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Poppy Brady

Book reveals Brum's sporting heritage

A UNIQUE hidden gem in Birmingham's sporting history has been revealed in a fascinating new book on the city's role in the world of sport. Read

Family looking to solve photo mystery

DOES anyone know any of the faces in this mystery picture? Read

Brum goes wild for rock icon Ozzy

HE may be foul-mouthed and leave bats headless but rocker Ozzy Osbourne occupies such a big place in Brummies' hearts the city is dedicating a whole day to him. Read

Girls belt it out for Becks and the boys

A GLAM anthem for women kicks off this summer's World Cup in Birmingham - because, as the catchy song's title says, girls are football crazy too! Read

Waiting in vain for new store

WHY ARE we waiting? Disappointed residents in Aston want to know why a superstore planned for their neighbour-hood has simply never happened. Read

Phil helps old toys spring back to life

THE long vanished world of Birmingham's most famous toymaker has been brought back to life at the city's Central Library thanks to one man's treasured collection. Read

Curb these costs or verges are ruined

GRASS verges across the city are being churned up and pavements destroyed by cars because of the "astronomical" cost of installing dropped kerbs, it is claimed. Read

MP demands answers over pool

EDGBASTON MP Gisela Stuart has taken the plunge in the campaign to get city council chiefs to explain their plans for the future of one of the city's busiest swimming pools. Read

Dad sees son mown down by car

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy is fighting for his life after a car ploughed into him as he walked along a pavement in Birmingham with his dad and elder brother. Read

Vicar blasts timing of derby match

AN angry Birmingham vicar today hit out at the decision to play the crunch Villa-Blues derby at noon on Easter Sunday - one of the biggest days in the Christian calendar. Read

Dead duck sparks city bird flu alert

BIRMINGHAM was at the centre of a bird flu scare today after the discovery of a dead duck near Edgbaston Reservoir. Read

School hit by arson attack

NEARLY 1,000 pupils were evacuated from their Birmingham school after two sharp-eyed students spotted plumes of smoke billowing from a classroom. Read

Gemma's more than a pretty face

SHE may be a finalist for Miss Birmingham 2006, but Gemma Normansell has proved she's more than just a pretty face. Read

Star's city pub set to re-open

A CITY pub once owned by former crossroads star paul henry has finally reopened. Read

Dancing queen at the age of 75

AT THE age of 75 most people would put their feet up - but not Birmingham dancing queen Shirley Thompson Bradley, who is still practising her high kicks. Read

Residents fight for pool

HUNDREDS of residents are joining forces to help protect one of the city's most historic garden suburbs which they fear may be under threat from developers. Read

Battle over city homes

RELAXED planning laws make it easier than ever for family homes to be converted into student houses, Selly Oak residents have complained. Read

Injured crash couple fight for life

AN elderly couple were today fighting for their lives after their car crashed into a tree. Read

City celebrates St Patrick's Day in style

IT WAS cold enough to freeze the froth on your Guinness, but it didn't stop more than 80,000 revellers from taking to the streets to celebrate Birmingham's 11th St Patrick's Day parade. Read