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Will Oliphant

Will Oliphant

Sporting glory at Dwarf Olympics in Birmingham

THERE was no shortage of pluck and determination when competitors battled it out at the 15th National Open Dwarf Games at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium. Read

High emotion for family of Christopher Priest as Aston Villa pay tribute

THE grieving father of Villa fan Christopher Priest has paid a final poignant visit to the site where his son lost his life. Read

Hip-hop pair to shake town hall

BIRMINGHAM Town Hall is playing host to a different type of clientelle following its recent opening by Charles and Camilla. Read

Currying on the family tradition

LIKE father like son... Tahmoor Khazir has filled his dad's shoes by becoming the new frontman for Broad Street restaurant Celebrity Balti. Read

Soul Wax

Hits 2 many to mention!

ELECTRO-rock duo Soulwax - aka 2 Many DJs - will be bringing their live show Radio Soulwax to Birmingham's Custard Factory tomorrow. Read

Binmen collecting rubbish on Beeches Road in Great Barr yesterday

Workers blast union and bosses over strike

BINMEN today broke an all-out council strike as they accused city bosses and trade union leaders of behaving like "schoolchildren". Read

M6 driver injured in smash

THE M6 north of Birmingham re-opened today after 14 hours of tailback misery caused by a jack-knifed lorry. Read

Pair 'being victimised'

A FAMILY accused of keeping pit bull terriers in their Northfield home claimed evidence was planted in their house during a raid. Read

Roni Size

Top night of drum and bass

RAVEOLOGY will take over the Q Club next week as the popular drum and bass brand hosts its fourth birthday and award-winners ball. Read

Family 'thought dogs were legal'

A BIRMINGHAM family accused of keeping dangerous fighting dogs in their garden thought they were legal Staffordshire bull terriers. Read

Lost driver's trip through the Pallasades

PEDESTRIANS and traders looked on in astonishment as a reckless motorist drove a car THROUGH a busy Birmingham shopping centre. Read

Get ready for dance festival

AS SUMMER approaches thousands of Birmingham clubbers are gearing up for a weekend out of the city to enjoy the region's biggest dance music festival, Summer Sound System. Read

Jazzy Jeff adds a special touch

REJOICE, all Fresh Prince fans, because former Will Smith comedy and music partner DJ Jazzy Jeff is coming to town. Read

Scott Irwin, who died in a car crash.

Tribute to tragic Kidderminster father Scott Irwin

THE partner of a Midland man killed in a car smash in Kidderminster today described him as a loving and committed father. Read

Public meeting over Birmingham Airport runway expansion

TEMPERS flared as people living near Birmingham International Airport's proposed runway extension aired their views at a public meeting. Read

Police

Teenage boy is stabbed to death in Birmingham

A TEENAGE boy has been stabbed to death in Birmingham. Read

Indulgence set for grand launch party

TOMORROW sees the grand launch party at Brierley Hill's newest club, Indulgence. Read

999 crews 'delay' in Birmingham pub stabbing

A MAN stabbed outside a Birmingham pub might have survived if ambulance crews had been able to get there sooner, it was claimed today. Read

Fergie

DJ Fergie has got a Factory job!

TECHNO DJ Fergie is heading for Digbeth tomorrow for a one-off gig at the Custard Factory. Read

Got to hand it to Paddy!

FORMER paratrooper and multi-world-record breaker Paddy Doyle has been at it again - this time on national television. 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

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