Powered by Google

The Saturdays and Tynchy Stryder join line-up for Birmingham Christmas lights switch-on

The final acts for Birmingham’s biggest free pop concert have just been confirmed, with Tynchy Stryder, The Saturdays and Natalie Imbruglia added to the line-up.Read

Bonfire

Thousands flock to Pype Hayes fireworks spectacular [pictures and video]

THOUSANDS of families flocked to Pype Hayes Park to its annual fireworks spectacular.Read

Birmingham Mail clue in 40 year riddle of missing Maria
A MYSTERY personal ad in the Birmingham Mail more than 40 years ago could solve the riddle of what happened to a student nurse who vanished without trace, it was revealed today.more

Birmingham council golf course to become city cycling centre

A LOSS-making municipal golf course is on track to get a new lease of life as a cycling centre for the city.Read

Police car ran over Michael Powell before cell tragedy, inquest told

A WITNESS at an inquest described seeing a police car run over a man who later died in police custody.Read

Soldiers Joe Murphy and Jonathan Horne among 13 fallen honoured by 2 Rifles regiment

MIDLAND soldiers Joe Murphy and Jonathan Horne were among 13 lost members of the 2 Rifles regiment who were remembered in an emotional homecoming medals ceremony.Read

Man quizzed by police over shooting at nightclub

A 32-YEAR-old man was being questioned by police today in connection with a shooting at a nightclub.Read

Birmingham Big Wheel to return for Christmas

THE Birmingham Wheel is returning to the city centre as part of the Christmas celebrations, it was announced today. The 60ft observation wheel will open in Centenary Square at the end of the month and remain there until February.Read

Bonfire night in Birmingham: See our video and map of events

Despite the wet weather, Birmingham's night sky was a blaze of colour as firework events were held across the city.Read

Praise for residents of Stechford Glebe Farm estate who took on the bullies and won

RESIDENTS of a troubled Birmingham estate who joined together to unite against hooligans and gangs are helping to raise awareness of antisocial behaviour orders.Read

£12million new Harborne swimming pool is finally approved

BUILDING work can now begin on Birmingham’s first new swimming pool for more than 20 years after city planners gave the scheme the thumbs up.Read

Bilston man admits blackmailing Asda stores

A MAN aged 49 has pleaded guilty to blackmailing two West Midland branches of a supermarket by making unwarranted demands for a total of £17,000.Read

Bonus row over Birmingham's 350 lollipop men and women

THE head of school crossing patrol attendants in Birmingham told an employment tribunal he felt it was “too hard to judge” how his team could be rewarded with bonuses.Read

Kingstanding woman celebrates 70 years of being married to Aston Villa

A BIRMINGHAM couple has celebrated 70 years of wedded bliss despite the fact that there is a very prominent third party in their relationship.Read

Drayton Manor Park and Black Country Living Museum honoured in awards

THE best of the best in tourism in the Midlands were celebrated in a glittering ceremony in Birmingham.Read

Birmingham City's Franck Queudrue curries favour in Blues' Indian food competition

FRENCHMAN Franck Queudrue restored a little bit of his country’s pride when he scored a 1-0 victory over Blues team mate James McFadden, scorer of a Scottish wonder goal against France two years ago.Read

West Midlands Police seize £9m in assets from criminals

Criminals lost more than £9 million over 12 months as West Midlands Police seized their ill-gotten gains.Read

Focus on last wife killer to be hanged in Britain following Aston hammer attack

WHEN Corbett Roberts walked into a Birmingham police station and confessed to murdering his wife in a moment of madness little did he realise he would become a gruesome footnote in history.Read

Praise for multi-faith Birmingham

Birmingham is leading the way in the creation of a vibrant multi-faith city, according to the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, the Most Rev Vincent Nichols.Read

Rememberance Day: Birmingham veteran's 37th visit to Western Front

Birmingham veteran's 37th visit to Western FrontRead