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Soldiers may carry deadly superbug

WOUNDED soldiers from Iraq have brought back a deadly superbug, that may have contributed to the death of 35 NHS patients in Birmingham.Read

Parents anger at legionnaires' case

A BIRMINGHAM school caretaker struck down by the deadly legionnaires' disease has sparked a wave of protest from parents angry they were kept in the dark.Read

Team left homeless by travellers

A SUNDAY League team has nowhere to play despite spending all summer lovingly preparing a new pitch - because travellers invaded it.Read

Woodland set to be cleaned up

FAMILIES in Shard End are looking for support from the community to clean up a rundown woodland and turn it into a nature reserve for children.Read

Our unknown hero tribute

A PAIR of Birmingham brothers have embarked on a new career as tour guides after being inspired by the story of of their great uncle who died in World War One.Read

Crowning glory of Jack and Bonnie-Jo

THE smiling faces of Jack Hughes and Bonnie-Jo Green were two of the fairest in the land - after the pair were crowned as the Birmingham Mail's Little Prince and Princess.Read

Popular teacher dies on holiday

CHILDREN cried when they returned to school to be told their "terrific" deputy head teacher had died suddenly during the summer holidays Read

Tragic driver over limit

A WOMAN who was killed when her car veered off the road and smashed into a church, was three times over the drink-drive limit an inquest was told.Read

New plan aims to bring the Maglev back

A TROUBLED transport system which caused misery for thousands of Midland holidaymakers could bring "huge benefits" if it was introduced across the country, according to a leading Tory.Read

Man's stomach removed after blunder

AN OLD soldier had his stomach removed in a gruelling six-hour operation - after doctors wrongly diagnosed him with cancer.Read

Flying car hitch stalls Chitty show

THE world famous Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car was left without its magical powers as theatre chiefs were forced to stop the hit Birmingham show due to a technical problem.Read

Sam proves he's the top dog

SAM the King Charles Cavalier has been pining since the death of his lifetime companion.Read

Anger at sentence for weapons stash

A JUDGE was today criticised for being too lenient after he jailed a convicted Birmingham armed robber for just 13 days for possessing an imitation AK47, a handgun and ammunition.Read

Christmas comes four months early

CHRISTMAS is coming early to Birmingham just as most Brummies are jetting off on their summer holiday.Read

Families hit out at 'disgraceful' flats

FAMILIES in a Sheldon road are too frightened to leave their children playing in the street because of broken glass and syringes lying on the ground.Read

Bullring hit by burden of empty stores

IT'S one of the most successful shopping centres in Europe yet a number of stores are lying empty and abandoned in the heart of Birmingham's flagship Bullring.Read

Springsteen fans angered by ticket news

BRUCE Springsteen fans were fuming this morning after queuing through night for tickets - only to be told they could have bought them at the click of a button.Read

Archers named in English icon list

TWO of Birmingham's most famous products have been included on an official list of English "icons" unveiled today.Read

Firms still without power after blackout

SOME businesses were this morning without power for a second day after a suspected arson attack caused a major blackout in the city.Read

Bridge tribute to tragic mother

THE family of a woman who fell to her death from a motorway bridge have transformed it into a huge floral tribute in her memory.Read

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