Oct
2008
Articles from 6th Oct 2008
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Jail sentence extended for dog fight 'referee'
Oct 06 2008 | Birmingham News
THE ‘REFEREE’ in one of the bloodiest dogfights ever investigated by the RSPCA has had his prison sentence extended by five months. Read
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Major review amid police race row
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced a nationwide assessment of how ethnic minorities are treated by the police as the race row surrounding the Metropolitan force continues. Read
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Shooting was 'awful tragedy'
Oct 06 2008 | National News
The senior policewoman who led the operation that ended in Jean Charles de Menezes's death choked back tears as she revealed she thinks about what happened every day. Read
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Police chief 'forgiven' by widow
Oct 06 2008 | National News
The widow of police chief Michael Todd said she has "forgiven" him after his inquest heard his tangled love life led to his death. Read
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FTSE plunges to four-year low
Oct 06 2008 | National News
More than £93 billion was wiped from the value of the UK's biggest companies as London's FTSE 100 suffered its biggest fall since Black Monday. Read
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Footballer jailed over death smash
Oct 06 2008 | National News
A drunken footballer who was seen "driving like an idiot" before he killed two young boys has been jailed for seven years. Read
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FTSE plunges to 20-year low
Oct 06 2008 | National News
More than £93 billion was wiped from the value of the UK's biggest companies as London's FTSE 100 suffered its biggest fall since Black Monday. Read
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DIY chain to axe 750 jobs
Oct 06 2008 | National News
DIY chain Focus is to cut 750 jobs in the current "difficult economic climate", the company has confirmed. Read
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FTSE set for 20-year record fall
Oct 06 2008 | National News
London's FTSE 100 Index is on course for its biggest one-day fall in more than 20 years on another day of turmoil for global stock markets. Read
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Police chief died of exposure
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Police chief Michael Todd died from exposure after taking a cocktail of drink and drugs as his personal life unravelled, an inquest heard. Read
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Millions 'paying over the odds'
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Millions of households are unfairly paying over the odds for their energy supply, a report by the industry watchdog found. Read
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Menezes police 'did nothing wrong'
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Jean Charles de Menezes was the victim of "terrible and extraordinary circumstances", the senior policewoman in charge of the operation that led to his death told an inquest. Read
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Met Police racism probe 'is flawed'
Oct 06 2008 | National News
An investigation into alleged racism in Britain's largest police force is flawed before it has even begun, it has been claimed. Read
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Tragic police chief's final message
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Police chief Michael Todd sent a last text message before he died, saying: "I'm sorry for what I have done, forgive me in another life," the inquest into his death heard. Read
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Footballer jailed over crash deaths
Oct 06 2008 | National News
A drunken professional footballer has been jailed for seven years for killing two young boys as he drove "like an idiot". Read
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PM to quiz Merkel on cash guarantee
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown will be speaking to Angela Merkel amid confusion over the extent of the German chancellor's commitments to protect bank deposits. Read
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Ripper killer jailed for 30 years
Oct 06 2008 | National News
A killer who tried to emulate Jack the Ripper was today jailed for life for the murder of two young mothers at the start of what may have become a killing spree. Read
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Footballer admits car death charges
Oct 06 2008 | National News
A professional footballer has admitted causing the deaths of two young boys who were killed in a motorway crash. Read
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Strike disruption threatens post
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Postal deliveries were threatened with disruption on Monday when hundreds of workers refused to cross picket lines. Read
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Menezes mother attends his inquest
Oct 06 2008 | National News
The mother of Jean Charles de Menezes attended the inquest into her son's death for the first time on Monday. Read
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Footballer in court over M6 deaths
Oct 06 2008 | National News
A professional footballer accused of causing the deaths of two young boys killed in a motorway crash is appearing in court. Read
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European crisis sends FTSE tumbling
Oct 06 2008 | National News
The FTSE 100 Index tumbled more than 200 points after a weekend of financial turmoil in Europe. Read
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Bid to ban unfair energy prices
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Energy watchdogs have given the energy supply industry notice to end practices that are failing some households. Read
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Warning as more rain heads for UK
Oct 06 2008 | National News
The risk of flooding across the UK on Monday has reduced but more heavy rain is expected on Tuesday. Read
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Fire boys 'trapped by slammed door'
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Two young brothers killed in a house fire were left trapped when their mother ran for help and the front door slammed behind her, a witness has said. Read
