Oct
2008
Articles from 3rd Oct 2008
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Swiss Bank UBS to axe 2,000 jobs
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Swiss bank UBS said it is axing 2,000 jobs and closing down its commodities dealing operation as part of a major investment banking reorganisation. Read
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'Crippling debts' hit retirements
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Growing numbers of people could be forced to delay their retirement after racking up crippling levels of unsecured debt, new research shows. Read
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PM warned over 'untested' Obama
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Britain's ambassador to the United States described Barack Obama as "highly intelligent" but untested, in a letter to Gordon Brown, according to reports. Read
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Mayor attacked over Sir Ian ousting
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has attacked London Mayor Boris Johnson over his handling of the departure of Britain's most senior police officer. Read
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Mohammed book attack: Trio in court
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Three men are due to appear in court charged with conspiring to damage the home of a man who published a controversial novel about the prophet Mohammed. Read
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Mayor attacked for ousting Sir Ian
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has attacked London Mayor Boris Johnson over his handling of the departure of Britain's most senior police officer. Read
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'Free knife' coats pulled from shop
Oct 03 2008 | National News
A high street chain store has said it has taken a range of jackets which were being sold with a free pocket penknife off its shelves. Read
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Rowling banks £170m in year: Forbes
Oct 03 2008 | National News
JK Rowling is the world's best paid author, banking more than £170 million in the last year, the US business magazine Forbes has said. Read
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Mohammed book attack: trio in court
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Three men are due to appear in court charged with conspiring to damage the home of a man who published a controversial novel about the prophet Mohammed. Read
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Race begins for Met Police top job
Oct 03 2008 | National News
The race to succeed Sir Ian Blair in Britain's top policing job has begun in earnest following his shock resignation. Read
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Ruth Kelly plans to step down as MP
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Outgoing Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has said she will step down from her Bolton West constituency at the next General Election. Read
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Over 50s 'racking up debts'
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Growing numbers of people could be forced to delay their retirement after racking up crippling levels of unsecured debt, new research has showed. Read
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Fifth of teachers 'want cane back'
Oct 03 2008 | National News
One in five teachers would like to see the cane brought back in schools, a survey has found. Read
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Flu warning for at-risk groups
Oct 03 2008 | National News
People could be putting their lives at risk by believing the flu is just a severe cold, the Government's head of immunisations has warned. Read
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PM hails Britain's Olympic stars
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has thanked Britain's Olympic stars for "making the country proud". Read
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Labour still trail Tories in polls
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Labour maintained its bounce in the polls following the conference season, but is still trailing the Conservatives by a wide enough margin to hand David Cameron victory in the forthcoming election, according to two surveys. Read
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More rail strike talks planned
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Talks aimed at averting strikes and other industrial action by Network Rail signalling workers ended without resolution. Read
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French blockade sparks ferry delays
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Thousands of ferry passengers faced delays because of a blockade of Calais by French fishermen. Read
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Darling pledge over bank deposits
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling has again pledged to do "whatever it takes" to protect bank deposits as Gordon Brown announced plans for a new National Economic Council to co-ordinate the Government's response to the global economic crisis. Read
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Children 'abandoned at UK ports'
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Children as young as three have been found abandoned at UK ports and airports. Read
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Man guilty of double murder
Oct 03 2008 | National News
A killer who tried to emulate Jack the Ripper has been convicted of murdering two young mothers at the start of what might have become a killing spree. Read
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Mandelson returns to government
