Top Stories for 25 May 2009

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M6 horror smash: Police release details of four victims May 25 2009

Four men who were killed in a collision on the M6 near Walsall were from London and Brighton, police said.Read

Two Midland acts in Britain's Got Talent semi final May 25 2009

A 20-stone drag queen and a man who juggles fire while escaping from a water filled diving helmet are among acts hoping to follow Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle's into the final of Britain's Got Talent.Read

Midlands diver dies at wreck of Titanic sister ship May 25 2009

A British diver devoted to providing "new angles" to the Titanic story died after an underwater filming mission exploring her sister ship.Read

Man found injured in Aston road dies May 25 2009

A man has died following a collision with a vehicle in Birmingham.Read

Tributes to Aston Villa fan killed in Smith's Wood crash May 25 2009

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “one in a million” son who was killed in a road crash.Read

Britain’s Got Talent: Aidan Davis wants a place in the final May 25 2009

SIMON Cowell called him “super talented” – and now Aidan Davis is targeting a place in the final of Britain’s Got Talent.Read

Major's delight at Government U-turn on Gurkhas May 25 2009

A MIDLAND-based former Gurkha who served Queen and country for almost 30 years today told of his delight after the Government agreed to let his comrades settle in the UK.Read

Police appeal after four killed in M6 crash May 25 2009

THIS mangled wreckage was today all that remained of a car involved in a “horrific” crash which killed four men after a driver went the wrong way down the M6 near Birmingham.Read

Review: Beyonce at Birmingham NIA May 25 2009

RED-HOT Beyoncé sent temperatures soaring as she wowed thousands of Birmingham fans – and went through no less than eight costume changes.Read

Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride facing calls to resign May 25 2009

PRESSURE was mounting on MP Julie Kirkbride to resign after her brother reportedly lived rent free at her taxpayer-funded home in the Midlands.Read

Bullring chemical leak: Business as usual for centre May 25 2009

BOSSES at Birmingham’s showpiece Bullring shopping centre insisted it was business as usual after the mall reopened following a major chemical leak.Read

Family in line for award after raising £10,000 for charity May 25 2009

MEET the remarkable Lilleys, who put the family fun into fund-raising.Read

Birmingham flights threatened by Monarch strike ballot May 25 2009

THOUSANDS of Midland families could see their holiday plans disrupted after a major airline flying from Birmingham Airport was threatened with a “crippling” strike at the height of the summer.Read

Teen yob found guilty of missile attack on museum May 25 2009

A YOUNG vandal who hurled a metal pole through a window of a Birmingham museum has been found guilty of criminal damage.Read

Birmingham Mail offices given royal seal of approval May 25 2009

IT’S the Birmingham Mail by royal approval!Read

'Hitler moustache' Tory expelled in Facebook row May 25 2009

A BIRMINGHAM University Conservative activist who appeared on Facebook wearing an Adolf Hitler moustache has been expelled from the party.Read

Birmingham solicitor's mortgage scam brings four-year jail term May 25 2009

A BIRMINGHAM solicitor has been jailed for four years over a mortgage scam that cost two banks nearly £2 million.Read

More than 50,000 revellers at Pride festival, organisers say May 25 2009

THE streets of Birmingham were awash with colourful sights and sounds as the city staged the annual Pride festival under brilliant blue skies.Read

Swine Flu: Four new cases in West Midlands May 25 2009

FOUR new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the West Midlands.Read

Ryanair eyes major growth in Birmingham May 25 2009

BUDGET airline Ryanair hopes to create 700 jobs in Birmingham by almost doubling passenger numbers at the city’s airport.Read

Thousands turn out at the NEC in Race For Life May 25 2009

IN every shade of pink and determined to raise funds in memory of loved ones or those still battling cancer, 4,500 women stepped out for this year’s Race for Life.Read

Word's out in Centenary Square that reading is great fun May 25 2009

THE beauty of books and the wonder of words were the messages conveyed at a literary celebration in Birmingham city centre.Read

Miss Birmingham contestants pose in sun on hottest day of year May 25 2009

HOPEFULS in this year’s Miss Birmingham contest sent temperatures soaring when they posed in the sun to impress judges.Read

Bulldog Bash given the all-clear May 25 2009

ORGANISERS of a major Midland biker festival were jubilant today after police objections to the event were rejected.Read

Lozells school will be rebuilt May 25 2009

A BIRMINGHAM school is set be rebuilt after receiving the green light from city planners.Read

Anger as Staffordshire health chief leaves before rap May 25 2009

RELATIVES of patients who died because of “appalling” failings at a Midland hospital today renewed calls for a public inquiry after a top boss was reportedly allowed to walk away from his job without punishment.Read

Seven injured after bus and 4x4 collide May 25 2009

SEVEN people were taken to hospital after a bus and a 4x4 collided in Birmingham.Read

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