Dec
2008
Articles from 4th Dec 2008
-
Jobs set to be axed at Tory HQ
Dec 04 2008 | National News
The Conservative Party is cutting the workforce at its London headquarters by as much as 10% because of the difficult financial climate. Read
-
More MPs rebel under PM Brown
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Labour MPs rebelled on more occasions during Gordon Brown's first full parliamentary session as Prime Minister than during the whole of Tony Blair's first four-year term in office, a new report has shown. Read
-
Soldier shot in head in Iraq
Dec 04 2008 | National News
A British soldier has died in southern Iraq after suffering a gunshot wound to the head, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. Read
-
Teddy bears blast off into space
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Four teddies have taken a giant leap for bear-kind after being blasted to the edge of space by university boffins. Read
-
Menezes family in courtroom protest
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Relatives of Jean Charles de Menezes staged a courtroom protest - just minutes before jurors were sent out to consider their verdicts. Read
-
Brown defends mortgage break scheme
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the Government's plan to give struggling homeowners a two-year mortgage payment holiday would make people "feel more secure in the downturn". Read
-
Santa punch-up park is closed
Dec 04 2008 | National News
A Christmas Lapland style attraction dubbed a "glorified car boot sale" by disgruntled visitors has closed. Read
-
Menezes family legal team withdraws
Dec 04 2008 | National News
The legal team of the family of Jean Charles de Menezes has withdrawn from the inquest into the Brazilian's death. Read
-
Shannon mother guilty of kidnapping
Dec 04 2008 | National News
The mother of Shannon Matthews has been found guilty of kidnapping her own daughter. Read
-
Bank cuts interest rates by 1%
Dec 04 2008 | National News
The Bank of England has slashed interest rates by another 1% as policymakers stepped up their battle to stave off a deep recession. Read
-
Heathrow expansion decision delayed
Dec 04 2008 | National News
A Government decision on expanding the UK's biggest airport has been postponed. Read
-
Smith defends police call decision
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has defended the decision to call in the police to investigate leaks from the Home Office. Read
-
Baby Faith remains seriously ill
Dec 04 2008 | National News
A baby girl remains seriously ill in hospital after her conjoined twin died following emergency surgery to separate them. Read
-
Britons win DNA landmark decision
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Keeping DNA samples from people with no criminal convictions is a breach of their human rights, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. Read
-
3,400 tax and customs jobs axed
Dec 04 2008 | National News
HM Revenue and Customs is to close more than 90 offices across the UK and axe 3,400 jobs. Read
-
House prices falling at faster rate
Dec 04 2008 | National News
House prices fell faster last month, Britain's biggest mortgage lender said. Read
-
Drivers battle through heavy snow
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Much of Britain has been hit by heavy snow, creating hazardous driving conditions on the roads. Read
-
Value range boosts Morrisons sales
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Supermarket Morrisons has reported an 8.1% leap in its third-quarter sales thanks to the chain's value ranges and cut price deals. Read
-
Hundreds honour Mumbai bomb victims
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Hundreds of businessmen and women stood in silent solidarity at a candlelit vigil to honour those who died in the Mumbai terrorist attacks one week ago. Read
-
Menezes shooting jury set to retire
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Jurors at the inquest of Jean Charles de Menezes are retiring to consider their verdict. Read
-
Call for £1bn mortgage plan details
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Struggling homeowners are eagerly awaiting details of a government rescue plan which will give them a two-year mortgage holiday underwritten by the taxpayer. Read
-
Landmark ruling due on DNA case
Dec 04 2008 | National News
A landmark legal ruling due to be announced could force the Government to remove DNA samples of innocent people from the national database. Read
-
Jailed fan takes case to High Court
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields is taking his battle for freedom to the High Court. Read
-
Husband prays for car-jack victim
Dec 04 2008 | National News
The husband of a woman left fighting for her life when a car-jacker ran her down in her own car has said he is praying for her recovery. Read
-
Baby fights for life as twin dies
Dec 04 2008 | National News
A week-old baby girl is fighting for her life after her conjoined twin died following emergency surgery to separate them. Read
-
Smith faces MPs over arrest
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is due to make a Commons statement on the arrest of senior Tory MP Damian Green. Read
