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Patrice John

Patrice John

The Heathers

Heathers tuning up for TV deal

A BIRMINGHAM-based band has beaten more than 1,600 competitors in a nationwide talent search. Read

Rashpal Mattu

I'd do it all again says broom hero

A BRAVE Birmingham shopkeeper who battered a gun-wielding thief with a broom is the first Local Hero of our new campaign. Read

Mothercare

Scared mums in gun drama

A MAN carrying a gun and a knife near a mother and baby store in Birmingham was arrested by police in an armed swoop. Read

Anton Reid

Tragedy as footballer collapses and dies

A TALENTED young footballer with Walsall FC died after collapsing during a training session, leaving his team-mates "heartbroken" Read

McDonald's

McDonald's blaze closes city road

A BUSY Birmingham road was closed after fire fighters battled a blaze at a restaurant. Read

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War veterans' chance meeting - 60 years on

TWO Birmingham war veterans who served side by side in the armed forces more than 60 years ago have been reunited by a chance meeting. Read

Boy critically ill after road accident

A 12-YEAR-OLD was critically ill in hospital today after being knocked down by a car, leaving him unconscious, on a busy Birmingham road. Read

Poppy appeal at Second City derby

POPPY Appeal organisers hope to capitalise in on a high-profile Second City Derby on Remembrance Sunday - despite concerns from some members who have branded the fixture "disrespectful". Read

Jasper joins the Walk of Stars

ONE of Brum's best loved funnymen Jasper Carrott is set to be honoured in the Birmingham Walk of Stars. Read

One's amused by one's tattoos

MAGGOTS and tattoos are not necessarily something you would expect to hear the Prince of Wales enjoying a conversation about. Read

Brave Jessica gets back to normal

A BRAVE Birmingham girl who was left paralysed in an horrific parachute accident is back home after almost a year in hospital - and determined to resume her studies. Read

Widow fears for kids after tragedy

A DEVOTED Birmingham father-of-four died from an undetected heart condition which his widow fears may be passed on to their children. Read

Gary Taylor

Army criticised for not paying city soldier

A BIRMINGHAM soldier was struggling with mounting debts today because Army officials have failed to pay him while he serves in Iraq. Read

The Rt Rev David Urquhart

Church aiming to bring congregation back

BIRMINGHAM clergy are inviting people to head back to church for a special service. Read

Local Heroes really are the champions

THEY had saved their loved ones from death, faced incurable diseases and battled against crime - yet none of them had ever sought a note of praise. Read

Land Rover badge

Shock at Land Rover sale plan

WORKERS and people living in the shadow of Solihull's giant Land Rover plant have been stunned at the news that the business might be sold due to mounting debts. Read

A police officer stands guard at the lake in Brookvale Park

Teenager is ninth victim at city lake

FRESH calls were made today for improved safety measures at a Birmingham lake where a 19-year-old man drowned and at least eight others have died. Read

A police officer stands guard at the lake in Brookvale Park

Body found in search for missing teen

POLICE searching for a man who disappeared in a Birmingham lake while trying to help friends who were in difficulties, today recovered a body. Read

Final goodbye to Iraq hero

A COMMUNITY came to a standstill as it honoured a "remarkable" Birmingham soldier who died in Iraq. Read

New life for old factory

A DERELICT factory and warehouse site in Birmingham is set to be transformed into a hotel. 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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