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Hero Frankley shopkeeper who chased off two gunmen feels 'let down by the justice system' as suspect cleared

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

A HERO shopkeeper who chased off a pair of gun-toting robbers said the justice system had “failed him” after the only suspect put before a court was cleared.

Updated with video: Passengers were "screaming and crying" after lorry smashed into coach on M5 near Frankley

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:46:00 GMT

Passengers were left "screaming and crying" after a lorry crashed into a bus on the M5 near Frankley Services, according to an eye witness.

Storm chaos update: Latest damage and weather forecast for Birmingham

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:38:00 GMT

HIGH winds are continuing to cause chaos across Birmingham and the region - but the gales are expected to die down during the night, according to latest forecasts.

Frankley folk spooked by mysterious scary sinking sounds

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT

A MYSTERIOUS noise, described as ‘sounding like a ship sinking’, appears to be haunting residents in Birmingham.

Builder plunged 40 feet to his death at Birmingham farm

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT

A PROBE has been launched into the death of a Midland builder after he plunged 40ft while working on the roof of a barn on the outskirts of Birmingham.

RSPCA animal rescue appeal hits £300K

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

AN appeal to build a new RSPCA national animal rescue centre in the city, backed by the Mail, has raised an impressive £300,000 since it was launched last month.

Birmingham's 'Bonnie & Clyde' jailed for stealling from the elderly

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:55:00 GMT

A WICKED couple dubbed “Bonnie and Clyde” by the police have been jailed for burgling the homes of vulnerable, elderly women.

Frankley RSPCA campaign coming on in leaps and bounds

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:58:00 GMT

PLAYFUL pooches leapt with delight at the launch of a £3 million appeal to build a new national RSPCA site in the city.

CCTV video: Unarmed Birmingham shopkeeper fended off gun-toting robbers

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT

A HAVE-a-go hero shopkeeper sent a gang of gun-toting robbers packing – by stubbornly refusing to hand over his takings.

Frankley nursery to close after 40 years

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:01:00 GMT

EMOTIONAL parents praised the work of staff at a nursery that is due to close after being at the heart of a Birmingham community for 40 years.