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Peter Mandelson's shock return to the Cabinet has been officially confirmed by Downing Street, shortly after he described his latest comeback as "third time lucky". Read
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BA passenger numbers down
Oct 03 2008 | National News
British Airways carried 5.6% fewer passengers last month than in September 2007 and announced that trading conditions continued to be "challenging". Read
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Man admits murdering Hell's Angel
Oct 03 2008 | National News
A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a biker who was gunned down on a motorway as he returned home from a Hell's Angels festival. Read
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Four guilty over security van raids
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Four men were convicted of being part of a robbery gang whose crime spree only ended when the mastermind and his accomplice were shot dead by police. Read
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Bank loan move to ease crisis
Oct 03 2008 | National News
The Bank of England said it would widen the scope of its funding lifeline for the banking sector as it steps up efforts to calm the financial crisis. Read
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Bank compensation raised to £50,000
Oct 03 2008 | National News
The compensation limit available to savers who lose money when a bank goes under is being increased from £35,000 to £50,000, the City watchdog has said. Read
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Mayor defends ousting of Met chief
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Boris Johnson branded claims of a Tory plot to oust Britain's most senior police officer as "absolutely outlandish". Read
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Brothers face banker murder charges
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Two brothers have appeared in court accused of murdering a wealthy banker in an early-hours incident on a city street. Read
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Father jailed for children's murder
Oct 03 2008 | National News
A father who murdered his disabled daughter and young son in their bedrooms has been jailed for life. Read
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Mandelson in shock Cabinet return
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Peter Mandelson is to make a shock return to the Government, it emerged as Gordon Brown carried out his first Cabinet reshuffle. Read
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Services hit by spending drought
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Fears of a looming recession mounted after a survey showed the UK's dominant services sector shrank at its fastest rate for more than 12 years last month. Read
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Mandelson 'in shock Cabinet return'
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Peter Mandelson is to make a shock return to the Government in Gordon Brown's Cabinet reshuffle, it has been reported. Read
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Mandelson 'to return to Government'
Oct 03 2008 | National News
Peter Mandelson is to make a shock return to the Government in Gordon Brown's Cabinet reshuffle, it has been reported. Read
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Chelsea hold no fears for us
Oct 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill says Villa head to Chelsea tomorrow in confident mood as they look to extend their decent Premier League record at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Bring on Euro glory nights
Oct 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill’s appetite has been whetted by the reality of some big European nights lying in wait for his Villa side. Read
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Marlon Harewood ends goal drought
Oct 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARLON Harewood earned the plaudits from Martin O’Neill after ending a six-month wait for a goal with the vital opener against Litex Lovech. Read
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Nicky Shorey is learning the ropes
Oct 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
NICKY Shorey is confident he will reproduce the form that brought him international recognition when he finally settles in at Villa. Read
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Aiming for Chelsea shock
Oct 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA full-back Nicky Shorey believes Villa can shock Chelsea at Stamford Bridge – whether the league leaders and title favorites have injuries or not. Read
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Cuellar insists: I was innocent
Oct 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
CARLOS Cuellar’s post-match insistence that he got the ball and not the player brought out the very best in Martin O’Neill. Read
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Moseley prepare for Titanic tussle
Oct 03 2008 | Moseley RFC
MOSELEY begin a tough month of three away fixtures and a home clash against Nottingham with a visit to South Yorkshire tomorrow. Read
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McLeish is content to pick 'n' mix frontmen
Oct 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
BLUES’ variety in attack will stand them in good stead, Alex McLeish has insisted. Read
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McLeish loses hope on Bobo
Oct 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish has admitted he might have to draw a line under the Bobo Balde saga once and for all. Read
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Boateng needed some TLC
Oct 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
KEVIN-Prince Boateng would have got some TLC had he decided to relaunch his career with Blues. Read
