Nick McCarthy - Birmingham Mail

Birmingham News: Birmingham Christian charity faces probe over alleged disappearance of hundreds of thousands of pounds

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A WATCHDOG is investigating the alleged disappearance of hundreds of thousands of pounds from a Birmingham-based Christian charity.

Birmingham News: Crime fighting Brum nun & the sex slave girl found in cage in city brothel

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:47:00 GMT

A TEENAGE sex slave was rescued by police after being found locked in a CAGE at a Birmingham brothel.

Birmingham News: Dad of teenage cancer patient given parking fine at Birmingham Children's Hospital

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT

THE dad of a teenage cancer patient was slapped with a £35 parking fine after rushing her to hospital – because he had parked on a snow-covered motorbike bay.

Birmingham News: Builder stages JCB protest by dumping concrete outside Stechford home

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:01:00 GMT

POLICE were called after an angry builder used a JCB to dump concrete outside the property of a Birmingham customer in a bust-up over an unpaid bill.

Birmingham News: Big freeze: Frosty car crime spree in Solihull

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:30:00 GMT

FOUR cars were stolen from frosty driveways in Solihull in one day last week.

Birmingham News: Great Barr burglaries warning

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

POLICE in Great Barr are appealing for vigilance after three burglaries in the Grove Vale area in just one week.

Birmingham News: Poachers target ducks and geese at Queslett Nature Reserve in Birmingham

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

DUCKS and geese are being hunted down by poachers invading a Birmingham nature reserve.

Birmingham News: Sutton Coldfield mum dies from head injuries after collision with car

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

TRIBUTES have poured in for a mum-of-six who was killed as she crossed a road in Sutton Coldfield.

Birmingham News: Bikers event to raise cash for Air Ambulance and RAF museum

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

The Bike 4 Life Easter Run will take place at the museum at RAF Cosford.

Birmingham News: Unsigned Birmingham band The Musgraves have kit stolen hours before appearing on Graham Norton Show

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:59:00 GMT

Unsigned Birmingham band The Musgraves had all their instruments stolen hours before the TV break of a lifetime with chat show star Graham Norton.

Birmingham News: Birmingham youngster named PDSA volunteer of the year

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Chatwin scooped the award for raising funds for sick and injured pets at the centre in Aston.

Birmingham News: Charity Zumba challenge in Staffordshire on Saturday

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The exercise event will be held from 11am at Codsall Leisure Centre. Proceeds go to the Kym Carpenter Memorial Fund & South Staffs First Responders. There is a £5 donation fee. Call 01902 844971.

Birmingham News: House of Commons speaker will be answering questions at the University of Birmingham today

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

John Bercow will give a special lecture entitled House of Commons: On the Road to Recovery? at the Barber Institute Concert Hall at 7pm. The event will be followed by a question and answer session.

Birmingham News: Support group invites Prime Minister to sample life on benefits in Castle Vale

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:58:00 GMT

A BIRMINGHAM support group that has been deluged with debt enquiries has urged the Prime Minister to sample the reality of life on benefits.

Birmingham News: Birmingham double murder: Avtar and Carole Kolar murder suspect Rimvydas Liorancas 'carried out building work on victims' home'

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:01:00 GMT

THE murder suspect accused of killing Avtar and Carole Kolar had previously carried out building work on the couple’s home.

Birmingham News: West Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust to sell off five stations for £755,000

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:57:00 GMT

FIVE ambulance stations are being sold off for £755,000 as part of a huge cost-cutting drive from West Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust.

Birmingham News: Birmingham care home told to improve

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

THE Care Quality Commission has issued a formal warning to the owners of a Birmingham care home who have been told to improve care.

Birmingham News: Queen Elizabeth Hospital opens new faith centre

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

PRIMARY school children will join faith leaders from across the region at the launch of a new Faith and Community Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Birmingham News: Book recycling scheme launched at Midland RAF museum

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT

THE Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is appealing for donations of unwanted military and aviation books.

Birmingham News: Runners needed to take on Sutton Park challenge

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ORGANISERS of the Seven Pools Run in Sutton Park are looking for runners to take part on March 25. Entrance is £8. Visit www.7poolsrun.org.uk