Jun
2008
Articles from 26th Jun 2008
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So where's the Justice in that, Jack
Jun 26 2008 | The Stirrer
JACK Straw's official title is Justice Secretary. Read
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Dramatic twist in library saga
Jun 26 2008 | The Stirrer
PRINCE Charles reckoned it looked like a place more suited to incinerating books than reading them, but Birmingham's Central Library at least has the approval of architecture watchdog English Heritage. Read
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Paul Robinson keen on Aston Villa move
Jun 26 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
PAUL Robinson is ready to tell Villa boss Martin O’Neill: Come and get me. Read
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Maik Taylor: Birmingham City have been here before
Jun 26 2008 | Birmingham City News
MAIK Taylor today vowed Blues would draw on their experience of the Championship in 2006-07 to help them bounce back from relegation. Read
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Birmingham City cut ticket prices for first two home games
Jun 26 2008 | Birmingham City News
BIRMINGHAM City have announced admission prices for their first two home games of the Championship season – and slashed the normal cost in some areas of St Andrew’s. Read
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Dave Watson good news for Birmingham City, says Maik Taylor
Jun 26 2008 | Birmingham City News
MAIK Taylor has heralded the work of Birmingham City's new goalkeeper coach Dave Watson. Read
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Maik Taylor praises goalkeeper coach Dave Watson
Jun 26 2008 | Birmingham City News
MAIK Taylor has heralded the work of Blues’ new goalkeeper coach Dave Watson. Read
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Gary Hackett tells Tony Mowbray: I like your style
Jun 26 2008 | West Brom News
FORMER West Bromwich Albionplayer Gary Hackett has praised the manner in which Tony Mowbray’s men won promotion back to the Premier League. Read
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Daryl Mitchell the hero as Worcestershire win
Jun 26 2008 | Worcestershire CCC
DARYL Mitchell took four wickets for 11 runs as Worcestershire defeated Gloucestershire by 59 runs in a low-scoring Twenty20 contest at Bristol. Read
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Alvechurch appeal as manager Shaun Cunnington quits
Jun 26 2008 | Non-League
ALVECHURCH have appealed for help as they attempt to pick up the pieces following manager Shaun Cunnington’s departure to Willenhall Town. Read
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Bromsgrover Rovers not for sale, says chairman Tom Herbert
Jun 26 2008 | Non-League
BROMSGROVE Rovers chairman Tom Herbert has insisted his club is not for sale. Read
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Fresh injury blow as Birmingham go out of Knockout Cup
Jun 26 2008 | Birmingham Speedway
JASON Lyons has added to Birmingham’s staggering injury crisis by crashing out of last night’s Knockout Cup 42-51 exit at the hands of Rye House with a shoulder injury. Read
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Wolves sign Richard Stearman
Jun 26 2008 | Wolves FC News
RICHARD Stearman has become Wolves’ second summer signing – and immediately pledged to learn all he can from manager, and former central defender, Mick McCarthy. Read
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Zoe Derham aims to make her mark at Aviva National Championships
Jun 26 2008 | Other sport
ZOE Derham is fixed on making her mark at the Aviva National Championships in her head-to-head challenge to book her place to Beijing. Read
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Midland friends pay tribute to murdered Rachel Entwistle
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
FORMER Midland friends and colleagues of tragic teacher Rachel today paid tribute to her and said she “lit up a room with a smile”. Read
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Neil Entwistle is jailed for life
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
NEIL Entwistle has been jailed for life without release by a US judge for the murders of his Midland teacher wife and baby daughter. Read
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£16m promised to MG Rovers workers is marooned in bank
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
UP TO £16 million promised to former MG Rover workers is marooned in a bank account, more than three years after the firm’s collapse. Read
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Elderly will be hit the worst by Post Office axe
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
PENSIONERS using a popular Birmingham post office today condemned its planned closure. Read
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Birmingham receives global recognition
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S city centre has achieved global recognition after beating entries from Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Genoa to an international regeneration award. Read
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Mayor defiant over internet photograph
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE mayor of Kidderminster today vowed to carry on as first citizen after he was photographed climbing a lamppost on a night out. Read
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Green light for city academies
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE conversion of Birmingham’s first two secondary schools into privately run academies has been rubber-stamped by council leaders despite protests from teaching unions and concerns expressed by the city’s education watchdog. Read
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Holidaymakers can get cash at the push of a button
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
HOLIDAY cash for travellers is now available at the push of a button in Birmingham, thanks to a Post Office first. Read
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Aston Villa legends play to aid health research
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa old stars will be taking on a team of fellow veterans in a kickabout on Sunday. Read
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Clampdown on pub in shooting
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
A BLACK Country pub where a father was shot dead has been saved from closure – but with strict conditions imposed by licensing bosses. Read
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Ex-city pupils to perform at festival
