May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A woman who became the first person to be banned from drinking alcohol in a public place anywhere in England and Wales was back in court after police spotted her sitting on a Worcestershire town centre wall with a can of lager. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
We wish to offer a full and unreserved apology to Mr Ramesh Chauhan for the report published by BirminghamMail.net between 1 May and 4 May 2010 under the headline 'Greedy millionaire landlord jailed for fiddling benefits'. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE boy who died when a car ploughed into a shop was on his regular walkabout preaching to local people, friends have said. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
CLIFF Richard’s Flame of Hope sculpture is to be plucked from storage, dusted down and found a new city centre home – but it will never burn again. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A DRIVER already banned from the roads has been jailed for doing 145mph on the M6 in the Midlands. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
LIBERAL Democrat activists gave their “overwhelming support” to Nick Clegg’s deal with David Cameron at an emergency conference in Birmingham. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
Birmingham airport has re-opened this morning after it was forced to close due to the return of the volcanic ash cloud. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A MASS hip-hop routine kept dancers on their tippy toes in the centre of Birmingham. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN who tipped off burglars when a family took their daughter on holiday to help her recover from serious illness has been given 12 months detention. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
TV HIT Doctor Who is to regenerate into a live action arena tour complete with Daleks, Cybermen and Weeping Angels, which is heading for Birmingham, it has been revealed. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of medieval costumes were donned as Lord of the Rings fans worshipped the creator JRR Tolkien at the Middle Earth Festival. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
TWO large screens are to be put in Centenary Square but city bosses insist they will only show silent adverts and are not for public broadcasts. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
THE family of an elderly Birmingham couple shot dead in their beds in St Kitts say their grief is turning to anger because they cannot lay their parents to rest. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
PENSIONERS have been given cash from high street chain Wilkinson’s. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating the death of a young man whose body was said to have been found hanging from a disused Birmingham bridge. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A RESIDENTS’ group making a stand against travellers threatening to build on green belt land in Meriden has started receiving ‘fan mail’ from around the country. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of friends, families and schoolchildren, many in colourful fancy dress, turned out for the Knowle Fun Run. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
It happened when the unnamed girl, believed to be a member of a riding club, fell in Four Ashes Road, Dorridge. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
MOSELEY locals can discuss a greener future at a meeting. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
TINY Mason Williams was born with only half a heart, but has every chance at life thanks to a vital piece of equipment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A MAN and his son and daughter were among a gang who stole thousands of pounds-worth of Christmas decorations, artificial trees and gifts from a Midland garden centre, a court heard Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A LICHFIELD firefighter and a local business are in the running for an annual achievement award. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
COUNCILS across the West Midlands have defended their spending of more than £160,000 on weather predictions. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
FRIENDS of a young Midland man who was killed on a building site in Redditch are organising a fund-raising event in his memory. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A DAMNING report into two Midland hospitals’ ability to provide a safe level of care for children has reignited fears over plans for maternity services in Solihull. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM students are inviting people to take a trip down memory lane and raise money for a worthy cause. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
A DYSLEXIC mum of six who was ostracised in her community for returning to school has scooped an award in recognition of her determination to grab an education. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
FIGURES released by a Midland police force show the number of illegal cars crushed in the last year would dwarf the Eiffel Tower four times over if stacked on top of each other. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Muslims are urged to put their best food forward and raise money for a host of charities. Read
May 17 2010 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM fashion designer Osman Yousefzada is to be celebrated by London’s V&A Museum. Read