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Quincy urged to go on the attack
Oct 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
BLUES’ management will not let Quincy rest on his laurels. Read
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Maik Taylor: Home work is difficult for Blues
Oct 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
MAIK Taylor has admitted Blues have to get it going at St Andrew’s. Read
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Get Black day out of system
Oct 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
BLUES are back at St Andrew’s tomorrow for the first time since the Blackpool disaster. Read
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D-day looms over Nigel Quashie loan
Oct 03 2008 | Birmingham City News
BLUES are close to decision day on Nigel Quashie, Alex McLeish has admitted. Read
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Carson’s a Fab bit of business
Oct 03 2008 | West Brom News
THERE will be one thing Tony Mowbray looks forward to more than anything this weekend... the moment Fabio Capello names his England squad. Read
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New boys are quick to find their feet
Oct 03 2008 | West Brom News
IF TONY Mowbray had his way then Jonas Olsson and Ryan Donk would still be sat on the subs’ bench. Read
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Robbo not just a 'mad dog'
Oct 03 2008 | West Brom News
PAUL Robinson is ready to shed his ‘Mad Dog’ image by becoming the Daddy of the Albion defence. Read
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Ishmael Miller's backed to end drought
Oct 03 2008 | West Brom News
UNDER-fire Ishmael Miller has been backed to rediscover his scoring touch as Albion prepare for tomorrow’s match against Fulham. Read
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Price is so Swede for Gianni Zuiverloon
Oct 03 2008 | West Brom News
GIANNI Zuiverloon will prove to be a £3.2million bargain for Albion, according to team-mate and former rival Jonas Olsson. Read
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Borja has potential to go far
Oct 03 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray has revealed how excited he is about seeing Borja Valero fulfil his potential at The Hawthorns. Read
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Knee injury fears ease for Do-Heon Kim
Oct 03 2008 | West Brom News
DO-Heon Kim could be back in action by the end of November after Tony Mowbray confirmed he had suffered a less serious knee injury than first thought. Read
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Stour in need of morale booster
Oct 03 2008 | Stourbridge RFC
STOURBRIDGE go into tomorrow’s home clash with Wharfedale knowing their season is at stake. Read
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They all want my scalp - Micky
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
MICKY Moore insists that everyone still wants to beat Stratford Town more than anyone else this season. Read
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Adams to get tough
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
STUDLEY manager Lee Adams has threatened to ring the changes following back-to-back defeats at Biddulph Victoria and Bridgnorth Town. Read
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Time’s up for Sangha at Tipton
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
TIPTON Town have parted company with long serving striker Ravi Sangha who has joined Aspire Midland Alliance rivals Bridgnorth Town instead. Read
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Smith likely to pay price
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
ALVECHURCH central defender Scott Smith can expect to face a fine following his non-appearance at Shifnal Town this week. Read
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Mole still waits for first win
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
OLDBURY United manager Steve Mole was still searching for that elusive first win this week. Read
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Teens do solid job for Burley
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
CAUSEWAY United called upon some of their kids this week to face Stratford Town in the Birmingham Senior Cup. Read
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Evans has no complaints
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
RICHARD Evans had no complaints after Romulus were dumped from out of the FA Cup by Retford. Read
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Hackett hope
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
STOURBRIDGE manager Gary Hackett believes Leon Broadhurst’s disallowed goal against Brackley this week proved the turning point in their FA Cup exit against Brackley. Read
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Brown in swoop for Reds duo
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Rod Brown has swooped to land released Redditch United pair Chris Hanna and Graham Deakin. Read
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Briscoe’s given green light for switch
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
HEDNESFORD Town have allowed striker Louis Briscoe to join Unibond rivals Gresley Rovers. Read
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Penn still proving mightier than the sword for Harriers
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
HOT property Russell Penn epitomises Kidderminster Harriers’ sudden rise up the Blue Square Premier table this season. Read
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Keogh points finger at keeper
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
DISMAYED Sutton Coldfield Town boss Chris Keogh confirmed he was going back to square one following their 4-1 defeat to AFC Sudbury. Read
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Charlie really is best by miles!
