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Jasbir Authi

Jasbir Authi

City cabbie denies rape

A WOMAN was raped after she got into an unbooked taxi after a night out on Broad Street, a Birmingham Crown Court jury was told. Read

Tip body: Woman on murder charge

A WOMAN charged with the murder of a Birmingham teenager whose body was found at a waste site has appeared in court. Read

Hunt for man in robbery bid

WEST Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an attempted robbery. Read

Aunt: Khyra Ishaq was in perfect health

THE aunt of little Khyra Ishaq today insisted that the youngster and her siblings were "in perfect health" the last time she saw them. Read

Brummies say cutting back is on the cards

With everyday costs going through the roof, it is no surprise that most of us are tightening our belts. Read

Birmingham MP welcomes Ofcom investigation

A BIRMINGHAM MP has welcomed long awaited news that Ofcom is to investigate the mis-selling of mobile phone deals. Read

Screen kids stun Kevin Spacey

A GROUP of Birmingham youngsters were left starry-eyed after rubbing shoulders with Hollywood giant Kevin Spacey and royalty all in one night. Read

Birds nest in ashtray at Birmingham factory Guhrings

A FAMILY of great tits have a home which appears to have its own intercom system. Read

Tests on Newtown gun victim

A SECOND post-mortem examination has been ordered on a Birmingham man found with gunshot wounds. Read

No neglect of tragedy baby

A BABY died of natural causes attributed to a heart abnormality and not medical neglect, the Birmingham Coroner said. Read

Cannabis found in Acocks Green home raid

CANNABIS plants were discovered when officers raided a Birmingham house. Read

Marks and Spencer charge for plastic bags

HIGH Street giants Marks & Spencer have got it all bagged up when it comes to doing their bit for the planet. Read

True Blue for Wyre Forest

IT was true blue in Wyre Forest as the Conservatives took overall control of the council. Read

Man completes 5,000 mile walk after hip op

MOST people take things in their stride after a major operation. But active John Chatterton decided the only way to recover from a double hip replacement was to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 5,000 mile walk around Britain's coastline. Read

Second Birmingham teacher named as Somalia murder victim

A SECOND British teacher massacred alongside Daud Hassan Ali from Birmingham by Islamic insurgents in war-torn Somalia was also from the city, it emerged today. Read

Father's tribute to son killed in car smash

THE father of a Midland man killed in a car crash has paid a tearful tribute to his son. Read

Protest in New Street against the church of Scientology

Demo against church move

PROTESTERS took to the street to campaign against controversial plans by the Church of Scientology to open a new headquarters in Birmingham. Read

The Pride of Longbridge rally

Rally marks anniversary of closure of MG Rover

THE years may be passing but the memories of nearly a century of carmaking at Birmingham's world-famous Longbridge car plant linger on. Read

Mascot Ben Brookes with Alex McLeish

Dream come true for Birmingham City mascot

A TEENAGER'S dream came true when he had the chance to go out on to the pitch with his Blues football heroes. Read

Linda and Amanda Cross

Mother and daughter duo prepare for marathon

IT’S on your marks, get set and go for this dynamic mother and daughter duo. Read

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Jasbir Authi covers central Birmingham and is a general news and court reporter. Her journalism training was carried out here in the city at the Sunday Mercury and Birmingham Mail newspapers.

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