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Chris Henwood

Chris Henwood

Heartbreak for parents after son dies in Egypt

THE devastated parents of an “extremely fit” Birmingham man who died of a heart attack while working in Egypt today spoke of the terrible moment they heard their only child was dead. Read

Safety centre set to open in Nechells

FINAL touches are being put to a state-of-the-art safety centre that will teach Birmingham children about risks. Read

Three injured in dog attack in Smethwick

A MAN was today undergoing emergency skin grafts after a terrifying dog attack in the West Midlands left three people injured. Read

Community project Envision Birmingham in final to win Lottery award

A BIRMINGHAM community project is in with a shout of winning Lottery cash – and a starring role on TV. Read

Eid Mela festival trashed by litter louts

LITTER louts trashed a Birmingham park as it played host to a celebration of the city’s Islamic culture, it was claimed today. Read

Hair styles of yesteryear go on display

CORN rows, comb-overs, mohicans, afros, beehives, perms and plaits - most people have had one or more haircut they regret at some point. Read

Eleni's plunge for the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust

ONE small step, one giant leap... for 21-year-old Eleni Hitchinson and the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust. Read

Fears Birmingham families are paying too much Council Tax

FIGURES showing that more than 225 Birmingham householders were found to be paying too much council tax have sparked fears that more city families are paying over the odds without knowing it. Read

Old banger put to the test in Italian charity job

ALL roads will lead to Rome for four Midland women, providing their £100 banger lasts the distance. Read

Emotional goodbye for school staff

IRIS Lynock and Janet Bevan waved an emotional goodbye when the schoolbell rang for the end of the dinner hour yesterday. Read

Spectacle at a bargain price

READERS of the Birmingham Mail have just a few months to ensure they enjoy the spectacle of the city’s 20th Anniversary Tattoo at knockdown prices while doing their bit for charity. Read

Luxury shed for Rubery man

WHEN Martin Delaney decides he needs a bit of peace and quiet, he disappears into his shed like countless other men. Read

Cancer blow for a diamond couple

A BIRMINGHAM couple have been forced to put their diamond wedding anniversary celebrations on hold after they were both diagnosed with cancer. Read

Balti prices go back 25 years to help Birmingham Mail Charity Trust

TWO popular city curry houses turned back the clock 20 years to raise cash for the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust. Read

Midlands hosts 500 amateur singers to raise £10,000

UP TO 500 amateur singers are expected to raise the roof tomorrow in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust, in Birmingham. Read

Gang face ASBOs for ‘estate terror’

THREE men and a youth appeared in court over an alleged reign of terror on a city housing estate. Read

Aston Villa unveils new kit

ASTON Villa superstars won a heart-warming thumbs up from fans at the official launch of their new kit bearing the logo of Birmingham’s Acorns Children’s Hospice. Read

Mum’s anguish at ‘crammed’ graves

GRIEVING parents are having to stand on the graves of babies as they mourn at a Birmingham cemetery, according to a city mum. Read

Charity’s name used in attempted scam

A CITY charity has been hit by internet scammers who claimed a hotel booking led to money going to the needy. Read

Budding film-maker urges Brummies to vote

A BIRMINGHAM blockbuster could be heading to a cinema near you if a city writer drums up enough support for his film idea. Read

Author Profile

Chris is a general news reporter covering Kings Norton and Brandwood. His journalism training was carried out near his home town of Carmarthen, in South Wales, where he worked on the Llanelli Star and South Wales Evening Post newspapers.

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