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
BUSY Chasetown manager Charlie Blakemore must be in line to become Britain’s most travelled man these days. Read
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Whild gets tough after cup horror
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
REDDITCH boss Gary Whild wielded the axe this week in the wake of their surprise FA Cup exit at Belper Town. Read
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Numbers add up for new Harriers recruit
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers’ new recruit Neil MacKenzie must bide his time before obtaining a place in the side – even though he’s only arrived on a one-month loan. Read
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Young Lambs step up in style
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
TAMWORTH stretched their unbeaten run to 10 games this week when they defeated Banbury United 2-0 in the Birmingham Senior Cup. Read
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Hackett running out of strikers
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
STOURBRIDGE manager Gary Hackett faces an injury crisis ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Hemel Hempstead in the Premier Division. Read
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Yates could keep same formation
Oct 03 2008 | Non-League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers can select from a position of strength when they take on Barrow tomorrow in the Premier Division. Read
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Bullets to fire Brum
Oct 03 2008 | Basketball
STEPHEN Barnes and Steven Hansell will lead Birmingham A’s challenge in the EBL this season. Read
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Rob's out to live a dream
Oct 03 2008 | Boxing
STOURBRIDGE cruiserweight Rob Norton has the chance to realise a life-long dream by becoming British champion tonight. Read
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Hughes praise for Wright-Phillips
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes believes Shaun Wright-Phillips gave a further indication of potential England form as the club advanced to the group stages of the UEFA Cup. Read
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Agger 'target for Real Madrid'
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is a target for Real Madrid after the Spanish champions confirmed they are interested in bringing him to the Bernabeu in the January transfer window. Read
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Ramos remarks on 'job done'
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham edged into the group stage of the UEFA Cup with a result against Wisla Krakow which left Juande Ramos relieved but still looking for a spark to ignite their season. Read
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Kinnear turns Tyneside air blue
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle interim manager Joe Kinnear launched an expletive-laden attack on his critics in which he swore more than 50 times during his pre-match press conference. Read
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Moyes vows to battle on
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Everton boss David Moyes has no intention of walking out on the club following a wretched start to the season. Read
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Crouch the saviour for Pompey
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Peter Crouch scored twice in extra-time to salvage a 2-2 draw at Guimaraes and take Portsmouth into the group stages of the UEFA Cup with a 4-2 aggregate win, after they had trailed 2-0 after 90 minutes. Read
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Fergie relaxed about Rooney
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson is happy to let England coach Fabio Capello decide what to do with Wayne Rooney next week. Read
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Santa Cruz unsure over Rovers future
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz believes he will ultimately have to leave Ewood Park if he is to fulfil his ambition to play Champions League football. Read
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Rupert denies takeover reports
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
One of the South African businessmen linked with a takeover of Newcastle has labelled suggestions he is interested in the club as "fake". Read
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Mushtaq admits England interest
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Mushtaq Ahmed has confirmed he may be the man to fill the vacant position of spin-bowling coach with the England and Wales Cricket Board. Read
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Megson defends Kinnear blast
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Bolton manager Gary Megson defended Newcastle counterpart Joe Kinnear following his astonishing foul-mouthed rant against the written press on Thursday. Read
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Moyes poised to sign new deal
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Everton manager David Moyes will finally sign his much-awaited contract extension over the next 48 hours. Read
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Consortium confirm Keegan talks
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
South African businessman Jonathan Cleland is confident he can persuade Kevin Keegan to return as Newcastle manager if his consortium is successful in buying the club. Read
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Contract extensions for United duo
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United have received a double dose of good news with Paul Scholes and Darren Fletcher agreeing new contracts. Read
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Benitez: Agger is not for sale
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool have issued a hands-off warning to Real Madrid after the Spanish champions declared an interest in defender Daniel Agger. Read
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Pompey to make official Sol complaint
