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Lie detector in fraud fight

A LIE detector which identifies benefit cheats as they talk on the telephone led to almost 160 investigations in Birmingham last year, the city council revealed today. Read

Brum man: My quake terror

A BIRMINGHAM man told today of his terror as he was caught up in the devastating Chinese earthquake which has claimed at least 10,000 lives. Read

Fears over effects of Brum migrants

MANY Birmingham residents fear that immigration will lead to worse public services and more competition for jobs, a major new study has shown. Read

Shopping spree for Cut the Cost winner

FASHION fan Theresa Dean was celebrating today after winning hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers to spend at a department store thanks to the Birmingham Mail. Read

Just the tonic for children's wards

SICK youngsters at a Birmingham hospital are tickled pink, and blue and green, after a city paint firm gave their wards a new lease of life. Read

No jail term for pervert

A MAN who exposed himself in front of a schoolgirl has avoided time in prison. Read

Woman asks for her own ASBO

A WOMAN banned from streets in Birmingham after asking for her own ASBO today told how she hoped it would help her kick crime. Read

Royal blessing for Land Rover plant

THE Prince of Wales was due in the West Midlands today, visiting Solihull and Birmingham. Read

Wright way to honour legend Billy

FOOTBALL stars from yesteryear were attending a ceremony today to name a Midland Metro tram in honour of Wolves and England football hero Billy Wright. Read

£6m boost in disease fight

A NEW £6 million centre aimed at teaching students how to find scientific breakthroughs to fight diseases and illnesses is to be created at the University of Birmingham. Read

Birmingham City WILL be back, pledges David Sullivan

DAVID Sullivan revealed that he was already putting plans into place to help Blues win promotion back to the Premier League. Read

Ringing the changes to pull in fans

BIRMINGHAM'S legendary Tolkien Weekend has changed its name to attract more visitors to the Lord of the Rings event. Read

Sound row over Birmingham big screen

NEW sound-proofing measures are being considered to protect office workers from the drone of 24-hour rolling news coverage on Birmingham's £365,000 big screen. Read

Birmingham nurse misconduct hearing resumes

A HEARING into the conduct of three nurses who worked at a Birmingham nursing home where 27 residents died in one year will resume today. Read

Tribunals fear over pay claim for Birmingham council workers

CITY council bosses could be landed with thousands of employment tribunal cases from staff facing salary cuts under the controversial new pay and grading system. Read

Boy trapped in Birmingham city centre wall fall

A TEENAGE boy suffered back injuries after he was trapped beneath a wall that collapsed in Birmingham city centre. Read

Natalie Clarke wins the Birmingham Mail for a year

AS a devoted mum and keen charity worker it's fitting that Natalie Clarke should be a winner in the Birmingham Mail Cut the Cost competition. Read

Questions success for Holyhead School in Birmingham

PUPILS from Birmingham will help film a special edition of a popular BBC One programme after their school was shortlisted in a national TV production competition. Read