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Carl Wallace

Family tribute to crash tragedy man

THE family of a young "fun loving" Midland man who died in a horrific motorway smash today told of their heartbreak. Read

Mohammed Asha

University: Terror suspect was not a student

CHIEFS at the University of Birmingham have denied claims a doctor arrested by police investigating the attack on Glasgow Airport and the thwarted car bombs in London is one of their students. Read

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Police to review terror security

POLICE in the West Midlands were today continuing to maintain tight security measures as senior officials were set to decide whether the threat of a terrorism attack in the UK remained at critical level. Read

Paul Whitehouse

Bravery award for loan shark victim

A BRAVE Birmingham man who was kidnapped and attacked with a machete and a baseball bat by a vicious loan shark has been hailed a hero for giving evidence against his brutal attacker. Read

Postman

Week of post chaos feared

POST may not drop through letter boxes for almost a week after thousands of Royal Mail workers today began a strike over pay. Read

Probation centre protesters in legal bid

CAMPAIGNERS against a controversial new Birmingham probation centre are to take legal action because they say it infringes their human rights. Read

New protest over probation centre

CAMPAIGNERS were set to protest outside a controversial new Birmingham probation centre tonight ahead of a public meeting calling for the facility to close. Read

Alum Rock Road sign

Hit-and-run driver may have stolen car

A HIT-and-run driver who left a young mum seriously injured in a Birmingham road may have stolen the car, police said. Read

Jade Bent

Pageant winner is pretty pleased!

A TALENTED young Hockley woman says she has new belief in herself and hopes to become a professional model after being crowned Miss African-Caribbean Birmingham. Read

City set to honour its war heroes

THE bunting has been hung and the sandbags are on stand-by as Birmingham prepares to stage five days celebrating the heroes who fought for their country. Read

Sarah Hunt and her son Kieran

Dad launches petition after tragedy

EIGHT months ago Michael Dwyer's life was blown apart when his pregnant partner was knocked down and killed on a Birmingham road. Read

Man with an umbrella

Region braced for more downpours

ANOTHER month's worth of rain was expected in more torrential downpours across the Midlands today. Read

Mum fights for life after hit-and-run

A YOUNG mum was today seriously ill in hospital with extensive head injuries after she was knocked down on a Birmingham road by a hit-and-run driver. Read

Lee Hughes

Hughes allowed out to finalise Oldham deal

ROAD safety campaigners have lashed out after reports that disgraced former West Bromwich Albion soccer star Lee Hughes was let out of jail for a day to resurrect his football career. Read

Drug clue to rock festival tragedy

PATHOLOGISTS were today examining the body of a West Midland man who died from a suspected drugs overdose at the Glastonbury Festival. Read

Robert Plant

Led Zeppelin set to hit the road again

FANS of legendary rock band Led Zeppelin could see their idols again after reports that the group is planning to re-form for a massive world tour. Read

Future of cash-strapped carnival in doubt

THIS year's Kings Heath Carnival could have been the last after a cash crisis. Read

Police officers at Tredington Close, Woodrow, Redditch. AW210607tred-2

Hunt for child bundled into car boot

A MAJOR police investigation was under way across the Midlands today amid fears that a young boy had been abducted. Read

Connie Talbot

Talent TV star Connie lands a record deal

LITTLE Connie Talbot may look glum after missing out on being crowned Britain's Most Talented - but the six-year-old has plenty of reason to smile having reportedly clinched a £1million record deal. Read

Disabled mum outrage over dumped post

A DISABLED mum claims she has missed vital hospital appointments because postal workers are leaving her mail unattended in a Birmingham shop. Read

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Emma Cullwick is the Birmingham Mail's Chief Reporter who has previously worked as a Health Correspondent and Features Editor for the Worcester News and Home Affairs Correspondent for the Gloucester Citizen.

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