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Ryanair ‘Fat tax’ sparks debate

CHUNKY comic Ricky Gervais joked during his stand-up shows that overweight people should pay extra to board a plane.Read

Ryanair ‘Fat tax’ sparks debate

CHUNKY comic Ricky Gervais joked during his stand-up shows that overweight people should pay extra to board a plane.Read

St George’s Day gains support

THE West Midlands is hosting a huge increase in St George’s Day events this year after what has been described as “a sea change” in attitude towards the annual celebration.Read

St George’s Day gains support

THE West Midlands is hosting a huge increase in St George’s Day events this year after what has been described as “a sea change” in attitude towards the annual celebration.Read

Jailed art forger puts on Birmingham exhibition

A MIDLAND artist jailed for his part in one of the biggest art frauds of the 20th century is to showcase his latest collection at a Birmingham gallery.Read

Doves have surprise in store for fans

WHILE Doves drummer Andy Williams wouldn’t divulge too much he did reveal that a surprise awaits fans tonight.Read

Knives message dominates kids' football tournament in Birmingham

MORE than 150 sporty youngsters took part in a football tournament at Aston Villa aimed at tackling knife crime among youths.Read

Paramedic's 24-hour rowing feat helps West Midlands Ambulance Service

A PARAMEDIC from West Midlands Ambulance Service went to marathon-sized efforts to raise more than £1,000 for charity.Read

Paramedic's 24-hour rowing feat helps West Midlands Ambulance Service

A PARAMEDIC from West Midlands Ambulance Service went to marathon-sized efforts to raise more than £1,000 for charity.Read

M6 crash: Woman freed from car after accident near Great Barr

A WOMAN escaped unhurt from her overturned car after it ploughed into a central reservation on the M6 yesterday evening.Read

Nine out of ten Brummie mums feel under pressure to diet

NINE in every ten Birmingham parents feel pressured to lose weight because of examples set by celebrity mums in glossy magazines.Read

Wristbands help find lost kids

NEW electronic wristbands are on sale in midland shops designed to reunite parents with their children should they ever get accidentally separated.Read

Birmingham exhibition features artist Stephen Morris's Scilly scenes

AN EXHIBITION featuring the work of a Midland artist opens at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham tomorrowRead

Buyer appeal over closure threat to Elmdon sports ground

A POPULAR recreation ground in Birmingham which plays host to scores of sports clubs and events could yet be saved from closure.Read

Video launch for new Birmingham Library designs

BIRMINGHAM bookworms are being given a boost today as the council launches a film showcasing the cutting-edge designs for the city’s new £200 million library.Read

Sleeping man resuced from flat fire

A MAN was led to safety from a burning flat by firefighters after he fell asleep and his kitchen caught fire.Read

Sleeping man resuced from flat fire

A MAN was led to safety from a burning flat by firefighters after he fell asleep and his kitchen caught fire.Read

A PRIVATE members’ club in Kings Heath is opening its doors to the public to raise money for the Help the Heroes injured servicemen charity.

The Loyal Caledonian Corks are hosting darts and dominoes competitions in their Alcester Road South base on Friday, then karaoke, a car wash, a raffle and Elvis tribute on Saturday. The events are free.Read

Oil spillage on M6 causes traffic jams

MOTORISTS were caught up in tailbacks of almost seven miles long after a huge oil spillage caused mayhem on the M6.Read

Sweet smells for Birmingham car park:Your views

PLANS are afoot to pump sweet fragrances around one of Birmingham’s busiest car parks in a bid to overpower more unpleasant aromas.Read

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