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Paul Bradley

'Nuisance' Tesco bid defeated

CAMPAIGNERS were celebrating another victory over Tesco today as the supermarket chain lost its second battle in a matter of months. Read

Driver joked about hitting Josh, court told

A DRIVER accused of the hit and run killing of Birmingham toddler Josh Berrill "laughed and joked" about the tragedy to a friend, a court heard today. Read

Surprise over football robes found at coffin makers

CONSERVATION experts made a bizarre find as they cleared out the rooms at a former Birmingham coffin making firm. Read

Trench warfare - by Brummie pals in the front line

BOMBED, shot at and risking their lives every day, four brave young Birmingham soldiers have completed a year's service in war-torn Iraq and Afghanistan. Read

City pledge to uphold rubbish collection

FAMILIES in Birmingham will continue to have their rubbish collected every week, council chiefs pledged today. Read

Grave doubts over headstone testing method

THE row over dangerous gravestones in Birmingham cemeteries hotted up today as independent experts branded the testing scheme "unacceptable". Read

Family pride as grandad reaches Base Camp

SUPER-grandad Gerry Kennedy has returned home to his family after a 23-day epic climb to Everest's Base Camp. Read

UCE name change hits a BUM note

A SUGGESTED name for the University of Central England did not sit easily with bosses. Read

Family - we want club closed

THE parents of Christopher Clarke today called for Oceana to be closed down for good. Read

Stranded loco shuts rail track

THOUSANDS of commuters faced travel chaos today as trains were cancelled when a locomotive broke down on the tracks. Read

Pub bans girl for wearing England shirt

THE proud dad of a Birmingham girl scout was refused entry to a pub for wearing an England football shirt to celebrate St George's Day. Read

Birthday boy Keaton has the ride of his life

BIRTHDAY boy Keaton Wheeler got the shock of his life when his dad threw him a surprise party with a patriotic difference. Read

Too late - because my bus didn't turn up

A DAUGHTER of a man who gave his life to Birmingham's buses missed out on the chance to speak to travel bosses because her service didn't turn up on time. Read

Bus users say - please make us feel safer!

SCORES of angry passengers clashed with transport policy makers in a heated row over safety on the buses. Read

A bit more would be of help!

BOURNVILLE families today welcomed a Tesco donation to their community centre but were shocked the supermarket giant could not afford more. Read

Fans steer clear for the start of the season

THE unmistakable summer sound of leather on willow returned to Birmingham when the cricket season started in earnest. Read

Fans steer clear for start of cricket season

THE unmistakable summer sound of leather on willow returned to Birmingham when the cricket season started in earnest. Read

Ladies get their day at men only club

AN exclusive Birmingham gentlemen's club, steeped in history, is relaxing its membership rules after its numbers dwindled to an all time-low. Read

City nicks top spot for theft

LIGHT-fingered Brummies are the least honest citizens in the UK, according to a survey today. Read

My world was left in tatters because of one stupid driver

A BRAVE Birmingham mum today broke a two-year silence to condemn a driver who mowed her down and broke every bone in her face. Read

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Worcestershire reporter Paul Bradley splits his work duties between stories in his Redditch, Bromsgrove and Kidderminster patch and reports and investigations in Birmingham. He works from an office in Redditch and an office in Birmingham. He is also a video journalist.

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