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Widow of Birmingham MP fighting for life after suffering head injury Feb 08 2012

THE widow of former Birmingham MP Sir Anthony Beaumont-Dark was fighting for her life last night after suffering a severe head injury at her £1 million home.Read

Birmingham dad claims he was called ''Mug'' in Conservative Party email Feb 08 2012

A JOBLESS Birmingham dad in danger of losing his home was allegedly addressed as “Mug Taken In’’ in an email from a Conservative Party official.Read

TV presenter Gethin Jones put behind bars in Birmingham Feb 08 2012

TV presenter Gethin Jones found himself behind bars during a trip to Birmingham this week.Read

Birmingham council tenants in rent freeze Feb 08 2012

BIRMINGHAM’S 65,000 council house tenants will have their rent frozen this year in a bid to bring ‘a little sunshine’ after the economic doom and gloom.Read

Blind man claims bus driver left him stranded Feb 08 2012

A BLIND bus passenger was left stranded with only his guide dog for company after claiming the driver ignored his pleas for help to get home.Read

Former West Brom star denies sexual assault charge Feb 08 2012

Notts County footballer Lee Hughes denied a sexual assault charge today. Read

Looking back at tragic fate of Birmingham anorexia twins Feb 08 2012

THEY were the Birmingham twins who made headlines around the world following their brave but ultimately unsuccessful fight to beat anorexia.Read

40,000 signature petition handed to Birmingham City Council over wholesale market's future Feb 08 2012

A PETITION bearing more than 40,000 signatures has been handed to council bosses calling for Birmingham’s markets to remain in the heart of the city.Read

Market traders say council service charges rise could send firms to the wall Feb 08 2012

EMBATTLED traders at Birmingham’s wholesale markets demanded emergency talks with council bosses after they were hit with a 22 per cent hike in service charges.Read

Thirty people evacuated as 70 fire fighters tackle huge blaze at Wolverhampton bowling alley Feb 08 2012

THIRTY people were evacuated after a fire broke out at a disused bowling alley in Wolverhampton.Read

Investigation into death of pensioner in Wolverhampton Feb 08 2012

AN investigation has been launched after a pensioner was hit by a car and killed in the Midlands.Read

Birmingham Riots: Report claims 'flashmob' party could have distracted youngsters Feb 08 2012

A FLASH-mob street party pumping out “throbbing music” could have been used to distract scores of young people being sucked into the Birmingham riots.Read