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Ex-landlord admits child sex attacks

A FORMER Solihull pub landlord who knew child killer Brian Field has admitted carrying out a string of sex attacks on young girls. Read

Stabbing attack suspects revealed

POLICE investigating a stabbing where a man was knifed in the back today released descriptions of the three men they are hunting. Read

The £3.25 sandwich

The £30,000 sandwich

THIS is the world's most expensive sandwich - it has cost the British taxpayer at least £30,000. Read

Rooms with a 360 view

THE most famous building in Birmingham's skyline has at last opened its doors to reveal its new look. Read

Landmark Black Country pubs are put up for sale

TWO well-known Black Country pubs have been put up for sale. Read

Lye gym boss Jim Charles hopes Arnold Schwarzenegger will be back for celebration

BEEFY Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzennegger has been invited to join in the golden jubilee celebrations of a famous Midland gym. Read

Progress row over field tribute to Wolves legend Norman Deeley

A PLAYING field which is to be renamed this summer in honour of Wolves and England football legend Norman Deeley has yet to be prepared for the ceremony, a councillor complained today. Read

£6.38m summer activity package for Birmingham teenagers

THOUSANDS of Birmingham teenagers are set to benefit from a £6.38 million cash package for a wide range of activities from car building to sports facilities. The cash, delivered over the next three years, is aimed at increasing things for teenagers to do in a bid to keep boredom at bay and cut problems with anti-social behaviour. Read

Eurovision stars to appear at Birmingham Gay Pride

THE glamour, glitz and fun of the Eurovision Song Contest is coming to Birmingham to help launch the city’s annual Pride event. Read

Tamworth benefits cheat fiddled £31,000

A TAMWORTH woman cheated taxpayers out £31,000 benefits over three years, a court heard. Read

Birmingham inventor Richard Smith is having a UEFA Cup Final ball

BIRMINGHAM businessman Richard Smith has landed a once in a lifetime slot at the UEFA Cup final today thanks to a unique table football venture. Read

Woman admits mugging of tragic Birmingham pensioner Frank Richmond

A WOMAN has admitted robbing a sprightly widower who died a week later. Read

Former footballer Steve Claridge guilty of dangerous driving

FORMER Premiership footballer Steve Claridge was today found guilty of dangerous driving. Read

Birmingham man caught up in Chinese earthquake

A BIRMINGHAM man told today of his terror as he was caught up in the devastating Chinese earthquake which has claimed at least 10,000 lives. Read

Councillors reject plans for eco-town

LOCAL politicians have unanimously rejected Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s plans for a new 6,000-home town to be built by a sleepy Midland village. Read

Former footballer Steve Claridge denies dangerous driving

FORMER Birmingham City footballer Steve Claridge drove at speeds of about 100mph in treacherous conditions because he was desperate for the toilet, a court heard. Read

Iconic Rotunda opens as apartment block

BIRMINGHAM’S most iconic building is today starting a new lease of life as a 21st century apartment block. Read

Security guard 'feared life in danger'

A SECURITY van driver allowed a gang to steal almost £180,000 because he feared he and his parents lives were in danger, Birmingham Crown Court heard. Read

Boy pushed onto railway line, court told

A TERRIFIED eight-year-old boy was pushed onto railway lines in Birmingham by a 14-year-old who laughed as he had to stand and wait as two trains sped by, a court was told. Read

Cathedral's royal stamp of approval

A SET of ten new stamps celebrating some of the UK's most prominent cathedrals, including Lichfield, will be released today. Read