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Mystery find at bottom of wardrobe Feb 15 2008

AS Ray Webster sorted through his brother's possessions after his death he uncovered a cache of photographs that have sparked a family mystery. Read

Movie star dog lost in snowstorm Feb 15 2008

A MOVIE star dog which found fame at the Cannes film festival after being rescued from a shelter has gone missing in Birmingham.Read

A long life? We're still working on it Feb 15 2008

DON'T mention retirement to golden oldies Maureen and James Floody – the Birmingham couple are still working hard well into their 70s.Read

City MP backs smacking vote Feb 15 2008

A BIRMINGHAM MP has reopened the debate over smacking children by joining colleagues to demand a total ban. Read

Ultimatum in council pay row Feb 15 2008

THOUSANDS of Birmingham City Council staff have been handed a final ultimatum – accept your new contract or lose your job. Read

'HIV risk' cash call Feb 15 2008

A HIV timebomb is putting Brummies at risk because health bosses are failing to pump cash into new immigrant communities, watchdogs warned today. Read

The former Beatties store in Corporation Street

Old C&A store is born again Feb 15 2008

THE former Beatties store in Birmingham city centre is being brought back to life at last – with New Look, JJB Sports and Mothercare signed up for the prestige site.Read

Pool lad tribute Feb 15 2008

THE devastated parents of an eight-year-old boy who drowned today paid tribute to their "sweet little boy" as an inquest opened in Wolverhampton.Read

Fifth man convicted in soldier kidnap plot case Feb 15 2008

A JURY convicted a fifth man today in the case of a plot to kidnap and kill a British Muslim soldier and supply terrorists in Pakistan with equipment.Read

Midland doctor in court for extradition hearing Feb 15 2008

A MIDLAND doctor charged with killing a British patient with an injection of adrenalin almost 10 years ago was due in court for an extradition hearing today.Read

Man falls 40ft from tree Feb 15 2008

A MAN was badly injured after falling 40ft from a tree in the Black Country. Read

Yobs throw stones at Midlands trams Feb 15 2008

STONE-throwing yobs behind a spate of half-term vandal attacks on Midlands trams were today warned: "You're putting passengers at risk".Read

Lorry driver crushed by 3.5 tonnes of granite Feb 15 2008

A LORRY driver was today facing an agonising wait to see if doctors can save his feet after he was crushed by a three and a half tonne block of granite in Birmingham.Read

Jim Weston has his say at the Pensioners Convention meeting

Show of grey power for pensioners Feb 15 2008

ABOUT 200 pensioners gathered together in Birmingham yesterday in a show of political "grey power".Read

Coun Mike Whitby with Stephanie Hightower last year

Olympic squad may not use Brum as base Feb 15 2008

MAKE or break talks to decide whether the United States 2012 Olympic squad uses Birmingham as its base will go ahead this weekend.Read

Two's company Feb 15 2008

ANIMAL lovers are needed to give homes to pets who cannot bear to be separated.Read

Top chef Blanc quits Brum Feb 15 2008

FAMED international chef Raymond Blanc is severing his links with Birmingham - forced out of the city's restaurant scene by "high rents".Read

Postie 'stole xmas gifts' Feb 15 2008

A BIRMINGHAM postman has been suspended after his bosses launched a probe into missing Christmas presents.Read

Poll campaigners take to the streets Feb 15 2008

CAMPAIGNERS battling for a referendum on elected mayors are taking to the city centre streets next weekend as the petition nears it anniversary deadline.Read

Fine for failing to stub it out Feb 15 2008

A SMOKER who refused to stub out his cigarette has been hit with a £415 bill for flouting the new smoking ban.Read

The ride of our lives! Feb 15 2008

THREE generations of a Midlands family are set to follow in the tracks of Hollywood star Ewan McGregor as they ride motorbikes to the Sahara.Read

Jurors slam care home over death Feb 15 2008

A BIRMINGHAM care home has been criticised for "gross failures" after death of an 85-year-old resident.Read

Air they go again Feb 15 2008

THEATRE-goers are set to be delirious with delight over the return of a world-famous big top show to Birmingham.Read

Hitting the high notes Feb 15 2008

A TEENAGE songbird from Birmingham has hit a high note by reaching the semi-finals of a national competition.Read

City art out of the closet Feb 15 2008

HIDDEN gems of Birmingham's art world are to be dusted off and put on show across the city.Read

Carry on selling! Feb 15 2008

A BIRMINGHAM shopkeeper who lost his drink sales licence when he was caught repeatedly selling to children is continuing to sell alcohol.Read

Reporter Nick McCarthy with Martin Chambers

Light touch for revamp Feb 15 2008

SHOPS in the middle of the Pallasades shopping centre will be swept aside to create a giant open glass atrium as part of the massive transformation of New Street Station.Read

Thanks for Jack's life Feb 15 2008

EVERY day Midland mum Marian Collins is thankful to be able to cuddle and watch her young son Jack as he embraces life to the full.Read

Cathedral curfew 'no solution' to problem Feb 15 2008

NEW police powers to clear anti-social youngsters from the centre of Birmingham have come under fire from child welfare bosses.Read

Changing face of transport Feb 15 2008

A MASSIVE £176 million scheme to redevelop part of the Midland bus and train network is finally on track with more details being revealed today at a major launch.Read

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