now. Read

Pubs to ban smoking for a day

REVELLERS looking to have a cigarette with their pint will be sorely disappointed when every pub in Solihull town centre bans lighting up as part of next month's No Smoking Day. Read

Arctic Monkeys @ Carling Birmingham Academy

IT was Maximo Park's name at the top of the bill, but the spotlight was firmly turned on the hottest band of the moment - the much-hyped Arctic Monkeys. Read

Wedding contest couple vow to make it work

SMILING and holding hands, Craig Cooper and Rebecca Duffy walked out of Hotel Du Vin looking like they had been in love for years. Read

Parents win fight for school patrols

PARENTS and staff at a borough primary school are celebrating people power after launching a campaign over a dangerous junction near their school. Read

Author Profile

Anna Jeys is the news and features editor for the Birmingham Mail website. Solihull-born, she joined the Solihull News in 2000 as a reporter and became news editor in 2002. She joined the Mail in 2004, working in Solihull before moving to head office in 2005.

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