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Enjoying a McChristmas for a good cause

BIRMINGHAM mum Sharon White sacrificed the turkey to tuck into a McDonald’s on Christmas Day instead.Read

More misery for Birmingham rail passengers

RAIL passengers faced delays for the second day running after fresh signalling problems hit services.Read

Birmingham marks Santa Lucia service

BIRMINGHAM Cathedral held a traditional Swedish celebration to mark Santa Lucia in the presence of the city’s Lord Mayor.Read

Thugs kill cat in owner's microwave

“COWARDLY” intruders killed a kitten in a microwave oven during a house raid in which nothing was stolen.Read

Birmingham's elected mayor vote to be held on May 3

BIRMINGHAM will hold a referendum on whether to have an elected mayor on May 3 next year.Read

Birmingham riots: Anger at police was key to trouble - report

DEEP-seated anger and frustration towards the police was a significant factor behind the August riots, a study into the causes of the unrest has found.Read

Severn Trent may need help to refill reservoir

SEVERN Trent Water – which supplies seven million customers across the Midlands and beyond – will need help to refill a reservoir without heavy rain over the next few months.Read

Evoque helps drive Jaguar Land Rover sales

THE new Evoque helped drive a 30 per cent sales hike for Jaguar Land Rover.Read

Bomb expert 'did not see' glove fragment in car

A BOMB squad officer who was first to examine the car used by gunmen who killed a Birmingham soldier and a second recruit said he did not see a latex glove tip said to be at the heart of the case.Read

Lorry driver is jailed over deaths of Staffordshire couple

A LORRY driver has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of causing the deaths of a Midland couple.Read

Disgraced Lord Taylor facing 12-month House of Lords ban for fiddling expenses

EXPENSES cheat Lord Taylor of Warwick faces being suspended from the House of Lords for the same period as his prison sentence.Read

Tributes for soldier at Birmingham inquest

AN OFFICER who served alongside an Army captain killed by a bomb blast in Afghanistan paid tribute to his comrade’s selflessness and skill.Read

Bearwood based Love Fungus finally live the dream thanks to Top Gear star

THEIR last gig was 20 years ago in front of eight people at a Midland pub – but indie rockers Love Fungus finally lived the dream by performing for thousands of festival goers.Read

Third of mobile phones in Birmingham infected with e-coli

BIRMINGHAM has been flushed with embarrassment after topping a hand-washing league of shame.Read

Pilot's workload blamed for near miss at Birmingham Airport

A PRIVATE pilot’s “high workload” was blamed for a near-miss involving his plane and a scheduled flight at Birmingham Airport.Read

Ex-Villa star Paul Merson arrested after crash

FORMER Aston Villa and Walsall star Paul Merson cheated death in a motorway smash after reportedly falling asleep at the wheel.Read

Two Birmingham men jailed over £4.5million phone scam

TWO Birmingham men have been jailed for their part in a £4.5 million global premium phone line fraud.Read

Worcestershire burglar shooting suspect questioned over drugs link

VILLAGERS spoke of their shock after a semi-retired Birmingham jeweller was arrested over the shooting of a suspected burglar.Read

'Innocent' Kingstanding shopkeeper killed by gang after 'running for his life'

AN “INNOCENT” shopkeeper bled to death after being stabbed by a gang of brutal robbers, a court heard.Read

Handsworth machine gun assassin handed life sentence

AN ASSASSIN who “executed” a pizza and kebab worker with a machine gun has been given a life sentence for the second time.Read