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth have confirmed they will make an official complaint to the Football Association over the abuse Sol Campbell received during Sunday's match against former club Tottenham. Read
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Webb out of final
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Leeds suffered a major blow to their hopes of retaining their engage Super League crown on Friday when full-back Brent Webb was ruled out of the Grand Final against St Helens. Read
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Ince relishing Fergie reunion
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Paul Ince is looking forward to doing battle with the man he rates as the best manager in the history of the game on Saturday. Read
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Imerman rules out Magpies bid
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
South African businessman Vivian Imerman insisted he has no interest in buying a stake in Newcastle. Read
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Spurs deny Hughes approach
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham have rejected claims that they have offered Manchester City boss Mark Hughes the manager's job at White Hart Lane. Read
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McGain blow for Australia
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Australia have suffered a blow ahead of their Test series with India after it was confirmed leg-spinner Bryce McGain will return home due to a shoulder injury. Read
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McGrath: Give me the captain's job
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Yorkshire all-rounder Anthony McGrath has revealed he would relish a second chance to captain the county following Darren Gough's retirement from first-class cricket. Read
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Life's a beach for Pompey
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp's reward for his Portsmouth team after their dramatic UEFA Cup triumph over Guimaraes was to let them have a few extra hours in Portugal - training on the beach. Read
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Wenger: Punish the racists
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes a section of Tottenham fans have been guilty of racism towards Portsmouth's Sol Campbell and has urged the football authorities to take action against all types of abuse. Read
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Graham: We're ready to go
Oct 03 2008 | National Sport
Newly-crowned Man of Steel James Graham believes a more laid-back approach can pay dividends when St Helens bid to reclaim the engage Super League trophy from arch-rivals Leeds in Saturday's Grand Final. Read
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Kightly praised for graft
Oct 03 2008 | Wolves FC News
KEVIN Foley this week flagged up an unheralded aspect to the input of flying winger Michael Kightly. Read
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Moxey is keen to stop spin
Oct 03 2008 | Wolves FC News
JEZ Moxey this week reminded Wolves supporters to beware what they read in the national papers – as he dealt with the latest tabloid spin which has “no truth” in it. Read
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Chris focused on start date
Oct 03 2008 | Wolves FC News
CHRIS Iwelumo can’t wait for October 18 to come round. Read
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Sam Vokes keen to play it again
Oct 03 2008 | Wolves FC News
SAM Vokes aims to bank another happy day at the Liberty Stadium when depleted Wolves visit Swansea City tomorrow. Read
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Carlos set to start at Swansea
Oct 03 2008 | Wolves FC News
CARLOS Edwards goes straight into Wolves’ squad at Swansea tomorrow at the start of a loan period which the winger hopes will get his career “back on track”. Read
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Iwelumo goal blitz does trick for Burley
Oct 03 2008 | Wolves FC News
WOLVES striker Chris Iwelumo owes his full international call-up to Scotland manager George Burley sticking by his pledge to pick “form players”. Read
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Bees boss braced for serious contest
Oct 03 2008 | Bees RFC
AFTER a slow start – they lost at Redruth – Birmingham & Solihull are on a roll and have racked up 14 more points than anyone else in National Two. Read
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Wootton provide a strong challenge
Oct 03 2008 | Other sport
THE Sports Argus Charity Darts stars opened their 62nd season with a visit to Wootton Wawen to meet the Henley-in-Arden League. Read
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Oliver is going Farr in career as an amateur
Oct 03 2008 | Other sport
AT ONLY 20-years-old, Oliver Farr has been travelling to far flung parts of the world as a full-blown international amateur golfer. Read
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Wythall take cup off the holders
Oct 03 2008 | Other sport
THE Yardley Wood & District Mid-week League’s Alliance Cup Final featuring the holders Baldwin and Wythall proved to be a match of two halves. Read
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After 15 years of hard work, I've struck gold
Oct 03 2008 | Film Reviews
IT’S BEEN a long road for Gary Smith. Read
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Brideshead Revisited
Oct 03 2008 | Film Reviews
FIND out what the Birmingham Mail's Film Editor thought of new film Brideshead Revisited. Read
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Appaloosa
Oct 03 2008 | Film Reviews
IT’S 1882 and the small New Mexico mining community of Appaloosa is being controlled by no-nonsense rancher Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons) who doesn’t mind topping the local sheriff. Read
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How To Lose Friends And Alienate People
Oct 03 2008 | Film Reviews
GRAHAM Young reviews the film starring Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst and Gillian Anderson. Read
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88 Minutes
Oct 03 2008 | Film Reviews
FOR THE second week running, after Righteous Kill, there’s a new Al Pacino thriller on offer that’s directed by Jon Avnet. Read
