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Murderer of Redditch mum and baby launches conviction appeal in America Jun 30 2011

An IT worker serving a life sentence in the US for murdering his Midlands wife and baby daughter at their Massachusetts home has filed an appeal against his conviction. Read

Witness sees woman bundled into car Jun 29 2011

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was seen being bundled into a car near Bewdley.Read

Police inquiry after patrol car crashes into shop Jun 28 2011

AN INTERNAL police inquiry has begun after a West Mercia Constabulary car and another vehicle crashed into a shop in Kidderminster. Read

Teachers strike: Worcestershire schools affected Jun 28 2011

Thousands of school teachers across the West Midlands are expected to go on strike on Thursday in a protest over pension reforms.Read

Fishing equipment stolen from Redditch shed Jun 28 2011

THOUSANDS of pounds’ worth of fishing equipment was stolen from a shed in Redditch.Read

Man bailed for Redditch 'armed hold-up' Jun 28 2011

A MAN suspected of using a handgun to hold up a postman in Redditch has been bailed by police. The suspect was arrested last Thursday after the postman was threatened by a man who stole his gold chain necklace.Read

Homes evacuated after Bewdley gas pipe robbery Jun 28 2011

FAMILIES were evacuated as fire crews and engineers worked to isolate a gas leak caused when callous thieves cut pipes at a pensioner’s home.Read

Send the Birmingham Mail your school prom pictures Jun 24 2011

If you are going to be celebrating your school prom in the coming weeks we want to hear from you. Read

Former Redditch head teacher banned after discussing ex-pupil's sex life online Jun 24 2011

A FORMER Worcestershire head teacher who discussed an ex-pupil’s sex life over the internet has been banned from top teaching posts.Read

Boy suffers serious head injuries after Kidderminster bike fall Jun 24 2011

A 12-year-old boy underwent emergency surgery for serious head injuries suffered when he fell off his bike.Read

Postman ambushed in Redditch armed robbery Jun 24 2011

A TERRIFIED postman was forced to hand over his gold chain when he was ambushed by a suspected gunman.Read

Birmingham mum Helen Hunt killed by fire engine responding to flat-block barbecue Jun 23 2011

AN “INSPIRATIONAL” teacher and mother-of-two died in a pile-up with a fire engine responding to what turned out to be a false alarm.Read

Erdington teacher Matthew Fludgate says life has been destroyed by rape claims Jun 22 2011

A BIRMINGHAM PE teacher cleared of raping a girl following a party has spoken of how the allegations have destroyed his life.Read

West Midlands Police officer honoured - as he is forced into retirement Jun 21 2011

A FORMER bobby is to be honoured for his bravery – by the police force which used a legal loophole to force him into early retirement.Read

Today's Birmingham Mail front page: Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 Jun 21 2011

Here's the front page of today's Birmingham Mail. Read

Thieves snatch haul of tools in Redditch van raid Jun 21 2011

A HAUL of more than £3,000 worth of specialist tools has been snatched from a van.Read

Police in Redditch appeal for witnesses to failed robbery Jun 21 2011

POLICE are appealing for information about a botched armed robbery at a pizza parlour.Read

Redditch family suffer holiday nightmare after norovirus bug sweeps Butlins camp Jun 19 2011

A MIDLAND family have told of their nightmare holiday at Butlins when they – along with 200 other guests – were struck down by the norovirus bug.Read

Redditch father and anti-war campaigner Brian Haw dies Jun 19 2011

Veteran anti-war campaigner Brian Haw has died, a message on his website said.Read

Retired Birmingham worker left battered and bruised in attacks on NHS dementia ward, says family Jun 17 2011

A GREAT-GRANDAD was left battered and bruised on an NHS dementia ward after repeated attacks by other patients, a family have claimed.Read

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