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Unsigned Birmingham band The Musgraves have kit stolen hours before...

Pictures: Europe freeze is cold comfort in shivvering Brrrrr-um!

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Paedophile jailed over biggest porn seizure after material intercepted at Coventry Airport Feb 03 2012

A paedophile who hoarded so much obscene material in his home it took a seven-tonne lorry to remove it all has been jailed.Read

Birmingham Mail World View: Madonna, The Saturdays, Lana Del Rey and more Feb 03 2012

TODAY'S collection of pictures from around the world includes Madonna at a press conference for the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI halftime show in Indianapolis.Read

Video: Bishops Wood raider Benjamine Chambers jailed for six years after shop worker chased him out of door with a mop Feb 03 2012

A WOULD-be robber was foiled when his intended victim chased him from her store brandishing a mop.Read

Need to read: The top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net today Feb 03 2012

Here are the top five most read stories on Birminghammail.net todayRead

Black Sabbath star says comeback may not happen after all Feb 03 2012

BLACK Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has sent a shock wave through the rock world announcing he might not be part of the band’s reunion because of a contract wrangle.Read

This week's pictures in Birmingham Mail Nostalgia Feb 03 2012

This week's pictures in Birmingham Mail NostalgiaRead

Video: Birmingham Mail Weather Watch with Brett Gibbons Feb 03 2012

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World in Pictures: Birmingham braced for snow in big freeze 2012 Feb 03 2012

TEMPERATURES plunged to minus 11C today as Britain shivered in bitterly cold conditions ahead of a spell of snow this weekend.Read

Man arrested after body of woman is found at a house in Erdington Feb 03 2012

A MAN has been arrested after the body of a 37-year-old woman was found at an address in Erdington.Read

Former accountant plundered thousands from Malmaison hotel claiming “I just can’t stop stealing.” Feb 03 2012

A CROOKED accountant jailed for plundering thousands of pounds from a posh Birmingham hotel claimed: “I just can’t stop stealing.”Read

Birmingham double murder: Rimvydas Liorancas suspect 'drank and smoked' happily on the night Avtar and Carole Kolar were killed - claim Feb 03 2012

MURDER suspect Rimvydas Liorancas downed vodka and smoked cigarettes with pals hours after a Birmingham couple were battered to death in their home, it has been claimed.Read

Unsigned Birmingham band The Musgraves have kit stolen hours before appearing on Graham Norton Show Feb 03 2012

Unsigned Birmingham band The Musgraves had all their instruments stolen hours before the TV break of a lifetime with chat show star Graham Norton. Read

Pictures: Meriden villagers are defeated but unbowed Feb 03 2012

IT’S the morning after the night before but the resolve is stronger than ever among the band of hardcore protesters who have been ordered off their makeshift camp in the Midland countryside.Read

Midland commuters face delays after freight train derailment Feb 03 2012

A freight train derailment caused major disruption to travellers on one of Britain's busiest rail lines today.Read

Pictures: Europe freeze is cold comfort in shivvering Brrrrr-um! Feb 03 2012

IF YOU think it’s cold in Brum just spare a thought for our continental cousins.Read

Question Of The Day: Do you like the snow? Feb 03 2012

With the white stuff looking increasingly likely to fall this weekend today's question of the day is to find out who is a snow fan and who hates it. Read