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Black group boycotts 'racist' force
Oct 06 2008 | National News
The Metropolitan Black Police Association has said it would "actively discourage" new recruits from joining Britain's largest force, claiming it had "a hostile atmosphere where racism is allowed to spread". Read
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Johnson outlining his police vision
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Boris Johnson is set to take control of Scotland Yard's watchdog just days after ousting Sir Ian Blair. Read
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Menezes mother in face-off with Met
Oct 06 2008 | National News
The mother of Jean Charles de Menezes is due to come face to face with the senior policewoman in charge of the operation that led to her son's death. Read
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School reform doubt after reshuffle
Oct 06 2008 | National News
The Government's academy schools programme has been put in jeopardy by the removal of its chief architect Lord Adonis from the schools department in Gordon Brown's reshuffle, the Conservatives have warned. Read
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Pressure to match savings guarantee
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown is under intense pressure to match his German counterpart by offering to guarantee all private savings accounts. Read
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MPs join engineering workers' demo
Oct 06 2008 | National News
MPs are expected to join a protest outside Parliament by engineering workers who maintain Royal Mail sites across the country. Read
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Home building target 'out of reach'
Oct 06 2008 | National News
The Government's house building target looks out of reach with fewer than 100,000 new homes expected to be built this year, it was warned. Read
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Police chief speaks out on racism
Oct 06 2008 | National News
Black and Asian police officers often have to work twice as hard as their white peers to get recognition, the UK's first black chief constable has claimed. Read
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Brad Friedel vows: We won’t play that bad again
Oct 06 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
BRAD Friedel admitted Villa did not do themselves justice against Chelsea and has promised there will be no repeat of the surrender at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Stiliyan Petrov: We’re not there yet
Oct 06 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
STILIYAN Petrov says the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea was a reminder of just how far Villa still have to go under Martin O’Neill. Read
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Martin O' Neill - I've no complaints
Oct 06 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
VILLA boss Martin O’Neill had been hoping to see his young English stars put on a show in front of Fabio Capello. Read
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Free Chelsea v Aston Villa video highlights
Oct 06 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
SEE free video highlights of Aston Villa's trip to Chelsea with the Birmingham Mail's new football service. Read
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Birmingham City 1 QPR 0
Oct 06 2008 | Match Reports
IT’S mission accomplished for Blues so far, the first ‘stop’ on (hopefully) the journey back. Read
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Rotherham 47 Moseley 23
Oct 06 2008 | Moseley RFC
MOSELEY are becoming a little like those local wines you enjoy on holiday – all right on home territory but really don’t travel well. Read
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Players are red hot
Oct 06 2008 | Birmingham City News
A TWEAK to Blues preparation may have helped see them through to victory over QPR. Read
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We just need a killer instinct - Garry O'Connor
Oct 06 2008 | Birmingham City News
GARRY O’Connor said Blues were delighted to be top of the Championship – but were still not satisfied. Read
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We were worthy winners - boss
Oct 06 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish was delighted with the grip his side had on a potentially tough game against QPR. Read
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Gamble pays off for Alex McLeish
Oct 06 2008 | Birmingham City News
ALEX McLeish admitted he took a gamble by starting Garry O’Connor and Kevin Phillips at the expense of James McFadden and Cameron Jerome against QPR. Read
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Scott Carson hopes to cap comeback
Oct 06 2008 | West Brom News
SCOTT Carson will be bidding to become the first Albion player to be capped by England for 24 years. Read
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Tony Mowbray is not afraid of Red Devils
Oct 06 2008 | West Brom News
HAWTHORNS boss Tony Mowbray believes Albion’s third Premier League victory in four games will ensure they go into next Saturday’s game at Manchester United without any fears. Read
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Roman’s backing Ishmael
Oct 06 2008 | West Brom News
ISHMAEL Miller has been told to keep his spirits up by team-mate Roman Bednar as he continues to search for his first Premier League goal. Read
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Roman Bednar at home in Premier
Oct 06 2008 | West Brom News
ROMAN Bednar admitted he was finding Premier League football easier to negotiate than buying a house. Read
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It’s all double Dutch for boss
Oct 06 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray was full of praise for his double Dutch stars Ryan Donk and Gianni Zuiverloon. Read
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More to come from Bednar
Oct 06 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray is confident Roman Bednar will continue to have more joy in front of goal than he does with parking cars. Read
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Free highlights of West Bromwich Albion v Fulham
Oct 06 2008 | West Brom News
WATCH free video highlights of West Bromwich Albion's 1-0 win against Fulham, with the Birmingham Mail's new free football service. Read
