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Pictures: "Paraplegia won't stop my Olympic dreams," says inspirational Birmingham athlete.

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:55:00 GMT

ONE cold January morning in Japan, Anna Turney’s world shattered – along with part of her spine.

Free insulation in energy saving offer from North Warwickshire council

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

HOMEOWNERS can stay warm and reduce their energy bills in a scheme organised by a local authority.

Top Birmingham chef Glynn Purnell tells how his dog, Whoops, foiled burglary at his home

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:57:00 GMT

TOP chef Glynn Purnell has revealed how his plucky pooch Whoops sent burglars packing during a late-night raid on his home.

Wheelchair rugby player has sights on Paralympic gold medal

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT

MIDLAND wheelchair-bound athlete Mandip Sehmi has fought back from being paralysed for life – to go for glory in the Paralympics.

Environmental groups hit out at HS2 scheme

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT

THE proposed high-speed rail network linking Birmingham with major cities in the UK has faced fresh criticism from Midland environmental groups.

Tributes pour in for crash victims Mikey Abdou and Mike Dugmore

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:11:00 GMT

FRIENDS have paid poignant tribute to Mikey Abdou and Mike Dugmore who died in a horror smash near Stratford.

Son of Birmingham City legend Trevor Francis appears in court charged with burglary at home of former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

James John Francis was committed to appear for trial at Warwick Crown Court on February 29 at Warwickshire Magistrates Court yesterday.

EXCLUSIVE: Son of Birmingham City legend star Trevor Francis accused of stealing Jimmy Choos shoes in burglary at home of former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

THE son of soccer legend Trevor Francis will appear in court today accused of a burglary at the home of Lee Hendrie – and stealing valuables including a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes.

Man arrested in Nuneaton after woman's body found in car

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:05:00 GMT

A man has been arrested by police in Nuneaton after a woman's body was found in a car.Warwickshire Police detained the 31-year-old man shortly before 12.30pm on Monday after the body was discovered in a vehicle in the town.A spokesman for the force said officers were currently treating the death as suspicious and were examining the circumstances of how the woman died.The body was discovered in Montana Walk.The police spokesman added that the woman's identity will not be released until formal identification procedures have been completed and members of her family have been informed.

Jobs at Daw Mill Colliery in Warwickshire are under threat

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

ABOUT 800 jobs at Daw Mill Colliery could be under threat after owner UK Coal announced the future of the “under-performing” Warwickshire mine is being reviewed.