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Liberal Democrats on collision course with Tories over Trident nuclear deterrent

Liberal Democrats have demanded a review of plans to replace Trident, placing them in opposition to the Conservatives over the future of Britain’s independent nuclear deterrent.Read

David Miliband tells Birmingham that Labour must build on grassroots campaigns

For weeks now the battle to become leader of the Labour Party has been portrayed as a Cain and Abel feud between the Milibands.Read

Birmingham City of Culture poster may have backfired with judges

A high-profile advertising campaign promoting Birmingham’s bid to become UK City of Culture may have backfired with the competition’s judges, it has emerged.Read

Nine out of ten applicants miss out on West Midlands grammar school places

Nine out of ten pupils applying for places at Birmingham and Black Country grammar schools this year missed out on a coveted place, it can be revealed today.Read

Spoof Twitter feed puts Birmingham bus company in a jam

A spoof Twitter feed which announces bus cancellations due to rioting peasants and warns passengers not to engage with “hoodies” is causing a social media headache for National Express.Read

Business leaders oppose plans for more lap dancing on Broad Street

City centre nightspots are opposing plans for another lap dancing venue on Broad Street in Birmingham, claiming that it could lead to prostitution, crime and disorder.Read

Four injured after bus and car collide in West Bromwich

Four people were taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a bus near The Hawthorns football ground in West Bromwich today. Read

Four injured after bus and car collide in West Bromwich

Four people were taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a bus near The Hawthorns football ground in West Bromwich today. Read

Inquest into death of scientist hit by train in Black Country opens

A Black Country research scientist was found dead on the main railway line between Birmingham and Wolverhampton, an inquest heardRead

Burglars disturbed during break-in at Warwickshire primary school

Burglars were disturbed during a raid on a Warwickshire primary school, but still escaped with a number of computers, police have said.Read

Lottery winner denies accusing wife of fraud out of bitterness at being kicked out

A £2.7 million lottery winner has denied accusing his South Staffordshire wife of fraud and theft out of bitterness at being "kicked out" of their luxury home.Read

Suspected burglars arrested after being caught on camera by member of public

Two men have been charged with burglary after allegedly being caught on camera by a quick-witted member of the public in Sutton Coldfield .Read

Chemical leak causes congestion on Midland roads.

Motorists faced lengthy queues on their way into work after 1,000 litres of an unknown chemical was spilled across a busy Midland road yesterday.Read

Birmingham International Airport announces name change

Birmingham Airport is changing its name – by officially jettisoning its “International” tag.Read

Eight guns seized by police in Birmingham raid

West Midlands Police have revealed a haul of eight firearms that were recovered by detectives on a raid at an industrial unit in Birmingham recently.Read

Warwickshire police community support officer sacked over Facebook comments

Warwickshire Police defended its disciplinary policies after a community support officer claimed he was unfairly dismissed for making "inappropriate" comments on Facebook.Read

Cuts that will forever change Birmingham City Council services

Birmingham City Council has placed 26,000 employees on notice of possible redundancy. The move is part of a controversial strategy designed to change the face of public services forever. Read

Plants seized at Black Country cannabis factory

Police have seized cannabis plants worth more than £1 million on a Black Country industrial estate.Read

Fire crews battle Kitts Green factory blaze

Fire crews battled for hours to contain a huge blaze at a metal processing warehouse in Birmingham.Read

Call to screen trainee doctors to prevent Stafford Hospital-type scandals

Trainee doctors and nurses should be screened to see if they have a bad attitude towards patients to help prevent a repeat of the Stafford Hospital scandal, according to a senior medical professional.Read

£400m set aside for Birmingham City Council equal pay claims

Almost £400 million has been set aside by Birmingham City Council to settle equal pay claims from women workers.Read