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Neil Elkes

Neil Elkes

Six-year-old girl mauled by three dogs

A SIX-year-old Birmingham girl was today fighting for life after being savaged by three dogs who burst through a fence to attack her in the garden of her home. Read

Two held after stabbing at city nightspot

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the fight a fight in Broad Street earlier today. Read

Cabbies take on pothole problems

THE region's cab drivers have joined forces with the council to help quickly identify necessary road repairs in central Birmingham. Read

Appeal to protect city wildlife haven

AN ARMY of volunteers are being recruited to look after one of Birmingham's hidden wildlife wonders. Read

Protection advice over phone mast

FAMILIES battling plans for a mobile phone mast next to a city park are to be told how to shield themselves from its emissions. Read

Warning of kerb conmen

COWBOY builders are using sophisticated tactics to con Birmingham homeowners into paying for sub-standard dropped kerbs it has emerged. Read

Stadium plan hit by blunder

A CONTROVERSIAL extension to Birmingham's international athletics stadium will be reconsidered by city planners following a blunder by officials. Read

Study into city's axed post offices

A DETAILED study of the effect of post office closures on the people of Birmingham is expected to reveal its results before Christmas. Read

Yobs named and shamed in police blitz

A ROGUES' gallery of seven youngsters serving Anti-Social Behaviour Orders has been sent to 2,500 Birmingham homes. Read

High tech thieves find rich pickings

SATELLITE navigation systems are the new gadgets of choice for thieves, Sutton Coldfield Police warned today. Read

Force accused over protest

A SIKH lawyer has launched a High Court challenge over police handling of protests against a controversial play at the Birmingham Rep Theatre. Read

It's the Good Life for us

A GREAT Barr family who enjoy living the Good Life are starting a countrywide society to get more people to join them. Read

Vandals ruin pool restored by kids

YOBS have wrecked a derelict pool and pavilion just days after hardworking youngsters helped restore it. Read

£30k bill to count council suspensions

BOSSES at Birmingham City Council have no idea how many of their 55,000 staff have been suspended. Read

Shame of cramped families

UP TO 19,000 families in Birmingham are living in overcrowded conditions, according to a new report from homeless charity Shelter. Read

UB40 pair write stuff for fans

THERE were hugs, kisses and tears as UB40 brothers Robin and Ali Campbell made a triumphant return to their home town last night. Read

Residents' volley at tennis scheme

A TENNIS club's expansion plans have put them on collision course with residents. Read

Bunny's making a big impression

VISITORS to a Sutton Coldfield farm will come face-to-face with a huge real life bunny. Read

Transport bosses: We'll end gridlock

CITY transport chiefs today vowed to end gridlock on Birmingham roads after earmarking almost 300 traffic congestion hotspots. Read

Crunch day for masts protest

CAMPAIGNERS against the march of mobile phone masts hold their annual meeting in Birmingham on Monday. 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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