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HSBC job cuts could mean more posts created in Birmingham Nov 03 2009

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Pop star Jamelia and footballer Darren Byfield to divorce Nov 03 2009

Birmingham singer Jamelia and Walsall footballer Darren Byfield are to divorce after 18 months of marriage.Read

Birmingham hosts Queen's Baton Relay in countdown to 2010 Commonwealth Games Nov 03 2009

Birmingham has been taking part in the 2010 Commonwealth Games countdown, by hosting the Queen's Baton Relay in a series of city locations.Read

Erdington MP Siôn Simon: I leaked plans to cut youth services Nov 03 2009

THE mystery man who leaked details of plans to cut city youth services by £1 million to the Birmingham Mail can be revealed today as Erdington MP Siôn Simon.Read

Council dismiss fears that Birmingham's German Christmas market might fail to get liquor licence Nov 03 2009

BIRMINGHAM City Council has dismissed claims that the annual German Christmas market might fail to get a liquor licence.Read

Birmingham book-keeper spent £45k charity cash on holidays Nov 03 2009

A BIRMINGHAM charity worker siphoned off more than £45,000 and spent it on holidays and gifts, a court heard.Read

Bournville hailed as top destination in Lonely Planet guide Nov 03 2009

A BIRMINGHAM village has been hailed as one of the world’s top destinations in a new travel guide.Read

Jamelia to divorce Walsall FC husband Darren Byfield Nov 03 2009

JAMELIA is divorcing her Walsall FC husband Darren Byfield just 18 months after tying the knot.Read

Hundreds pay tribute to Birmingham's role in war effort Nov 03 2009

Hundreds of people gathered at Birmingham Town Hall to mark the city’s “unsung” role in the war effort.Read

£500m Arena Central project facing a finish date of 2030 Nov 03 2009

THE property market slump means that Birmingham’s £500 million Arena Central project might not be completed until 2030.Read

Loan approved to redevelop Edgbaston Cricket Ground if legal hurdle cleared Nov 03 2009

Birmingham City Council has approved a £20 million loan to redevelop Edgbaston Cricket Ground as long as legal challenges are overcome.Read

Birmingham MP calls for Phoenix Four to reveal Rover trust fund details Nov 03 2009

FORMER MG Rover directors must reveal how much cash will be distributed through a long-awaited trust fund for staff who were made redundant, the House of Commons will be told today.Read

Minister attacks Birmingham for not spending more on tackling unemployment Nov 03 2009

THE Government launched an outspoken attack on Birmingham City Council today, accusing the local authority of not moving quickly enough to help 50,000 unemployed people.Read

Castle Bromwich grandmother is a billboard star in Birmingham city centre Nov 03 2009

A BIRMINGHAM grandma has been awarded pride of place in the city centre thanks to one of her loving grandchildren.Read

Mail reporter Christina Savvas swaps high heels for two wheels Nov 03 2009

WHEN I announced to friends and family that I would be taking compulsory basic training, I was met with a sea of blank faces.Read

Walsall pervert caught with 1,800 indecent images claimed he was hunting for internet paedophiles Nov 03 2009

A PERVERT who claimed to be hunting internet paedophiles has avoided a jail term after he was caught with more than 1,800 indecent images of children.Read

Former MG Rover panel beater's new business is thriving Nov 03 2009

FORMER Longbridge worker Tony Dudley has laid solid new foundations for his garage business – by building an MOT bay himself.Read

Northfield nurse who cared for hundreds of people injured in the Blitz dies aged 95 Nov 03 2009

A BIRMINGHAM nurse who cared for hundreds of people injured in the Blitz has died aged 95.Read

Sign fitter found dead by partner plagued by worries Nov 03 2009

A POPULAR Birmingham sign fitter who hanged himself was plagued by financial and relationship worries, an inquest heard.Read

Chief in High Street blast Nov 03 2009

HE may be leader of Birmingham City Council, but Mike Whitby is not averse to mucking in and cleaning the streets he presides over.Read

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HSBC job cuts could mean more posts created in Birmingham Nov 03 2009

Pop star Jamelia and footballer Darren Byfield to divorce Nov 03 2009

Birmingham hosts Queen's Baton Relay in countdown to 2010 Commonwealth Games Nov 03 2009

Erdington MP Siôn Simon: I leaked plans to cut youth services Nov 03 2009

Council dismiss fears that Birmingham's German Christmas market might fail to get liquor licence Nov 03 2009

Birmingham book-keeper spent £45k charity cash on holidays Nov 03 2009

Bournville hailed as top destination in Lonely Planet guide Nov 03 2009

Jamelia to divorce Walsall FC husband Darren Byfield Nov 03 2009

Hundreds pay tribute to Birmingham's role in war effort Nov 03 2009

£500m Arena Central project facing a finish date of 2030 Nov 03 2009

Loan approved to redevelop Edgbaston Cricket Ground if legal hurdle cleared Nov 03 2009

Birmingham MP calls for Phoenix Four to reveal Rover trust fund details Nov 03 2009

Minister attacks Birmingham for not spending more on tackling unemployment Nov 03 2009

Castle Bromwich grandmother is a billboard star in Birmingham city centre Nov 03 2009

Mail reporter Christina Savvas swaps high heels for two wheels Nov 03 2009

Walsall pervert caught with 1,800 indecent images claimed he was hunting for internet paedophiles Nov 03 2009

Former MG Rover panel beater's new business is thriving Nov 03 2009

Northfield nurse who cared for hundreds of people injured in the Blitz dies aged 95 Nov 03 2009

Sign fitter found dead by partner plagued by worries Nov 03 2009

Chief in High Street blast Nov 03 2009

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