-
Bank likely to cut interest rates
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Expectations are mounting for a full 1% cut in interest rates when the Bank of England delivers its vote on the cost of borrowing. Read
-
Teens 'under pressure to have sex'
Dec 04 2008 | National News
Teenagers feel under increased pressure to have sex during the festive period, according to a survey. Read
-
Cocaine warning for teenagers
Dec 04 2008 | National News
A £1 million campaign warning teenagers about the dangers of cocaine use has been launched. Read
-
I’d hail end of black cab and private hire divide
Dec 04 2008 | The Stirrer
BIRMINGHAM’S minicab drivers are going bananas – and not just because the city council wants to paint their cars bright yellow. Read
-
Ducking out? It’s just not cricket
Dec 04 2008 | The Stirrer
IMAGINE the contempt we’d have had for Australia’s cricketers if they’d ducked out of the 2005 Ashes tour, which began just ten days after the 7/7 bombings in London. Read
-
Aston Villa need a point against MSL Zilina to top UEFA qualifying group
Dec 04 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MARTIN O’Neill will send a much-changed Villa side out against Zilina tonight with orders to make sure they top their UEFA Cup group. Read
-
Martin O’Neill full of praise for Aston Villa's Moustapha Salifou
Dec 04 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
MOUSTAPHA Salifou, Villa’s Daddy Cool and darling of the fans, came of age in Prague and will be aiming to cement his reputation against MKS Zilina tonight. Read
-
Gareth Barry tells Aston Villa: I won’t hold you to ransom
Dec 04 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
GARETH Barry says he will not “hold Villa to ransom” this season over his future and says he has no intention of buying up his contract and taking advantage of the Webster ruling next summer. Read
-
Aston Villa's opponents MSK Zilina dominate their league
Dec 04 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
ASTON Villa's opponents tonight, MSK Zilina, might be propping up UEFA Cup Group F but they are a Slovakian super-power back home. Read
-
Gareth Barry Interview: It was no fun in the circus
Dec 04 2008 | Aston Villa FC news
GARETH Barry has known in his heart-of-hearts since August that he would be spending the whole of this season at Villa Park. Read
-
Birmingham City face loan headache over Nicky Hunt
Dec 04 2008 | Birmingham City News
NICKY Hunt has been declared fit for Blues’ match at home to Watford. Read
-
Watford's Mat Sadler tips Birmingham City for promotion to Premier League
Dec 04 2008 | Birmingham City News
MAT SADLER returns to St Andrew’s on Saturday tipping Blues as likely promotion winners. Read
-
Keith Fahey is conscious of challenge ahead at Birmingham City
Dec 04 2008 | Birmingham City News
BIRMINGHAM City new boy Keith Fahey is all too aware of the challenge he faces at St Andrew’s – having checked out his midfield competition on the club’s website. Read
-
Jonas Olsson plans to use his Dutch league experience of a relegation fight to help West Bromwich Albion beat the drop
Dec 04 2008 | West Brom News
JONAS Olsson aims to call upon his experiences with former club NEC Nijmigen in a bid to help Albion’s survival bid. Read
-
Young players 'knocking on the door' of first team, says West Bromwich Albion boss
Dec 04 2008 | West Brom News
West Bromwich Albion's best youngsters stand a “good chance” of being fast-tracked into the club’s first-team, according to Tony Mowbray. Read
-
Portsmouth hold no fears for West Bromwich Albion says boss Tony Mowbray
Dec 04 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray insists Albion must use their FA Cup performance against Portsmouth as a guide for this Sunday’s Hawthorns clash. Read
-
Tony Mowbray on trail of a Talisman for West Bromwich Albion
Dec 04 2008 | West Brom News
TONY Mowbray hopes to find a Talismanic figure who will provide the ‘chemistry’ for Albion’s survival bid. Read
-
Atherstone Town youngster closes in on Czech move
Dec 04 2008 | Non-League
ATHERSTONE Town youngster Leighton Simmonds will have a chance to become a professional footballer in Europe after being invited to a second trial in the Czech Republic. Read
-
Atherstone Town youngster closes in on Czech move
Dec 04 2008 | Non-League
ATHERSTONE Town youngster Leighton Simmonds will have a chance to become a professional footballer in Europe after being invited to a second trial in the Czech Republic. Read
-
Atherstone Town youngster closes in on Czech move
Dec 04 2008 | Non-League
ATHERSTONE Town youngster Leighton Simmonds will have a chance to become a professional footballer in Europe after being invited to a second trial in the Czech Republic. Read
-
Redditch United striker Verma set to sign for Leicester City
Dec 04 2008 | Non-League
REDDITCH United striker Aman Verma is set to make his pro footballer dreams come true by joining Leicester City. Read
-
Villa progress despite defeat
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa advanced to the last 32 of the UEFA Cup despite crashing to a 2-1 defeat against 10-man MSK Zilina. Read
-
