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M6 Toll charges rise again Jan 31 2012

Motorists and business leaders have reacted with anger and disbelief that charges on the M6 Toll are to rise again.Read

Birmingham needs a 'music tsar' says councillor Jan 31 2012

Birmingham has been urged to appoint a 'music tsar' – someone charged with shouting the promoting the city's musical heritage across the world.Read

Call for Birmingham to host a Black Sabbath Day Jan 31 2012

Birmingham may create a Black Sabbath Day to highlight the legendary rock band's contribution to music.Read

Ikea refused permission for giant sign on M6 at Walsall Jan 31 2012

Furniture giant Ikea has been banned from fitting a 52ft sign outside its hugely-popular Black Country store – over fears it could cause motorway crashes.Read

Birmingham double murder: Man accused of killing Avtar and Carole Kolar found hanged Jan 31 2012

The man accused of murdering Birmingham couple Avtar and Carole Kolar in their home has been found dead in prison.Read

Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau hit by new funding cut Jan 30 2012

The future of Birmingham’s Citizens Advice Bureau has been thrown into turmoil for the second time in a year after the charity suffered fresh funding cuts. Read

Betty Yates murder: Son and daughter appeal for help in finding killer Jan 30 2012

The son and daughter of a pensioner murdered at her Worcestershire cottage have appealed for help to bring her killer to justice.Read

UK university applicants down 8.7% Jan 30 2012

The number of UK students applying to start university this autumn has slumped by nearly 9%, official figures show.Read

Staffordshire man charged with murdering toddler is remanded in custody Jan 30 2012

A 32-year-old Staffordshire man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a toddler.Read

Ambulance service prepares for new network of community stations Jan 30 2012

Five ambulance stations in the Black Country and South Staffordshire are about to move to new locations as part of a service shake-up.Read

Golf upgrade pledge as social enterprise takes over Birmingham's courses Jan 30 2012

Birmingham's golfers have been promised a raft of new facilities after a not-for-profit social enterprise took over the city’s seven municipal courses.Read

Birmingham councillors locked out in Moseley tram yard visit Jan 30 2012

Councillors visiting the ruins of a tram depot found themselves locked out – and the owner at the centre of the controversy on holiday.Read

West Brom funnyman Frank Skinner to be a dad at 55 Jan 29 2012

COMEDIAN Frank Skinner has revealed that he is becoming a dad – at the age of 55.Read

Staffordshire: Man charged with murder of toddler Jan 28 2012

A man has been charged with the murder of a toddler, police have said.Read

Two arrested after sudden death of Staffordshire toddler Jan 28 2012

Two people have been arrested in connection with the sudden death of an 18-month-old boy, police said.Read

Birmingham brothers stabbed as they fight off burglars in Great Barr Jan 28 2012

Two brothers were stabbed in front of their terrified family as they fought off armed burglars who broke into their Birmingham home.Read

Morris Hunting, founder of Birmingham record store The Diskery, dies Jan 28 2012

Birmingham record store legend Morris Hunting, founder of The Diskery, has died.Read

Escaped Coventry prisoner Andrew Farndon back in custody Jan 28 2012

A prisoner who went on the run after being sprung from the clutches of prison officers as they escorted him to hospital has been arrested, police have said.Read

Baby joy for West Midlands comedian Frank Skinner Jan 28 2012

Comic Frank Skinner has revealed he is to become a father - at the age of 55.Read

Birmingham gets another thumbs-up from the New York Times Jan 27 2012

AMERICAN tourists could soon be flocking to Birmingham after another resounding thumbs up from the New York Times.Read

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