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Poppy Brady

Poppy Brady

Falcons mean time is up for pigeons

PIGEON numbers are being kept under control at Birmingham University thanks to the arrival of a pair of rare feathered pest-control officers - peregrine falcons. Read

Ex-hotel boss takes on the drug barons

A BIRMINGHAM entrepreneur is hoping to play his part in turning the tide against Colombian drug barons who are destroying people's lives across the world. Read

Solo star Simon makes welcome return

LOVE struck fans greeted former boy band star Simon Webbe with hugs and tears of joy as he arrived back home in Birmingham to sign copies of his latest single. Read

Scheme set to remember cancer victim

THE grieving family of an 18-year-old girl killed by cancer are launching a unique education scheme in her memory in order to help other seriously ill youngsters. Read

Tributes paid to riots victim

A POLICE chief involved in the murder case of tragic Isaiah Young-Sam spoke out at a memorial service to praise the 23-year-old's family for their "bravery, courage and dignity" in the face of such an appalling crime. Read

Memorial remembers riots victim

THE family of murder victim Isaiah Young-Sam will honour his life at a memorial service exactly a year after he was stabbed to death yards from his home as he tried to avoid rioters in Lozells. Read

Families waiting for riot answers

THE disturbances in Lozells a year ago have united one community as never before, but they claim they are still waiting for answers from police as to why hundreds of their 999 calls went unanswered. Read

Drumming up a celebration

THE rhythm of drums will beat in the heart of Birmingham as the city hosts the first African heritage arts day celebration as one of the highlights of Black History Month. Read

Mum and sons found dead at house

A MOTHER and her two toddlers have been found hanged at their Birmingham home. Read

Anger as Africa Day is cancelled

ORGANISERS of an African heritage day who booked the event with Birmingham City Council three months ago were furious today after being told that it cannot go ahead. Read

Library's £500k facelift is criticised

A LANDMARK city library which has just reopened after a £500,000 facelift has been turned into an amusement arcade, claims an angry user. Read

Glowing tribute to Bishop of courage

A MAN of courage and wisdom who has never been afraid to defuse tensions in the community - these were among the tributes paid to one of the city's most respected church leaders. Read

Ministers fail to impress leaders

SHODDY and unconvincing - those were among the words used to describe a visit from two Government Ministers who came to talk to Birmingham's faith leaders about the hazards of extremism within the community. Read

Boy racers defy wrath of families

FURIOUS families formed a human shield to blockade their street and keep hundreds of boy racers out. Read

Flying back to the war years

VETERAN pilots who flew Spitfires during World War II were back in action, this time to celebrate a special anniversary surrounding the classic fighter aircraft. Read

A-bout time!

IT'S wacky and full of showmanship but there's nothing vicious about these up and coming wrestling stars. Read

Letisha and Charlene were taken from us - but this garden will always be here

THE completion of a beautiful garden in the heart of Birmingham signals a major turning point for two mothers who have endured the agony of losing their teenage daughters in a drive-by shooting three years ago. Read

Girls' garden tribute opens

ITN'S most popular broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald was today opening a peace garden in Birmingham dedicated to murdered teenagers Charlene Ellis and Letisha Shakespeare. Read

Footballers shown the red card over noise

SCHOOLBOY footballers have been shown the red card from a Birmingham pitch before they've even kicked a ball - because neighbours reckon they'll be too noisy. Read

From Barbados to Brum for a honeymoon

WHO needs Barbados as a honeymoon haven when you can enjoy those first days of married bliss right here in Birmingham? Read

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Poppy Brady has worked as a journalist based in the community for the past ten years. She previously worked as a sub-editor for the Mail.

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