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Mowbray glass half full
Oct 06 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray explained that half-time couldn’t come quickly enough for him in Saturday’s 1-0 win against Fulham. Read
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Swansea 3 Wolves 1
Oct 06 2008 | Wolves Match Reports
A WEEK is a long time in politics, Harold Wilson said. Mick McCarthy can vouch that it’s an eternity in football. Read
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Stourbridge 43 Wharfedale 6
Oct 06 2008 | Stourbridge RFC
STOURBRIDGE returned to winning ways with a five-star, seven-try show to sink Wharfedale at Stourton Park including an 18 minute hat-trick from centre Ben Barkley. Read
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Harriers miss their chance
Oct 06 2008 | Non-League
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers could have gone top of the Blue Square Premier, but instead suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by Barrow. Read
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Woeful Stour are hit for six
Oct 06 2008 | Non-League
STOURBRIDGE suffered a heavy six-goal beating by Hemel Hempstead to remain firmly entrenched in the BGB Southern League Premier relegation zone. Read
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West Bromwich Albion 1 Fulham 0
Oct 06 2008 | West Brom Match Reports
PERHAPS it's just as well Roman Bednar can score goals in the Premier League. Read
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Hereford 0 Walsall 0
Oct 06 2008 | Match Reports
FROM the first few minutes of action this was a match with nil-nil written all over it. Read
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Danny back with a win
Oct 06 2008 | Boxing
ATHERSTONE welterweight Danny Coyle grabs the chance to return to winning ways on Pat Cowdell’s Holiday Inn dinner show tonight. Read
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Elite riders warm up in Brum
Oct 06 2008 | Birmingham Speedway
TOP Grand Prix stars are looking to warm up for Saturday’s big-money German round in style by chasing the Elite League individual crown at Birmingham on Wednesday. Read
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Best suspension upheld
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Northampton and Ireland flanker Neil Best's appeal against an 18-week suspension for eye-gouging has been dismissed by a Rugby Football Union panel. Read
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Ramprakash banned
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Mark Ramprakash has been suspended for the first two LV County Championship matches of next season for repeatedly swearing at an umpire. Read
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Hatton relishing fresh start at 30
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Ricky Hatton celebrated his 30th birthday on Monday with a gruelling training session and a defiant declaration that he was right to axe Billy Graham and join forces with Floyd Mayweather Snr. Read
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Hampshire set to offer Fletcher role
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Hampshire have appointed Giles White as team manager for the 2009 season and confirmed they are hoping to recruit former England head coach Duncan Fletcher as a consultant. Read
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Fletcher set to join White's Hampshire
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Hampshire have appointed Giles White as team manager for the 2009 season and confirmed they are hoping to recruit former England head coach Duncan Fletcher as a consultant. Read
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Kinnear set to escape punishment
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle interim manager Joe Kinnear is unlikely to face any further disciplinary action over his attempts to contact the bench during Sunday's match at Everton. Read
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BMW to stick with drivers
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
BMW Sauber have confirmed they will retain their existing driver line-up of Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld for the 2009 Formula One season. Read
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Grimsby appoint Newell
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Mike Newell has been unveiled as the new Grimsby manager. Read
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Ramos deserves Clemence-y
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Ray Clemence believes the club's summer transfer turmoil is no longer a valid excuse for their wretched start to the Barclays Premier League campaign. Read
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Beye boost for Magpies
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle defender Habib Beye is ready to hand manager Joe Kinnear another boost as he prepares for his comeback. Read
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Cruciate damage confirmed for Skrtel
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel will discover in the next 24 hours how long he is expected to be out injured after a scan revealed posterior cruciate ligament damage in his right knee. Read
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Seven years for former Plymouth keeper
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Former Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick has been jailed for seven years for killing two young boys as he drove "like an idiot". Read
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Wakefield swoop for Snitch
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Forward Steve Snitch has joined Wakefield Wildcats for a second time following his release by Huddersfield. Read
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DeGale considering his options
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Olympic middleweight champion James DeGale is considering an offer of "nearly two million pounds" to turn professional rather than defend his title at the London 2012 Games. Read
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Race to Dubai unveiled
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
The 2009 European Tour and the inaugural Race to Dubai will feature a record 53 tournaments in 26 destinations. Read
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Peacock so proud of Rhinos