Pompey dumped out of Europe
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
David James' howler sent Portsmouth crashing out of Europe as they tumbled to a heart-breaking 3-2 UEFA Cup defeat in Wolfsburg. Read
-
Honda to quit F1: Reports
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Honda are expected to make a formal announcement on their future in Formula One on Friday amid reports they are set to leave the sport. Read
-
Anderton calls it a day
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Former England international Darren Anderton has announced his retirement from football. Read
-
Two arrested for racist chanting
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
The Football Association have vowed to "take the strongest possible action" against anyone found guilty of Islamophobic or racist chanting against Middlesbrough striker Mido. Read
-
Bruce wants Heskey to stay
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Wigan will play hardball if necessary in a bid to keep Emile Heskey on their books until the end of the season at least. Read
-
City warning to transfer middle men
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Manchester City have issued a red card to agents and intermediaries aiming to cash in on their vast new wealth in the January transfer window. Read
-
Kinnear keen on extended stay
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Joe Kinnear is determined to make his critics eat their words as he attempts to prove he is the long-term solution to Newcastle's problems. Read
-
Ince maintains positive outlook
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Paul Ince has insisted the Blackburn squad are fully behind him - but conceded his side cannot afford to keep making elementary mistakes. Read
-
FA vow to take action
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
The Football Association have vowed to "take the strongest possible action" against anyone found guilty of Islamophobic or racist chanting against Middlesbrough striker Mido. Read
-
Fabregas: My future's at Arsenal
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has once again re-affirmed his commitment to the Gunners. Read
-
Stenson tops Nedbank leaderboard
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Henrik Stenson opened up a commanding lead after the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge after carding an impressive nine-under-par 63 at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City. Read
-
Quinn reluctantly accepts Keane decision
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Roy Keane resigned as Sunderland boss after deciding he had taken the club as far as he could. Read
-
Saint-Andre to leave Sale post
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Philippe Saint-Andre is to step down as Sale Sharks rugby director at the end of this season. Read
-
Fagan forgives Guthrie
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Hull forward Craig Fagan has forgiven Newcastle's Danny Guthrie for the horror tackle which broke his leg earlier in the season. Read
-
Saha could be back for City clash
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Louis Saha could be in action for Everton as soon as the Manchester City match on December 13. Read
-
Williams claims writers' prize
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Shane Williams has capped a record-breaking year by winning the prestigious Rugby Union Writers' Club Pat Marshall Memorial Award as the outstanding personality for 2008. Read
-
Keane exits Sunderland
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Roy Keane has left Sunderland, the club confirmed on Thursday. Read
-
Keane leaves Sunderland
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Roy Keane has left Sunderland after crisis talks on Wearside on Thursday, according to PA Sport sources. Read
-
White confirms Sarries return
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
World Cup-winning coach Jake White has confirmed he will return to Saracens on a consultancy basis for two weeks in the new year. Read
-
No plans to retire for Ponting
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Ricky Ponting insisted he plans to remain as Australia captain and has not considered giving up any form of the game after receiving a positive report on his injured wrist. Read
-
Ex-Manchester United legend parts company with Sunderland: News, views and factfile
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Former Manchester United legend Roy Keane has left Sunderland after crisis talks on Wearside today, according to various sources. Read
-
KP 'very confident' of playing Tests
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
England captain Kevin Pietersen believes it is important England return to India for their rescheduled two-Test series as a show of support following the terror attacks in Mumbai. Read
-
Speculation mounts surrounding Keane
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Speculation was mounting on Wearside on Thursday morning that Roy Keane has parted company with Sunderland. Read
-
Guzan sets sights on starting berth
