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Neil Connor

Network Rail and Virgin row hits passengers in the pocket

Birmingham travellers booking train tickets to London over August Bank Holiday are being short-changed because of a feud between Virgin Trains and Network Rail, it has been claimed. Read

New airline service from Birmingham to Istanbul

Birmingham International Airport has received a major boost with the news that a major airline will commence services from the hub to Istanbul. Read

Book published by Solihull firm recalls Ireland's troubled times

A book published by a Solihull company exploring the plight of British soldiers during The Troubles might have re-opened some old wounds for some veterans, but it has also helped others come to terms with their military past. Chief Reporter Neil Connor reports. Read

NEC Group shows off its bumper profit

The NEC Group made a bumper profit of almost £35 million over the last year – a period which is known in the industry as the lowest point of the traditional four-year exhibition cycle. Read

AA turns to bikes to cut through Brum’s traffic

Birmingham has the slowest moving rush hour traffic of Britain’s five major regional cities, a major report has revealed. Read

Lyttelton Arms still has a touch of class

Much-loved country pub is back in business Read

Nice one Cyrille, ex-Baggie Regis gets his big day at the palace

Midland footballer Cyrille Regis has spoken of his pride after he was made an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours. Read

Independent Asylum Commission wants confusion over asylum seekers cleared up

Many people still do not know the difference between asylum seekers and economic migrants, a report launched in Birmingham on Thursday has said. Read

Edgbaston residents claim victory in Church Road hostel battle

Residents of a leafy Birmingham suburb have claimed victory after a decision on plans to site a hostel for young men with criminal records in their area was put off. Read

Sex Pistols at the Carling Academy, Birmingham

There might have been more Grecian 2000s than six-inch Mohicans at Birmingham’s Carling Academy on Wednesday night, but the snarling pantomime of Johnny Rotten was unmistakeable. Read

Neil Connor: Mongolia gets ready for horde of marauding Brummies

In about two weeks time I will be in a tent in Mongolia, wearing a Mexican wrestling mask drinking alcoholic mares' milk. Read

Shell UK tanker drivers vote to strike

Scores of petrol tanker drivers working from a Midland oil terminal are set to walk out on Friday at the start of a four-day protest. Read

Hundreds protest at Lichfield eco-town plan

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the centre of Lichfield to protest against plans for a new eco-town. Read

Moseley In Bloom efforts attacked by vandals

Volunteers who have worked for months helping to inject a sense of green tranquillity into a Birmingham suburb have seen their work attacked by vandals. Read

Solihull animal hospital will be one of UK's largest

One of the largest and best equipped purpose-built animal hospitals in the UK is to be built in Solihull. Read

Christian group says guidance needed on freedom of speech

Two Christian preachers who claim they were stopped from handing out Bible extracts in a Muslim area of Birmingham are calling on police to state clearly their policy on freedom of speech. Read

Rising prices hitting the small traders harder than most

High street retailers in Birmingham are struggling to absorb the rising costs of goods as prices for consumers continue to increase. Read

Another planned Birmingham skyscraper unveiled

This is the dramatic skyscraper that could be the newest addition to Birmingham’s skyline. Read

Zorba's serves up a Greek tragedy

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Bad weather can't dampen fun of Lord Mayor's show

The Midlands may have been battered by rain and 60mph gusts yesterday but crowds still defied the elements to flock to one of Birmingham's major annual events. Read

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Neil became chief reporter at The Post after building up his skills reporting on community affairs, particularly with regard to terrorism and wider criminal issues. He now spends much of his time news editing, is food critic for Select Magazine and carries out travel and gig reviews.

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