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Kings Heath actress earns rave reviews in London

A YOUNG Birmingham actress wowed the crowds and received rave reviews for her London theatre show.Read

City council set to splash out on swimming pools

BIRMINGHAM’S pledge to have “a swimming pool within 20 minutes walk of every resident” is gathering pace – with councillors set to approve a £2.5 million package next week.Read

Pupils at Swanshurst Girls School thank veterans for their war effort

PUPILS at a Birmingham school honoured the men and women who kept Britain going during World War Two.Read

Bartley Green couple celebrate diamond wedding

A BIRMINGHAM couple who grew up on the same street have celebrated their diamond wedding.Read

Chocaholics enjoy dream day at Cadbury

IT was a dream come true for three lucky chocaholics when they were treated to a Willy Wonka experience by Cadbury.Read

Cancer patients complain of ‘wilting’ in too-hot Birmingham hospital

CANCER patients in Birmingham have been “wilting” during the heatwave because of strict hospital policies, it has been claimed.Read

Overhaul for building which inspired Lord of The Rings author JRR Tolkien

A BUILDING which is believed to have inspired Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien is to have a 21st-century overhaul.Read

Mosque in residential Birmingham street can accommodate more people for longer

A MOSQUE in a residential Birmingham street can be open longer despite protests by neighbours.Read

Car crash occupants ran off in Kingstanding

THE occupants of a car fled after it collided with another vehicle, leaving a woman trapped in wreckage.Read

Car crash occupants ran off in Kingstanding

THE occupants of a car fled after it collided with another vehicle, leaving a woman trapped in wreckage.Read

Edgbaston MP joins campaign to save local newsagents

A BIRMINGHAM MP is urging people to join a fight to save another cornerstone of the British High Street – the local newsagent.Read

Edgbaston MP joins campaign to save local newsagents

A BIRMINGHAM MP is urging people to join a fight to save another cornerstone of the British High Street – the local newsagent.Read

Triplets sign up for half marathon

A BIRMINGHAM triplet will be celebrating her birthday by taking part in a half marathon for charity with her brothers and sisters.Read

Hockley illegal brothel wins planning permission battle

AN illegal brothel in Birmingham has had its planning permission renewed – with councillors saying they had no choice because their hands were tied.Read

Quinton police station extends opening hours

POLICE in Birmingham are turning back the clock to the days of Dixon of Dock Green.Read

Health and Safety force Harborne church to drop its donkey derby

A BIRMINGHAM church has been forced to abandon its traditional donkey derby at its summer fete after 20 years because of health and safety fears.Read

Birmingham man's cycle trek to aid care home

A BIRMINGHAM man who beat cancer will tomorrow take on his next challenge – a 190-mile cycle ride.Read

Edgbaston church to hold fun day

A CHURCH is holding a community fun day this Saturday.Read

Police organise football event for Birmingham youngsters

YOUNGSTERS had a kickaround with a difference when they took part in a football tournament organised by local police.Read

Police organise football event for Birmingham youngsters

YOUNGSTERS had a kickaround with a difference when they took part in a football tournament organised by local police.Read

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