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This week saw the official launch at The Hawthorns of Blind Dave Heeley's seven marathon challenge - but who is the fool who'll accompany him on his seven day, seven continent trip? Meet "Mad Mac", Malcolm Carr, Dave's long-suffering guide runner. more

Stirrer TV interview with Robin Valk click

The presentation for the VTP 200 - the most eye-catching building in Birmingham for years. >click

Rageh Omaar explains why Bush and Blair were good for Bin Laden >click

The latest release from Birmingham based Tindal Street publishing is on the shelves now - and it's a real corker. “Little Moscow” is a dark collection of short stories by local lad Mick Scully.To check out our interview with Mick click here

And to see him reading an extract from “Little Moscow” click here

Black Country animator Paul Martin's spooky film Cog has become a cult classic since we started hosting in The Stirrer a few months ago.Now a chance to view his debut film - the equally sinister Cyst. Not for the faint-hearted. To view it, just click here

And to read our interview with Paul click here.

LABOUR DEPUTY CONTENDER LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN IN BLACK COUNTRYLabour deputy leadership contender John Cruddas launches his campaign at the Millennium Centre in Wednesbury.

He tells The Stirrer why party members should vote for his back to basics Socialism >Click

Former Warwickshire all-rounder Paul Smith talks candidly to Stirrer TV about his book “Wasted”. It tells how he carried off a rock n' roll lifestyle whilst being a member of the county's most successful side in history.

And of his redemption coaching ghetto kids in L.A. >>> click

Keen as ever to give a leg up to local talent, The Stirrer is delighted to give you the chance to sample a couple of tracks recorded last October at the Alexandra Theatre by Caraway. Have a look and leave a comment on the Music and Arts section of our Message Board. More music videos welcome. >>> click

The Stirrer talks to the deputy chairman of the broadcasting regulator Ofcom >>> click

Made by Stirrer editor, Adrian Goldberg, Manchester Disunited And Other Football Feuds tells the story of England's most famous football team - and how it's owners forced loyal supporters to form their own breakaway club. This isn't just for Reds' fans though - as we travel from Birmingham to Barcelona to find out if there's a better way of running a beautiful game turned ugly by greed. The Birmingham Mail said: “Adrian scores on film debut..It's a heartfelt polemic…liberally dosed with humorous interludes.” Find out for yourself and >>> click

Watch Paul Martin's excellent animated film - William The Cog >>> click

Folk-punk legend Billy Bragg performed one his most intimate gigs for years - playing to a crowd of around 100 anti-BNP campaigners crammed into the Caribbean Club in West Bromwich - prior to Bragg's concert The Stirrer talked to local Labour MP Tom Watson and with Billy Bragg >>> click

Folk-punk legend Billy Bragg performed one his most intimate gigs for years - playing to a crowd of around 100 anti-BNP campaigners crammed into the Caribbean Club in West Bromwich. >>> click

Sylvia King is best known as the inspiration behind the controversial Public Arts Centre in West Bromwich. Financial problems have delayed the project, and Sylvia left her job as Chief Executive in 2006. But what's she been up to since? >>> click

Bearwood writer Will Buckingham's debut novel “Cargo Fever” was launched last night - and you can see an interview and watch him reading it here. Will once won The Independent's Young Travel Writer of the Year award, and his globe-trotting adventures as a student sparked the inspiration for this menacing mystery - which deals with the discovery of a rare semi-human creature in Indonesia. >>> click

One of the Birmingham men wrongly imprisoned for the murder of newspaper boy Carl Bridgewater, has vowed to continue his battle for justice after the Law Lords ruled this week that he had to pay board and lodgings for the time he spent in prison. Vincent Hickey who spent 19 years in jail was talking in an exclusive interview with Stirrer TV. >>> click

The Stirrer reported on a controversial petiton being distributed by the BNP in a Birmingham outlet of Somerfield. Film now deleted.

Gary Taylor, Executive Director of Argent Property Development, talks to The Stirrer about his view of the plans for Birmingham Central Library >>> click

John Madin designed the existing Birmingham Central Library building in the 60s and claims it was part of a wider scheme which was never completed. He thinks now is the time that it should be. >>> click

Rageh Omaar who reported on the fall of Baghdad for the BBC has warned there's no way Britain and the US can leave Iraq with their honour intact. And he said that George Bush and Tony Blair were Osama Bin Laden's idea of “perfect enemies” because they re-inforce everything he says about the West. >>> click

MALLON - WHY BRUM NEEDS A MAYORThe mayor of Middlesbrough Ray Mallon has been telling The Stirrer about the advantages of having an elected mayor. He was talking at a debate organised by the Birmingham Mail in the city's council house. See what he has to say on Stirrer TV. >>> click

The Conservative Party Chairman Francis Maude has been in Birmingham officially confirming what The Stirrer told you first - that the Tories are hosting not one but two conferences in the city in 2008 and 2010. See Francis and Birmingham Council leader Mike Whitby talking about the deal now on Stirrer TV. >>> click

The Stirrer Interview with Selly Oak MP, Lynne Jones in which she explains why she is standing down at the next election >>> click

Personal Best - The inspirational story of Blind Dave Heeley >>> click

The Stirrer interview with Cath O'Flynn >>> click

The Stirrer talks to Ron Watts about starting The 100 Club in London 30 years ago >>> click

The Whitleblower, about the referee Gurnam Singh, who was denied the chance to officiate in the Premier League by racism at the highest levels of the game. >>> click

Fred Grove talks to The Stirrer about his battle to keep his house in the face of redevelopment. >>> click

