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Midland retailer bucks trend with sales of camping equipment

MIDLAND retailer Halfords is riding out the recession with record sales of camping equipment as hard-up holidaymakers try to save cash. Read

Statue of Christ stolen from Pershore Abbey

POLICE are today trying to track down a distinctive statue of Christ that was stolen from Pershore Abbey in Worcestershire. Read

Battler Kerrie calls for support in Race for Life

A YOUNG Midland cancer survivor hopes to get women champing at the bit to take part in a fun run at Worcester Racecourse. Read

Gordon Brown faces grilling after Jacqui Smith quits as Home Secretary

UNDER-fire Prime Minister Gordon Brown faces a Commons grilling today after a day of resignations, fresh expenses revelations and party dissent fuelled fresh questions about his leadership. Read

Campaign group tells Julie Kirkbride to quit and force by-election

THE campaign group which helped bring down Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride is now demanding she resign so they can force a by-election. Read

Jacqui Smith expected to go in Cabinet reshuffle

The West Midlands could lose its most senior Cabinet Minister when Gordon Brown attempts to rebuild his Government with a reshuffle. Read

New homes in Redditch enjoy a green look

A SET of environmentally friendly houses which claim to have 40 per cent lower running costs than traditionally-built homes have been developed in Redditch. Read

Edwards Buildbase in Redditch is firm's top fundraiser in area

EMPLOYEES at a Redditch builders merchant are the most successful fundraisers across their firm’s Midlands area. Read

Midland gliding club chairman offers sympathy after pilot tragedy

THE chairman of a gliding club where a Midland pilot died during take-off has expressed his sympathy to the man’s family. Read

Worcestershire glider pilot killed in crash

A glider pilot has died after his aircraft crashed on take off at a Midland beauty spot. Read

Flasher exposes himself in Redditch

A MAN indecently exposed himself to a woman in Redditch, police have revealed. Read

Police appeal for help after man assaulted in Redditch

POLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Redditch. Read

Van drivers warned to be vigilant after Kidderminster thefts

POLICE are warning van drivers to be vigilant after tools were stolen from a van parked overnight on the Broadwaters estate in Kidderminster. Read

Bromsgrove mum says she warned police before drug murder

THE mother of a convicted murderer desperately pleaded with police to arrest her daughter just weeks before she killed a man. Read

Kirkbride's consituents: Quitting was the only option

JULIE Kirkbride’s Broms-grove constituents signalled their approval of her decision to step down and said it was “the only decent thing” she could do. Read

Kirkbride's consituents: Quitting was the only option

JULIE Kirkbride’s Broms-grove constituents signalled their approval of her decision to step down and said it was “the only decent thing” she could do. Read

Bromsgrove mum says she warned police before drug murder

THE mother of a convicted murderer desperately pleaded with police to arrest her daughter just weeks before she killed a man. Read

Julie Kirkbride MP stands down: Quit letter in full

The full letter detailing Julie Kirkbride's decision to quit and a reply from Tory leader David Cameron. Read

Julie Kirkbride MP to stand down over expenses

Julie Kirkbride to stand down as MO over expenses revelations Read

Announcement expected over future of Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride

An announcement on Ms Kirkbride's future is expected imminently, according to party sources. Read