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23 May 2012 Last updated at 11:00 ET

Warehouse fire 'caused by sparks'

Sparks created while cutting metal caused a severe blaze at a Sparkbrook furniture factory, the fire service says.

Firefighters tackle factory blaze

Metal theft incidents 'halved'

The number of metal thefts across the West Midlands has halved since the start of the year, police say.

Solskjaer pulls out of Villa race

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is no longer interested in replacing Alex McLeish as Aston Villa manager. BBC Sport

Jewel polishing trade 'dying out'
The last lapidary in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter says his industry is "past its prime"
Birmingham wins gold at Chelsea
Images of Birmingham at the council's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Black Sabbath play homecoming gig
Black Sabbath take the stage in Birmingham for their first show since 2005 - but are locked in a contract dispute with their original drummer.

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