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Crumbling end terrace neighbours fear for their Birmingham homes

A ROW of neighbours said their homes have been left attached for 13 years to a derelict council house which has begun sinking into a ditch.Read

Birmingham City Council chief executive warns of compulsory job losses

CITY council chief executive Stephen Hughes today warned compulsory job losses cannot be ruled out in the 800 jobs the authority plans to shed.Read

Tributes to key Birmingham artist Trevor Denning

A BIRMINGHAM-born artist whose work was an influence on the founders of the Ikon Gallery has died.Read

Chance to stargaze as Julie Walters is inducted to Birmingham's Walk of Stars

TICKETS are still available to see award-winning actress Julie Walters take her place on Birmingham’s Walk of Stars.Read

Birmingham globe-trotting gran celebrates 100th birthday

A GLOBE-trotting great-grandmother from Birmingham has celebrated turning 100.Read

Furious Birmingham clergy step into BNP row

CHURCH leaders from across Birmingham have stepped into the row about the BBC’s controversial decision to invite BNP party leader Nick Griffin on to Question Time.Read

Walk of Stars plea for Cluedo creator

A CAMPAIGN to win greater recognition for the Birmingham inventor of Cluedo has been launched in the city.Read

Man in 30ft fall from Birmingham city centre car park

A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling about 30ft from a city centre car park.Read

AN ELDERLY man has thanked his quick-thinking neighbour for waking him and saving his life as his home caught fire around him.

Nigel Rogers was dozing in his living room, at about 10.30pm yesterday, unaware he was breathing in smoke from a blaze caused by a candle left burning in his bedroom.Read

A TEENAGER remained in police custody today after a road was sealed off in Birmingham amid reports of gunfire.

The junction of Yew Tree Rise and Langley Heath Drive in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, was closed off yesterday with police carrying out an examination of the area.Read

West Midlands Police wins legal battle to keep criminal conviction records on its database

WEST Midlands Police has won its appeal which challenged a ruling that it should delete records on criminal convictions from its database.Read

Gately's Midlands tycoon pal's charity boosted by fans

MUSIC fans mourning the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately have donated more than £15,000 to a children’s charity run by a Midland businessman and close friend of the star.Read

Stephen Gately fans boost Midlands tycoon pal's charity

MUSIC fans mourning the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately have donated more than £15,000 to a children’s charity run by a Midland businessman and close friend of the star.Read

Birmingham inventor of board game Cluedo honoured as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations

THE Birmingham inventor of the board game Cluedo is being honoured as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.Read

Birmingham inventor of board game Cluedo honoured as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations

THE Birmingham inventor of the board game Cluedo is being honoured as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.Read

Saltley man says he fears death if he is deported back to Jamaica

A MAN whose famous brother was gunned down in Jamaica fears he will face the same fate when he is deported back there from his Birmingham home today.Read

Man says he fears death if he is deported back to Jamaica

A MAN whose famous brother was gunned down in Jamaica fears he will face the same fate when he is deported back there from his Birmingham home today.Read

Adrian Chiles and Jane Garvey split in June last year.

Black Country presenter Adrian Chiles granted quickie divorce

The wife of the One Show presenter and Baggies fan is poised to win a share of his £4 million fortune, it was reported.Read

School of the Week: Reaside Junior School, Frankley

WHAT children learn outside their lessons is valued just as highly at Reaside Junior School, in Frankley.Read

Birmingham sensory pool is a big hit with youngsters

A POOL at a city special school has been fitted out to create a sensory atmosphere for young disabled swimmers.Read

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