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Neil Elkes

Neil Elkes

Hunt for new home for neglected dog

LOVABLE, gentle hound Codee is looking for a new home after being rescued from a cruel and neglectful owner. Read

Firebomb killer led campaign of terror

FIREBOMB attack victim Alisha Begum would still be alive today if police had listened to warnings about the teenage thug convicted of her manslaughter. Read

Female council staff in payout fight

WOMEN council workers have submitted the first batch of equal pay claims worth an estimated £750,000 to city bosses. Read

£2m boost for homeless groups

CITY housing bosses are to pour £2.25 million into voluntary groups tackling homelessness in Birmingham. Read

Tributes to Deputy Mayoress

BIRMINGHAM'S Deputy Lady Mayoress has died following a five-month battle with cancer. Read

Speedway noise to be monitored

A CITY councillor today vowed to monitor noise levels when speedway racing returns to Perry Barr next March. Read

Work starts on £6m training centre

WORK has started on the demolition of a derelict warehouse to make way for a £6 million new centre for job training in Ladywood. Read

Rush-hour chaos after stabbings

TWO men were fighting for their lives today after a running knife battle between rival gangs in Birmingham city centre at the peak of the rush-hour. Read

Handouts for local groups

THE elderly have been given a £12,000 boost to help with odd jobs and gardening. Read

Justice takes to the streets

A NEW York-style community justice court is coming to Birmingham next year in a bid to cut anti-social behaviour in the inner city. Read

Tributes to city victims of pile-up

MEMORIAL services are to be held for a Sutton Coldfield clergyman and member of his congregation who died in a horrific motorway car crash. Read

'No excuse' for yob behaviour

PARENTS of unruly youngsters were today being told they have"no more excuses" by the Government chief charged with tackling anti-social behaviour on our streets. Read

Classmates set to pay tribute to Justin

CLASSMATES of tragic hit-and-run teenager Justin Murphy will hold a special assembly and prayers in his memory when they go back to school next week. Read

M6 slip road set to re-open

A MOTORWAY slip road reopens on Monday, offering relief to thousands of commuters delayed in roadworks on the M6. Read

I took on the car clampers and won

DRIVER Robert Hayden has struck a blow for motorists after taking on the car clampers and winning. Read

Hard shoulder trial in congestion battle

A CONGESTION busting scheme allowing drivers to use the hard shoulder will be trialed on an 11-mile strech of Birmingham's gridlocked motorway network. Read

MP puts heat on the power suppliers

A BIRMINGHAM MP was today spearheading an investigation into massive price rises inflicted on householders by gas and electricity suppliers. Read

City opens its historic treasures

MORE than 30 of Birmingham's historic gems, including churches, factories, stately homes and museums, are opening their doors to the public for free next month. Read

Closed library set to re-open

A SUTTON Coldfield community library controversially closed in council cash cuts a decade ago is to be reopened next year. Read

Police destroy hit-and-run death files

KERRY Ramsey was not born when her father Kevin was killed in a hit-and-run accident on a city street. Read

Author Profile

A local news reporter in the Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield and south Staffordshire area since 1995, Neil Elkes is the local government correspondent covering the activities of Birmingham CIty Council - Europe's largest local authority. An avid reader and collector of comics Neil is writing a column on this for the Birmingham Mail website.

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