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Teenager killed in smash in Shirley

A TEENAGE driver has been arrested by police after a pal died in a horror smash in the Midlands. Read

Tributes flood in for crash victims

TRIBUTES continued to pour in today for a pilot and newlywed couple who died in the Stafford plane crash. Read

Defibrillators save lives of three shoppers at Touchwood in Solihull

THREE heart attack victims have been saved by staff at a Midland shopping centre after defibrillators were placed around the malls, health bosses revealed. Read

Council tax dodgers face fine

COUNCIL tax dodgers in Solihull have got one last chance to be truthful their living arrangements – or face a fine of up to £280. Read

New scooter joy for elderly and disabled shoppers in Solihull

ELDERLY and disabled shoppers have been gliding around a Midlands town centre thanks to a grant from the Birmingham Mail’s Charity Trust. Read

Teenager Adam Wragg dies after Chelmsley Wood crash

THE family of a second boy to die following a horror smash today paid tribute to their son who would leave an “unfillable hole in their lives”. Read

Tributes to Solihull Marine killed in Afghanistan blast

Tributes have been paid to a Royal Marine "with the heart of a lion" who was killed in Afghanistan while trying to help fellow soldiers in the wake of an explosion. Read

Tata Motors pledge to fund Jaguar Land Rover

THE Indian owners of Jaguar Land Rover have agreed to pump “tens of millions” of pounds into the luxury car brand to prevent a cashflow crisis, it was reported today. Read

Roas safety drive is a success in Shirley

A WINTER road safety blitz has been hailed a big success by police. Read

Solihull toddler refused costly tumour treatment

THE mother of a brave six-year-old battling a brain tumour has spoken of her frustration after she was denied pioneering treatment by health bosses. Read

Police name 17-year-old killed in Chelmsley Wood crash as Dale Holland

POLICE investigating a fatal collision in Chelmsley Wood have named the 17-year-old driver who died as Dale Holland. Read

Residents in favour of expansion proposals at Birmingham International Airport

UNDER the flight path, right on the perimeter of Birmingham Airport, seems an unlikely place to find support for the expansion of the runway. Read

Runway extension at Birmingham International Airport could be completed by 2012 Olympic Games

A CONTROVERSIAL runway extension at Birmingham International Airport is on course to be completed before the 2012 Olympic Games. Read

Hero soldier Matt Croucher given freedom of Solihull

HERO marine Matt Croucher has been presented with the freedom of the Borough of Solihull. Read

Police plea for witnesses to a car crash in Chemsley Wood

POLICE today renewed an appeal for witnesses to a crash in Birmingham which left one teenager dead and a second fighting for life. Read

Police plea for witnesses to a car crash in Chemsley Wood

POLICE today renewed an appeal for witnesses to a crash in Birmingham which left one teenager dead and a second fighting for life. Read

Teenager killed in Chelmsley Wood crash

A TEENAGER was killed and a second was left fighting for his life after a car smashed into a tree in Birmingham. Read

Thief injures OAP in Solihull

POLICE today appealed for witnesses to a robbery in Solihull in which an 84-year-old woman suffered a broken collar bone and arm injury. Read

Nailcote Hall Hotel boss irate after Royal Bank of Scotland stops party

A FURIOUS top hotelier is set to lose thousands of pounds after under-fire bank managers bowed to pressure and cancelled their Christmas party. Read

Motorcyclist killed in crash on M42

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in a crash on a Midland motorway. Read