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Music event in Moseley

LOVERS of music of all kinds can share their passion with other like-minded Brummies.Read

Drink-drive ban Paul Merson 'fell asleep at wheel' on M40

FORMER Aston Villa star Paul Merson smashed his Mercedes into a 38-tonne truck while over the drink-drive limit – after falling asleep at the wheel.Read

Council tax freeze for second year in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM’S council tax has been frozen for the second year running, in a move hailed by city chiefs as a boost for those on low and fixed incomes.Read

Benefit cheat Sutton Coldfield pensioner caught playing golf

A CROOKED pensioner who falsely claimed nearly £30,000 in disability benefits was caught out after being secretly videoed playing GOLF.Read

Video: Sutton Coldfield golfer falsely claimed £30,000 in disability benefits

A crooked pensioner who falsely claimed nearly £30,000 in disability benefits was caught out after being secretly videoed playing golf. Read

Former Aston Villa star David Ginola injured in a ski accident

FORMER Villa star David Ginola was seriously injured after hurtling into a fellow skier in the French Alpes.Read

Need to read: The top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net today

The top five most read stories on Birminghammail.netRead

Birmingham and Black Country set for more snow as big freeze continues

BIRMINGHAM and the Black Country could again be blanketed by several inches of snow as the stubborn Siberian-style cold snap refuses to move from the region.Read

Birmingham council tax frozen for second year running

BIRMINGHAM’S council tax has been frozen for the second year running in a move hailed as a boost for those on low and fixed incomes by city chiefs.Read

Birmingham MP Steve McCabe slams 'complacent' David Cameron over extremist Muslim preacher Abu Qatada

BIRMINGHAM MP Steve McCabe accused David Cameron of “dangerous complacency” over the Government’s stance on extremist Muslim preacher Abu Qatada.Read

Former Aston Villa star Paul Merson banned from driving

Ex-England footballer Paul Merson has been given a 14-month driving ban after a court heard how he crashed his Mercedes into a 38-tonne truck while over the legal alcohol limit.Read

Birmingham's lap dancers quitting over recession - claim

BIRMINGHAM’S lapdancers are feeling the squeeze – with claims that hard-up club bosses are keeping half of their night’s takings to help their businesses survive.Read

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Builder stages JCB protest by dumping concrete outside Stechford home

POLICE were called after an angry builder used a JCB to dump concrete outside the property of a Birmingham customer in a bust-up over an unpaid bill.Read

Widow of Birmingham MP fighting for life after suffering head injury

THE widow of former Birmingham MP Sir Anthony Beaumont-Dark was fighting for her life last night after suffering a severe head injury at her £1 million home.Read

Birmingham dad claims he was called ''Mug'' in Conservative Party email

A JOBLESS Birmingham dad in danger of losing his home was allegedly addressed as “Mug Taken In’’ in an email from a Conservative Party official.Read

TV presenter Gethin Jones put behind bars in Birmingham

TV presenter Gethin Jones found himself behind bars during a trip to Birmingham this week.Read

Birmingham council tenants in rent freeze

BIRMINGHAM’S 65,000 council house tenants will have their rent frozen this year in a bid to bring ‘a little sunshine’ after the economic doom and gloom.Read

Blind man claims bus driver left him stranded

A BLIND bus passenger was left stranded with only his guide dog for company after claiming the driver ignored his pleas for help to get home.Read

Former West Brom star denies sexual assault charge

Notts County footballer Lee Hughes denied a sexual assault charge today. Read

Looking back at tragic fate of Birmingham anorexia twins

THEY were the Birmingham twins who made headlines around the world following their brave but ultimately unsuccessful fight to beat anorexia.Read