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Murder investigation after stabbing Jan 28 2008

A MURDER investigation was under way today after a man was stabbed to death in a street. Lance Hamilton was found lying in a pool of blood in Wolverton Road, Dudley, early yesterday.Read

Council workers vote for strike action Jan 28 2008

MORE than 70 per cent of Birmingham City Council workers have voted for strike action over a new pay and grading system.Read

Service held to remember victims of the Holocaust Jan 28 2008

A candle-lighting service was held in the University of Birmingham's Great Hall to remember the victims of the Holocaust.Read

5,000 take part in Tough Guy competition Jan 28 2008

THERE were cuts and bruises, muscle strains and even a few broken limbs as thousands of brave souls aimed to be crowned Tough Guy.Read

Church welcomes youth leader Jan 28 2008

A BIRMINGHAM church has welcomed a new youth leader from Africa with open arms.Read

Free travel pass just the ticket for jobless Jan 28 2008

A SCHEME offering West Midland jobhunters free travel passes to help them back into work has won the backing of MP Steve McCabe.Read

Having a ball Jan 28 2008

A COLLEGE basketball team is jumping for joy after netting another victory. Solihull Sixth Form College at Widney Manor Road opened its basketball academy last year. The team has slam dunked its way to a number of triumphs, including its latest 81-70 win against Birmingham's Mathew Boulton College.Read

Italian job next for netball girls Jan 28 2008

GIRLS at a Birmingham secondary school are hoping to conquer Europe after making great strides forward in their sporting prowess.Read

Travel scheme is just the job Jan 28 2008

A SCHEME giving job seekers free travel passes to help them find work has won the support of Birmingham MP Steve McCabe.Read

Alert after flat blaze Jan 28 2008

FIREFIGHTERS have warned people to invest in smoke alarms after a blaze at a house in Birmingham.Read

Anger over death case, 10 years on Jan 28 2008

A LAWYER representing a doctor facing extradition over the death of a Stafford hospital patient ten years ago described the case against her as "inexplicable".Read

Badly hurt pedestrian fights for life Jan 28 2008

A MAN who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car was today fighting for his life in hospital.Read

Countdown for strikers Jan 28 2008

BIRMINGHAM today faces the spectre of black rubbish bags piling up in the streets and a city services shutdown as a strike vote by council workers is confirmed.Read

Heath Ledger was set to play Midland singer Jan 28 2008

TRAGIC Hollywood heart-throb Heath Ledger was planning a movie about a Midland singer whose death bore striking similarities to his own.Read

Crash victim visits hero Shane Richie Jan 28 2008

WHEN brave Sadie Stevens lost a leg after being knocked down by a police car, Shane Richie was the TV star that gave her the hope to carry on.Read

Roadworks slow traffic to a crawl Jan 28 2008

MOTORISTS faced a crawl into work today as major roadworks began on one of Birmingham's busiest roads.Read

Spaghetti Junction's £3.7m bill Jan 28 2008

THE cost of maintaining and repairing Birmingham's crumbling Spaghetti Junction is set to more than double during the next 12 months to £3.7million.Read

Glimpse of the future for Shard End Jan 28 2008

THE vision for Shard End's future is today unveiled for the first time.Read

I'll be Jamming my shop with people! Jan 28 2008

THE Birmingham daughter of a reggae legend who launched the career of Bob Marley has finally opened the doors on a 'labour of love' in his honour.Read

The lessons of Auschwitz at Birmingham service Jan 28 2008

A SERVICE was held at Birmingham University to remember the victims of the Holocaust.Read

Twenty illegals a week are deported Jan 28 2008

TWENTY illegal immigrants are being deported from the West Midlands every week, new figures have shown.Read

Brave new whirl of energy saving Jan 28 2008

A SECONDARY school in Birmingham is successfully protecting itself from the latest huge rise in energy prices.Read

Bite on messy dogs' owners Jan 28 2008

A NEW war is being waged on dog mess in Birmingham after dozens of complaints.Read

Wind farm plans finally lodged Jan 28 2008

PROPOSALS for a new wind farm in Staffordshire have finally been lodged with planning chiefs.Read

Beer we go Beer we go! Jan 28 2008

THE razzmatazz of an FA Cup Final was brought to a stunned Sunday League soccer side in Birmingham.Read

Coach crash driver drink charge Jan 28 2008

A DRIVER from the Black Country who was at the wheel of a coach which crashed and overturned, leaving six people seriously injured, was today charged by police.Read

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