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Do you want a European anthem? - readers' verdict Nov 19 2009

A MIDLAND Euro MP has pledged to fight calls for a European national anthem.Read

Brewery close to Staffordshire Hoard site creates celebratory new ale Nov 19 2009

A GOLDEN ale has been launched to celebrate the discovery of the “unparalleled” Staffordshire Hoard.Read

Birmingham's education chief: I was bullied at school Nov 19 2009

BIRMINGHAM’S education chief has revealed he was bullied at school.Read

Derelict ex-maternity hospital in Moseley to be bought by council and turned into homes Nov 19 2009

A FORMER maternity hospital in a leafy part of Birmingham which has been empty for over 15 years is set to be bought by the city council and turned into family homes.Read

Police clamp down on 'dogging' activity at Midlands beauty spot Nov 19 2009

POLICE are to step up patrols after receiving complaints about inappropriate and indecent behaviour at a Midland beauty spot.Read

Birmingham school in prop appeal for High School Musical stage production Nov 19 2009

PUPILS are hunting for a throne prop as they put the finishing touches to their latest production.Read

Architect of troubled Walsall arts centre to have his say Nov 19 2009

THE architect of controversial Midland arts centre The Public is set to return to the £79 million venue.Read

Mount Everest here I come - Pete's ultimate fundraiser Nov 19 2009

AN ENGINEERING graduate from Birmingham is taking on his biggest assignment when he attempts to conquer Mount Everest in aid of a charity for wounded British servicemen.Read

Sickle cell trait may have played part in Birmingham man's death in police custody - inquest Nov 19 2009

A BIRMINGHAM man who died in police custody carried the sickle cell trait which could have played a part in his death, an inquest heard.Read

Still time to apply for a free laptop from the Letisha and Charlene Education Awards Scheme Nov 19 2009

TODAY is the closing date for people to apply for a FREE laptop computer from the Letisha and Charlene Education Awards Scheme.Read

Teen in car crash chaos in Birmingham city centre Nov 19 2009

BIRMINGHAM city centre was brought to a standstill after a teenager was in collision with a car.Read

Caravan arsonists force Birmingham family to flee home Nov 19 2009

A FAMILY of seven had to evacuate their home after arsonists set fire to a caravan on their drive.Read

Birmingham's Bullring gets a model makeover with Lego Nov 19 2009

IT’S plastic fantastic!Read

Meet the dog that no-one wants Nov 19 2009

A DOGS home is looking for a loving owner to adopt its oldest resident.Read

Man dies in Birmingham house fire Nov 18 2009

A man has died after a fire broke out in a house in Birmingham today.Read

IRA bomber released by police investigating Mark Quinsey murder Nov 18 2009

Old Bailey bomber Marian Price has been released by detectives investigating the murders of two soldiers, one from Birmingham, outside a military barracks in Northern Ireland.Read

Sandwell Council backs down over fine for feeding ducks Nov 18 2009

A council backed down today over a fine issued to a young mother for feeding the ducks with her 17-month-old son, pledging to adopt a "common sense approach".Read

Report into high speed rail line to be published in New Year Nov 18 2009

A report on rail routes, including a high-speed line between Birmingham and London, is to be published in the New Year.Read

Bidding war for Cadbury in prospect Nov 18 2009

A bidding war for West Midlands-based Cadbury has moved closer after confectioners Hershey and Ferrero said they are considering their options over the firm.Read

Thousands of Stourbridge homes hit by power cut Nov 18 2009

A power cut in a West Midlands town left nearly 6,000 homes and businesses without electricity.Read

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Do you want a European anthem? - readers' verdict Nov 19 2009

Brewery close to Staffordshire Hoard site creates celebratory new ale Nov 19 2009

Birmingham's education chief: I was bullied at school Nov 19 2009

Derelict ex-maternity hospital in Moseley to be bought by council and turned into homes Nov 19 2009

Police clamp down on 'dogging' activity at Midlands beauty spot Nov 19 2009

Birmingham school in prop appeal for High School Musical stage production Nov 19 2009

Architect of troubled Walsall arts centre to have his say Nov 19 2009

Mount Everest here I come - Pete's ultimate fundraiser Nov 19 2009

Sickle cell trait may have played part in Birmingham man's death in police custody - inquest Nov 19 2009

Still time to apply for a free laptop from the Letisha and Charlene Education Awards Scheme Nov 19 2009

Teen in car crash chaos in Birmingham city centre Nov 19 2009

Caravan arsonists force Birmingham family to flee home Nov 19 2009

Birmingham's Bullring gets a model makeover with Lego Nov 19 2009

Meet the dog that no-one wants Nov 19 2009

Man dies in Birmingham house fire Nov 18 2009

IRA bomber released by police investigating Mark Quinsey murder Nov 18 2009

Sandwell Council backs down over fine for feeding ducks Nov 18 2009

Report into high speed rail line to be published in New Year Nov 18 2009

Bidding war for Cadbury in prospect Nov 18 2009

Thousands of Stourbridge homes hit by power cut Nov 18 2009

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