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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.
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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.
Disgust as 300 new homes set for Alcester
Planners from Stratford-Upon-Avon District Council have suggested councillors should grant permission for two applications to build houses north of Allimore Lane when they meet on Thursday .
Tributes paid to Stourport cyclist
THE family of a Stourport cyclist who died after a collision with a car have paid tribute to a much-loved son and brother.
Investigation launched after BMW set on fire on owner's drive in Solihull
Fire crews from Solihull , Bickenhill and Hay Mills were called to Hampton Lane shortly after 1am today to reports of a car on fire on a driveway.
Birmingham suffragette Julia Varley honoured with blue plaque
A woman who fought tirelessly for workers who endured 80-hour weeks and appalling conditions is to be honoured for her campaigning.
Your Communities: Poetic pupils show they have the write stuff
Five hundred entries were received from schools across Solihull and Birmingham, with the best 60 shortlisted to go in an anthology, printed by Jaguar Land Rover, so Lyndon could present complimentary copies to each contributing poet.
Scientology recruitment centre plan
Plans to convert a mansion house in Birmingham into a A 6m headquarters for the Church of Scientology have been recommended for approval.
Statue campaign 'to define Brum'
The Bishop of Birmingham said he wanted to see something like Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture to represent nature's influence on world faiths Fellow viewer Mae Bourbage suggested bringing back the King Kong statue, which was built and positioned outside the Bull Ring in the early 1970s Birmingham's Civic Society says it wants to commission a piece ... (more)
Holllywood cancer survivor prepares for 11th Race for Life
BREAST cancer survivor Lynne Todd has taken part in Race for Life ever since her treatment ended 11 years ago, and doesn't plan to stop now.
Chicago's go into administration
THE OPERATOR of Chicago's nightclub, Atmosphere Bars and Clubs, has gone into administration, putting the future of the Stratford-upon-Avon venue at risk.
Council Prosecutes Rogue Cold Calling Duo
A pair of rogue traders who travelled over 200 miles from Lancaster to target the elderly in Rhondda Cynon Taf have been prosecuted by the Council's Trading Standards team.
Get busy and save the bees at new hive-share
Budding bee-lovers can get a taster of keeping a hive and do their bit for falling population thanks to taster sessions and a brand new community hive.