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West Midlands Police invests £250,000 on crime reassurance officers

IT IS the fear of crime, rather than crime itself, that is the real problem. Read

Strictly Come Dancing's Holby City star in search for homeless man

THE hunt is on for a homeless Midland man who touched the heart of Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers. Read

Terror alert after traveller flies to Pakistan on sister's passport

BUNGLING airport security staff allowed a Midland traveller to fly to Pakistan using his SISTER’s passport. Read

'Super-fit' father collapsed and died whilst out running

A MIDLAND woman training for the London Marathon told today how her ‘super-fit’ father collapsed and died as he ran at her side. Read

Does Birmingham have style? Join the great debate!

Sunday Mercury blogger Sarah Morris sparked a storm in a D-cup when she blasted Birmingham’s lack of style. Today we reprint her damning Diva Diaries online column and report on the reaction to her remarks. Read

When sat-navs go wrong!

THE sat-nav is the most popular car gadget in Britain, an AA survey reveals today. Read

Sat nav guide to Midland's movie locations

IT IS one of the most memorable scenes in classic blockbuster The Italian Job. Read

Colin Calderwood is sacked by Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have sacked manager Colin Calderwood following a 4-2 Boxing Day drubbing at home to fellow strugglers Doncaster. Read

Shropshire conjoined twin Faith Williams dies

Conjoined twin Faith Williams, who was born four weeks ago, has died. Read

Birmingham woman believed to be victim of Blackpool murder

A WOMAN from Birmingham is believed to be one of the victims of a double murder in Blackpool. Read

Villa stars back hospice appeal

FOOTBALL-mad youngsters at a childrens’ hospice had their Christmas wish come true after they were treated to gifts by top Aston Villa stars. Read

Kitt's Green builder jailed for shoddy and overpriced house repairs

A SELF-EMPLOYED builder who defrauded customers in Birmingham out of almost £125,000 by over-charging and grossly over-quoting for work on their properties has been jailed for four years. Read

Birmingham City players' treat for St Andrew's shoppers

FANS shopping for festive goodies in the Blues Superstore got a nice surprise when players dropped in. Read

Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers seeks out homeless man

Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers has appealed for a homeless man he met as a teenager to come forward, so he can share his new found wealth. Read

UFO photographed in Cannock

A Cannock man got more than he bargained for when he took a snap of Cannock Town Centre - and accidently captured a ‘UFO’ hovering above Pye Green Road. Read

Hard evidence of the existence of Cannock Chase Beast?

Could this cast be more hard evidence of the existence of the Chase Beast? Read

Police presence increase after man is seen with gun in Redditch

Extra police patrols are being conducted in the Crabbs Cross area of Redditch after a man was seen with a gun. Read

Police red tape cut after West Midlands trial

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced a major cut in red tape for police officers after a successful pilot in the West Midalnds and three other forces. Read

Judge refuses bail to Bryan Ferry's son

Rock star's son Otis Ferry, from Shropshire, will spend Christmas behind bars after a judge denied his application for bail. Read

Councils urged to get public on board

With 100 days to go until the biggest shake-up of English local authorities in 30 years, a new council to serve Shropshire has been urged to get the public on board before its creation next year. Read

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