AS Carson Yeung’s proposed takeover nears completion, Blues fans living abroad have voiced concerns about his track record of interfering with team affairs.Read
Hundreds looked on as six traders were recognised for their tireless efforts and presented awards by Councillor Chauhdry Rashid, deputy Lord Mayor of Birmingham, and local radio guru Ed Doolan from a stage outside the markets in Edgbaston Street.Read
A BRAVE Midland soldier who lost an arm and two legs while serving in Afghanistan has spoken of his ordeal, and hopes to help raise cash for other injured troops.Read
CALL yourself a fan? Followers of Villa devote an average of almost 17 hours per week to their club according to the findings of a quirky fan survey.Read
MORE Midlanders are training to become football referees thanks to a campaign to stamp out abuse led by the Birmingham Mail and Birmingham County FA.Read
Paul Suart is a senior journalist at the Birmingham Mail covering general news and specifically Kings Heath, Billesley and Stirchley. He used to work at the Coventry Telegraph on a series of weekly titles covering central Warwickshire.