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Fire rips through Ward End shop

A FIRE completely gutted a Birmingham shop where an accountancy firm was based.Read

Four cut free after Saltley crash

FOUR people had to be cut free by firefighters after two cars were involved in a smash in Birmingham today.Read

Fire rips through Ward End shop

A FIRE completely gutted a Birmingham shop where an accountancy firm was based.Read

Edith Cadbury Nursery School opens new library to mark 70th year

A BIRMINGHAM school is strengthening links with its founders – the Cadbury family – with the opening of a new library in their name.Read

80 jobs created with the opening of Florida-style retirement village in New Oscott

EIGHTY new jobs are being created with the opening of Birmingham’s Florida-style retirement village.Read

Quinton man killed in rock climbing accident in New Zealand

A YOUNG adventure enthusiast from Birmingham has been killed in a rock climbing accident in New Zealand.Read

Shadow Home Secretary sees how partnership has cleaned up Birmingham estate

THE Tory politician hoping to be the next Home Secretary had a walkabout on an inner-city estate which has been transformed during a visit to Birmingham.Read

Police at the scene of the tragedy in Mostyn Road, Handsworth.

Body found in burning shed in Handsworth

A MAN died when a blaze swept through a Birmingham garden shed where he was apparently sleeping.Read

A MAN died when a blaze swept through a Birmingham garden shed where he was apparently sleeping.

His body was found by firefighters who were called to tackle the fire in Handsworth.Read

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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

£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

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

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

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

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