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Great Midlands Fun Run fines 'written off'

GREAT Midlands Fun Runners who were issued with parking fines by the council will have their tickets revoked, the Observer can reveal.

Anyone who parked within Sutton's South Parade car park on the day of the run (May 31) will be let off the hook, but tickets issued to those parked illegally on the roadside or in other car parks...

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Michael Jackson show must go on

Navi greets crowds in London's Leicester Square. (Photo by Jonathan Hordle / Rex Features)

THE 'world's number one Michael Jackson impersonator' said the show must go on – in Sutton Coldfield. A Four Oaks charity event...

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Brum tries to 'steal' Balti name

The council wants to put a trademark on the term Balti. But staff at Boldmere's Mother India join proprietor Muhib Rahman and head chef Mothobbir Khan (front row) to say it is like putting a trademark on 'saucer'.

A PLAN by the council to effectively trademark the term Balti has failed to curry favour with one Sutton restaurateur. Muhib Rahman,...

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Swine flu to be diagnosed online

There are now 2,582 cases of swine flu in the West Midlands.

SWINE flu patients could soon be diagnosed online or via a central call centre. Yesterday afternoon a further 158 cases of swine flu...

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Sutton white van scam 'despicable'

A VAN scam in Sutton is denting a charity's fund-raising efforts. Residents have been putting out bags of clothes for Kidney Research UK on the mornings of planned collections. But a rogue...

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Chamberlain closing in on an Open spot

Left: Aston Wood's Mark Chamberlain is hoping to claim a spot at the Open in Turnberry this month.  (SI)

ASTON Wood Golf Club prodigy Mark Chamberlain is just 36 holes away from a place at the Open – but he knows how tough the final stretch will be.

Chamberlain will be among 96 players competing for four Open places at the Final Qualifying Round in Kilmarnock after claiming a top ten spot at regional qualifying in Enville,...

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Sprint star Luke secures European under-23 relay spot for Britain

PYPE Hayes sprint star Luke Lennon-Ford will represent Great Britain at the European under-23 Championships in Lithuania. Lennon-Ford has been selected for the 4x400m relay for the...

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Keogh: 'New signings can take us up'

SUTTON Coldfield Town FC boss Chris Keogh believes his quartet of new signings can give the Royals the extra push they need to achieve promotion. Town reached the Southern Midlands play-offs...

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Water polo stars make a splash

Above: The Boldmere Water Polo under-14s squad.  PICTURE BY STEVE HARLOW

BOLDMERE Water Polo Club have been making waves at both junior and senior levels recently. For the third year running the club's under-...

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Kenney enjoys Euro debut

Sutton athlete Laura Kenney came seventh on her senior GB debut.

ROYAL Sutton Coldfield AC star Laura Kenney helped Great Britain to third place in the inaugural European Team Championships last weeke...

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Tamworth fans get cheaper tickets

Discounted tickets are being offered to Tamworth residents for this summer's Midlands Music Festival, starring Blue – but for a limited time only.

LIVING in the hometown of this summer's biggest open-air charity show is set to benefit Tamworth people.

Organisers of the star-studded Midlands Music Festival have slashed the cost of single tickets by almost a third for a limited time only, to ensure Tammies are part of the action.

"Every step of the way we've said that we want...

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Sugababes join Tamworth open air gig

Sweet enough... Sugababes have joined the line-up for this summer's Midlands Music Festival in line-up.

EXCLUSIVE: The UK's biggest girlband is coming to Tamworth after being added the star-studded line-up for this summer's Midlands Music...

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Radio fans tune in for bid to reach Australia - and space

Radio fans tune in for bid to reach  Australia -  and space

EDITION PREVIEW: Amateur radio enthusiasts will make contact across the world – and perhaps even into space – at an event...

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