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Leeds' heroic Grand Final triumph over St Helens is a career highlight for the Rhinos' England captain Jamie Peacock. Read
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Benitez awaits Skrtel scan results
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is anxiously awaiting the results of Martin Skrtel's scan but he fears the worst. Read
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Redknapp praise for tired players
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp celebrated three great results in a week after his £18.5 million strikers Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe grabbed the goals that beat Stoke 2-1 at Fratton Park. Read
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Scolari satisfied with performance
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Luiz Felipe Scolari declared victory against Aston Villa as his most satisfying result as Chelsea boss as his side head into the international break top of the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Benitez hails Reds fightback
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez praised his side for the "fantastic" character that enabled them to stretch their unbeaten run to 12 matches. Read
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Kinnear hails battling Magpies
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle interim boss Joe Kinnear felt the crisis club showed much improvement after battling back to draw at Everton. Read
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Ramos refuses to sink
Oct 06 2008 | National Sport
Juande Ramos insisted he would keep fighting after Tottenham's desperate season slumped to a new low against Hull, whose manager Phil Brown admitted he was "in dreamland". Read
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Wayne Hennessey needed a rest - Mick McCarthy
Oct 06 2008 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy revealed that his surprise axing of Wayne Hennessey against Swansea was because he felt the young goalkeeper was “jaded”. Read
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McCarthy raps 'dozy' defending
Oct 06 2008 | Wolves FC News
MICK McCarthy lamented the “bad defending” that cost his Wolves side dear in the 3-1 defeat at Swansea. Read
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Henry has no excuse for defeat
Oct 06 2008 | Wolves FC News
KARL Henry (above) insisted that Wolves’ long injury list was no excuse for the 3-1 defeat at Swansea that cost them the Championship’s top spot to Blues. Read
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Bees 32 Blaydon 12
Oct 06 2008 | Bees RFC
BEES were never at the races as Blaydon dominated the opening period at Sharmans Cross Road to head off for the half-time oranges 12-3 to the good. Read
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Harris hits 4 in Cannock goals blitz
Oct 06 2008 | Other sport
CANNOCK continued their excellent start to the Slazenger National Hockey League campaign by crushing Bowdon 7-1 in the Men’s Premier Division. Read
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Great run in North for fit-again Jo
Oct 06 2008 | Other sport
JO PAVEY believes she has finally seen off the health problems which threatened to prevent her switching from the track to a road-running career. Read
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Karlsson pulls clear in Merit race
Oct 06 2008 | Other sport
ROBERT Karlsson moved into pole position to win the Order of Merit yesterday but admitted he would still be in the shadow of Ryder Cup partner Padraig Harrington whatever happens. Read
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Being wise about challenge of wealth
Oct 06 2008 | Faiths In Our City
A COMMON experience for most of us over recent weeks as we read our newspapers or tune into the news bulletins will have been a mixture of fear and powerlessness. Read
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Football’s strange blind spot
Oct 06 2008 | David Bell
A DOCTOR buries his mistakes. An architect can only tell his client to plant trees. And a top referee? Read
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We Love...You'll Love
Oct 06 2008 | We Love...You'll Love
Prepare for winter with this week's We Love...You'll Love. Read
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Rose Hill golf club wins Birmingham Alliance League
Oct 06 2008 | Your News
ROSE Hill GC won the Birmingham Alliance Division 1 League last weekend for the first time since 1992. Read
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Wuthering Heights performance cancelled at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
TONIGHT'S performance of Wuthering Heights has been cancelled as lead actress Susannah York is ill. Read
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Former office block to be handed to Scientologists
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE controversial Church of Scientology is set to complete a multi-million pound deal for a huge new HQ in a leafy Birmingham street within weeks, it emerged today. Read
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Liam Byrne in row over rubbish
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A SENIOR Cabinet minister today declared war on Birmingham council chiefs over the “complete neglect” of the city’s litter strewn streets. Read
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Biker Gerry Tobin shot in 'military style operation' - court told
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A MOTORCYCLIST was shot dead by a revolver fired from a car as he sped along a Midland motorway in a “military style operation,” a court heard today. Read
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Liam Byrne in row over rubbish
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A SENIOR Cabinet minister today declared war on Birmingham council chiefs over the “complete neglect” of the city’s litter strewn streets. Read
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Stabbed man fights for life
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was fighting for his life in hospital today after being chased and repeatedly stabbed by a gang in a late night attack in Walsall. Read
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Jail sentence extended for dog fight 'referee'
