Estate bans for nuisance five Jul 11 2008
Five individuals who have caused alarm, distress and harassment to an Erdington community have been banned from the Lyndhurst estate for two years. more
Keith wins battle to cure stammer Jul 11 2008
An Erdington lorry driver once too afraid to pick up the telephone because of his stammer is celebrating the chance he has been given to help fellow sufferers. more
PM's response to Cerys campaign Jul 11 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has promised to 'listen and respond' to the Cerys Edwards campaign calling for tougher prison sentences on dangerous drivers. more
Rown 'misses out' on wheelie bin trial Jul 11 2008
Everyone's heard of a storm in a teacup - but a political storm in a wheelie bin has hit Sutton Coldfield after local politicians argued about their introduction this week. more
Scooter raffled by fans and punters Jul 11 2008
Villa supporters and customers of an Aston pub have helped to raise £800 for the John Taylor Hospice - by taking a ride back to the 1960s. more
Giving job hope to people in need Jul 18 2008
An Erdington man who fled war torn Somalia is now helping others like him who have escaped the fighting to build new lives in the Midlands. more
House blaze victim revived in garden Jul 18 2008
An Erdington man was dragged unconscious from his blazing home and revived in his front garden early yesterday (Thursday). more
Lapdancer sent threats by text Jul 18 2008
A lap dancer from Sutton Coldfield who tried to extort money out of a client in a series of text messages has been given a suspended prison sentence. more
Low-paid staff 'clobbered' Jul 18 2008
Local authorities have been accused by Erdington's MP of 'clobbering' low paid staff. more
Police merger back on Jul 18 2008
Plans to merge West Midlands Police with three other forces and create a giant 'superforce' are to be resurrected by the Home Secretary. more
'Princess' claire is living her dream Jul 18 2008
One Sutton Coldfield woman who dreamed of "becoming a princess" finally got her wish - after using online dating. more
Strike action fails to make an impact Jul 18 2008
Support for the strike on Wednesday and Thursday by city council workers appeared to have little effect in Sutton and Erdington, with just three schools closed and most council services operating normally. more
Tales of bostin' superheroes! Jul 18 2008
It will be Ka-Pow Ka-Boom and Ka-Bam as one Sutton Coldfield artist attempts his latest project. more
Town 'buzzing' as arts festival takes over Jul 18 2008
Youngsters from Highbury Youth Theatre were among the sparkling array of performers who lit up the town as the first Sutton Festival Of Arts wowed locals. more
No red faces with Innkeeper's Lodge Jul 11 2008
Meetings make the world go round. Whether you work at a multinational blue chip company or small local charity; meetings get things done and are the ideal opportunity to wow your colleagues with your business acumen and creative ideas. more
Council workers in 48-hour strike Jul 11 2008
Sutton Coldfield will be hit by strike action next week as thousands of council workers down tools over a bitter pay dispute. more
Agent's drugs find Jul 4 2008
An estate agent got a surprise when he visited a 'vacant' property. Not only had someone taken up residence but cannabis plants were being grown in a bedroom, a court heard. more
