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Woman jailed for Birmingham transvestite murder bid

A woman who used a bucket of petrol to cause horrific life-threatening burns to a transvestite was jailed for 20 years today.Read

Man jailed for life for Warwickshire burning body murder

The mystery surrounding an unidentified burning body on a motorway hard shoulder was ended today when the man's killer was jailed for life.Read

Police cell death linked to sickle cell trait

A BIRMINGHAM man’s sudden death in police custody could possibly have been triggered by officers who restrained him during arrest, an inquest heard.Read

Birmingham's Pantomime Horse Grand National under starter's orders

Birmingham’s wackiest Christmas event, the annual Thomas Vale Pantomime Horse Grand National, will be taking place on Sunday in Centenary Square between 1pm-3pm. Read

BRMB announces Elliott Webb's replacement as breakfast show host

BRMB today announced the award-winning Jo Russell as host of its breakfast show, as the station continues its reconstruction.Read

Woman to be sentenced for attempting to murder Birmingham transvestite

A woman will be sentenced for attempting to murder a Birmingham transvestite who suffered horrific burns when he was set on fire following a row over a missing handbag.Read

New hotel chain to build 16-storey flagship in Birmingham’s Eastside

PLANNING chiefs have approved plans to build a multi-million-pound flagship four-star hotel in Birmingham’s Eastside district.Read

Man held on suspicion of rape in Redditch

A man is being questioned on suspicion of rape in connection with an alleged incident in Redditch town centre earlier this month.Read

Thousands attend funeral of two killed in Moseley car crash

THOUSANDS of people have attended the funerals of two of four boys who died city car crash at the weekend.Read

Four more people die from swine flu in West Midlands

Four more people have died from swine flu in the West Midlands, according to the latest figures.Read

£4.8 million boost for local history at Birmingham Museum and Gallery

Birmingham Museum and Gallery has been granted £4.8 million to create a new wing dedicated to the history of Birmingham.Read

Birmingham's new library in Centenary Square is set to be taller than planned

Birmingham’s new £193 million library in Centenary Square is set to be slightly taller than first proposed, in a move likely to reignite claims that the striking modern design risks overshadowing nearby 1930s Baskerville House and the Hall of Memory.Read

Tribunal hears grave diggers bonuses were ‘wrong’

AN EMPLOYMENT tribunal heard how grave diggers employed by the city council earned consistent bonuses even when they were not in work.Read

Top Midland poker player faces US extradition over wife's death

A CHAMPION Midland poker player is facing extradition from Britain after he allegedly killed his wife in America.Read

Student from Birmingham cleared of possessing flagellator as offensive weapon

A MUSLIM student from Birmingham who was caught with a bladed flagellator used by Shias to ritually scourge themselves has been cleared of possessing it as an offensive weapon.Read

Mount Everest here I come - Pete's ultimate fundraiser

AN ENGINEERING graduate from Birmingham is taking on his biggest assignment when he attempts to conquer Mount Everest in aid of a charity for wounded British servicemen.Read

Military life remains an attractive option to the young - even in wartime

DEEP in the Wiltshire countryside a violent and bloody war is being fought.Read

Birmingham lap dancing clubs to face tighter controls

LICENSING bosses have moved closer to toughening regulations on lap dancing clubs in the city.Read

Jaguar workers’ towpath cycle to Wales raises £6,500 for Cancer Research

STAFF at Jaguar Land Rover have raised thousands of pounds for charity – trebling their original fundraising target.Read

Plans for a Brum 'Fifth Avenue' in Digbeth

DIGBETH High Street could be turned into a permanent events area capable of staging concerts attended by 50,000 people, according to a senior Birmingham City Council member.Read