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Fly Me To The Moon
Oct 03 2008 | Film Reviews
THE first computer-generated animation to have been specfically made for 3D will appeal mostly to children under eight who will unconditionally accept that three flies really could have been buzzing around on board the Apollo 11 moon flight. Read
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Blockbusters for Eid celebrations
Oct 03 2008 | Film Reviews
VUE STAR City is celebrating the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with a multi-screen Bollywood bonanza. Read
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Old favourite joins rising star for club night
Oct 03 2008 | Classical - Folk - Jazz
WHENEVER you see the name of John Patrick in the listings you can be certain that there will be an outstanding night of jazz coming up. Bearwood-born Patrick has been at the centre of most of the best jazz in Birmingham since the 1950s. Read
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Dad turned our garage into a stage for me
Oct 03 2008 | Birmingham Comedy
WHEN Sheila McMahon was just five years old, her dad turned the garage at their farm in southern Ireland into a makeshift stage. Read
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Lee Evans comes to Birmingham Comedy Festival
Oct 03 2008 | Birmingham Comedy
READ our interview with funnyman Lee Evans to find out what keeps his feet on the ground. Read
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Lenny Henry to appear as Othello
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND funnyman Lenny Henry is to break with tradition to take up a serious role as he makes his stage acting debut as Othello. Read
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One-legged golfer in battle with golf club
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A ONE-legged golfer is locked in battle with his local golf club to claim back his course fees six months after doctors told him he would have to have his other leg amputated. Read
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Community groups face closure after funding shake-up
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
COMMUNITY groups across Birmingham are facing closure after a shake up in funding from Birmingham City Council. Read
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One year on from St Barnabas Church fire
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM church engulfed in flames a year ago today is rising from the ashes in more ways than one. Read
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Bosses slam new rules on planning
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
CITY homeowners face the prospect of council officers testing new block paving drives with watering cans to see if they need planning permission under new laws. Read
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Police announce Autumn crackdown
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE today declared an Autumn war on crime in a multi-pronged blitz on burglars, yobs, drug dealers and thieves. Read
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Birmingham property developer goes bust
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM property developer has gone bust with debts of nearly £4 million - with creditors claiming the collapsed firm’s sister companies are still selling houses. Read
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Cash tonic for child cancer patients
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
RESEARCH into improving the chances of survival for cancer-stricken children in Birmingham is to receive a £2.5 million boost Read
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Man pleads guilty to biker murder
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN has pleaded guilty to the murder of a biker who was gunned down on the M40 as he returned home from a Hell’s Angels festival. Read
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Teacher who quit after complaints faces life ban
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM teacher sobbed at a tribunal as he was accused of touching a young girl’s thigh and hoarding films of PE lessons on a computer. Read
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Solihull trampoline club forced out due to noisy Salsa class
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
SPORTY youngsters have been brought down to earth with a bump after their popular trampoline class was cancelled because of noisy salsa lessons. Read
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'Hushed-up' bail hostel sparks fury
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A PROTEST was gathering pace today after the opening of a “secret” bail house at Smethwick sparked fury among neighbours. Read
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Teacher who quit after complaints faces life ban
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM teacher sobbed at a tribunal as he was accused of touching a young girl’s thigh and hoarding films of PE lessons on a computer. Read
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Man held after taxi driver shot in Handsworth
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A TAXI driver was in hospital today after being shot yards from his firm’s office in Birmingham, sparking rush hour delays for drivers. Read
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Outcry over plans to merge Chelmsley Wood schools
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
PARENTS at a primary school in claimed today they had been “stabbed in the back” after accusing councillors of coming up with a last minute plan to merge them with a nearby school. Read
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Plea to save green belt in Birmingham
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
HANDS off Birmingham’s green belt. That was the message from the city’s planning committee as they viewed proposals to build thousands of new homes over the next 20 years. Read
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Solihull trampoline club forced out due to noisy Salsa class
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
SPORTY youngsters have been brought down to earth with a bump after their popular trampoline class was cancelled because of noisy salsa lessons. Read
