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Sam just couldn't go on the beach

WHEN mum Anna Dunstan looked into the eyes of her new-born baby she immediately noticed something unexpected – but she had no idea at the time how this would affect the life of her son.Read

Beating a Drum for the Young and Gifted

THE curtain is due to rise on a new Kathak dance tomorrow at Aston’s Drum arts centre, but just before the main performance there will be a short show from a group of local youngsters.Read

Sonia Sabri breaks down youths’ pre-conceived ideas

SONIA Sabri’s involvement has been a short-term project linked to a public performance of her own work Parallels at the theatre tomorrow.Read

How Georgia Ivery's new hair changed her life

LIKE many six-year-old girls, Georgia Ivery wanted to grow her hair and wear it in plaits – but a genetic condition meant her hair would never be long enough and strong enough.Read

Strictly dancers can be 'ignorant' of their star partners

WHEN the celebrities are announced for each year’s Strictly Come Dancing competition there is always the odd name where we scratch our heads and ask ‘who?’ but imagine being the dance partner who has to own up to ignorance.Read

Mums chill out at Northfield family centre’s coffee sessions

WHEN mum Emma O’Brien moved to Northfield she did not know a soul and admits it was a difficult time.Read

Pelsall children work with media on communications project

CHILDREN at a Pelsall School are learning the art of communication in a project which has seen them working with journalists, emergency services and business people.Read

Dad loses almost six stone to be a slimming finalist

WHEN John Webb came home from work in the evening he, and his family, would head to one of their local takeaways for dinner.Read

Black Country Weight Watchers on long walk to health

MEMBERS of two Black Country Weight Watchers groups have been putting their best feet forward to walk to fitness.Read

Pelsall children work with media on communications project

CHILDREN at a Pelsall School are learning the art of communication in a project which has seen them working with journalists, emergency services and business people.Read

Nechells school children learn Chinese cooking

CHILDREN are learning about healthy eating quicker than they can say chopsticks in a series of Chinese cookery workshops.Read

Campaigning active family saddles up to keep fit

THE Batey family of Sutton Coldfield are fans of getting on their bikes to cycle their way to fitness.Read

Classy student chic arrives on catwalk

STUDENTS at South Birmingham College hit the catwalk to showcase their designs for a fashion competition.Read

A big friendly way to discover classic

SHAQUILLE Robinson is all ears as he listens to a telling of Roald Dahl’s children’s favourite The BFG.Read

Beach comes to Castle Bromwich as pupils have sea safety lesson

WHEN it comes to healthy living, life’s a beachat Castle Bromwich Infants’ School.Read

Campaigning active family saddles up to keep fit

THE Batey family of Sutton Coldfield are fans of getting on their bikes to cycle their way to fitness.Read

It’s ship shape and Bristol fashion

SHIPS ahoy proved to be the inspiration for a Birmingham fashion student who took the top prize in a local design competition.Read

Great Barr couple celebrate diamond day

WHEN Bill Billings was courting his sweetheart Sheila he would find any excuse to see her – even if that meant acquiring a toothpaste mountain.Read

Great Barr couple celebrate diamond day

WHEN Bill Billings was courting his sweetheart Sheila he would find any excuse to see her – even if that meant acquiring a toothpaste mountain.Read

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