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa back-up goalkeeper Brad Guzan has hailed the influence of Brad Friedel - and vowed to eventually replace his fellow American between the posts at the Premier League club. Read
-
Pearce upbeat after daunting draw
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce remains optimistic about his side's chances at next summer's European Championships after being given a tough draw for the finals in Sweden. Read
-
Mido blames FA for Islamophobic abuse
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Middlesbrough striker Mido has blamed the Football Association for the Islamophobic chanting he suffered against Newcastle last weekend. Read
-
England back Pietersen
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
England fly out to their training camp in Abu Dhabi on Thursday having delivered a strong show of solidarity behind captain Kevin Pietersen as they consider whether to continue their tour of India. Read
-
Stalemate frustrates Dunne
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Manchester City captain Richard Dunne was disappointed his side failed to extend their 100% record in the group stages of the UEFA Cup. Read
-
Woodgate wants Wembley repeat
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate is targeting more Wembley glory after booking a semi-final place in the Carling Cup on Wednesday night with victory over Watford. Read
-
Tevez forces Fergie rethink
Dec 04 2008 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted a brilliant performance from Carlos Tevez has provided him with a major selection headache. Read
-
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy wins manger of the month
Dec 04 2008 | Wolves FC News
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has been named Coca-Cola Championship Manager of the Month for November. Read
-
Wolves on-loan defender Michael Mancienne is relishing being at the top of the championship
Dec 04 2008 | Wolves FC News
Loan star Read
-
Chelsea star Michael Mancienne is relishing pressure of loan move to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Dec 04 2008 | Wolves FC News
CHELSEA loanee Michael Mancienne is relishing the pressure of playing for Wolves. Read
-
Roger Clarke on why British medal hopes in 2012 may be hit by downsizing
Dec 04 2008 | Other sport
THE 2012 Olympics is progressing nicely from prestige event to millstone with no doubt a complete mill added to the rope around our necks by the time the Government finds the matches for the Olympic torch. Read
-
Roger Clarke on why British medal hopes in 2012 may be hit by downsizing
Dec 04 2008 | Other sport
THE 2012 Olympics is progressing nicely from prestige event to millstone with no doubt a complete mill added to the rope around our necks by the time the Government finds the matches for the Olympic torch. Read
-
Roger Clarke on why British medal hopes in 2012 may be hit by downsizing
Dec 04 2008 | Other sport
THE 2012 Olympics is progressing nicely from prestige event to millstone with no doubt a complete mill added to the rope around our necks by the time the Government finds the matches for the Olympic torch. Read
-
HOMEOWNERS and first time buyers were today given a major boost as plans to open a Bank of Birmingham were unveiled – with a pledge to help those struggling to pay mortgages.
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
The credit crunch has prompted Birmingham City Council to re-enter the banking business for the first time in a generation in a bid to support those struggling to meet mortgage demands and ease small businesses through the difficult times. Read
-
Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant up for two Grammys
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND music legend Robert Plant was today nominated for two prestigious Grammy awards. Read
-
Former Blue singer Simon Webbe voted off I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
SINGER Simon Webbe, who was raised in Birmingham, has become the eighth person to be voted off I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Read
-
ARTWORK created by celebrities and artists including Bob Geldof and Jude Law has gone on preview.
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
Three hundred canvasses are being auctioned online until December 6 in aid of the Willow Foundation, which was set up by Arsenal goalkeeping legend Bob Wilson in memory of his daughter. Read
-
Shannon Matthews mother guilty of her kidnap
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
THE mother of Shannon Matthews was found guilty today of kidnapping her own daughter. Read
-
A FATHER and daughter from Hollywood who have lost eight stones between them will have their half-hour of fame tonight when they appear on television.
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
Neil and Allyson Wicklen are contestants on the Rosemary Conley Slim to Win programme which sees them competing for a £1,000 prize for the highest weight loss. Read
-
HOMEOWNERS and first time buyers were today given a major boost as plans to open a Bank of Birmingham were unveiled – with a pledge to help those struggling to pay mortgages.
