Jane Tyler

Man who died in Birmingham police custody was racism victim, family tells inquest

THE family of a black man who died in police custody in Birmingham six years ago told an inquest they believe he was a victim of racism by officers.Read

Children's charity Acorns reveal new uniforms in fight against bogus collectors

A CHILDREN’S hospice charity has issued staff with new uniforms to stop thieves and bogus collectors in their tracks.Read

Chief in High Street blast

HE may be leader of Birmingham City Council, but Mike Whitby is not averse to mucking in and cleaning the streets he presides over.Read

Weoley Castle travel agent to drive to the Gambia on charity mission

A BIRMINGHAM travel agent is forsaking the perks of her job to rough it for a charity expedition.Read

£12m new Harborne swimming baths are finally expected to get the go-ahead

BIRMINGHAM’S newest swimming pool is expected to finally get the green light next week.Read

A HALLOWEEN scheme designed to stop teenagers terrorising the elderly at Halloween was being held again today.

It was the third year that police had taken action on Welsh House Farm, in Quinton, to stop the seasonal menace of trick or treating.Read

Police warning to parents buying mini motos as Christmas gifts

They say the vehicles are unsuitable for children and teenagers, cause a nuisance and, in most cases, are illegal.Read

What a difference a year makes as Brum basks in warm weather

WHAT a difference a year makes!Read

Three Stirchley brothers in quest to trace sister

THREE Birmingham brothers who have been emotionally reunited after nearly 60 years are trying to complete their happiness – by finding their long-lost sister.Read

Double vision: The Midland charity shop where five set of twins volunteer

CUSTOMERS browsing for bargains in a Midland charity shop could be forgiven for thinking they have developed double vision.Read

THE winner of the EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon is relying on his prize money to survive, it was revealed today.

Jean Ndayesenga (pictured) uses his winnings from races to feed himself and his family.Read

THE winner of the EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon is relying on his prize money to survive, it was revealed today.

Jean Ndayesenga (pictured) uses his winnings from races to feed himself and his family.Read

Police put posters on buses in bid to find killer of Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad

POLICE this afternoon launched a poster campaign to help in their hunt for the killer of Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad.Read

Birmingham half marathon: Road closures and information

MOTORISTS were today warned that dozens of roads in Birmingham will be closed on Sunday for the city’s half marathon.Read

Raffle prizes plea for Tower Ballroom tea dance

ORGANISERS of a tea dance in Birmingham are on the hunt for prizes for a raffle.Read

Medic Tom Johnson dons apron weighing half a stone for Birmingham half marathon

THE race will be heavy work for one medic.Read

Hall Green group spreads message on crime figures

POLICE and firefighters are on a mission to win the hearts and minds of people to convince them their area of Birmingham is now one of the city’s safest places to live.Read

Planners approve live music venue in Digbeth despite row about noise levels

PLANNERS have approved another live music venue in the Digbeth area of Birmingham – despite an ongoing row about noise levels.Read

Hall Green group spreads message on crime figures

POLICE and firefighters are on a mission to win the hearts and minds of people to convince them their area of Birmingham is now one of the city’s safest places to live.Read

Queen offers raffle prize for charity in memory of Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey

THE Queen has given her personal backing to a charity event in memory of murdered Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey, by offering a raffle prize, it was revealed today.Read

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