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	This week saw the official launch at The Hawthorns of Blind Dave Heeley's seven marathon challenge - but who is the fool who'll accompany him on his seven day, seven continent trip? Meet "Mad Mac", Malcolm Carr, Dave's long-suffering guide runner. more
	IRAQ SOLDIER'S MOM - "MY SON DIED FOR NOTHING"The Stirrer interview with Sgt John Jones' mother click
	Stirrer TV interview with Robin Valk click
	Michael Richardson reads an extract from his new book - Careless Talk clickand see The Stirrer interview click
	The presentation for the VTP 200 - the most eye-catching building in Birmingham for years. >click
	Rageh Omaar explains why Bush and Blair were good for Bin Laden >click
	The latest release from Birmingham based Tindal Street publishing is on the shelves now - and it's a real corker. “Little Moscow” is a dark collection of short stories by local lad Mick Scully.To check out our interview with Mick click here And to see him reading an extract from “Little Moscow” click here
	Black Country animator Paul Martin's spooky film Cog has become a cult classic since we started hosting in The Stirrer a few months ago.Now a chance to view his debut film - the equally sinister Cyst. Not for the faint-hearted. To view it, just click here And to read our interview with Paul click here.
	LABOUR DEPUTY CONTENDER LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN IN BLACK COUNTRYLabour deputy leadership contender John Cruddas launches his campaign at the Millennium Centre in Wednesbury. He tells The Stirrer why party members should vote for his back to basics Socialism >Click
	Former Warwickshire all-rounder Paul Smith talks candidly to Stirrer TV about his book “Wasted”. It tells how he carried off a rock n' roll lifestyle whilst being a member of the county's most successful side in history. And of his redemption coaching ghetto kids in L.A. >>> click
	Keen as ever to give a leg up to local talent, The Stirrer is delighted to give you the chance to sample a couple of tracks recorded last October at the Alexandra Theatre by Caraway. Have a look and leave a comment on the Music and Arts section of our Message Board. More music videos welcome. >>> click
	Medal winning athlete Tanni Grey Thompson introduced a new line for wheelchair users and other disabled people. >>> click
	The Stirrer talks to the deputy chairman of the broadcasting regulator Ofcom >>> click
	Made by Stirrer editor, Adrian Goldberg, Manchester Disunited And Other Football Feuds tells the story of England's most famous football team - and how it's owners forced loyal supporters to form their own breakaway club. This isn't just for Reds' fans though - as we travel from Birmingham to Barcelona to find out if there's a better way of running a beautiful game turned ugly by greed. The Birmingham Mail said: “Adrian scores on film debut..It's a heartfelt polemic…liberally dosed with humorous interludes.” Find out for yourself and >>> click
	Watch Paul Martin's excellent animated film - William The Cog >>> click
	Folk-punk legend Billy Bragg performed one his most intimate gigs for years - playing to a crowd of around 100 anti-BNP campaigners crammed into the Caribbean Club in West Bromwich - prior to Bragg's concert The Stirrer talked to local Labour MP Tom Watson and with Billy Bragg >>> click
	Folk-punk legend Billy Bragg performed one his most intimate gigs for years - playing to a crowd of around 100 anti-BNP campaigners crammed into the Caribbean Club in West Bromwich. >>> click
	Sylvia King is best known as the inspiration behind the controversial Public Arts Centre in West Bromwich. Financial problems have delayed the project, and Sylvia left her job as Chief Executive in 2006. But what's she been up to since? >>> click
	Bearwood writer Will Buckingham's debut novel “Cargo Fever” was launched last night - and you can see an interview and watch him reading it here. Will once won The Independent's Young Travel Writer of the Year award, and his globe-trotting adventures as a student sparked the inspiration for this menacing mystery - which deals with the discovery of a rare semi-human creature in Indonesia. >>> click
	One of the Birmingham men wrongly imprisoned for the murder of newspaper boy Carl Bridgewater, has vowed to continue his battle for justice after the Law Lords ruled this week that he had to pay board and lodgings for the time he spent in prison. Vincent Hickey who spent 19 years in jail was talking in an exclusive interview with Stirrer TV. >>> click
	The Stirrer reported on a controversial petiton being distributed by the BNP in a Birmingham outlet of Somerfield. Film now deleted.
	Gary Taylor, Executive Director of Argent Property Development, talks to The Stirrer about his view of the plans for Birmingham Central Library >>> click
	John Madin designed the existing Birmingham Central Library building in the 60s and claims it was part of a wider scheme which was never completed. He thinks now is the time that it should be. >>> click
	Rageh Omaar who reported on the fall of Baghdad for the BBC has warned there's no way Britain and the US can leave Iraq with their honour intact. And he said that George Bush and Tony Blair were Osama Bin Laden's idea of “perfect enemies” because they re-inforce everything he says about the West. >>> click
	MALLON - WHY BRUM NEEDS A MAYORThe mayor of Middlesbrough Ray Mallon has been telling The Stirrer about the advantages of having an elected mayor. He was talking at a debate organised by the Birmingham Mail in the city's council house. See what he has to say on Stirrer TV. >>> click
	The Conservative Party Chairman Francis Maude has been in Birmingham officially confirming what The Stirrer told you first - that the Tories are hosting not one but two conferences in the city in 2008 and 2010. See Francis and Birmingham Council leader Mike Whitby talking about the deal now on Stirrer TV. >>> click
	The Stirrer Interview with Selly Oak MP, Lynne Jones in which she explains why she is standing down at the next election >>> click
	Personal Best - The inspirational story of Blind Dave Heeley >>> click
	The Stirrer interview with Cath O'Flynn >>> click
	The Stirrer talks to Ron Watts about starting The 100 Club in London 30 years ago >>> click
	The Whitleblower, about the referee Gurnam Singh, who was denied the chance to officiate in the Premier League by racism at the highest levels of the game. >>> click
	Fred Grove talks to The Stirrer about his battle to keep his house in the face of redevelopment. >>> click

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