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Soldiers Joe Murphy and Jonathan Horne among 13 fallen honoured by 2 Rifles regiment

MIDLAND soldiers Joe Murphy and Jonathan Horne were among 13 lost members of the 2 Rifles regiment who were remembered in an emotional homecoming medals ceremony.Read

Bonfire night in Birmingham: See our video and map of events

Despite the wet weather, Birmingham's night sky was a blaze of colour as firework events were held across the city.Read

Birmingham veteran's 37th visit to Western Front

THE routine is well-established but no less emotional for big-hearted Alex Bulloch.Read

Thousands flock to Pype Hayes family fireworks spectacular

THOUSANDS of families flocked to Pype Hayes Park to its annual fireworks spectacular.Read

Thousands flock to Pype Hayes family fireworks spectacular

THOUSANDS of families flocked to Pype Hayes Park to its annual fireworks spectacular.Read

Birmingham medics who saved the lives of troops scoop awards

BIRMINGHAM medics who saved the lives of dozens of British troops have scooped a trio of major healthcare awards.Read

Classical singer Ollie Baines backs Birmingham Mail Badge of Honour campaign

TOP classical singer Ollie Baines today urged friends and families of British troops to get behind the Birmingham Mail’s Badge of Honour campaign to recognise unsung military heroes.Read

Jamelia with her husband Darren Byfield

Jamelia to divorce Walsall FC husband Darren Byfield

JAMELIA is divorcing her Walsall FC husband Darren Byfield just 18 months after tying the knot.Read

Northfield nurse who cared for hundreds of people injured in the Blitz dies aged 95

A BIRMINGHAM nurse who cared for hundreds of people injured in the Blitz has died aged 95.Read

Karen Waspe (right) and Caroline Munday

Two Midland mums tell of heartache of losing sons in Afghan conflict

THE mothers of two Birmingham soldiers killed in Afghanistan will pay tribute to their sons on Remembrance Sunday as a nation falls silent in poignant honour of all those who lost their lives fighting for their country.Read

Woman killed by train near Kidderminster station

A WOMAN was killed near Kidderminster railway station when she was struck by a train.Read

Redditch mum to take legal action against hospital trust over tragic mentally ill daughter

A MIDLAND mum is set to take legal action against a hospital trust she claims failed to spot her daughter’s mental illness that resulted in her death.Read

Time of my life

"NOBODY puts Baby in the corner”.Read

West Midlands Police officer and wife in court on sex charges

A WEST Midlands police sergeant and his wife appeared in court today charged with rape and sexual assault.Read

Bob The Builder at new Birmingham library site

BOB the Builder is set to give his verdict on the future of the new Library of Birmingham.Read

Elizabeth Cross medal to be made in Birmingham

THE Elizabeth Cross medal for British troops killed on operations will be made in Birmingham, the Birmingham Mail can announce today.Read

Redditch nursery closed for six more weeks as probe goes on

A MIDLAND nursery school under investigation has been closed for a further six weeks.Read

Police reconstruct events of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad's murder

MURDER detectives were today carrying out a reconstruction of events that led to the death of Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad.Read

Kerry Fletcher

Lesbian ex-soldier from Birmingham has sexual harassment payout cut

A LESBIAN ex-soldier from Birmingham who won £187,000 damages after being sexually harassed has had her payout cut.Read

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