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Jazz ace Soweto back in tune with his sax appeal
The critically acclaimed British rapper/saxophonist, from Hockley, said recently that the theft of the instrument was like losing part of his body The critically acclaimed British rapper/saxophonist, from Hockley, said recently that the theft of the instrument was like losing part of his body.
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Dion Dublin and Leon Lloyd cycled 45 miles between Warwick and Kenilworth Castles.
Thousands of cyclists took part in youth charity The Prince's Trust's Palace to Palace 45-mile bike ride between Warwick and Kenilworth Castles.
Black Country boy adds to unexplained deaths in Punjab
The case is the latest in a string of unexplained deaths of Britons in the north Indian region which have come to light since the revelations of eight-year-old Gurkiren Kaur Loyal A 10-year old Black Country boy died just minutes after being given a mystery injection when he complained of a stomach ache while on holiday in the Punjab.
Woman found trapped under car suffering cardiac arrest after Birmingham crash
Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to the aid of the woman, who was in her 20s, after she had been catapulted from her vehicle.
Rugby post office in Albert Street to close for two weeks in June
Rugby's main post office will close for two weeks next month - and will open 30 minutes later every day once refurbishment work is complete.
Max Von Essen, Daniel Breaker and More Set for Brush Up Your...
Petruchio and Katherine backstage. Romeo and Juliet on a fire escape. From Kiss Me, Kate to West Side Story , Shakespeare has left his mark on the American Songbook.
City groups gear up for BBC Gardeners' World Live 2013
They include Birmingham City University students who have designed and created nine front doors which will be displayed on the picnic hill area at the show, taking place on June 12-16 at the NEC A host of green-fingered local groups are set to take part in the BBC Gardeners' World Live 2013 event next month.
Yours Communities: Your pampered pets
She's in the bookies watching the greyhounds!" 5. Mark Brown says: "This is a picture of my dog Harpo, who is dog-tired after a long walk in Snowdonia." 6. Annie O'Keeffe says: "This is Malachi, who is aged one year and nine months.
Anne Shearer dedicated her life towards caring for the elderly
She is one of the oldest volunteers in Birmingham - and a woman who was forced to flee the Nazis as a child.
WTI Crude Fluctuates Near One-Week High; Syria Starts Offensive
West Texas Intermediate crude swung between gains and losses near the highest level in a week.
Mothers get private help to beat midwife shortage: Expectant women...
They are paying up to 5,000 for their own, dedicated midwife to ensure they get the best care during labour who can also offer advice throughout the pregnancy.
Laura Mvula: A Soulful Voice That Once Answered Phones
Less than two years ago, Laura Mvula was a receptionist honing her phone answering skills at music organization in Birmingham, England.
Murder hunt launched after man's body found in Coventry grassland
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Lynda is back at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, Larry Lamb goes on a literary walk in Stratford-upon-Avon, and James Tanner cooks a Sunday lunch of roast pork with black treacle.
Oxford graduate who died a Handsworth tramp is spared pauper's funeral
Lester Kidd, aged 76, was found dead in a shed by fire crews tackling a blaze at the back of a property in Mostyn Road, Handsworth, last November.
Coun Jess Phillips, Birmingham's first official victims' champion
Victims of crime and anti-social behaviour are to be given a guarantee that they will be put first when dealing with the city council, police and other public agencies.
The US sect boasts famous followers including actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta
Birmingham's planning committee has found itself powerless to stop the controversial Church of Scientology opening a A 6 million headquarters in Moseley.
Compared to today's electric vehicle chargers, the new system could shorten the charging time from eight to two hours, and to reduce the cost by around $2,000, according to the developers... Dr.
Bedroom Tax toll continues as housing hardship claims up 400%
Local councils say they do not have enough money or resources to cope with the rising number of people applying for help.
Bedroom Tax triggers 338 per cent leap in hardship payments
More than 25,000 people applied for discretionary housing payments in April to help cover their rent - a 338 per cent leap on the same month last year when just 5,700 people asked for the cash.