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
The credit crunch has prompted Birmingham City Council to re-enter the banking business for the first time in a generation in a bid to support those struggling to meet mortgage demands and ease small businesses through the difficult times. Read
-
Firefighter dies after 999 call-out in Bloxwich
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
BLACK Country firefighters were in mourning today after one of their colleagues died following a call-out. Read
-
Birminghan City and Wolves fans pay over the odds for beer
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
Fans left bitter by pint hike Read
-
Interest rate cut by 1 per cent
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
THE Bank of England has announced a 1 per cent cut in the interest rate. Read
-
Emer-Jo switches on Birmingham Children's Hospital's Christmas tree lights
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
YOUNG fundraiser Emer-Jo Staunton did the honours and switched on the lights of the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Christmas tree. Read
-
THOUSANDS of residents across the region could benefit from £530million of energy efficient grants.
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
The Warm Homes Campaign is being supported by Tom Watson, MP for West Bromwich East, who met residents to explain how it works. Read
-
LAND Rover saw its monthly UK sales plunge by nearly two-thirds in November as the consumer spending crisis took a brutal toll on showrooms across the UK.
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
The Midlands’ best-known manufacturer suffered a sales fall of more than 64 per cent last month. The gloomy news followed two consecutive heavy sales falls for Land Rover, with September figures tumbling from around 10,000 for 2007 to just 5,600 and October’s by nearly 60 per cent to 1,283 vehicles. Read
-
Conjoined twin Faith Williams fights for life
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
BABY Faith Williams was fighting for life today after her conjoined twin died following emergency surgery to separate them. Read
-
Mortgages bid to cut repossessions
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
Struggling homeowners will be offered cheaper mortgages for up to two years in an effort to cut the number of repossessions, Gordon Brown has announced. Read
-
Plans to open a Bank of Birmingham
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
HOMEOWNERS and first time buyers were today given a major boost as plans to open a Bank of Birmingham were unveiled – with a pledge to help those struggling to pay mortgages. Read
-
Birmingham escapes snow
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM appeared set to escape the snow which has blighted parts of Scotland and northern England today. Read
-
Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant up for two Grammys
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND music legend Robert Plant was today nominated for two prestigious Grammy awards. Read
-
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to make statement over arrest of senior Tory MP Damian Green
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
HOME Secretary and Midland MP Jacqui Smith was today due make a statement on the arrest of senior Tory MP Damian Green to the House of Commons. Read
-
Former Blue singer Simon Webbe voted off I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
SINGER Simon Webbe, who was raised in Birmingham, has become the eighth person to be voted off I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Read
-
Birmingham City Council to lead battle against recession
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council was placed on the front line of the fight to protect the city’s economy, as the Queen’s Speech made local authorities responsible for beating the recession. Read
-
THOUSANDS of residents across the region could benefit from £530million of energy efficient grants.
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
The Warm Homes Campaign is being supported by Tom Watson, MP for West Bromwich East, who met residents to explain how it works. Read
-
Sandwell Icon billboard plan by M6 shelved
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
PLANS for an art billboard along the M6 in the Black Country have been shelved. Read
-
Birmingham MP demands inquiry over 34 missing sex offenders in West Midlands
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP today demanded an inquiry after West Midlands police revealed that 34 serious sex offenders have gone missing. Read
-
Man airlifted after crash on M5
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN had to be airlifted to hospital with head injuries after a four-vehicle crash on the M5 yesterday. Read
-
Strictly Come Dancing star Len Goodman in book-signing at Waterstones
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
LEN Goodman, TV’s resident ballroom dancing guru, waltzed his way into Birmingham for a jam-packed book-signing. Read
-
Adventure sports company faces health and safety charges after death of Emily Jordan
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
AN adventure sports company and its director has been charged with six health and safety offences after a 21-year-old Midland woman died in a river boarding tragedy. Read
-
Birmingham International Airport accused of publishing misleading figures
