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Over 300 schools closed in Birmingham due to snow

MORE than 300 council-run schools in Birmingham were shut down today for safety reasons after another heavy snowfall.Read

Brand brings in headliner acts

CLUBBING bible Mixmag is bringing some of its favourite talent to Birmingham’s Custard Factory tomorrow.Read

Grand time with star DJ

BIRMINGHAM will be putting its hands up for Fedde Le Grand when he comes to Gatecrasher Birmingham next weekend.Read

Man risks his life in bungalow blaze

A MAN who pulled an elderly woman out of a burning building has been praised by fire chiefs.Read

Indie boys are rising DJ stars

INDIE boys the Pigeon Detectives will be laying down their guitars and picking up the vinyl when they DJ at Gatecrasher Birmingham this month.Read

Teenager killed by car in Birmingham was X Factor contestant

A TEENAGER who died after a road accident in Birmingham city centre was an X Factor contestant, it was revealed today.Read

Teenager dies after car crash in Birmingham city centre

A 17-year-old has died after he was hit by a car in Birmingham city centre.Read

Sergeant gig a main draw

IF you’re keen to get out on the town but Christmas and the credit crunch have taken their toll then the Custard Factory’s first free club night of the year could be for you.Read

Shoppers descend on Bullring

AN ESTIMATED quarter of a million shoppers will today cram themselves into the Bullring as the post-Christmas sales get into full swing.Read

Happy Monday Bez is in Brum

HAPPY Mondays star and Celebrity Big Brother winner Bez will appear at the Rainbow Warehouse tonight as the venue hosts the FAC 51 Hacienda Party.Read

Hero soldier Matt Croucher given freedom of Solihull

HERO marine Matt Croucher has been presented with the freedom of the Borough of Solihull.Read

Chocolate takes wraps off early

CLUBBERS will get an early Christmas present on Thursday when they get a chance to taste the city’s newest club – Chocolate – before it’s official opening in February.Read

Thousands line Birmingham streets to welcome Santa

THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Birmingham as Santa and his reindeer joined children from across the city for its annual festive parade. Read

Tony Iommi humbled by Walk of Stars accolade

BLACK Sabbath founder Tony Iommi looked humbled as he was inaugurated into Broad Street’s Walk of Stars in front of a crowd of fans. Read

DJs mixing it with the best

A PAIR of Birmingham musicians have performed with idols Jazzy Jeff, Grandmaster Flash and hip hop master Westwood after beating stiff competition to reach the finals of a nationwide DJing competition.Read

Sea Life Centre visitors raise cash for charity

VISITORS at Birmingham’s National Sealife Centre have gone otterly mad over fund-raising, bringing in nearly £1,000 with a range of charity events.Read

Good Sence

SOPHISTICATION, glamour and top music have been promised by the owners of the latest club in Birmingham’s Arcadian centre.Read

On the streets to curb booze deaths

CAMPAIGNERS took to the streets to change perceptions of alcohol in the region named today as the third worst in the country for booze related deaths.Read

Floral tributes for man dragged under lorry in Kings Heath

FLORAL tributes today adorned the pavement where an elderly man was dragged to his death beneath the wheels of an articulated lorry.Read

Man dragged to death by lorry in Kings Heath

SHOPPERS saw an elderly man being dragged to his death under the wheels of an articulated lorry this morning.Read

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