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Rhona Ganguly

Rhona Ganguly

Protestors campaign to block flats

Dozens of campaigners protested yesterday against plans to build a block of flats on a busy Solihull road. Read

Daughter wins fight for inquest into dad's death

The daughter of a Solihull man who died 10 days after being admitted to a Birmingham nursing home has won her battle against the coroner's decision not to hold an inquest. Read

Remembrance parade loses out to football

A Birmingham remembrance parade has been shortened after police officers were told to keep fans apart at the city's football derby instead. Read

Ice rink back in Brum

Tickets for the largest temporary outdoor ice rink in the country are go on sale today in Birmingham. Read

Bend It Like Birmingham project launched

Muslim women in Birmingham are set to train as football coaches in an attempt to break down cultural barriers and tackle crime in the city. Read

War images too familiar - SAS hero

Veteran of the first Gulf War, Chris Ryan talks to Rhona Ganguly about the development of communication technology and the impact of graphic wartime pictures on society. Read

£150m tower hotel planned for Broad Street

A £150 million hotel boasting one of the tallest towers in the city is being planned for Birmingham's Broad Street. Read

Church joins in Halloween festivities

The Church in Birmingham will give away hundreds of apples to commuters today as part of a campaign to rebrand Halloween. Read

Saving the planet - and cash - at the same time

A Black Country couple have transformed their Victorian home into an eco-house - cutting its carbon footprint by 75 per cent. Read

Black Country needs TV vote for 50m funding

An ambitious scheme to transform the face - and image - of the Black Country has made it to the final of a Lottery funding contest Read

Salmonella scare cost Cadbury Dairy Milk £83m

Cadbury Dairy Milk has slipped down the ranking of the UK's most valuable grocery brands. Read

Fantastic four make a difference

An award highlighting the positive impact made by entrepreneurs on society has celebrated four Birmingham projects. Read

£35m restoration brings Town Hall back to life

More than a decade ago, Birmingham's Town Hall was closed to the public and deemed too dangerous to enter. Read

Town Hall comes out of the shadows

Rhona Ganguly meets some of the guests at the re-opening night of Birmingham Town Hall Read

Post & Mail moving to Fort Dunlop

The Birmingham Post & Mail Limited has announced plans to relocate to Fort Dunlop - the flagship Urban Splash development in Castle Vale. Read

Where there's a will, there's a better life

For many people, writing a will seems like one of life's most depressing tasks. Read

Caroline aims for top job - at age nine

Accessory chain Claire's was amazed to receive an application to be the company's merchandising director from a nine-year-old. Especially as it was one of the better ones. Read

Bishop gets on his bike to fill Sunday pews

The Bishop of Birmingham will be swapping his mitre for a motorbike helmet today as he zooms around 13 parishes to encourage people to return to church. Read

Crime figures website out to make public feel safer

A website offering a breakdown of crime in the West Midlands has been launched by police in an attempt to make the public feel safer. Read

Tribute to former Archers actor

Longevity and dedication seem to sum up Leslie Dunn's career in The Archers. Read

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Rhona is a news reporter for The Birmingham Post with a special interest in community affairs and diversity.

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