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM International Airport has been accused of publishing misleading figures after claiming to have slashed carbon dioxide emissions by almost a quarter. Read
-
Careers day at Tudor Grange School
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
INQUISITIVE youngsters at a Solihull school learned all about a host of trades and professions during a careers day. Read
-
Yardley church brings light to festive season
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
A CHURCH in Birmingham is opening its doors to the public to stage a candlelit event aimed at celebrating both its history and Christmas. Read
-
Calls made for children to be vaccinated against measles epidemic spreading across the Midlands
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
A LEADING government health agency has renewed a plea to parents to immunise their children as a measles epidemic hits the region. Read
-
Demolition of Birmingham's Cannon Hill Park greenhouse criticised
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
A HISTORIC greenhouse which has stood in one of Birmingham’s largest parks for decades is being torn down in a move branded as “civic vandalism”. Read
-
Hednesford great gran Katie's gift to Stafford Hospital
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
THE family of a 101-year-old great-grandmother has donated hundreds of pounds to a hospital to help “new life flourish in her memory”. Read
-
Rent hike threatens project
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
The Allenscroft Project has been helping vulnerable people in Druid’s Heath since 1988 when it was set up with the backing of local police. Read
-
BT launch ground-breaking phone tarif for low income families
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Midland families on low incomes are to benefit from a new cheap phone service launched in a bid to help them cope with the rising cost of household bills. Read
-
Walsall College students in awards ceremony
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
HIGH-FLYING Walsall College students paraded through the town in their caps and gowns for the start of their Higher Education Awards Ceremony at Walsall Town Hall. Read
-
Trees planted to create new community woodland in Shard End
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
AN army of green fingered enthusiasts will descend on a Birmingham suburb tomorrow in a bid to create the city’s newest green space. Read
-
Academy trust quiz
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
TEACHERS’ representatives in Birmingham want a suspension of the city’s Academies programme over a Government investigation into alleged irregularities by a private trust looking to sponsor three schools in the city. Read
-
Kerouac's original On the Road on show at Birmingham Barber Institute
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
A ROLL of fragile paper 120 feet long which forms one of the 20th Century’s most iconic literary manuscripts was carefully unpacked at Birmingham’s Barber Institute of Fine Arts. Read
-
Sandwell Council gets top rating for its adult care services
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND council got top marks for its adult care services. Read
-
Birmingham folk don red ribbons and enjoy festival fun to mark World Aids Day
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
PEOPLE in Birmingham sported red ribbons and took part in activities to mark World Aids Day. Read
-
Tusheeta’s shining in Bollywood
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
TALENTED jeweller Tusheeta David admires some of her elaborate work which is currently taking Bollywood by storm. Read
-
Beauty is big buisiness during the credit crunch
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
WOMEN are refusing to give up their lipstick and mascara despite the recession, say organisers of a major fashion show set to be staged in Birmingham this week. Read
-
Extra trains boost for Lichfield rail passengers
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
LICHFIELD rail passengers are to get an early Christmas present as more trains are laid on to Birmingham – with even more in the pipeline. Read
-
Emer-Jo switches on Birmingham Children's Hospital's Christmas tree lights
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
YOUNG fundraiser Emer-Jo Staunton did the honours and switched on the lights of the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Christmas tree. Read
-
Father and daughter lose eight stones for TV programme
Dec 04 2008 | Top Stories
Neil and Allyson Wicklen are contestants on the Rosemary Conley Slim to Win programme which sees them competing for a £1,000 prize for the highest weight loss. Read
-
Walsall get double injury boost ahead of game with Huddersfield this weekend
Dec 04 2008 | Walsall FC News
WALSALL expect to have strikers Michael Ricketts and Jabo Ibehre available for the visit to Huddersfield on Saturday. Read
-
Former Walsall star Ishmel Demontagnac is training with Crystal Palace
Dec 04 2008 | Walsall FC News
SACKED Walsall winger Ishmel Demontagnac will be allowed to keep training with Crystal Palace despite the club’s decision not to offer him a contract. Read
-
Walsall FC coach John Schofield still has sights set on promotion
Dec 04 2008 | Walsall FC News
COACH John Schofield today outlined Walsall’s determination to stay within reach of the League One play-offs zone. Read
-
Cranberry sauce made at home
Dec 04 2008 | Chef's tips
Q. I want to make my own cranberry sauce this Christmas. Do you have a recipe, please? Read
