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Grieving Coleshill mum calls for better equipment for Afghanistan troops

THE mother of a Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan has demanded politicians spend more money on equipment for British troops.Read

Grieving Coleshill mum calls for better equipment for Afghanistan troops

THE mother of a Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan has demanded politicians spend more money on equipment for British troops.Read

Thrills, spills and total relaxation!

HOT on the heels of the race car in front of me, hitting speeds up to 100 miles per hour, I prepared to perform my first overtaking manoeuvre.Read

Top acts fly in for Birmingham's annual Eid Mela celebrations

ISLAMIC culture is to be celebrated by thousands of families this weekend as Birmingham stages its annual Eid Mela.Read

Schools facing shortage of crossing patrol wardens

A COUNCIL today pleaded with mums and dads to help them fill more than a dozen lollipop lady vacancies.Read

Mail reporter Paul Bradley on life for British soldiers in Afghanistan

IN THE middle of Afghanistan’s lawless desert, comrades of the latest British soldiers killed in action said their solemn goodbyes.Read

Worcester Cathedral tributes to vicar's son in swimming tragedy

THE funeral of a Midland vicar’s son saw hundreds of friends and family pay their final respects during a colourful ceremony.Read

Paul Bradley witnesses Afghanistan troops’ sad farewell to fallen colleagues

IN THE middle of Afghanistan’s lawless desert, comrades of the latest British soldiers killed in action said their solemn goodbyes.Read

Worcester Cathedral tributes to vicar's son in swimming tragedy

THE funeral of a Midland vicar’s son saw hundreds of friends and family pay their final respects during a colourful ceremony.Read

Worcester Cathedral tributes to vicar's son in swimming tragedy

THE funeral of a Midland vicar’s son saw hundreds of friends and family pay their final respects during a colourful ceremony.Read

Climbing Kilimanjaro father's legacy to son killed in Afghanistan

THE father of a Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan is set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in his son’s memory.Read

Couple's 60 years of wedded diss!

A BIRMINGHAM couple have an unusual recipe for making a marriage last – 60 years of blazing rows.Read

West Midlands children don’t know where UK holiday hotspots are

CORNWALL is in Wales and the Lake District in the south of England according to a survey of West Midlands children.Read

Nominate hero troops for Birmingham Mail special award

AMBASSADORS for the Badge of Honour military awards today urged Midlanders to nominate their heroes for the prestigious honours.Read

Birmingham to show support for Armed Forces

BRAVE Birmingham soldiers were today due to parade through the city in front of thousands of well-wishers during the country’s first Armed Forces Day.Read

Leek Wooton villagers in dark over taxpayer-funded travellers' bash

POLICE kept Midland villagers in the dark over plans to host a £2,000 party for travellers near their homes, it was claimed today.Read

Actress tells Birmingham conference of UK's Darfur failings

ACTRESS Mia Farrow has criticised British and American governments for failing to halt genocide in Darfur.Read

Worcestershire police link Astwood Bank burglaries

THIEVES stole five First World War medals after breaking into a Worcestershire house.Read

Carers meet in Birmingham looking for more support

CARERS with extraordinary tales of selflessness and generosity gathered at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre to urge families to make the most of vital support on offer.Read

Eight men in custody after Arcadian Centre disorder

A GANG of eight men have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder which broke out in Birmingham city centre.Read

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