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Catholics hold vigil for Cardinal Newman in Birmingham

A vigil of reception has been held for the lying-in-state of a 19th Century Midland cardinal tipped for sainthood. Read

Photo competition winner was only there to support his sister

A picture of a water lily by an 11-year-old boy has won the Birmingham Post’s 2008 Photographic Competition. Read

Businessman among dead in helicopter crash

Businessman thought to be among three dead in copter crash Read

Man dies in Erdington crash

One man has died and two men have been seriously injured in a crash in Birmingham. Read

Missing Shropshire woman found dead in river

The body of a 40-year-old Shropshire mother who went missing after a night out has been recovered from a river. Read

New runway at Birmingham Airport could take six years

Birmingham’s long awaited direct gateway to the West Coast of America and China could be delayed six years or longer if the Government calls in a £130million runway extension scheme. Read

Hero Solihull Marine receives George Cross

A Solihull Royal Marine who threw himself on an exploding grenade to save his comrades has been awarded the George Cross by the Queen. Read

Banning gangs from Birmingham territories is illegal, rules judge

A judge has ruled that pioneering injunctions preventing gang members from entering certain parts of Birmingham are illegal. Read

Post Office Ltd confirms a further 67 closures in West Midlands

Post Office bosses were accused of “running their own business down” after announcing 67 more branch closures in the West Midlands. Read

New security system in place at Birmingham Airport

Birmingham International Airport has paid for a massive expansion and upgrade of its security system. Read

Health & Safety rules prevent home helps from helping

Health and safety regulations are preventing carers carrying out simple tasks for the elderly such as changing light bulbs and washing curtains, a Birmingham City Council inquiry found. Read

Woman's grandson planned to rob her months before fatal attack, court hears

The grandson of a Birmingham woman who died after she was gagged by two raiders at her home had planned to rob her for several months, a court heard. Read

Digby Jones wants clocks put forward an hour

Digby Jones has vowed to be an independent voice for business in the House of Lords, after leaving Gordon Brown’s government. Read

Crash driver who left baby paralysed given early jail release

A driver who left baby Cerys Edwards brain damaged and paralysed has been released from prison six months into his 21-month sentence. Read

Birmingham Half Marathon could coincide with city's international race

Next year’s World Half Marathon in Birmingham could take place alongside a fun event for thousands of amateur racers, triggering the West Midlands’ own version of Newcastle’s popular Great North Run. Read

Two out of 125 Post Offices to avoid closure in West Midlands

Another 68 post offices in the West Midlands are set to be told that they must close. Read

Rookery House in Erdington set to be saved

An historic Birmingham manor house will stay open after it was handed a last-minute lifeline by the city council. Read

Government accused of neglecting rural communities

A damning report has condemned Government neglect of rural communities and accused it of taking more interest in high-profile issues such as climate change. Read

Four arrested in Birmingham terror raids remanded in custody

Four men accused of terror offences after a series of raids in Birmingham have been remanded in custody. Read

Birmingham man helped raiders rob his grandmother, court told

An 81-year-old Birmingham woman suffocated after being gagged by intruders who tricked their way into her home with the help of her grandson, a court has heard. Read