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Catherine Lillington

Catherine Lillington

Frightened dog found wandering in Hockley street

The Akita/German Shepherd type female was underweight with prominent ribs and hips, lame on the left hind leg, with patches of raw skin on her legs, back end, tail and ears.Read

Pictures: Shoppers bag Versace bargains in Birmingham

DEVOTED fashionistas camped overnight outside the Bullring to snap up a one-off Versace collection as it went on sale at high street chain H&M.Read

Watch: Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market is back

BIRMINGHAM’S countdown to Christmas was well and truly on today with the return of the annual Frankfurt festive market.Read

Watch: BBC Birmingham staff in protest over programme cuts

MORE than 100 BBC workers staged an angry protest outside Birmingham’s Central Library against cuts to the city’s programme-making.Read

Woman tells how she held Hope Fennell's hand after tragic accident

A WOMAN has told how she held the hand of tragic teenager Hope Fennell after the crash that claimed her life.Read

Pictures: Cher Lloyd ‘not going to miss’ Frankie Cocozza after he was axed from The X Factor

CHART-topper Cher Lloyd said she was ‘not going to miss’ wannabe rockstar Frankie Cocozza who was axed from The X Factor.Read

Santa Zumbathon in Birmingham's Brindleyplace

A SLEIGH-load of Santas joined a Zumbathon in Birmingham’s Brindleyplace ahead of this year’s Santas on the Run event for Acorns Children’s Hospice.Read

Poppy appeal launch moved over fears about Birmingham EDL protest

THE launch of Birmingham’s poppy appeal had to be brought forward at the last minute over fears it could clash with an EDL march today.Read

How a Birmingham cat survived being shot in the head

His miracle recovery was followed by him being reunited with his family after he had been missing for three months.Read

Birmingham's worst cook gets masterclass from top city chefs

Jo Broomhall-Ellis is hoping to cook up a storm with a title prize of cooking lessons with seven of the city’s top chefs in the Birmingham Mail-backed competition.Read

Birmingham's first Doggie Half Marathon under starter's orders

HUNDREDS of animal lovers will join man’s best friend this Sunday for the first ever Birmingham Mail Doggie Half Marathon to raise money for the RSPCA.Read

RSPCA in Birmingham want a new owner for Ron the Staffy

Vets at the RSPCA’s Birmingham Animal Hospital tried to save the mature Staffy’s fractured hind leg but after treatment was unsuccessful it had to be amputated.Read

Barry Bannan

Aston Villa suspend Barry Bannan over allegations

ASTON Villa have suspended Barry Bannan, who was quizzed on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into the central reservation of a Midland motorway.Read

Famous Birmingham and the Black Country faces back RSPCA appeal

FAMOUS faces from Birmingham and the Black Country are backing the RSPCA’s appeal to build the first national animal hospital and rescue centre.Read

Rubery man jailed for for dazzling a police helicopter with laser pen

A 19-YEAR-old man has been jailed for six months for dazzling a police helicopter with a laser pen.Read

Birmingham's 'Bonnie & Clyde' jailed for stealling from the elderly

A WICKED couple dubbed “Bonnie and Clyde” by the police have been jailed for burgling the homes of vulnerable, elderly women.Read

Aston Manor Transport Museum holds last ever open day

FANS of Birmingham’s bus museum travelled across the country for its last ever open day.Read

Birmingham remembers Nelson's victory at Trafalgar Day

LANDLOCKED Brummies lined the city streets to pay tribute to the victorious Royal Navy hero Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson alongside his great-great-great-granddaughter.Read

Sheldon man stranded in Greek hospital for four months after Kos hotel plunge to be reunited with family

A TOURIST who has been stranded in hospital in Greece for four months will be reunited with his family – thanks to big-hearted Birmingham Mail readers.Read

Huge brawl erupts inside Shirley butchers shop

A BIRMINGHAM butchers was the scene of a fight between four men said to have involved a knife and knuckle duster today (12).Read

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Catherine Lillington works as a general news reporter on the Birmingham Mail, covering patches in the south of the city and stories for the jobs pages.