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Reposts: Glasses

Alan was waiting at a bus stop to drive the #6 bus which runs along the project section of the Stratford Road and connects Birmingham to Solihull. ...

Reposts: Baseball Caps

Tariq is currently training as a courier driver and was excited about moving in with girlfriend, Catrina, despite unease about her work aspirations...

Update – May 2012

It’s almost been two months since the last post here so here’s an update to share what’s next. Since finishing the project in Mar...

Hall Green – 23/03/12

Yasin was on his way to shops in Springfield from Hall Green today. He’s studying internal design at college and looks forward to joining the famil...

Hall Green and Shirley – 02/03/12

Michael has always lived in Birmingham and started his career as a solicitor in the city centre during the 1980s. Although living in Moseley, he no...

Here is Chief Inspector Kerry Blakeman interviewing a burglary victim from Coventry

Here is Kerry Blakeman from West Midlands Police talks with a recent victim and offers tips to combat burglary. From West Midlands Police

Shirley (Environment)

The Shirley length of the Stratford Road is dominated by shops in a similar way to Springfield, Sparkhill and Sparkbrook. These however reflect the...

Hall Green (Environment)

Hall Green is perhaps the most residential stretch of the Stratford Road with a couple of miles of semi-detached houses, flats and retirement compl...

Hall Green to Sparkbrook – 23/02/12 and 24/02/12

Fahad is a new resident in Sparkhill after moving from Pakistan three weeks ago to read a masters in Travel, Leisure and Tourism – something ...

Police Appeal: Handsworth Wood double murder – can you help us catch those responsible?

Independent charity Crimestoppers have offered a reward of up to £10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection with the...

Boundary Changes Discussion at Parish Meeting Tonight

One of the subjects for discussion at the Gorge Parish Council meeting this evening is the proposed constituency boundary changes in the UK. In Lig...

“Fantastic news” as Jaguar Landrover comes to Wolverhampton Map_icon

Wolverhampton North East MP, Emma Reynolds welcomes the move which will create 750 new jobs.

Stoke-on-Trent To Be Split In Boundary Shifts

Parts of Stoke-on-Trent could be merged with Newcastle-under-Lyme under government proposals change parliamentary boundary. The review, an outcome ...

Distraction Burglary Warning For City

POLICE in Wolverhampton are urging residents to be vigilant after a 64-year-old woman became the victim of a distraction burglary yesterday.

Wolverhampton Parks Photography Competition

Wolverhampton Parks and Green Spaces are running Sensational Summer Snaps photography competition. The competition is open to anyone with an eye ...

Capture family days out with the chance to win a snap-tastic prize!

Families enjoying National Trust sites across the Midlands can show off their snaps online and be in with the chance of winning a regional competit...

Good news for riot victims – right to compensation

Riot victims who do not have insurance to cover damage to their property or goods may still be able to claim compensation for their losses under th...

The Grill Inn set to sizzle with new management team

Drayton Manor Theme Park’s new restaurant, The Grill Inn, has appointed a Restaurant Manager, Abbas Zaidi and Head Chef, Lee Holland, who are bus...

MAS-WM urges Shropshire businesses to take the red tape challenge

The Manufacturing Advisory Service is urging Shropshire manufacturers to seize a unique opportunity to tell the Government what they really think a...

Councils Disappointment At Kingswood Lakeside Incinerator

Cannock Chase CouncilÂ’s environment chief has expressed disappointment at the granting of planning permission for an incinerator at Kingswood Lake...

Cannock Council Supports HS2 Rail Network – With Conditions

Cannock Council has provisionally given support for the proposed High Speed 2 (HS2) rail network – on the provision that rail connectivity wi...

Paraglider injured after colliding with tree in south Shropshire

A paraglider has been airlifted to hospital after he ended up in a tree in Shropshire this afternoon.

West Midlands Police Helicopter takes off on twitter - see the video

Although this video is about the West Midlands Police Helicopter, the theory can be applied to any Police or Fire Team. Watch the video and then fo...

Returning students in West Midlands urged to apply early

The Student Loans Company (SLC) has launched a new, improved student finance application process for students in Shropshire and the West Midlands.

Tea Dance To Mark Start of London 2012 Ticket Sales

A tea dance inspired by a 2012 dance project will take place next month to mark the start of nearly nine million tickets going on sale for the Lond...

Record numbers for Preston station

Record number of passengers passed through Preston station this year, with the station bucking the downward trend…

ConnectCannock Added to Birmingham Mail Communities Page

We’re very pleased to announce that ConnectCannock has been added to the Birmingham Mail community pages. You can see us on the Cannock comm...

Trains users can rejoice with caution

Depending on your feelings for the railways, users of train services from Preston will become winners, and…

Geologist Vicky To Analyse Hoard Garnets in Paris

Geology expert Vicky Tunstall is set to fulfil a professional ‘chance of a lifetime’ when she travels to Paris to analyse artefacts from the St...

Wednesfield man charged with robberies dating back to 2005 Map_icon

A 22-year-old Wednesfield man was yesterday charged with four burglaries, he has been bailed to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates on 8 November. ...

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