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Muggers kill city graduate

TRIBUTES poured in today for a Birmingham University graduate stabbed to death in Washington DC. Read

Smiling Georgia is hailed a true hero

A NINE-year-old girl who has endured more than 15 operations to correct her curved spine is this month's Local Hero. Read

Plea over lost pictures of mum

THE daughter of a human rights activist who was assassinated in Sri Lanka is desperately seeking lost pictures of her mum. Read

Man dead after 'unexplained' house blaze

A MAN died and two others were seriously injured when a blaze swept through a Birmingham house today. Read

Bradley's alive and kicking

BRADLEY Taylor's expectant parents feared the worst when they were told he'd suffered a stroke while still in the womb. Read

Anger over British citizenship classes

A COUNCILLOR has lashed out at Government plans to give Muslim students compulsory British citizenship classes in the wake of terror attacks. Read

Centre closed by roof shift reopens

A COMMUNITY centre which was forced to close its doors after its roof slid away from the walls has reopened after a two-year hiatus. Read

Child abuser freed to walk the streets

A UNIVERSITY student who abused a ten-year-old girl has walked free from court. Read

Craig David @ Symphony Hall

THE king of UK garage was back in full swing last night to remind his die-hard fans that he was just as good as they remembered. Read

Holiday anguish for parents

HOLIDAY firms are still charging Birmingham families over the odds to go abroad during school holidays, despite efforts to end the practice. Read

Familes fear new mental health unit

FAMILIES facing a mental health unit being built on their doorsteps besieged a public meeting to spell out fears for their safety. Read

Flying the flag for St George

BY George, it was a day to remember! Birmingham hosted a brass band bonanza as thousands of patriotic Brummies enjoyed a host of events to St George's Day. Read

Crowds turn out for Vaisakhi festival

CROWDS flocked to Handsworth to celebrate the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi. Read

Baby anguish for disgraced soldier

BIRMINGHAM soldier James Piotrowski, jailed after going on the run with a stolen rifle, is set to become a father. Read

Hit-and-run victim loses fight for life

A BIRMINGHAM pensioner has died after being mown down in a hit-and-run accident. Read

Muslims flag up celebration

THE streets of Sparkhill were awash with colour as worshippers gathered this week to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. Read

Brum plans street ban on hoodies

HOODIES may be banned from shopping and entertainment centres across Birmingham, it was revealed today. Read

Little Harriet to the rescue

A FOUR-year-old girl who saved her mum's life after she had an epileptic fit is our first Local Hero of 2006. Read

The story goes on for the king of garage

HE was the king of UK garage, sang a duet with Sting and sold millions of hit records. Read

Family offer support to Abigail's relatives

THE family of another tragic young Birmingham road accident victim today spoke out in support of Abigail Craen's family. Read

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Patrice John is the Environment and Transport Correspondent at the Birmingham Mail leading on the Go Green Campaign. She is also a trained video journalist.

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