Apr
2008
Articles from 30th Apr 2008
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Gunman hunt after teen shot
Apr 30 2008 | Birmingham News
POLICE were today hunting a gunman after a teenager was shot in the leg during a party in Birmingham. Read
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Martin O'Neill happy with Aston Villa points return
Apr 30 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O'Neill has contented himself in the knowledge that ten points from four games has quietened the critics who had questioned his decision not to spend in January. Read
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Injury setback for Craig Gardener
Apr 30 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
CRAIG Gardner has suffered a slight setback in his bid to return to fitness after a five-game absence for Aston Villa with a thigh injury. Read
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Birmingham City are bubbling again, says Alex McLeish
Apr 30 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has insisted that Birmingham City have got over the disappointment of the Liverpool result. Read
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David Murphy: Birmingham City won't buckle at Fulham
Apr 30 2008 | Birmingham City News
DAVID Murphy has declared that Blues were not 'scared' by the magnitude of Saturday's game at Fulham. Read
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Alex McLeish denies any rift with Daniel de Ridder
Apr 30 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has insisted that there has been no falling-out with Daniel de Ridder. Read
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Zoltan Gera is not quitting West Bromwich Albion, says agent
Apr 30 2008 | West Brom News
ZOLTAN Gera's agent has dismissed reports claiming that the Albion midfielder is set to leave The Hawthorns. Read
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Dean Kieley: West Bromwich Albion can establish themselves in Premier League
Apr 30 2008 | West Brom News
DEAN Kiely believes newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion can eclipse his former club Charlton by becoming a prosperous Premier League club. Read
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Leon Barnett: This West Bromwich Albion side can cut it in the Premier League
Apr 30 2008 | West Brom News
LEON Barnett believes West Bromwich Albion's current crop of players are more than capable of holding their own in the Premier League. Read
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West Bromwich Albion season tickets selling fast
Apr 30 2008 | West Brom News
WEST Bromwich Albion have sold out of the 5,000 season tickets they had available for new applicants for 2008/09. Read
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Pears get big boost
Apr 30 2008 | Worcestershire CCC
WORCESTERSHIRE'S pace attack was strengthened by the return of Simon Jones for today's County Championship Division Two clash with Northamptonshire at Wantage Road. Read
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Blue Square Premier - Yates is moving quickly for Harriers
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates has wasted little time in reshaping his squad for next season. Read
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Blue Square - Barrow test for Bucks
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
AMBITIOUS AFC Telford attempt to make an immediate impact when they travel to former Football League side Barrow tonight for the opening leg of their Blue Square North play-off clash. Read
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Coronation League - Video record key victory
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
THE York were crowned Premier champions this week - but they owed Videotone a huge debt of thanks. Read
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Sutton & District - Three Tuns secure victory
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
SUTTON Three Tuns secured a narrow 3-2 success over St Marys St Johns in Division One. Read
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Festival League - Spinney are still in the running
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
THE race for runners-up spot in Festival Premier One produced a pulsating finish with three clubs all fighting for the prize. Read
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Birmingham AFA - Somers spring a surprise at Sutton
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
AFC SOMERS pulled off a surprise when they travelled to title-chasing Sutton United and secured a shock 1-0 win. Read
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Kit helps Liberals to landslide win
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
A YEAR ago they nearly folded but now, with a new kit from the Birmingham Mail, Oscott Liberals are cup winners. Read
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Sandwell League - Greets are on the spot in cup final
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
GREETS Green won the Charity Cup in a penalty shoot-out with Coseley Royal. Read
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Southern Midland - Glassboys win through to play-off final
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
STOURBRIDGE secured their place in the BGB Southern Midland Division play-off finals following a slender 1-0 win over Sutton Coldfield Town at Amblecote last night. Read
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Southern Premier - Farcical call-off for Yeltz
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
HALESOWEN Town had to endure 32 minutes of farce before their BGB Southern Premier play-off clash with Chippenham Town was finally abandoned owing to a water-logged pitch last night. Read
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North Birmingham - Cosmo crash six past Dunlop
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
LEAGUE runners-up Cosmo United completed their campaign with a 6-0 win over Goodyear Dunlop, who were condemned to bottom spot as a result. Read
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South Birmingham - Allsop's spark for Dynamos
Apr 30 2008 | Non-League
HOCKLEY Heath Dynamo celebrated lifting the Christopher Moore Cup with a 3-1 win over Redwood Rangers. Allsop lit up Dynamo's day with a hat-trick. Read
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No relief for Lord Jones back in Brum
Apr 30 2008 | Jon Walker
DIGBY Jones escaped the plotting and backstabbing of Westminster to take part in a debate on immigration in Birmingham last week. Read
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A burden for Blair
Apr 30 2008 | Jon Walker
THERE may be a feeling of déjà vu for Richard Burden MP when he quizzes Tony Blair next week. Read
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Clash headache over re-scheduled Wayne Elcock fight
Apr 30 2008 | Boxing
WAYNE Elcock’s rescheduled defence of the British middleweight title against Dudley’s Darren McDermott will be at the Villa Events Centre in June. Read
