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Birmingham man accused of using identities Jan 8 2008
A BIRMINGHAM man voted using the identities of two other people in order to help his cousin win a council seat, it was alleged. more
Tom Hanks is a Villa fan! Jan 8 2008
HOLLYWOOD A-lister Tom Hanks has revealed that he's an Aston Villa fan, joining several other big names with an allegiance to the claret and blue. more
Appeal gets gifts to soldiers in Afghanistan Dec 14 2007
HUNDREDS of boxes of gifts are set to be delivered to Afghanistan just in time for Christmas after an appeal in the Birmingham Mail. more
Silent tribute to war heroes Nov 12 2007
THE MIDLANDS fell silent as thousands paid a poignant tribute to the sacrifice of British servicemen and women killed around the world. more
Carl is lost for words Sep 14 2007
BRUMMIE historian and Mail columnist Carl Chinn admits he is struggling to get on top of his correspondence. more
Stop smoking for Ramadan Sep 14 2007
SANDWELL health chiefs are waging war on smoking among the Muslim community - using calendars. more
Spa plan for old manison Sep 13 2007
RESIDENTS who saw off plans to convert an Edwardian mansion into a posh restaurant are now fighting to stop it becoming a health spa. more
Leaders put their faith in Brum's future Sep 12 2007
RELIGIOUS leaders and academics took part in the launch of a new project and book to bring together faiths from across the city. more
Bullying targeted by street wardens Sep 11 2007
A NEW anti-bullying initiative has been launched in Staffordshire to help support terrified young victims and stamp out the problem in schools. more
This one's for you brother Sep 10 2007
HUNDREDS of walkers, many in fancy dress, stepped into action to mark a milestone for Birmingham's BRMB Walkathon. more
Deal will cut parking price Sep 7 2007
BARNT Green Parish Council has negotiated a groundbreaking deal with Central Trains to slash the price of car parking for commuters. more
Police curb perve demo Sep 7 2007
ANGER over a new mental health unit in Birmingham reached boiling point as protesters clashed with police at a meeting. more
Typewriters at dawn Sep 7 2007
WE'VE spoken before about Lord Mayor Randal Brew and his time as an accountant at the Post and Mail in the 1960s. more
£3,000 TV... no money for a licence Sep 6 2007
A BIRMINGHAM licence dodger has made it on to a national league of shame of lame excuses for not buying a TV permit. more
Gunning for criminals Sep 5 2007
AN INNOCUOUS looking office block in the heart of Birmingham is set to become the front line in the battle against gun crime. more
Firefighters blaze trail on two wheels Sep 4 2007
FIREFIGHTERS in Cannock and Rugeley are getting on their bikes as part of a new initiative to address the growing problem of deliberate fires. more
Pair who made dogs fight to death Sep 4 2007
PICTURED are the two men who goaded their dogs into a bloody "fight to the death" in front of scores of spectators in the back room of a Birmingham shop. more
Visit historic hall for free Sep 4 2007
AN historic hall in Yardley is to open its doors for free this weekend as part of England's biggest heritage celebration. more
