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Joy after pledge on autism sufferers

CAMPAIGNERS battling to boost the lives of adults suffering from autism in Birmingham were celebrating today after the Government pledged to take action. Read

New hospital is set for early opening

BIRMINGHAM'S new £70 million mental health hospital complex is set to open its doors to patients this week. Read

Rail horror firms fined

THREE rail companies who were responsible for an incident more than four years ago when a Midland worker suffered horrific injuries have been fined £200,000 each. Read

Robots target MRSA

A MIDLAND hospital trust is to use robots costing £14,000 each in the war against superbugs. Read

Summit to plan future of Erdington house

A SUMMIT meeting is taking place this week to thrash out the future of Erdington's decaying Rookery Park House. Read

Troubled complex finally set to open

A £54 MILLION arts centre which has been plagued by controversy is finally set to open its doors in the Midlands next month. Read

Lie detector in fraud fight

A LIE detector which identifies benefit cheats as they talk on the telephone led to almost 160 investigations in Birmingham last year, the city council revealed today. Read

Fears over effects of Brum migrants

MANY Birmingham residents fear that immigration will lead to worse public services and more competition for jobs, a major new study has shown. Read

Man attacked with baseball bat in Walsall

A MAN suffered cuts and bruises after being attacked by baseball bat-wielding thugs as he had his hair cut. Read

Shopping spree for Cut the Cost winner

FASHION fan Theresa Dean was celebrating today after winning hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers to spend at a department store thanks to the Birmingham Mail. Read

Just the tonic for children's wards

SICK youngsters at a Birmingham hospital are tickled pink, and blue and green, after a city paint firm gave their wards a new lease of life. Read

No jail term for pervert

A MAN who exposed himself in front of a schoolgirl has avoided time in prison. Read

Woman asks for her own ASBO

A WOMAN banned from streets in Birmingham after asking for her own ASBO today told how she hoped it would help her kick crime. Read

Royal blessing for Land Rover plant

THE Prince of Wales was due in the West Midlands today, visiting Solihull and Birmingham. Read

Brummies enjoy the warm weather

PHEW! A firm is helping Midlanders beat the heat with ice creams. Read

Wright way to honour legend Billy

FOOTBALL stars from yesteryear were attending a ceremony today to name a Midland Metro tram in honour of Wolves and England football hero Billy Wright. Read

£6m boost in disease fight

A NEW £6 million centre aimed at teaching students how to find scientific breakthroughs to fight diseases and illnesses is to be created at the University of Birmingham. Read