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"Baza the Don" facing life in prison for vendetta murder of Ricky Basra in Edgbaston Feb 11 2012

A KILLER who “executed” a small-time drug dealer set himself on fire as he tried to destroy evidence linking him to the crime, it can be revealed today.Read

Special Report: The day Malcolm X visited Smethwick Feb 11 2012

The brooding face of black power in America, Malcolm X stopped on the corner of a Smethwick street and announced: “I have come because I am disturbed by reports coloured people are being treated badly. I have heard they are being treated as Jews were under Hitler.” MIKE LOCKLEY reports. Read

Rare creatures at risk if HS2 passes through Water Orton, claim wildlife group Feb 11 2012

RARE creatures, including otter and water vole, are under threat following claims the HS2 high-speed rail link will cut through Birmingham’s most important green oasis. Read

Life sentence for killer of Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey brings family no comfort Feb 11 2012

THE devastated sister of murdered Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey saw his killer jailed for life yesterday – but said the family had still not received justice.Read

Wetherspoons looter jailed for raid during Birmingham riots Feb 11 2012

A MAN who took part in the looting of a pub during the riots in Birmingham has been jailed for 18 months.Read

Birmingham cabbies fight bogus fines at Perry Barr's One Stop Shopping Centre Feb 11 2012

BIRMINGHAM taxi drivers have launched a legal battle against ‘bogus’ fines of up to £140 following a parking blitz at a West Midland shopping centre.Read

Bhangra singer Malkit Singh to be honoured with Broad Street Star Feb 11 2012

BHANGRA singer Malkit Singh is set to be the first Asian recipient of a Broad Street Walk of Star. Read

Video: Arthur Scargill recalls Battle of Saltley Gate and calls for reopening of 150 coal mines Feb 11 2012

UNION legend Arthur Scargill returned to the Birmingham site of his most famous victory exactly 40 years to the day – and called for up to 150 UK mines to be re-opened.Read

Dad of teenage cancer patient given parking fine at Birmingham Children's Hospital Feb 11 2012

THE dad of a teenage cancer patient was slapped with a £35 parking fine after rushing her to hospital – because he had parked on a snow-covered motorbike bay.Read

Roll of honour for Birmingham police officers killed in the line of duty Feb 11 2012

A ROLL of honour is to be created by police chiefs dedicated to the fallen heroes in the fight against crime on the streets of the West Midlands.Read

Metal thieves steal piping from historic Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare building Feb 11 2012

METAL thieves have targeted William Shakespeare’s birthplace, snatching lead pipes from a Grade I-listed Jacobean building.Read

Bronze rifle to be restored at Birmingham Art Museum after being lost 20 years ago Feb 11 2012

A LONG lost bronze rifle which used to belong to a Birmingham memorial, has turned up after it went missing decades ago.Read

CRY screening for students at Stourbridge School Feb 11 2012

MIDLANDS teenagers will be tested for hidden heart abnormalities following the death of a young woman.Read

Countryside Alliance announces contenders for 'Rural Oscars' Feb 11 2012

A HOST of Midlands businesses are in the running for a top prize in the ‘Rural Oscars’.Read

Blues' mascots aid PDSA charity cash appeal Feb 11 2012

BLUES’ mascots Beau Brummie and Belle teamed up with animal welfare charity PDSA to raise funds for sick and injured pets.Read

Thousands hit by working tax credit cuts in Birmingham Feb 11 2012

THOUSANDS of working Birmingham families are to lose up to £3,870 after the Government changed the rules governing tax credits.Read

Businesses backing Birmingham at top real estate conference MIPIM 2012 Feb 11 2012

SOME of Birmingham’s premier industrialists and business leaders will be promoting the city at the world’s top real estate conference.Read

Need to Read: The top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net today Feb 10 2012

Here are the top five most read stories on BirminghamMail.net today.Read

Police launch fresh bid to catch Sapper Mark Quinsey's murderers as Brian Shivers is jailed Feb 10 2012

Police have launched a fresh bid to catch the gunmen who killed Sapper Mark Quinsey in Northern Ireland, as Brian Shivers is told he must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail. Read

Mining union legend Arthur Scargill marks 40th anniversary of Birmingham's Battle of Saltley Gate Feb 10 2012

MINERS union legend Arthur Scargill rolled back the years to mark the 4Oth anniversary of Birmingham's historic Battle of Saltley Gate, when 30,000 engineers in the city walked out in support of striking pitworkers.Read

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