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Police investigation into postal vote fraud allegations

POLICE have begun the 'painstaking' process of investigating allegations of postal vote fraud during last week's local election. Read

'Scum' killers 'should hang'

ROBBERS who killed two men during a crime spree that stretched across the Midlands were today described as “scum” by the anguished brother of one of victims. Read

Moseley's Jug of Ale to be demolished

A LANDMARK Birmingham pub which set some of the biggest names in British music on the road to fame is set to be demolished. Read

Description clue in West Heath sex beast hunt

PICTURED is the knife-wielding sex beast at the centre of a police manhunt after a woman was sexually assaulted in an alleyway. Read

Driver 'made up' kidnap tale

A SECURITY van driver with mounting debts made up a story of being kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint in a country lane to steal nearly £180,000, a court heard. Read

Cannabis found in Acocks Green home raid

CANNABIS plants were discovered when officers raided a Birmingham house. Read

Irish pies are smiling for Cut the Cost winner

JOY Haywood will have to ditch any summer diet resolutions after becoming the fourth lucky winner in the Birmingham Mail's Cut the Cost competition. Read

Relief in Brum as China crisis ends at Longbridge

BUSINESS and union leaders today pledged their support to the Chinese revolution at Longbridge - with production finally due to return to the historic factory after a three-year gap. Read

Axe-wielding raiders hit Hockley Heath post office

MASKED raiders brandishing an axe stormed a village post office and began smashing the cash kiosk as terrified staff dived for cover. Read

Brady's £1m move to Arsenal wrecked

A £1 MILLION move by Birmingham City boss Karren Brady to become the managing director of Arsenal may have been wrecked by the police probe into football corruption. Read

Northfield family kept dogs used for fighting

A FAMILY convicted of keeping pit bull terrier-type dogs were also involved in breeding or fighting them, a court heard. Read

Pallasades proud of Brum's good citizens

JONATHAN Cheetham, general manager of The Pallasades, said: "We are continually aware of the importance of the Local Hero Award and I am delighted that Kate has been recognised this month for her heroic actions. Read

Quick-thinking nurse is named local hero

A QUICK-thinking Birmingham nurse who used a belt to save a pub customer after a violent knife attack is the Birmingham Mail's latest local hero. Read

Sandwell Show moves to beat rain threat

HEAVY rain over the Bank Holiday has forced organisers to change the venue for this weekend’s Sandwell Historic Vehicle Show, but only by a few hundred yards. The event is normally held on the showground at the Sandwell Valley Country Park, but the ground is waterlogged. Read

Repair work starts on Spaghetti Junction

VITAL work to repair Birmingham’s crumbling Spaghetti Junction will begin on Monday and last for 17 months. Read

Tributes to tragic college tutor Heather Linley

TRIBUTES were paid today to a Midland college tutor who died in a head-on crash. Friends described Heather Linley as "vibrant, warm and enthusiastic". Read

Townsfolk defy hail of fire

SDEROT is a small Israeli town that has become the symbol of Jewish defiance in the face of terrorism. Read

The reality of living under daily attack in Isreal

ISREAL has been marking its 60th Independence with a great sense of pride and optimism. But for many, the daily reality is one of fear of bloodshed and uncertainty. PAUL BRADLEY visits an Israeli border town which comes under almost daily attack Read

Lib Dem councillor Martin Mullaney cleared

AN OUTSPOKEN councillor who headed an inquiry into Birmingham's controversial Stratford Road Red Route has been cleared of showing disrespect to traders. Read

Donkey derby in Birmingham's Shirley Park

OLD and young flocked to a park for fun in the sun. Shirley Park was the venue for the town's annual donkey derby which attracts visitors from across the region. Read