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Brave Birmingham cancer battler in plea for more Little Stars

BRAVE Birmingham schoolgirl Sacha Richards, who received a national charity award for her courageous fight against cancer, is appealing for more young victims of the disease to be named Little Stars.Read

THE family of a businessman murdered by former Royal aide Jane Andrews will meet justice secretary Jack Straw next month to discuss the “fiasco” after she managed to escape from prison.

Rick Cressman, whose brother Thomas was murdered by Andrews in a frenzied attack in 2000, will confront Jack Straw about the “complete and utter incompetence” of his department.Read

No further action after Great Barr ambulance crash inquiry

WEST Midlands Ambulance Service has confirmed there will be no further action after an ambulance crashed en-route to an incident which ended in tragedy.Read

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Taxi driver led police to fugitive Jane Andrews

THE parents of fugitive former royal aide Jane Andrews asked a taxi driver to take them and their daughter back home before she was recaptured by police, it was reported today.Read

Mum of Sutton Coldfield star Lucy Benjamin speaks of exit from I'm A Celebrity

Speaking after Lucy was turfed out of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, her mum Jo Baker said viewers had not seen the best of the ex-EastEnders star.Read

Solihull man calls for Jack Straw to resign over fugitive's escape

The brother of a man murdered by fugitive former royal aide Jane Andrews said Jack Straw should consider resigning after she fled an open prison.Read

Report reveals young drivers drink and drugs shame

YOUNG motorists are flouting the law and risking lives by driving under the influence of drink and drugs, a worrying new report revealed today.Read

Police return killer Jane Andrews to jail

A HOTELIER whose brother was murdered by a former aide of the Royal family today told of his relief that she has been found before fleeing the country.Read

Family tribute to pensioner who died after Moseley accident

THE family of a Birmingham pensioner who died after being hit by a lorry have paid tribute to an “incredible lady” and “doting grandmother”.Read

RAF Cosford recruits are put through their paces before Birmingham Tattoo

An 18-strong crew are taking part in an intense training regime before they compete against Abbey Wood Field Gun Team, from MoD Abbey Wood, near Bristol, at the two-day event at the NIA this weekend.Read

Tenants urged to use vote in board elections

THOUSANDS of Midland housing tenants are being urged to vote in board elections.Read

Jaguar workers’ towpath cycle to Wales raises £6,500 for Cancer Research

STAFF at Jaguar Land Rover have raised thousands of pounds for charity – trebling their original fundraising target.Read

Harry Potter star to appear at Memorabilia Show in Birmingham's NEC

HARRY Potter star Tom Felton is bringing the magic to Birmingham.Read

Man's lucky escape after overturned van lands on his parked car in Handsworth

A SALES rep had a lucky escape when a van flipped over and landed on his parked car in Birmingham.Read

Mail reporter Christina Savvas having fun on the slopes with friend Bella Trifonos.

Travel: Soll has snow much to offer!

THE holiday got off to a great start as we landed, the blue-white mountains shining brightly beyond the airport, hushing the planeload of skiers, boarders and walkers in awe and anticipation.Read

Midlands 'Santa' runs to raise cash for charities

A GROUP of fleet-footed Father Christmases are stepping into the festive spirit by signing up to take part in a Santas on the Run event.Read

Birmingham abattoir fined over effluent

A SLAUGHTERHOUSE in Birmingham has been fined £6,000 for breaching levels of liquid waste allowed to run into drains.Read

Fire damage is visible at the block of flats in Walkers Heath.

Families flee blaze at Walkers Heath flats

TWENTY-four people were evacuated from their homes following an arson attack on a block of flats in Birmingham.Read

Kids having a ball with rugby heroes

A HOST of international rugby stars made a special visit to Sutton Coldfield to give young aspiring players a skills masterclass.Read

Review: Backstreet Boys at LG Arena

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IT was a predictable start but an impressive one.Read