Catherine Lillington

Birmingham office worker caught up in swine flu scare

A BIRMINGHAM city centre office which employs hundreds of staff was caught up in the swine flu scare today.Read

Antarctic adventurer returns to a 'smelly' Birmingham

A DAD of three who has spent 18 months in frozen Antarctica has been reunited with his family in Birmingham.Read

Robbers strike victim on head with hammer

A MAN was struck over the head with a hammer by a gang of robbers who then ran off with the bag of cash he carried.Read

Robbers strike victim on head with hammer

A MAN was struck over the head with a hammer by a gang of robbers who then ran off with the bag of cash he carried.Read

Antarctic adventurer returns to a 'smelly' Birmingham

A DAD of three who has spent 18 months in frozen Antarctica has been reunited with his family in Birmingham.Read

Losing your job can be like losing a loved one

I READ a while ago how the effect of being made redundant to someone who has really never experienced it before is similar to the five stages of grief people are said to suffer after a bereavement.Read

Support growing for Birmingham Mail's bid to fight jobs gloom

SUPPORT for the Birmingham Mail’s We Want To Work campaign has come from politicians and business leaders all wanting to see eight of our readers and thousands like them find new jobs.Read

Mail launches We Want to Work campaign

Over the next few months the Birmingham Mail will be giving a helping hand to eight local people as they compete in the jobs market for work - and readers will be able to follow their progress.Read

Terrapin rescued from 'kicking' in Birmingham park

A WOMAN rescued a terrapin from being kicked about at Ward End park where she was told even more of the reptiles have been found.Read

Terrapin rescued from 'kicking' in Birmingham park

A WOMAN rescued a terrapin from being kicked about at Ward End park where she was told even more of the reptiles have been found.Read

Terrapin rescued from 'kicking' in Birmingham park

A WOMAN rescued a terrapin from being kicked about at Ward End park where she was told even more of the reptiles have been found.Read

Terror threat still "severe"

SECURITY Minister Lord West said the threat of a terrorist attack remains “severe” on a visit to Birmingham.Read

Brummies say buses are green and easy, ut would consider electric cars

SOCIAL worker Adebayo Ademola, aged 34, from Aston, travels by bus even though he can drive but has discussed the scheme with his partner.Read

Brummies say buses are green and easy, ut would consider electric cars

SOCIAL worker Adebayo Ademola, aged 34, from Aston, travels by bus even though he can drive but has discussed the scheme with his partner.Read

Two arrests as police probe tyre-dumping in Solihull

THOUSANDS of worn-out tyres are being dumped at more than 30 garages in Solihull.Read

Distraction burglary upsets OAP in Billesley

A BIRMINGHAM pensioner was the victim of a distraction burglary by two men who claimed they needed water because their car was overheating.Read

Increase in Job Seekers’ Allowance claims in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM has seen the biggest increase in the number of people claiming Job Seekers’ Allowance according to a study on the areas hit worst by the recession.Read

Sheldon junior footballers go training with Blues manager Alex McLeish

FOOTBALL stars of the future enjoyed a special training session with Blues manager Alex McLeish in a prize they won in the Birmingham Mail.Read

Parents criticise "extortionate" Drayton Manor Park and Alton Towers prices

A family of four would pay &£100 to go to Alton Towers and £80 for Drayton Manor – but the Staffordshire venues both defended their prices saying they offered value for money.Read

Wednesbury in appeal over old Birmingham photos

HISTORY lover Chris Stanley has opened up a photo album for Birmingham Mail readers showing images of Birmingham and the Midlands 80 years ago.Read

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