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Will Oliphant

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Birmingham City stars spread festive cheer at Birmingham Children's Hospital

BLUES stars took time out of their busy training schedule to visit Birmingham Children’s Hospital and hand out presents to poorly kids.Read

Video: Jamelia switches on Christmas lights at Birmingham Children's Hospital

POP star Jamelia brought a bit of showbiz sparkle on a visit to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Read

Watch: Keith Allen makes surprise appearance at UB40 performance at Hare & Hounds pub in Kings Heath

BIRMINGHAM music legends UB40 took a trip down memory lane when a special plaque was unveiled at the Hare & Hounds pub in Kings Heath, where they played their first ever gig.Read

Watch: Nine Birmingham riots suspects arrested in police raids

CHIEF Constable Chris Sims was back on the frontline as police swooped on the homes of suspected looters wanted over the riots in Birmingham.Read

Firefighters simulate blaze rescue at Birmingham club Gatecrasher

A NIGHT spent in Gatecrasher Birmingham with work colleagues would be fun for most, unless they’re in the West Midlands Fire Service.Read

Clubs: Radio 1 DJ is the crest of a rave...

RADIO 1 DJ Grooverider will be headlining the latest of Birmingham club brand Raveology’s events on bank holiday weekend.Read

Birmingham City in Europe: Chris Hughton in positive mood as squad depart from Birmingham Airport

The Birmingham Mail was at Birmingham International Airport to catch up with Chris Hughton and his squad as Birmingham City departed for Madeira.Read

Video: Birmingham looters target electrical stores and cash machine in night of violence

Hundreds of hooded youths targeted shops, electrical stores and a cash machine as violence erupted in Birmingham city centre. Read

Clubs: OMG! It's a night for the under-18s

A NEW club night aimed at under 18s is opening its doors this month at the LG Arena.Read

Easter Bank Holiday weather forecast: Birmingham set for a scorcher

BIRMINGHAM is set for a scorcher this Easter weekend as our region basks in 24 degree sunshine.Read

Clubs: MC Eksman's Overload club night comes to Air in Birmingham

MULTI-award-winning DJ MC Eksman brings his successful club night Overload to Birmingham’s Air nightclub for the first time on Saturday.Read

Birmingham City fans celebrate

Birmingham City fans' delight after Carling Cup semi-final win - with video

Birmingham City fans were jubilant as they came out of St Andrew’s – with all saying “Wembley – here we come!” Read

Fans hit by car after Birmingham City's Carling Cup semi-final victory

West Midlands Police, speaking immediately after the game, said offences were mainly for drunkenness and public order, and they said the crowd was dispersing peacefully.Read

Clubs: Party never ends at Subway City

IT’S the New Year and with everyone still nursing their hangovers a night on the tiles could be the last thing on our minds.Read

Snow video: Scenes from a frozen West Midlands

Watch our montage of snow scenes from across a frozen West Midlands.Read

Video: Thugs destroy toilets in Carling Cup tie between Birmingham City and Aston Villa

FOOTBALL hooligans ripped up toilets and urinated on the floor during the Carling Cup Quarter Final between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrew’s.Read

Birmingham Clubs: Radio 1 Trevor’s in town

IT’S the bank holiday weekend so expect clubs in Birmingham to be packed as top-name DJs pull out the stops all over the city.Read

Clubs: Stately home hosts festival

BIRMINGHAM promoters are organising a three-day music festival in the grounds of a stately home over the bank holiday weekend.Read

Clubs: He's Laidback by name only

HOLLAND house DJ Laidback Luke is returning to Birmingham to present another of Gatecrasher’s Festival of Ibiza shows.Read

Your Communities: Dennis dived in to save life of canal man

PARAMEDIC Dennis Loughlin, who dived into a canal to save a man from drowning, is the latest Birmingham Mail Local Hero.Read

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Will Oliphant is a reporter covering news and clublife for the Birmingham Mail. He is also a video journalist covering a range of events for the website