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City to spend £70,000 on 'floozy'

Engineers are to investigate why Birmingham's 'Floozy in the Jacuzzi' statue in Victoria Square keeps on leaking.

Beach rescue for tourists in 4x4

Three Birmingham holidaymakers are rescued from their Land Rover after it got stuck almost half a mile from a shore.

Oleg Deripaska 'may quit Britain'

The Russian LDV billionaire tells the BBC's Newsnight programme he may sever ties with Britain after the 'yachtgate' scandal.

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British conductor Downes dies, 85

Birmingham-born conductor Sir Edward Downes dies at the age of 85, after travelling to right-to-die clinic Dignitas.

Soldiers' bodies flown home

The bodies of eight British soldiers, including two from the West Midlands, will be flown home to the UK later.

Pair admit sham wedding offences

A mother and son plead guilty to immigration offences after organising fake weddings to foreign nationals.

Dying model plea 'he stabbed me'

A young model dialled 999 as she lay dying and pleaded for help, saying "my boyfriend has stabbed me", a court hears.

Stadium inspected for World Cup

Birmingham's Villa Park is hoping to be included as a host ground for England's bid for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.

Funds due for more primary places

The government is expected to announce extra funding to provide new primary school places in areas with shortages.

Police head in pledge to public

The new head of West Midlands Police Authority pledges to tackle perceptions that it is "Birmingham-centric".

Next top model?

Can new flagship Jaguar revive a"flagging" brand?

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