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Birmingham girl dies of swine flu

A nine-year-old Birmingham girl has died in hospital after contracting swine flu. Read

Northfield man denies killing city dad in Fordrough pub fight

A MAN today denied killing Birmingham dad Tracy McConnell during a fight outside a city pub. Read

Birmingham teen struck by lightning fights for life

Mohammed Junaid Hussain was hit by the lightning bolt as he sheltered under a tree with pals after being caught in torrential storms while playing cricket in Small Heath Park. The 17-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest and serious burns and has yet to regain consciousness. Read

Man, 30, found dead on busy Birmingham dual-carriageway

A MAN died after apparently falling from a bridge above a busy dual carriageway in Birmingham. Read

Jaguar Land Rover needs cash by end of summer - expert

KICKER: In here and across here too to fill out this line Read

Armed Forces Day held in Centenary Square

Thousands of proud Midlanders paid tribute to the bravery of service men and women during Armed Forces Day. Read

Celebrities help Rotunda apartments survive the credit crunch

Bookings from international pop stars and actors are helping one of Birmingham’s most prestigious apartment blocks survive the recession after other clients had to cut back on their expenses budgets. Read

Record numbers at Harborne Carnival

THE Wild West rolled into town to make a record- breaking day for Birmingham’s only remaining street carnival. Read

Ali Campbell launches attack on UB40

EX-UB40 frontman Ali Campbell launched a blistering attack on his brothers and former bandmates – and said they should be renamed Newbie 40. Read

Aston Community Festival attracts thousands

THOUSANDS of revellers headed to Villa Park to celebrate life in inner city Birmingham. Read

Nechells teenage mugger turns around with professional football trial

A TEENAGE mugger who looked destined for a life of crime was starting a new life with a professional football club today. Read

Blue stars thumbs up for talented Birmingham school

BLUE heart-throb Duncan James really set the pulses racing when he made a special visit to Birmingham’s biggest secondary school. Read

Anti-gun campaigner Bishop Derek Webley appointed to top policing role

LEADING Christian anti-gun campaigner has made history after being promoted to one of the top roles in West Midlands policing. Read

Triplets sign up for half marathon

A BIRMINGHAM triplet will be celebrating her birthday by taking part in a half marathon for charity with her brothers and sisters. Read

Hockley illegal brothel wins planning permission battle

AN illegal brothel in Birmingham has had its planning permission renewed – with councillors saying they had no choice because their hands were tied. Read

Digbeth firm makes pewter dishes for Hampton Court’s Henry VIII display

A TINY Birmingham company is turning back the clock 500 years, by royal appointment in memory of Britain’s most famous king. Read

Police warning as cunning thieves target city centre diners

CUNNING thieves as young as eight are harassing diners relaxing in Birmingham city centre cafes in order to steal valuables. Read

Edgbaston MP joins campaign to save local newsagents

A BIRMINGHAM MP is urging people to join a fight to save another cornerstone of the British High Street – the local newsagent. Read

Three people rescued from fire at house in Midlands

THREE people were rescued from a house fire in Chelmsley Wood. Read

UB40 star wades in to Birmingham noise row

UB40 saxophonist Brian Travers has waded into the row over noise complaints at The Rainbow pub in Digbeth. Read