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Dad's plea to save 'lifeline' centre

The father of a disabled Perry Barr man claims his family's life would be turned upside down if a day care centre is closed.

Worried Norman Ball, who lives with his wife Patricia and his 38-year-old son Craig at their home in Derrydown Road, believes Aldridge Road Day Care Centre provides vital services to the community.

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Trade is down as credit crunch continues to bite

Bargain hunters hit the One Stop Shopping Centre in Perry Barr.  JS1183-0003GO

Trade was down at a Perry Barr shopping centre and two shops in Kingstanding have closed as the economic downturn brought more misery...


Seven years in prison for sex attacker

A 46-year-old Great Barr man has been jailed for seven years for carrying out a string of sex attacks on a schoolgirl. "You have shown absolutely no remorse and no insight into your...


Knife attack on woman as grandson slept upstairs

A woman from Kingstanding was attacked with a knife while at home with her grandson, after teenage offenders broke into her home. The 57-year-old from Danesbury Crescent was threatened when...


Furious continental coach-trippers made to pay police fine

Angry holidaymakers from Great Barr on a packed continental Christmas trip had to stump up for a police fine and then saw their weekend trip cut short, after their coach company failed to...








Lindgren signs up for Birmingham Speedway

Teenage speedway star Ludvig Lindgren is moving across the Midlands to join the Brummies.

Lindgren, the younger brother of Swedish Grand Prix star Freddie, had a brief spell with Elite League Wolverhampton towards the end of last season.

He did enough to convince BRC Roofing Brummies boss Graham Drury of his potential and he will...

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Cotton earns battling bronze

Adam Cotton opened his winter campaign with an individual third place at the third West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country League meeting at Sandwell Valley. The 16-year-old, who is the...


Brummies move for Australia star

Birmingham Speedway swooped to sign Australian rider Robert Ksiezak for the 2009 season. Ksiezak, 21, has spent the last four seasons in Scotland with Edinburgh and Glasgow and the Perry...


Baggies ace Miller out for season

West Bromwich Albion have suffered a major injury blow with the news Ishmael Miller has been ruled out for the season. A scan on the 21-year-old striker's right knee yesterday confirmed he...


Silver is big breakthrough for Howat

PROMISING Birchfield Harriers youngster Ellie Howat made a significant medal breakthrough at the second West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country League meeting of the season. The...







 

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Elvis concert celebrates The King's birthday

NEW year rock! Elvis fans will be able to celebrate the King's birthday at a special concert in Cannock this Saturday (January 10).

The concert, featuring international Elvis artist Mark Clay and his band, takes place at the Prince of Wales Centre from 7.30pm.

The concert will remember the legendary singer – who would have...

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Pantomime fun at Sutton Coldfield theatre

Panto season is upon us once more and the Highbury Little Theatre is gearing up for traditional family fun. From The Top Theatre Company will stage a polished production of "The Old Lady Who...


Strange roles lead to Players' presidency

Stephen Brunton pictured in September's production of <I> Tonnes Of   Money</I>.    (SIP)

THE Lichfield Players have named Stephen Brunton as the new president of the 65-year-old drama society. Barrie Atchison stepped down...

























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