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Dinner is served at cathedral

A CANDLE-LIT banquet in the imposing surroundings of Birmingham Cathedral has been hailed a huge success.Read

We're all fruit and nut cases!

SO THE team is sorted – two guide runners, two tandem captains and a physio who is blonde, blue eyed and has hands of steel.Read

Log on for local news and views

THE Birmingham Mail has launched 34 new community sections on its website, bringing you news and pictures from your area.Read

Your Views: Breast is best but not while out shopping

FOR years now, specialists have argued that “breast is best” and I agree it probably is more nutritious for your baby.Read

Hard-working pupils clean up streets

Year 6 pupils from St John Bosco Primary School did their bit for the community by taking part in the ‘Big Spring Clean’ organised by Tipton Litterwatch.Read

Your Communities: Log on for local news and views

THE Birmingham Mail has launched 34 new community sections on its website, bringing you news and pictures from your area.Read

Surgery won't dampen Bob's lust for sea life

SUPER-SAILOR Bob Lewis may have endured five hip operations, but that isn’t going to anchor him down.Read

Your Communities: Find out the latest news in your area

THE Birmingham Mail has launched 34 new community sections on its website, bringing you news and pictures from your area.Read

Winning artwork on show

ARTWORK produced by budding amateur artists has gone on display at a historic Birmingham landmark.Read

Donation for charity

A BIRMINGHAM charity which helps families overcome the tragic loss of a child is £1,000 better-off thanks to an insurance broker.Read

June, 80, takes part in 5k race

ACTIVE octogenarian June Sutton proved age is no barrier when she completed a 5k run in Birmingham in memory of her brother and sister.Read

Epic journey for barrister Kevin

A MIDLAND barrister is gearing up for motorbike ride across Europe in memory of his step-father, who died of leukaemia.Read

All the fun of the fair for kids

DISADVANTAGED children from specials schools in Birmingham and beyond enjoyed a rare visit to a fun fair courtesy of a Midland Freemasons group.Read

Creature Features: Lending a hand...

TO MARK National Volunteers Week (June 1-7), we’re putting the spotlight on a special team of helpers.Read

Your Communities: Shopping centre with a big heart

AS A community-focused shopping centre, the Pallasades is dedicated to supporting events, initiatives and fund-raising within the city.Read

Your Communities: Let's celebrate our local heroes

THE Birmingham Mail today proudly launches its Local Heroes Awards for 2011, in association with the Pallasades shopping centreRead

Your Schools: Pupils learn about all things Oriental

PUPILS in reception year of Hall Green Infant School were treated to a cooking demonstration by chefs from the Oriental restaurant in the Mailbox.Read

Your Schools: Visit strengthens China partnership

PUPILS at a Birmingham primary school will experience a more international feel to their lessons after two teachers returned from China.Read

Your Schools: Joy in Japan for dance students

A GROUP of talented students from an Edgbaston school are taking to the stage with Birmingham Royal Ballet – in Japan.Read

Your Communities: Kicking out crime

SPORTY youngsters challenged a team of cops to a football match as part of a police initiative to engage with inner city youth and cut crime.Read