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Teacher who quit after complaints faces life ban
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM teacher sobbed at a tribunal as he was accused of touching a young girl’s thigh and hoarding films of PE lessons on a computer. Read
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X Factor star Niki Evans to star in Blood Brothers
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
FROM pop wannabe to West End star, this is how Midland crooner Niki Evans’ will look in her new role in the musical Blood Brothers. Read
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Post Office in Bartley Green closes
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
IT’S the end of an era for a Birmingham community which is losing its popular shop and post office that has served families for nearly a century. Read
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Aston school installs temporary pool
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A TEMPORARY swimming pool has been installed in a Birmingham secondary school to help ensure that children can learn to swim. Read
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Row over plans to knock down former Bank of England
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
CONSERVATIONISTS today called on the former Bank of England building in Birmingham city centre to be saved from demolition to protect the city’s “rich legacy” of architecture. Read
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Corkscrew at Alton Towers to close
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
ONE of the world’s most famous rollercoasters is to close after more than 28 years indulging generations of Midland thrill seekers. Read
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Legend of fireman William Mosedale told in book
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE story of a brave Birmingham fireman who was awarded the George Cross has been told in a new book. Read
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Old Rep theatre re-opens after £500,000 facelift
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S new look Old Rep Theatre has reopened after a £500,000 facelift. Read
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Bogus cookery course gang sent packing
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
FOUR would-be chefs from China who cooked up a tall tale to cheat their way into Birmingham have been sent packing. Read
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Instructor jailed for raping boy
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A PERVERT who sexually abused a young boy over a two-year spell was today starting a 14-year jail sentence. Read
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Inquests on sisters stabbed in Edgbaston
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE inquests into the death of two students found stabbed in their luxury Birmingham flat have been opened. Read
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Karen Millen in Birmingham
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
ONE of the most famous names in fashion swapped the high street for a hospital when she paid a visit to Birmingham. Read
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Jacqui Smith fury as top cop quits
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
HOME Secretary Jacqui Smith has attacked London’s Mayor Boris Johnson over his handling of the departure of Britain’s most senior police officer. Read
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Birmingham drivers face longest commute
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has been named the worst city in the country for commuting, according to a survey. Read
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Man shot in Handsworth street
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was today in hospital after being shot on a Birmingham street. Read
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Blind OAP dies after con at Northfield home
Oct 03 2008 | Top Stories
A BLIND pensioner has died weeks after his Birmingham home was targeted by doorstep conmen. Read
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Boertien back into the action
Oct 03 2008 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL full-back Paul Boertien has had his fair share of injuries in a career which started at Carlisle, almost his home town club, and took in an eight-year spell at Derby where he tasted Premiership action. Read
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Horse getting back in saddle
Oct 03 2008 | Walsall FC News
THE Horse might not yet be at full gallop but he is certainly back to a canter after three weeks training with Walsall. Read
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Youngsters praised
Oct 03 2008 | Walsall FC News
BOSS Jimmy Mullen is full of praise for two of his youngsters, midfielders Alex Nicholls and Richard Taundry who both came through the youth ranks at Walsall. Read
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Hereford no easy trip warns Mullen
Oct 03 2008 | Walsall FC News
WHAT a difference a month makes. Read
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Worcester 23 Harlequins 30
Oct 03 2008 | Worcester Warriors RFC
WORCESTER were condemned to a fourth Guinness Premiership defeat of the season after Harlequins produced some scintillating rugby at Sixways. Read
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Neil: No panic over deal
Oct 03 2008 | Warwickshire CCC
NEIL Carter expects to sign a new contract with Warwickshire but insists there is “no rush”. Read
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Aston Villa 1 Litex Lovech 1 (Villa won 4-2 on aggregate)
Oct 03 2008 | Aston Villa FC match reports
SIX down and 12 to go in a bid to reach Istanbul’s Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on May 20. Read
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Comics make a comeback
Oct 03 2008 | Things to do in Birmingham
THE artists and writers responsible for the adventures of Spider-Man, Batman, Dennis the Menace and Judge Dredd come to Birmingham this weekend for the city’s third International Comics Show. Read
