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Real ales are helping Birmingham publicans ride out the recession

IT’S not all doom and gloom for the pub industry according to one assistant manager whose Birmingham boozer is enjoying a revival in trade.Read

Widow of man who died in jet ski tragedy spared jail because of son

THE widow of a man who died in a jet ski tragedy has been spared jail on driving offences for the sake of her young son.Read

Acorns Children’s Hospice appeal over child porn case

BOSSES at a Birmingham-based charity which cares for sick children today appealed for the public not to “desert” them after a volunteer was charged over child sex images.Read

Birmingham joins 2018 World Cup city host bid

THE world’s finest footballers could be set for Birmingham after officials applied for the city to play a part in England’s 2018 World Cup bid.Read

Midland singer back on Songs of Praise

MOST aspiring teenage singers dream about singing live on TV but for one Midland starlet it’s becoming something of a habit.Read

Murdered OAP 'was a lovely lady'

A PENSIONER found murdered in her Birmingham home was today remembered by shocked neighbours for being “hardworking, pleasant and polite”.Read

Dog walk hopes to raise funds to support Christmas Shelter project\n

A SPONSORED dog walk is being organised to raise vital funds for a charity which supports homeless people in Birmingham.Read

Ombudsman to probe Birmingham council over unpaid care home bills claim

A PROBE has been launched into Birmingham City Council’s alleged failure to pay a care home for services it has provided.Read

Oldbury chef through to national finals of culinary competition

BLACK Country chef Rashid Ali Khan proved a sizzling success when he won through to the finals of a national competition.Read

Youngsters given top cricket tips from England duo

ENGLAND cricketers Matt Prior and Alastair Cook took time out of preparations for the Ashes to deliver coaching sessions to Birmingham school children.Read

Cool cash on parking

CANNY Birmingham folk are turning a profit in the depths of the recession – by letting their unused parking spots for up to £125-a-month.Read

Sailors Norman and James Beech hope to enter the record books

Norman Beech, manager of the University of Birmingham’s outdoor pursuits centre in the Lake District, and 18-year-old James, who plans to study at the University of Birmingham like his father, are already in training and have conducted a 24-hour row to prepare for the epic Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Challenge.Read

Tornado star attraction at Tyseley locomotive festival

TORNADO, the first main line steam locomotive to be built in Britain for almost 50 years, will be the star attraction at this year’s Tyseley 101 festival in Birmingham.Read

Sky's the limit for cancer ward fundraiser

A TIRELESS fundraiser flew through the air with the greatest of ease in aid of Birmingham Children Hospital’s cancer ward.Read

New flag in Birmingham honours members of armed services

A SPECIALLY commissioned flag was hoisted in front of the Council House in Birmingham to mark forthcoming Armed Forces Day.Read

Soldier who tried to resuscitate Sapper Mark Quinsey speaks out

A SOLDIER who tried desperately to resuscitate tragic Birmingham soldier Sapper Mark Quinsey met HRH The Prince of Wales during his visit of Selly Oak Hospital.Read

Witnesses sought after Bus robbery in Cofton Hackett

POLICE in Worcestershire today appealed for witnesses to an attempted armed robbery on a bus.Read

Landlord slams tenant scheme

A BIRMINGHAM landlord who has lost thousands of pounds in rent under a controversial housing payment scheme is calling on others in the same position to pressure the council for change.Read

Birmingham pub gives servicemen a free pint

SERVICEMEN past and present are being offered a free pint by a pub chain to mark Armed Forces Week.Read

Former stars at Birmingham football fest

A FOOTBALL exhibition in Birmingham featuring famous names proved a record -breaking success.Read

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