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Birmingham University improves world ranking

BIRMINGHAM University has been ranked in the top 70 of the World’s universities.Read

Harborne pub billed as 'child friendly' in hot water with young couple who claim staff refused to properly heat their baby’s food

A YOUNG couple were forced to leave a charity bash at a Birmingham boozer billed as child friendly because “uncooperative” staff refused to properly heat their baby’s food.Read

Mail urging readers to back Birmingham’s bid to stage 2018 World Cup games

BRUMMIE celebrities and dignitaries have backed the Second City’s bid to play a major role in the 2018 football World Cup.Read

Pedestrian fights for life after motorcycle crash in Birmingham

A WOMAN pedestrian is critically ill in hospital after being struck by a motorbike in Halesowen.Read

Trampoline queens jump for GB joy at world championships

TWO young trampolinists have defied all the odds and gravity to be selected to represent Great Britain in the world championships.Read

Success of silencers at Birmingham Brummies Perry Barr speedway meeting

THE future of speedway in Birmingham looks bright after new noise reduction equipment proved a big success.Read

Birmingham wins top tourism award

BIRMINGHAM has scooped a top tourism award ahead of London, Leeds and Manchester.Read

Campaign to cut rail fares at New Street Station

A NATIONAL campaign demanding cuts in rail fares called in at Birmingham’s New Street Station.Read

Former players from Billesley United want to meet to mark club's 50th anniversary

A FORMER player with an amateur football team in Birmingham is hoping to reunite his teammates, 50 years after the club was founded.Read

FIVE of the most unlikely rock stars took to the stage to muted applause.

The reaction when they left it 50-odd minutes later was certainly a lot more appreciative.Read

Beverley Knight

Beverly Knight up for MOBOs

MIDLAND soul sensation Beverly Knight is in line for two prizes at tonight’s MOBO Awards.Read

Schools' swine flu DVD is launched at Welford Primary in aston

A BIRMINGHAM school at the centre of one of the largest swine flu outbreaks in the UK was the scene for the launch of an educational DVD aimed at combating the virus.Read

Schools' swine flu DVD is launched at Welford Primary in aston

A BIRMINGHAM school at the centre of one of the largest swine flu outbreaks in the UK was the scene for the launch of an educational DVD aimed at combating the virus.Read

Nearly 1,000 abandoned dogs put down in the Midlands last year

MORE than 900 abandoned dogs in the Midlands were put down last year as the region saw a 25 per cent rise in homeless canines.Read

Appeal to nominate prized religious artefacts for free restoration

PRIZED religious artefacts in Birmingham could be cleaned and reconditioned for free in a major restoration competition.Read

Cancer victim from Yardley wins national courage award for her tireless charity fundraising

INSPIRATIONAL mum-of-two Ros Marsh has scooped a national courage award in recognition of her tireless charity efforts despite being terminally ill.Read

Birmingham Mail's Digital Family trial hailed a success

THE Birmingham Mail’s Digital Family experiment has been hailed a resounding success by its participating partners.Read

Perry Barr store move will create 50 jobs

A MAJOR high street chain is relocating one of its Birmingham stores with the creation of more than 50 jobs.Read

A day of Brazilian-themed arts and cultural events to be staged in Digbeth

A DAY of Brazilian-themed events will be staged in Birmingham to offer unique samples of South American arts and culture.Read

Aston Villa icon Doug Ellis pays tribute to Birmingham City's Karren Brady

Ellis said she had been a tremendous ambassador for the club under the ownership of David Sullivan and the Gold brothers.Read

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