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Police cell death linked to sickle cell trait

A BIRMINGHAM man’s sudden death in police custody could possibly have been triggered by officers who restrained him during arrest, an inquest heard.Read

Injured soldier wins dream wedding in Birmingham

A DISABLED soldier’s pain and anguish turned to joy when he toasted winning a £16,000 dream wedding at a reception in Birmingham.Read

Former Birmingham City Council boss in front of tribunal over 'fire-proofed bonuses'

A former Birmingham City Council boss has been accused of “fireproofing” bonuses for male employees so they wouldn’t lose them when an equal pay initiative was enforced, an employment tribunal heard.Read

Midland-made road safety video could save lives

A POWERFUL award-winning road safety video compiled by three Midland firms has attracted more than four million online viewers.Read

A year on, Birmingham school remembers road accident victim Jordan, eight

A BIRMINGHAM school has marked the first anniversary of the death of a much-loved pupil with events in his memory.Read

Review: Alice in Chains at O2 Birmingham Academy

WHEN Nirvana ruled the waves in the early 90s AIC went quietly about their business.Read

Tributes paid to young footballer killed in Frankley hit-and-run one year ago

EMOTIONAL tributes have been paid to a popular young footballer tragically killed in a hit-and-run in Birmingham 12 months ago.Read

Bus-pulling Birmingham strongman Dave Gauder launches anti bullying campaign

BRUMMIE muscleman Dave Gauder is throwing his considerable frame behind a campaign to combat cyber bullying.Read

Two-way radio's the latest weapon in drive to make Jewellery Quarter safer

RETAILERS in the Jewellery Quarter have been given two-way radios by the police in a drive to make the area safer for shoppers and businesses.Read

A BNP wreath laid deliberately amongst those left by members of Birmingham's Sikh community inside the Hall of Memory in Centenary Square.

BNP says remembrance wreath was not meant to offend Sikh community

A SENIOR BNP official has sprung to the defence of his party after a BNP wreath was laid among Sikh tributes at a Birmingham Remembrance ceremony.Read

A BNP wreath laid deliberately amongst those left by members of Birmingham's Sikh community inside the Hall of Memory in Centenary Square.

Fury after BNP poppy wreath laid among Sikh tributes at Birmingham ceremony

SIKHS spoke of their “disgust” today after a BNP poppy wreath was laid among Sikh tributes at a Birmingham Remembrance ceremony.Read

Members of the Royal British Legion gather for Armistice Day, in Centenary Square, to remember fallen heroes.

Emotional vigil for our fallen heroes in Birmingham and Alrewas

THEY came to remember the fallen – their minds lost in silent tribute to the young men and women who gave up their lives for the freedoms we hold dear.Read

SIKHS spoke of their “disgust” today after a BNP poppy wreath was laid among Sikh tributes at a Birmingham Remembrance ceremony.

The BNP laurel appeared to have been deliberately placed in the middle of those left by members of the city’s Sikh community inside the Hall of Memory in Centenary Square.Read

Council workers in the spotlight

UNSUNG civil servants were recognised for their tireless endeavours at an awards bash in Birmingham.Read

Birmingham restaurant Lasan on The F Word with Gordon Ramsay

A BIRMINGHAM restauranteur hits our TV screens tomorrow as celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay searches for the UK’s best eatery.Read

Paul Daniels judges sausage competition in Birmingham

YOU’LL like this ... not a lot, but you’ll like it. The region’s finest butchers were hoping not to hear famous magician Paul Daniels’ immortal catchphrase when his search for Britain’s most magical banger came to a Birmingham hotel.Read

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Birmingham City, Aston Villa and Albion oppose naming-rights deals for football grounds

THE famous names of Villa Park, St Andrew’s and The Hawthorns will not be changed to cash in on sponsorship deals, thousands of football fans were reassured today.Read

Birmingham teenager wows Wayne Rooney with football skills

HOTSHOT Birmingham teenager Jermaine Hylton has won through to the final of a TV talent show after dazz-ling England ace Wayne Rooney with his skills.Read

The five-star Resort Hotel at Celtic Manor with its Twenty Ten course.

Luxurious way to get in the swing

THE Belfry near Sutton Coldfield is a name synonymous with the Ryder Cup, having staged it no fewer than four times.Read

Quinton man in dead dog request facing jail

A BIRMINGHAM man who called an animal hospital to ask if it could dispose of his dead dog is facing jail.Read

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