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MP calls on David Cameron to publish inquiry on Aidan Burley's part in Nazi-themed stag party

Dudley North Labour MP Ian Austin has called for David Cameron to publish the results of an investigation into allegations that the Tory MP for Cannock Chase joined a Nazi-themed stag party. Read

Police given more time to question man over Handsworth hostel murder

Police were this afternoon given more time to quiz a man over the murder of Iraqi Bakhitar Ahmad Kheder Mirawdali at a Handsworth hostel. Read

Official Diamond Jubilee portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Queen set to visit Birmingham as part of Diamond Jubilee Tour

THE Queen will visit Birmingham this summer as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour, Buckingham Palace announced.Read

BBC downsize will cost licence fee payers at least £6.3 million

The true cost of moving BBC operations away from the Mailbox could amount to more than 43,000 licence fees, the Birmingham Post can reveal. Read

West Midlands Police hunt hit and run driver after Sheldon collision leaves cyclist injured

POLICE are hunting a hit and run driver who left a cyclist seriously ill injured at the roadside.Read

Winson Green man arrested over murder of Iraqi at Handsworth hostel

A man was today being quizzed by detectives over the murder of a man at a Handsworth hostel. Read

HS2 faces 'secret' downgrade, claim MPs

An MP has demanded that Ministers reveal the full route of a £33 billion high speed rail line, after Department for Transport documents showed plans for services north of Birmingham had been quietly downgraded. Read

Massive rise in number of apprenticeships in the West Midlands

Ministers have hailed “a new era for apprenticeships” following a massive increase in the number of people starting courses. Read

Second consultation launched on Paradise Circus scheme

The second phase of consultation for one of the most eagerly awaited - and controversial - development schemes in Birmingham has been announced. Read

English Heritage slams plan to demolish World War II Sutton Coldfield mail sorting office

An objection by English Heritage may prevent Royal Mail from demolishing a historic Sutton Coldfield sorting office built by the American forces in the Second World War.Read

Consumers urged to show shops their love in bid to turn aruond Birmingham's ailing high streets

Hundreds of small businesses are to take part in a campaign to save Britain’s ailing high streets inspired by a multi-millionaire entrepreneur who believes failed firms only have themselves to blame.Read

Deploy community leaders claim in riots report

Teachers and community leaders could be brought in to help police tackle future riots in Birmingham by speaking directly to young people taking part and urging them to go home, an inquiry commissioned by the city council has suggested.Read

Birmingham City Council abandoned high profile service cuts in new budget

Birmingham City Council has abandoned a series of proposed high profile service cuts following legal action and widespread consultation with the public.Read

Video: Sutton Coldfield golfer falsely claimed £30,000 in disability benefits

A crooked pensioner who falsely claimed nearly £30,000 in disability benefits was caught out after being secretly videoed playing golf. Read

Birmingham council tax frozen for second year running

BIRMINGHAM’S council tax has been frozen for the second year running in a move hailed as a boost for those on low and fixed incomes by city chiefs.Read

Birmingham MP Steve McCabe slams 'complacent' David Cameron over extremist Muslim preacher Abu Qatada

BIRMINGHAM MP Steve McCabe accused David Cameron of “dangerous complacency” over the Government’s stance on extremist Muslim preacher Abu Qatada.Read

Former Aston Villa star Paul Merson banned from driving

Ex-England footballer Paul Merson has been given a 14-month driving ban after a court heard how he crashed his Mercedes into a 38-tonne truck while over the legal alcohol limit.Read

Former West Brom star denies sexual assault charge

Notts County footballer Lee Hughes denied a sexual assault charge today. Read

Up to 400 Birmingham jobs under threat as RBS announce closure of Lombard vehicle Management

Under-fire Royal Bank of Scotland is to close its Lombard Vehicle Management office in Birmingham – plunging nearly 400 jobs into jeopardy.Read

Thirty people evacuated as 70 fire fighters tackle huge blaze at Wolverhampton bowling alley

THIRTY people were evacuated after a fire broke out at a disused bowling alley in Wolverhampton.Read