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Cannock toddler who inspired others to join the organ donor register dies

A BRAVE Midland toddler who inspired thousands to join the organ donor register has died.Read

A MAN appeared in court this afternoon charged with perverting the course of justice after police hunting the killer of taxi driver Mohammed Arshad received a phone call from someone falsely confessing to be the murderer.

Keith Humphrys, aged 51, of Redditch Road, Kings Norton, spoke only to confirm his name and address during a hearing at Redditch Magistrates Court. It is alleged that he falsely confessed to the murder of 36-year-old dad-of-three Mr Arshad in a 999 call from a kiosk on August 30.Read

Dad’s climb to Mount kilimanjaro in tribute to son killed in Afghanistan

THE father of a Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan is carrying his son’s war medal to the top of Africa’s highest mountain in an emotional tribute to him.Read

Bromsgrove schoolchildren have lucky escape as bus crashes

A GROUP of children had a lucky escape today when their minibus was involved in a road accident.Read

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Public parade to honour Kings Heath soldier Mark Quinsey gunned down by Real IRA

THE family of a Birmingham soldier murdered by the Real IRA is to be invited to Northern Ireland for a public parade in his honour.Read

Free £15k dream wedding competition for a local soldier

BUSINESSES are rallying round to provide a soldier and their partner with a free wedding worth £15,000.Read

Birmingham City v Aston Villa: All fans left hot and hoarse

BOTH sets of fans were left hot, hoarse and emotionally worn out as St Andrew’s witnessed the latest fierce derby clash between the city’s old rivals, bathed in hot, autumn sunshine.Read

View from the Villa End: Paul Bradley's fans view

BRAGGING rights once again belong to the claret and blue half of the city.Read

The Streets of Birmingham

In the third gig at the new £5.5 million venue, Skinner overcame the pressure to perform in front of fans from his home town and revealed it had been his most enjoyable gig in the city.Read

Review: Ocean Colour Scene at the new Academy

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BIRMINGHAM’S newest live music venue was given a blast from the past when Ocean Colour Scene played their second gig in the city in a week.Read

Sister of murdered Aston Villa fan pleas for calm ahead of Birmingham derby

THE family of murdered Aston Villa fan Christopher Priest today made an impassioned plea for calm ahead of the Blues-Villa match tomorrow.Read

Sister of murdered fan pleas for calm ahead of blues villa derby

THE family of murdered Aston Villa fan Christopher Priest today made an impassioned plea for calm ahead of the Blues-Villa match tomorrow.Read

Review: Editors at the new O2 Academy

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THE first ever gig at the new O2 Academy went off in style as the Editors showed what live music was all about.Read

Birmingham crew members of HMS Daring enjoy freedom of the city honour

UNION Jacks flew high and crowds roared their delight when Birmingham sailors were awarded the freedom of the city.Read

Birmingham crew members of HMS Daring enjoy freedom of the city honour

UNION Jacks flew high and crowds roared their delight when Birmingham sailors were awarded the freedom of the city.Read

Birmingham troops are kept going in Afghanistan by home support

A BIRMINGHAM officer from a Battalion that has lost five soldiers in the last month today revealed how support from the British public was keeping troops going through the darkest hours.Read

HMS Daring crew to march through Birmingham to receive freedom of city

THE crew of the new £1 billion Royal Navy ship HMS Daring were marching through Birmingham today as they received the freedom of the city.Read

Centro backs high-speed link into Birmingham city centre

CENTRO has backed plans for a high-speed rail link to stop in Birmingham city centre – via a spur off the main high speed line.Read

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Ashley Blake jailed for two years over pub attack

DISGRACED TV presenter Ashley Blake was today jailed for two years after attacking a teenager with a wooden pole.Read

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