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE ‘REFEREE’ in one of the bloodiest dogfights ever investigated by the RSPCA has had his prison sentence extended by five months. Read
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Bus station opens in Chelmsley Wood
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A MULTI-MILLION pound scheme to regenerate a run-down Midland shopping centre is on target to be a big success with a new bus station set to open next week. Read
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Former office block to be handed to Scientologists
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE controversial Church of Scientology is set to complete a multi-million pound deal for a huge new HQ in a leafy Birmingham street within weeks, it emerged today. Read
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Comic convention held at Millennium Point
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
IT was a weekend of high adventure, daring exploits and heroic stories as thousands of fans flocked to Millennium Point for Birmingham’s annual comic convention. Read
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War hero hit by bus in Druids Heath
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A GREAT-grandfather who survived two strokes, took on a gang of thugs and fought in the Second World War, died when he was hit by a bus in Birmingham. Read
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New food academy at Aston Villa for Birmingham children
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
SOMETHING was cooking at Aston Villa today as scores of youngsters got a taste of a new Children’s Community Food Academy. Read
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Liam Byrne in row over rubbish
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A SENIOR Cabinet minister today declared war on Birmingham council chiefs over the “complete neglect” of the city’s litter strewn streets. Read
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No remains in Cardinal Newman's grave
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE grave of a Birmingham cardinal set to be made a saint contained no remains, the catholic church has revealed. Read
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Man knifed in Walsall gang attack
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was fighting for his life in hospital today after being chased and repeatedly stabbed by a gang in a late night attack in Walsall. Read
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Man facing murder rap
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was due in court today charged with the murder of another man in the Midlands. Read
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OAP saved by firefighters in Kingswinford
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A SLEEPING pensioner was saved by firefighters and taken to hospital after her home was filled with deadly smoke from a cigarette blaze. Read
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Men rescued after rubbish set on fire in Smethwick
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
FIVE men trapped on the first floor of a works and office block were led to safety by firefighters after a suspected arson attack at Smethwick. Read
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Cage Rage star Ross Mason fights for life
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
A STAR of the Cage Rage fighting scene is fighting for his life in hospital after being discovered with serious head injuries in the street. Read
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Geri Halliwell visits Birmingham for book signing
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
LUCKY fans Emily and Eva Boyle meet former Spice Girl and now author Geri Halliwell at her book signing in Birmingham. Read
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Farewell to city’s beach
Oct 06 2008 | Top Stories
THE weekend weather was better suited to coats and hats but it didn’t stop landlocked Brummies biding farewell to the city’s own beach. Read
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Golden Brown Autumn Lipsticks
Oct 06 2008 | Tried and Tested
Looking for a shade perfect for those Autumn months? Then look no further... Read
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Turn your back on traditional facials
Oct 06 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
THESE days there are hundreds of tailor-made facials available at beauty spas and in local department stores. Read
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Families are binning £420 of food a year
Oct 06 2008 | Birmingham Shopping News
WHAT do you see when you look inside your fridge? Read
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Day creams
Oct 06 2008 | Budget v Blow It
Simple’s new Regeneration Age Resisting Day Cream v Clinique’s new Superdefense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturiser. Read
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Rene grabs chance with both hands
Oct 06 2008 | Walsall FC News
RENE Gilmartin is set for his big chance for Walsall in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy clash at Cheltenham tomorrow night when he takes over from No.1 keeper Clayton Ince, who is on World Cup duty with Trinidad and Tobago. Read
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Reich shows surprise at sub's role
Oct 06 2008 | Walsall FC News
GERMAN international midfielder Marco Reich found himself warming the bench for the second consecutive match as Walsall drifted to a scoreless draw against bottom of the league Hereford United at Edgar Street. Read
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Worcester 22 London Irish 5
Oct 06 2008 | Worcester Warriors RFC
MIKE Ruddock hopes Worcester can build momentum for the rest of the season in the EDF Energy Cup after they beat London Irish at Sixways. Read
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Chelsea 2 Aston Villa 0
Oct 06 2008 | Aston Villa FC match reports
DISTANCE between the two clubs in terms of league placings: four. Distance between the two clubs: 126 miles. Relative distance between the two clubs in terms of Premier League quality: a million miles. Read
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Wherever I lay my head
Oct 06 2008 | Home
OUR natural inclination at this time of year is to hibernate and escape the chill winds outside – and the current gloomy financial situation is surely helping to heighten that feeling. Read