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Paul Bonson will be no pushover, Rob Norton warns Neil Perkins
Apr 30 2008 | Boxing
Birmingham heavyweight Neil Perkins goes into the ring at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall tonight (wed) with a severe warning from his Midlands mate Rob Norton. Read
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Henning Bager: It's good to be back
Apr 30 2008 | Birmingham Speedway
HENNING Bager has revealed how Berwick desperately tried to keep him - but he always wanted to return to Birmingham. Read
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Darron Gibson set to be fit for Wolves clash with Plymouth
Apr 30 2008 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy believes midfielder Darron Gibson will be fit for Sunday's crucial clash with Plymouth Argyle. Read
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Freddy Eastwood fears for his Wolves future
Apr 30 2008 | Wolves FC News
FREDDY Eastwood fears he may have kicked his last ball for Wolves. Read
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Showcase event could be the start of something big
Apr 30 2008 | Other sport
THE feedback from the TCF Showcase has been immensely positive, both from anglers who attended and the exhibitors. Read
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Hawker wins the battle of the Reds in Trophy final
Apr 30 2008 | Other sport
AN ARRAY of cup finals brought the curtain down on the season for the Four Oaks and District League. Read
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History detectives at Bells Farm in Druids Heath
Apr 30 2008 | Your News
A TIME team will be at work in a historic Birmingham former farm house with an appeal for city youngsters who heped save it more than 30 years ago to come forward. Read
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Walsall star Kevin Betsy talks about racism on and off the pitch
Apr 30 2008 | Your News
WALSALL midfielder Kevin Betsy has spoken about the racism he has encountered on the pitch. Read
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Birmingham band The Heathers drumming up a storm on the internet
Apr 30 2008 | Your News
UNSIGNED Birmingham band The Heathers are creating a stir on the world wide web with a video for their debut single Heartache & Hairdye. Read
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Boys Brigade clean up in Smethwick
Apr 30 2008 | Your News
BIRMINGHAM Boys' Brigade Company and the 16+ group took part in a big clean up on the streets of Smethwick. Read
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Double honour for Halesowen and Kidderminster Life Saving Club
Apr 30 2008 | Your News
HALESOWEN and Kidderminster Life Saving Club has picked up a double award from its county association. Read
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Stoolpigeon take off at the Old Joint Stock in Birmingham
Apr 30 2008 | Your News
A FABULOUS night of entertainment greeted the audience of the Old Joint Stock theatre on Sauturday night with the performance of 'Postcards On The Edge'. Read
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Birmingham students artwork goes on display
Apr 30 2008 | Your News
An exhibition of work from 30 second year Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Fine Art students has gone on display. Read
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Dignified Mowbray proves doubters wrong
Apr 30 2008 | Tom Ross Column
CONGRATULATIONS to Tony Mowbray on winning promotion to the Premiership with Albion. Read
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Cab drivers to commemorate D-Day landings
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THREE Brummie cabbies and their war hero passengers will land in northern France next week for a five-day trip to commemorate the D-Day landings. Read
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TB outbreak hits Birmingham school
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
AN outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) at a Birmingham school is being investigated, it has emerged. Read
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Duke of Gloucester visits Lichfield Cathedral
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
AN ambitious project aimed at turning a landmark Midland cathedral into one of the most accessible in Britain was given a Royal seal of approval today. Read
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Conman spared a jail term
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN who helped con an elderly couple out of £545 for unnecessary repair work to their roof has been spared a prison sentence. Read
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Pupil named as ambassador for 2012 Olympics
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNG pupil from Kingshurst’s City Technology College has rubbed shoulders with the biggest names in British sport in a two-year stint as a young ambassador for the 2012 London Olympics. Read
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Hospital bug-busters team to control MRSA
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
Heartlands Hospital has drawn inspiration from a favourite 80’s movie Ghostbusters to launch a fun infection control campaign to spread the important message of how to stop MRSA in its tracks. Read
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Police oppose 24-hour licence bid
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE have opposed a 24-hour booze licence bid by a Broad Street supermarket because they claim it will "increase crime and disorder." Read
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Matthew Kelly to star at Lichfield Garrick
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
AWARD winning actor Matthew Kelly is to star in a major production at one of the smallest theatres in the Midlands. Read
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Aston Villa star's drug dealer brother jailed
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE brother of Aston Villa defender Zat Knight was this afternoon jailed for six years for dealing in heroin and cocaine. Read
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Murder probe after DNA test
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES investigating the discovery of human remains in a Midland canal have identified the body and launched a murder investigation. Read
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Chef training could solve recuitment crisis
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE recruitment crisis reported by Birmingham balti-houses might be solved by training British people to become chefs, Immigration Minister Liam Byrne has suggested. Read
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60th anniversary for Land Rover
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
LAND Rover celebrates its 60th anniversary this week - and a special two-day event will take place at the weekend to mark the milestone. Read
