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ANNE Hathaway has described an audition during the early days of her career, where she had to kiss 10 men to test for chemistry, as "a very different time".

BRENDA Blethyn has announced that she will depart Vera after more than a decade starring in the long-running ITV detective show.

A LEARNER driver who led police on a dangerous 90mph chase after being spotted behind the wheel of his girlfriend's car has been given a suspended jail sentence.

A MAN has been convicted of beating a carer to death inside his flat after claiming the carer made a pass at him at a party.

FOUR Germans were caught laying white roses in memory of Adolf Hitler at the house where the Nazi dictator was born in western Austria on the anniversary of his birth, police said.

'WE live, love and learn together as a family and as a community.'

THOUSANDS of rush hour rail passengers were stranded at stations and on trains across the West Midlands as the region's biggest station was closed as police dealt with a vulnerable person.

CADE Margaret Rosa Refugee Agency Manager (retired) 27/10/1934 - 11/04/2024 Passed away peacefully at home with daughters Karen, Julie and their families by her side. Maggie had a very varied and busy life, and will now be reunited with her beloved Charlie.

BLUES legend Trevor Francis left a fortune of £1.9 million in his will, but his two estranged sons won't see a penny of it.

HUNDREDS of people turned out to campaign for safer streets in Birmingham - days on from another tragic loss.

BIRMINGHAM will track their full 1-7 for the very first time when they make the short trip to Leicester tonight.

BARRY Hearn has warned Sheffield City Council its days of staging the World Championship are numbered unless the Crucible is ripped down and replaced with a bigger capacity venue.

POLICE dogs helped to track down two thieves who crashed a stolen vehicle into a car.

A BIRMINGHAM nursery which has existed for nearly 55 years is closing due to rising costs.

CELINE Dion said she does not know when she will be able to return to her world tour after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), but clarified "there's one thing that will never stop, and that's the will".

RICHARD Madeley has highlighted him terminating a live TV interview with the then defence secretary as the most memorable moment from his career on Good Morning Britain (GMB).

A NEW Indian restaurant serving 'Bombay bottomless brunch', afternoon tea and a range of 'contemporary fusion' dishes will open at the Mailbox next month.

8.5 million UK Arthritis sufferers could turn back the hands of time with the amazing Collagen Ultra.

I KEEP trying to understand how the Government's commissioners are helping Birmingham especially when it comes to public services.

IS the Birmingham Mail keeping a record of how many hustings the candidates attend? I recently attended a local hustings and the Labour candidate did not turn up and the Reform candidate declined. I have since heard that the Labour candidate has not attended other hustlings, which is very annoying to the electorate as a substitute praising their candidate is not good enough.

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STUART Attwell was embroiled in further controversy after contentiously disallowing a Wolves goal in Bournemouth's 1-0 win at Molineux.

A FIRE which ripped through a former school building in Birmingham is being treated as a deliberate arson attack.

PLANS for a huge development in Digbeth will be considered again today after being previously deferred following questions over its affordable homes and a request from Birmingham Airport.

Sticking to a well-trodden formula, this is the latest TV offering that sees celebrity friends on their travels - this time the aim being to find a bargain.

MY LOCAL pharmacy is staffed by a cheery group of people.

A CONVICTED fly-tipper who dumped waste on farmland is facing up to five years in jail.

IF we have published anything factually inaccurate, contact Editor Graeme Brown on 0121 234 5316, email graeme.brownreachplc.com or at Birmingham Mail, Reachplc, 3 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB and, once verified, we will correct it as soon as possible.

PRINCE Harry's transition away from the royal family for a new life is now complete.

WHILE the spring sunshine streams in and white blossom is at its best, Mother Nature reminds us how important it is to be mindful of products we use - and their impact on our health and the environment.