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Beach comes back to Brum

GET out your Speedos, dust down your bucket and spades...the beach is back!Read

Review launched after girl 'starved to death'

SENIOR social workers were today launching a wholesale review into the tragic death of Khyra Ishaq.Read

Paul celebrates 20 years of acid house

THOUSANDS of Brummies will brave the Bank Holiday traffic this weekend for the journey to Turweston Aerodrome for the Gatecrasher Summer Sound System festival.Read

Kanye tops festival bill

SUMMER is upon us and with it comes festival season for the legions of Brum clubbers who will be heading to this year's Global Gathering.Read

Crystal Castles, Carling Academy

TORONTO'S finest slayed a ridiculously small crowd at the Carling Academy as they came to Birmingham as headliners of the NME New Noise Tour. Read

Northfield family kept dogs used for fighting

A FAMILY convicted of keeping pit bull terrier-type dogs were also involved in breeding or fighting them, a court heard.Read

We're jam packed full of great bands

STAR-studded lineup is coming to the Jam House this month with acts including Dr Feelgood and soul sensation Cissy Stone topping the bill.Read

Villa hero Paul Birch's battle with cancer

FORMER Aston Villa legend Paul Birch has fallen seriously ill with cancer, it was revealed today.Read

House destroyed by gas blast

INTRUDERS stripping pipes in a Birmingham house may have caused a huge gas explosion which demolished the property.Read

Murder detectives probe Handsworth death

MURDER squad detectives are probing the suspicious death of a woman whose body was discovered at a house in Birmingham.Read

Villa hero's cancer battle

FORMER Aston Villa legend Paul Birch has fallen seriously ill with cancer, it was revealed today.Read

500 say goodbye to Patsy O'Brien

THE Irish community bid a fond farewell to tireless fund-raiser and "leading light" Patsy O'Brien.Read

OAP mum's fury at grave vandals

A PENSIONER whose daughter's grave has been repeatedly targeted by vandals has said she wishes she could dig up the body and bury it somewhere else.Read

Police hunt sex attacker as woman assaulted in Birmingham

A SEX beast who attacked a woman in south Birmingham was being hunted by police today.Read

Crowds celebrate the legendary Land Rover's 60th birthday

CROWDS of nearly 5,000 celebrated 60 glorious years of Land Rover.Read

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

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