'Better support for pupils' pledge North Birmingham children with special educational needs are to benefit from a more cohesive support system, Birmingham City Council has pledged. more
Brave little Cerys comes home for Christmas The mum and dad of brave little Cerys Edwards got a special Christmas present from their daughter who is making remarkable progress from horrific injuries caused by a dangerous driver. more
Enterprising student wins place at academy A 16-year-old business studies student from Erdington has won a six-month placement in the new enterprise academy of entrepreneur and Dragon's Den star, Peter Jones. more
Help in fight to beat dangerous disorders Teenage boys and girls battling to look like their skinny super-star idols are to be treated for dangerous eating disorders at a pioneering centre in Sutton Coldfield. more
Sea of red for fond farewell Excited pupils and staff of Wilson Stuart School carefully picked out red and white outfits on the last day of term - not to celebrate Christmas, but to celebrate their head teacher. more
Sex-attack man jailed A 75-year-old hypnotherapist has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for committing a string of sex attacks on young girls during massage sessions. more
Taking the plunge for charity Two Sutton Coldfield businessmen got up to their necks in the freezing waters of Blackroot Pool on Christmas day - to raise money for charity. more
Traditional chilling dip A record number of swimmers brrrrr-aced themselves for a chilling Christmas dip in a centuries-old tradition at Sutton Park. more
Woman attacked: plea for witnesses A 57-year-old Kingstanding woman was injured when offenders broke into her home and threatened her with a knife on Saturday December 20. more
Final day for Woolworths The last remaining Woolworths stores will close their doors for the final time at the end of trading. more
Big freeze: 10 below zero forecast A freezing spell was forecast to tighten its grip on the country as temperatures plunge towards -10C across more of the UK. more