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Inspirational Irish figure dies
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
AN INSPIRATIONAL figure in Birmingham’s Irish community who was instrumental in reviving the St Patrick’s Parade in the city has died after a battle with cancer. Read
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Fire-fighters win back jobs
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
TWO senior Midland firefighters who were sacked over a spoof video prank today won back their jobs. Read
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You beauty! Mum Julie is our Top Model
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
TWO years ago Julie Mooney was tipping the scales at 13 stone and her self-esteem had plummeted to an all time low. Read
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Running aces
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
BLIND marathon hero Dave Heeley and his running guide Malcolm Carr are to run in a popular annual road race in the Midlands. Read
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Minute's silence for Villa fan
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Aston Villa fans are set to pay tribute to "gentle giant" Christopher Priest in a poignant minute's silence before kick-off against Wigan on Saturday. Read
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Midland girl in river tragedy
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
A 21-YEAR-old Midland woman drowned after she became trapped under water for 20 minutes during a white water adventure activity in New Zealand. Read
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Matalan posters outrage Muslims
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
A COUNCILLOR today called for more control over advertising posters in "culturally sensitive" areas of Birmingham. Read
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Landmark pub hit by arsonists
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
A WELL-KNOWN Birmingham pub has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack. Read
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Frank, 88, dies after attack by girl
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
A SPRIGHTLY widower who was still working aged 88 has died, a week after being mugged by a woman. Read
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Crack dealer is locked up for two years
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN who started selling crack cocaine to ease his financial problems has been jailed for two years. Read
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West Bromwich Albion fans want big screen treatment
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of fans frozen out of the climax to West Bromwich Albion's glory season have launched a campaign to get the game beamed back to The Hawthorns. Read
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Family of Josh Berrill praise police
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE family of two-year-old hit-and-run victim Josh Berrill today praised the police and prosecutors after a m an was convicted of his manslaughter. Read
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Flower power for ambulance boost
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
A SPECTACULAR two-mile walk through the Midlands' largest area of natural bluebells will help to raise thousands of pounds for charity this weekend. Read
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Dog saved from drain
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
FIRE crews from the water rescue unit pulled a terrier to safety after he almost drowned in a storm culvert which had become flooded in heavy rain. Read
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Traders boarded into Five Ways shopping centre
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE last group of traders in a shopping centre that is about to be bulldozed found themselves being boarded in - while they were still working in the city centre premises. Read
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Gay Pride parade cancelled
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE largest gay and lesbian event in the country organised by Birmingham Pride will be without its crowd-pulling party piece this year - the famous parade that winds round the city centre and ends in the gay village. Read
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City buildings in line for architectural award
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE ambitious refurbishment of Birmingham's Town Hall, the imaginative reinvention of iconic Fort Dunlop and the newly built Holloway Circus Tower, are all in line for a prestigious national architectural award for excellence. Read
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£2m revamp for city homes
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
OUTDATED council homes in Birmingham will be given a new lease of life under £2 million plans to bring housing into the 21st century. Read
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Motoring guru speaks out on Longbridge
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
FRESH delays over the long awaited relaunch of Longbridge are down to the link-up between former Chinese rivals SAIC and Nanjing, the Midlands’ top motoring industry guru said. Read
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Clamping boss convicted of conspiracy
Apr 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE woman owner of a Midland company which collected between up to £2,000 a day from illegal wheelclamping, has been convicted of conspiracy to blackmail motorists. Read
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Rising fuel prices
Apr 30 2008 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
COLIN Whittock's view as oil profits are announced. Read
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Standing ovation for Darren Wrack at Walsall testimonial
Apr 30 2008 | Walsall FC News
A BLEND of Walsall favourites old and new were no match for a purposeful Wolves side in Darren Wrack's testimonial match at the Banks's Stadium last night. Read
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Rain proving a pain for Bears
Apr 30 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE found batting far from straightforward after winning the toss and going in first against Leicestershire at Edgbaston. Read
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Ian Bell: No ill-feeling over semi-final omission
Apr 30 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
IAN Bell today stressed that his desire to play for Warwickshire has not diminished one iota. Read
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Aston Villa Res 1 Arsenal Res 1
Apr 30 2008 | Aston Villa FC match reports
CHAMPIONS Aston Villa proudly lifted the Premiership Reserve League South Trophy having struggled to overcome 10-man Arsenal in driving rain at Villa Park. Read