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
TWO schoolfriends who left the classroom behind to chase musical fame and fortune are heading home to Birmingham to perform together. Read
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Parents learn about road safety
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
PARENTS at a Birmingham primary school have been getting a “child’s eye view” of road safety. Read
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Thousands descend on Cannon Hill Park for Race for Life
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
FIGHTING fit ladies turned out in force, and in every shade of pink, to take part in this year’s Cancer Research Race For Life. Read
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Director shooting film in Birmingham
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
AN AWARD winning Birmingham film-maker is shooting his next picture on the streets of his home city. Read
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Church of Scientology deal funds blow
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE Church of Scientology today admitted it has not yet done a deal to buy the Grade II listed Birmingham building which it plans to turn in to its Midlands headquarters. Read
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Inquiries over fire tragedy
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose badly burned body was found at her home were today going door to door for information. Read
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40th birthday for woman delivered by policeman
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
IT WAS 40 years ago today that news of Jayne Austin’s dramatic birth made the headlines of the Birmingham Mail. Read
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Memorial to police victim of stabbing Mick Swindells
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
A MEMORIAL to honour the ultimate sacrifice made by police hero Mick Swindells is to be unveiled on the spot where he died. Read
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Pensioners fight to save Post Office branches
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
A GROUP of pensioners refused to let the wet weather halt their fight to save Birmingham’s post offices from closure. Read
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Parents of Neil Entwistle insist he is innocent
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE “devastated” parents of a British man found guilty of killing his Midland teacher wife and their baby daughter today insisted he was innocent. Read
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Fears over evidence in shooting trials
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE mum of a Birmingham teenager shot dead in Aston has condemned MPs who are apparently reluctant to delay their summer holidays as the Government seeks emergency laws allowing the use of anonymous evidence in court. Read
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Appeal for probe on UFO claims
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
THE Ministry of Defence today faced calls to launch an official inquiry into an alleged UFO sighting in Shropshire that was filmed by a soldier. Read
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Arson attack at sports club
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
ARSONISTS are believed to have set fire to a metal container used for storing equipment at a Birmingham sports club. Read
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‘Eco-slum’ fears
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
A SERIES of proposed environmentally-friendly towns could become the “eco-slums” of the future without more involvement from councils in their development, the Local Government Association warned today. Read
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Midland soldiers honoured by the Queen
Jun 26 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND soldiers were honoured by the Queen for their individual displays of outstanding bravery during fierce fighting in Afghanistan. Read
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Wimbledon fashion
Jun 26 2008 | Colin Whittock Cartoons
COLIN Whittock's view on Wimbledon fashion. Read
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Mike's skills to drive career
Jun 26 2008 | Learning Zone
JOINING Kingswinford-based West-field Sportscars, whilst still a student at Birmingham City University's Technology Innovation Centre (TIC), Mike Beese became part of a three-man team working on an exciting project to design a chassis for a new race-car. Read
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College advantage over competition
Jun 26 2008 | Learning Zone
IT may not sound like the world's most glamorous job, but administration managers have a serious advantage over the career competition - no business can succeed without them. Read
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Fairway to help with options
Jun 26 2008 | Learning Zone
ARE you 16, leaving Year 11 and wondering what to do next? Read
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Right formula for teaching career
Jun 26 2008 | Learning Zone
THE University of Plymouth is offering a new science pathway with-in its secondary PGCE programme. Read
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Jimmy Mullen wants a new striker for Walsall
Jun 26 2008 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL boss Jimmy Mullen hopes he is within a few days of signing an established attacker to go with his young strike force as his weeks of negotiations start to bear fruit. Read
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Cricket chiefs are asked to bail out the PM
Jun 26 2008 | Roger's Rant
FINALLY we have broken off sporting ties with Zimbabwe although the Government, as always, made sure it was someone else’s prints on the gun when they told the ECB they did not want next year’s tour to go ahead, leaving Lords to do the dirty work and risk legal action. Read
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Colin Povey warning on Egbaston pavilion plans
Jun 26 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
COLIN Povey today warned “loads can still go wrong” as Warwickshire’s plans to redevelop their Edgbaston home approach a critical stage. Read
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Warwickshire after a home draw
Jun 26 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
WARWICKSHIRE face Glamorgan at Edgbaston tonight with the pressure off having already qualified for the Twenty20 quarter-finals with two group games to spare. Read
