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Jane Tyler

Jane Tyler

New Year opening date for new £12m Harborne Pool and Fitness Centre.

BIRMINGHAM’S first new council swimming pool for more than 20 years is set to open its doors to the public in the New Year.Read

Private hire driver 'had weapons' the night of Birmingham riots

A PRIVATE hire driver was caught with his face covered and found to have weapons in his car on one of the nights of the Birmingham riots.Read

Birmingham couple killed in bus fire during pilgrimage to Mecca

A BIRMINGHAM couple were killed when a fire ripped through their bus in Saudi Arabia as they took part in a pilgrimage to Mecca. Read

Birmingham couple visiting Mecca are reported to have been killed in Saudi Arabia coach explosion

A COUPLE from Birmingham have been been killed and 70 others injured in an explosion in Saudi Arabia today. Read

EDL and UAF Rallies are no problem for Birmingham shops and bars

SHOPS and bars said it was “business as usual” in Birmingham city centre despite the weekend’s English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism rallies.Read

Birmingham City supporters' trust holds its first meeting

RELATIONS between Birmingham City and its fans are set to improve with the setting up of a supporters’ trust, Blues fans said.Read

Police ring of steel prevents violence at Birmingham EDL and UAF protests

There were four arrests during and after the demonstrations on Saturday.Read

Community salutes victims of Birmingham gun and gang crime

Mohammed Zarib was one of the speakers at the Families for Peace annual memorial service which took place in Lozells on Saturday.Read

Plea for calm in Birmingham EDL and UAF protests

A PLEA has been made for calm during two rallies which are due to be held in Birmingham today.Read

Entries open today for next year's Birmingham half marathon

THE aches are only just starting to fade from the runners’ legs, but entries for next year’s Bupa Great Birmingham Run opened today.Read

Zombie Ball in Birmingham to bring out the undead for charity

All the money raised from the spooky event on October 29 will go to youth homelessness charity St Basils.Read

Birmingham housing bosses to review way they hand out council properties

BIRMINGHAM needs to launch a system to discourage families from having more children in a bid to get a bigger council home, the city’s housing boss has urged.Read

Redditch runner Rob raising funds for Children's Hospital in Great Birmingham Run

SUPER slimmer Rob Mellors is set to line up alongside running royalty for Birmingham’s biggest-ever road race.Read

Aston Villa fan who threw flare on to pitch at Birmingham City Carling Cup game cleared of violent disorder

A VILLA fan whose picture was beamed around the world and held up as the ugly face of football when he threw a flare on to the St Andrew’s pitch has spoken of his relief after being cleared.Read

Weoley Castle could become no alchohol on streets area

AN ENTIRE Birmingham suburb could be set to see its streets become alcohol-free zones after police revealed a shocking number of crimes fuelled by boozed-up teenagers.Read

Digital worshipping comes to Birmingham

WORSHIPPERS took their place in history when they made contributions to the new “People’s Bible” when it came to Birmingham.Read

Explosion at Balsall Heath fast food outlet

AN explosion at a Birmingham fast food outlet today blew the roof off the building and led to three people being rescued by firefighters. Read

Bearwood woods plan for improvements

A BEARWOOD beauty spot which was recently voted the top park in England is not resting on its laurels and plans to make even more improvements.Read

Harborne firm Crackerjack Training gets top Ofsted marks

A COMPANY which works to stop school-leavers joining the dole queue has chalked up top marks in an Ofsted inspection.Read

Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Wolves staff line up to take part in Bupa Great Birmingham Run

THEY are arch rivals on the football pitch and later this month Blues, Villa and Wolves will be pitted against each other on the road.Read

Author Profile

Jane Tyler is a senior reporter for the Birmingham Mail covering news and features. She has worked for a variety of local newspapers.