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Poppy Brady

Anger at 'rabbit hutch' homes plan

THE design of new homes proposed for one of Birmingham's historic garden suburbs have been branded an "architectural monstrosity" by angry residents. Read

Folk have a fab time at festival

FOLK music is back in the big time if a Birmingham music festival is anything to go by. Read

Thousands enjoy bloomin' day out

WE might be city dwellers but there's nothing we like better than making our gardens blooming lovely. Read

Lib Dem's praise for NHS

The Lib Dem veteran went walkabout in Washwood Heath's bustling Alum Rock Road to talk to residents, while giving his support to local councillor Tariq Khan, who is also a Lib Dem prospective Parliamentary candidate. Read

Last rites for Villa chapel

A CHURCH which spawned the creation of Aston Villa Football Club holds its last service on Sunday before its demolition to make way for a new £4.5 million centre. Read

Curtis Stanley

Curtis is top of the bops

HE MAY be only 11 but Curtis Stanley is already dancing his way to a world title after beating thousands of young hopefuls in an international street dance championship. Read

Chance to vent anger

THE quaint charm of a Birmingham garden surburb masks the fierce battles lines being drawn up by furious families who want to save their beloved estate from developers. Read

Curtis Stanley

City boy is a body popper prodigy

REMEMBER the name Curtis Stanley - it's one Birmingham will be hearing about in the future. Read

Ed Doolan

Ed: I'm fit and raring to go

VETERAN BBC WM presenter Ed Doolan today said he is raring to go and can't wait to get back behind the microphone after having life-saving heart surgery. Read

Beach volleyball in Birmingham.

Volleyball beach babes a smash hit

IF you want to know all about pokeys, spikes, blocks and digs, then head for yet another of Birmingham's beaches which is specially devoted to volleyball. Read

Elizabeth Smith

I want to make a big splash in 2012

OLYMPIC hopeful Elizabeth Smith is turning her life upside down to chase a medal at the 2012 Olympics in London, and she's all smiles about it. Read

Spoons made at C Robathan & Sons in Hockley, Birmingham.

Nine decades of silver service

HE may not have been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but as one of the last spoon makers in Birmingham Craig Robathan certainly knows how to make them. Read

Elvis Presley

Elvis is always on my mind!

TWO of the King's biggest fans are bowing out in style after helping to keep the Elvis Presley legend alive in Birmingham for more than three decades. Read

John Bull, aka Ray Egan, during his rooftop swimming pool protest. TR080807ray-2

Rooftop protest over swimming pool plans

VETERAN protester Ray Egan donned John Bull attire to climb on to the roof of a Birmingham swimming pool at the centre of a multi-million pound rebuild project. Read

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Teen soccer star set for fame

TEENAGER Umar Jawed's dream of playing for England is moving a step nearer after he was spotted by football scouts from Pakistan. Read

Antonia Smith. TR240707footy-2

Antonia's a little Rottweiler!

SHE'S only eight but Antonia Smith's ferocious reputation on the football field has already earned her the nickname The Rottweiler. Read

Lozells gears up for weekend fun

ORGANISERS are hoping the rain will not spoil an all-day family festival of fun and community activities planned in the city on Sunday. Read

Bavita's a model pupil

SHE may be only 11 years old but Bavita Khatkar has the kind of staying power that would put most adults to shame. Read

Workman recovers after impaling horror

A WORKER who survived after being impaled by a metal rod on a Birmingham building site is recovering from his ordeal after being rescued by fire crews and paramedics. Read

Teacher Jennet a class act since '65

EVEN after teaching three generations of pupils over 42 years, Birmingham deputy head Jennet Marshall still says her beloved Birmingham primary school is "just magic". 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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