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Gifts to QE Hospital fulfill dying mum’s wish

IT’S five years since Priya and Aaron Chote lost their mum to motor neurone disease, but they have never faltered in carrying out her dying wish that they help other sufferers.Read

Studio dream comes true for Black Voices

LIFE has come full circle for Birmingham a cappella group Black Voices who are about to record new work with one of America’s biggest artists in the genre.Read

Worshippers mark anniversary of Jamaican independence

HUNDREDS of worshippers with Jamaican roots celebrated the 46th anniversary of their homeland’s independence by raising the roof at a Birmingham church.Read

Ground-breaking Handsworth Wood teacher now chief in Jamaica

A FORMER Birmingham head teacher, who became the city’s first black female head, has landed a top teaching post in Jamaica.Read

Van transport bonanza for city mobility group Wheels To You

A BIRMINGHAM project which offers wheels to disabled people has received a major boost.Read

Retired greyhound joins Sunrise seniors

LIKE many of his fellow residents, Derek has lost some of his hair and most of his own teeth, but none of this can take away the memories of his glory days when he was once one of the fastest dogs on the track.Read

Birmingham estate transformation a lesson for Gordon Brown

A BIRMINGHAM man who has played a major role in taking his Birmingham estate from a no-go zone to a place people are proud to call home was invited to talk about his success story to Prime Minister Gordon Brown.Read

Honours handed out at Birmingham Mail Market Traders Awards

THE early birds who keep the real heart of Birmingham beating have been rewarded for their dedication and hard work in Birmingham’s bustling Bull Ring Markets.Read

Eileen Jones is a cut above at Birmingham Markets

HAIR salon owner Eileen Jones is getting ahead in business after more than 100 readers voted her as Birmingham Mail Trader of the Year.Read

Council in pledge over Lordswood Road baths at Harborne

LEISURE chiefs have named the day for the reopening of a popular swimming baths before redevelopment work has even begun.Read

Floral contest brings Winson Green residents together

THE saying that music breaks down barriers now applies to flowers – after a gardening project brought together an entire community.Read

History man Peter Leather on move

POPULAR Birmingham history buff Peter Leather is heading for pastures new after decades of delving into the city’s past.Read

Shirley couple open back garden to the public for charity

FOR decades, former gardening club boss Ted Rudge has offered tips to green fingered folk, but now they will be able to see just what he gets up to at home when he opens his own back garden to the public on Saturday.Read

History buffs get bayonet shock

HISTORY buffs who pleaded for First World War mementoes received more than they bargained for when they were offered a 2ft bayonet which once belonged to a German soldier.Read

Baby Jack winning a heartfelt battle

LITTLE Jack McMahon may be only ten months old but he’s already proved himself to be a prize fighter by beating the odds after being born with only half a heart.Read

Model pupil against odds

LITTLE Oletta Cockett has never felt better, probably because she’s never had a day off sick in almost five years of her school career.Read

Writer only second woman to gain Brum Blue Plaque

AN early pioneer of science fiction writing who was way ahead of her time is to become only the second woman ever to have a Blue Plaque dedicated to her in Birmingham.Read

Olympic ace Steve Parry a splash hit in city

OLYMPIC swimming medallist Steve Parry made a splash with Birmingham youngsters when he arrived to unveil plans for a temporary pool in a school hall.Read

College exhibits award-winning photographer’s snaps from Gambia

ACCLAIMED photographer Vanley Burke has brought images of Gambia to life as part of a unique community heritage project to help encourage minority groups to take a step into further education.Read

Group aims to turn youth from violence

YOUNG people are being urged to say no to peer pressure when it comes to violence and gun crime in a new campaign run by a national Christian church group which has branches in Birmingham.Read

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