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Sutton Coldfield charity runners hit be parking tickets

CHARITY fun runners were left out of pocket and fuming when they completed a race and found they had been issued with a parking tickets.Read

Moseley 'naked streets' scheme is dangerous, says blind charity

A CITY guide dog charity is urging Moseley locals not to back a scheme which would remove pavements, claiming it would endanger the lives of blind and vulnerable people.Read

No swine flu fears as Birmingham holidaymakers fly to Mexico

CONCERNS over swine flu gave way to sombrero and smiles as holidaymakers boarded the first flight from Birmingham Airport to Mexico.Read

BIRMINGHAM shoppers can rescue their beauty and help West Midlands Ambulance service at the same time.

House of Fraser, on Corporation Street, is holding a summer gala where shoppers can save up to 20 per cent and support the trust’s motorcycle paramedics.Read

A TEAM of employers from an insurance company will be going potty for to raise money good cause.

Norwich Union workers will be improving the garden and play area of the Foundation for Conductive Education on Russell Road, on Monday.Read

BIRMINGHAM shoppers can rescue their beauty and help West Midlands Ambulance service at the same time.

House of Fraser, on Corporation Street, is holding a summer gala where shoppers can save up to 20 per cent and support the trust’s motorcycle paramedics.Read

Northfield voters angry over MPs' expenses scandal

DEREK Ralph, a post office clerk, aged 43, said: “I can understand Mr Burden claiming £7,000 for his flat. I would vote for him as he has done a lot for the area.Read

Tour operators offer massive cuts on holidays to post-swine flu Mexico

A RETURN flight of more than 10,000 miles, seven nights in a five star hotel – all for £361 per person.Read

Birmingham folk support charitable legacies

YOU can’t take it with you, so Brummies would rather leave cash to a good cause.Read

Vote rethink in Selly Oak over expenses scandal

John Lyons, a 77-year-old retired delivery driver, said: “They should be punished if they have broken the law. I wouldn’t know who I would vote for this time around.”Read

Can we order a pint of your finest real ale?

THE beer may have been flowing, but the usual pub talk it certainly wasn’t.Read

F1 artist rolls in for Bullring workshops in aid of Acorns hospice

A FORMULA One artist is gearing up for a different type of challenge.Read

Volunteer medics honoured for 'maginficent' winter work

VOLUNTEER ambulance workers have been honoured for their work.Read

Edgbaston cricket ground plans: Campaigners vow to fight on

CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to fight a decision by Birmingham planning committee to back a £32 million redevelopment of Edgbaston cricket stadium.Read

Birmingham Islamic charity launches Pakistan appeal

A BIRMINGHAM-based Islamic charity has launched an appeal to raise £5 million to help people whose lives have been torn apart by the outbreak of fighting in Pakistan.Read

Pints are a crowd puller

A PLUSH hotel’s decision to sell real ales has caused a stir.Read

Menai reasons to race to fine hotel

WITH the pound taking a daily battering, companies struggling to survive and the worries of a pandemic, a short and cheapish break in the UK never looked so appealing.Read

Perry Barr fire may have been started deliberately

A DERELICT container base is believed to have been deliberately set on fire in Perry Barr.Read

Perry Barr fire may have been started deliberately

A DERELICT container base is believed to have been deliberately set on fire in Perry Barr.Read

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