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Nick McCarthy

Nick McCarthy

Call for a probe into Sutton Coldfield Christmas bin collections

A CAMPAIGNER is calling for an official investigation into the chaotic disruption of Christmas recycling and refuse collections in some parts of the city.Read

Queen Elizabeth Hospital surgeons raise £13,500 on charity bike ride

TWELVE surgeons who care for military patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham have raised thousands of pounds for the troops.Read

Solihull housing charity funds new sensory garden

A GROUP of Solihull residents with learning difficulties have started work on a new sensory garden, which has been funded by a Midland housing charity.Read

Birmingham double murder: Police to announce causes of death as tributes paid with flowers and book of condolence

WEST Midlands Police will announce the results of post mortem examinations on the bodies of Carole and Avtar Kolar after 3pm on Friday, January 13.Read

Free space at Sutton Coldfield shopping centre

A SUTTON Coldfield shopping centre is offering one lucky business a rent-free, trading location for two months.Read

Oscott residents call for new crossing

DOZENS of Oscott residents have signed and delivered a petition to the city council demanding a pedestrian crossing in Dyas Road, Great Barr.Read

Birmingham double murder: Community in shock at death of popular Handsworth Wood couple

FRIENDS, neighbours and community leaders paid tribute to the murdered couple Avtar Kolar, 62, and his wife of 40 years, Carole, 58 outside their Handsworth Wood home last night.Read

Bromsgrove councillor handed 12-month driving ban after three car crash

A TORY councillor and licensing committee vice chairman has been banned from driving for 12 months after he crashed into two parked cars in a sleepy Midland village.Read

Son of Birmingham City legend Trevor Francis appears in court charged with burglary at home of former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie

James John Francis was committed to appear for trial at Warwick Crown Court on February 29 at Warwickshire Magistrates Court yesterday.Read

Kidderminster shop needs donations

A MIDLAND charity shop that was destroyed by fire last year is reopening and appealing for donations.Read

Art project launched for new Library of Birmingham

FAMILIES have been asked to help shape a public art programme for the new Library of Birmingham.Read

Kingstanding food bank needs donations

A CHURCH in Kingstanding is appealing for donations to its Food Bank, which helps feed local people and families in financial difficulties.Read

New reading group at Streetly library

A NEW reading group will launch at Streetly Library from February 1.Read

City fundraiser for the Solider Salior Airforce Family Association

A FUNDRAISER for the Solider, Salior Airforce Family Association will be held at Oscott Social Club on February 3.Read

Views needed on drought plans

SOUTH Staffordshire Water wants views from households and businesses about how the company can manage droughts.Read

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Pontin's snub trial sparked by Legionnaires death of Birmingham gran

A BIRMINGHAM grandfather whose wife died after a break at a Pontin’s camp has suffered a new blow in his battle for justice.Read

Chelmsley Wood grandad pretended to be secret agent to abuse boy

A PAEDOPHILE grandad who groomed and abused a 14-year-old boy after convincing him he was a government secret agent has been jailed for two years.Read

Birmingham taxi drivers with excessive licence points should be banned - councillor

TAXI drivers are being allowed to ferry passengers around Birmingham with as many as 18 points – because licensing officials fear costly appeals in court.Read

Tributes for non-league football star who played for Aston Villa

Peter Hinde joined Villa after chalking up a string of schoolboy representative honours, including being a member of the England Under 15s squad.Read

West Midlands Police officer keeps job despite picking up a prostitute

A WEST Midlands Police officer was allowed to keep his job despite being caught picking up a call girl.Read

Author Profile

Nick McCarthy was born and raised in Birmingham and he joined the Birmingham Mail in 2007. He joined the weekly Sutton Coldfield News in 2004 and qualified as a senior journalist in 2006. Before working as a journalist he completed an undergraduate degree in sport and a masters degree in sociology.