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New alarm saves house raid OAPs

AN elderly Birmingham couple terrorised in their own home by two thugs were saved thanks to a security alarm they had been given just hours earlier. Read

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V Festival

See what happened when music fans braved the rain and mud at this year's V Festival. Read

Aston Villa FC news

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Gabriel Agbonlahor can be a world beater, says John Carew

JOHN Carew says strike partner Gabby Agbonlahor has the world at his feet and has vowed to do all he can to help bring out the very best in Villa’s young hot-shot. Read

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Garry O'Connor: I'm here for keeps at Birmingham City

GARRY O’Connor today spoke about why it was a ‘pleasure’ to be in this Blues side, who have started the season with three straight wins in Championship and Carling Cup. Read

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THE father of Christopher Priest - the Aston Villa fan - who died following a collision with a car after Aston Villa's home derby game against Birmingham City earlier this year, has spoken about his pain following the death of his son.

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Call for proof aimed in wrong direction

Environment Minister Phil Woolas has been around spin so long that it must be like living on a top. Read

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