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Bid for struggling National Express falls through

THE UK’s biggest transport firm, FirstGroup, has decided against launching a formal takeover bid for struggling Birmingham-based rival National Express.Read

Historic figures join celebration at reopening of Aston Hall in Birmingham

“SHARON – who’s the geezer in the funny hat?”Read

Redditch peace protestor could be kicked out under Tory government

Brian Haw, from Redditch, has been camping outside Parliament since 2001 – in protest over sanctions against Iraq and later over the war itself.Read

1,000 flock to hear cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan speak in Birmingham

MORE than 1,000 supporters of cricket legend turned politician Imran Khan laid siege to a Birmingham venue as he arrived on a fundraising drive.Read

Funeral for Lichfield crash victim Harry Wragg

A POPULAR young man who died in a collision with a limousine taking school pupils home from their prom will be laid to rest tomorrow.Read

582 drummers smash world record at NIA

DRUMMERS from across the UK rocked it up in Birmingham to help smash the record for the world’s largest simultaneous drum beat.Read

582 drummers smash world record at NIA

DRUMMERS from across the UK rocked it up in Birmingham to help smash the record for the world’s largest simultaneous drum beat.Read

Shrawley couple to quit pub over noise row

A COUPLE who run a picture-postcard Midland pub are set to quit over a music noise row.Read

Breastfeeding in public is not universally accepted in the West Midlands

THE WEST Midlands was shamed today after being named among the country’s most stressful locations for mums breastfeeding in public.Read

Burglars in £200,000 raid on Upton-upon-Severn stately home

BURGLARS who stole £200,000-worth of valuables in a raid on a Midland stately home even stole the kitchen sink.Read

Birmingham City Council look to trademark Balti dish

IT’S not a Balti if it’s not made in Brum!Read

'Birmingham-on-Sea' attracts world's best sand sculptors for festival

A BEWITCHING ocean scene sculpted from 400 tons of sand – complete with submarine – is transforming the seaside resort dubbed Birmingham-on-Sea.Read

Hot weather ends in tragedy as teen drowns in River Severn

TWO teenagers looking to cool off in the hot weather were rescued from a Midland river less than 24 hours after a student drowned in a similar incident.Read

Hot weather ends in tragedy as teen drowns in River Severn

TWO teenagers looking to cool off in the hot weather were rescued from a Midland river less than 24 hours after a student drowned in a similar incident.Read

Plans to put 'Baby' Aston Martin into production

A “BABY” Aston Martin concept car designed for commuters could soon go into production.Read

Exhibition puts focus on independent Birmingham shops

A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition featuring portraits of Birmingham will go on display in the city centre this week.Read

High street is back in business at last

A BIRMINGHAM high street is back in business after being brought to its knees by the recession.Read

Nechells teenage mugger turns around with professional football trial

A TEENAGE mugger who looked destined for a life of crime was starting a new life with a professional football club today.Read

Aston Community Festival attracts thousands

THOUSANDS of revellers headed to Villa Park to celebrate life in inner city Birmingham.Read

Drug addict jailed for burglary in Solihull

A DRUG addict who lost his job as a mechanic after losing most of the tips of his fingers still managed to leave a print while burgling a house in Solihull.Read