Jun
2009
Articles from 21st Jun 2009
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Dog walker killed as cows stampede
Jun 21 2009 | National News
A dog walker has died after being trampled on by a herd of cattle. Read
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PM seeks release of other captives
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown sent his condolences to the families of the two dead British hostages as he called on their killers to release the remaining three captives "immediately". Read
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UK swine flu cases above 2,500
Jun 21 2009 | National News
The number of UK cases of swine flu rose above 2,500 with a further 245 people confirmed as having the virus, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) said. Read
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Beckett tipped to be next Speaker
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Former foreign secretary Margaret Beckett was tipped as the frontrunner in the race to become the next Commons Speaker as the contest entered its final 24 hours. Read
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PM seeks release of other hostages
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown sent his condolences to the families of the two dead British hostages as he called on their killers to release the remaining three captives "immediately". Read
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17 people killed in Tehran clashes
Jun 21 2009 | National News
A top US senator said Iran's supreme leader has pushed the conflict there toward a "very brutal outcome", as it was confirmed that at least 17 people are dead. Read
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Dead British hostages identified
Jun 21 2009 | National News
The dead British hostages handed over to authorities in Iraq have been identified as Jason Creswell and Jason Swindlehurst. Read
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Summer Solstice passes peacefully
Jun 21 2009 | National News
The Summer Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge passed peacefully with record crowds and only 37 arrests, police said. Read
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Families informed of dead hostages
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Relatives of two dead British hostages handed to authorities in Iraq are coming to terms with their loss. Read
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Sacked oil workers to burn letters
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Workers who were sacked by energy giant Total after taking unofficial industrial action are planning to burn their dismissal letters outside an oil terminal. Read
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Government accused over Iraq probe
Jun 21 2009 | National News
The Government has been accused of performing a U-turn over the Iraq Inquiry after a senior minister said he expected "many" hearings to be held in public. Read
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Iraq hostages' bodies identified
Jun 21 2009 | National News
The remains of two British hostages handed to authorities in Iraq have been identified by forensics, Government sources said. Read
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Watchdog drops police death probe
Jun 21 2009 | National News
A watchdog has dropped its investigation into the death of a pensioner knocked down by a police car. Read
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Probe after MP attacked by youths
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Police are investigating after four youths repeatedly punched an MP in the head in a vicious attack in his seaside constituency. Read
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Deaths reported in Tehran clashes
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Reports on Iranian state television say that 13 people have been killed in violent clashes between police and what they call "terrorist groups." Read
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'Inspired leader' killed in blast
Jun 21 2009 | National News
A British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan has been described as an "inspired leader". Read
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Obama urges Iran to halt violence
Jun 21 2009 | National News
US President Barack Obama has challenged Iran's government to halt a "violent and unjust" crackdown on dissenters, using his bluntest language yet to condemn Tehran's post-election response. Read
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Speaker hopefuls' expenses revealed
Jun 21 2009 | National News
The MPs vying to succeed Michael Martin as Speaker of the House of Commons are under scrutiny after fresh disclosures about their expenses claims. Read
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Hi-tech Father's Day cards for Army
Jun 21 2009 | National News
British troops serving in the remotest parts of Afghanistan received Father's Day messages from their children within hours rather than weeks this year thanks to new technology. Read
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Final Cenotaph parade for veterans
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Hundreds of D-Day veterans are to march past the Cenotaph in London for the last time. Read
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Courts perfected ahead of Wimbledon
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Final preparations are being made to the courts at SW19 on the eve of Wimbledon fortnight. Read
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Families await body identification
Jun 21 2009 | National News
The families of five British hostages in Iraq are fearing the worst as forensic tests are carried out on two bodies handed to authorities in Baghdad. Read
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Outgoing Speaker condemns critics
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Outgoing Commons Speaker Michael Martin has made a parting swipe at his critics and insisted he could have held on to the post if he had tried. Read
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Blair 'urged closed-door war probe'
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Tony Blair urged Gordon Brown to hold the Iraq war inquiry in secret, it has been claimed. Read
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Youths charged over racist attacks
Jun 21 2009 | National News
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the racist attacks on Romanian families in Belfast. Read
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Birmingham City: Joe Hart signs on season-long loan
Jun 21 2009 | Birmingham City News
BLUES have completed the signing of Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart on a season-long loan. Read
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West Brom line up Derek McInnes and Michael Appleton - reports
Jun 21 2009 | West Brom News
DEREK McInnes and Michael Appleton could be the dream-team management pairing for West Brom. Read
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Barnes still leads ahead of final round
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Ricky Barnes took a one-shot lead into the final round of the US Open but it could have been so much better for the American at Bethpage Black. Read
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USA secure unlikely progress
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
The Unites States qualified for the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup in extraordinary circumstances on Sunday night with their 3-0 victory over Egypt and Italy's 3-0 defeat to Brazil seeing them through to the last four. Read
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Barnes still in control
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Ricky Barnes further staked his claim to a US Open victory as the third round came to its conclusion, but it could have been so much better for the American at Bethpage Black. Read
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Rain fails to hinder Barnes
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Ricky Barnes further staked his claim to a US Open victory as the third round finally resumed on Sunday with the major heading for a first Monday finish since 1983. Read
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Pakistan take Twenty20 title
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Pakistan completed an unexpected triumph in the final of the World Twenty20 tournament after a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over favourites Sri Lanka at Lord's. Read
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Pearce: I have a lot to learn
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Stuart Pearce has written off his chances of being next in line to England boss Fabio Capello after revealing how his work with the Italian left him feeling "inept". Read
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Saints march into history books
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
History was made at Odsal as classy St Helens cruised to their 16th successive away win as they smashed Bradford's record of 15 straight victories set in 1997 with a 44-18 win. Read
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Gillett agrees deal to sell Canadiens
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool owner George Gillett has agreed to sell the NHL's Montreal Canadiens to the Molson family in a deal that could help lift the financial cloud over the Barclays Premier League club. Read
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Hands off Davies - Bolton
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Bolton have no intention of cashing in on captain Kevin Davies and will robustly reject any bids for the striker. Read
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England win women's World Twenty20
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
England defeated New Zealand by six wickets to secure the women's World Twenty20 crown at Lord's. Read
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Vettel storms to win
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Sebastian Vettel proved to Jenson Button this season's Formula One world title fight will not be a walk in the park after a storming British Grand Prix victory. Read
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US Open heads for Monday finish
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
The 109th US Open was heading for a first Monday finish since 1983 after more heavy rain fell on the Bethpage Black course overnight. Read
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England win world Twenty20
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
England defeated New Zealand by six wickets to secure the women's World Twenty20 crown at Lord's. Read
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Federer full of praise for Murray
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer has backed Andy Murray to be a "great grass champion" in future as the pair gear up for Wimbledon. Read
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US Open hit by further rain delay
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
The US Open suffered another delay on Sunday because of overnight rain. Read
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Lions hope Hook passed fit
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
The British and Irish Lions are hopeful that James Hook will be passed fit ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Emerging Springboks in Cape Town. Read
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McClennan not getting carried away
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Leeds coach Brian McClennan refused to get carried away despite seeing his side run in eight tries as they put Harlequins to the sword at the Stoop. Read
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Hamilton expresses fears over future
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton is praying the war between the FIA and the Formula One Teams' Association does not leave him without a job for next year. Read
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Lions can still win series - Roberts
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Jamie Roberts insisted the 2009 British and Irish Lions are capable of making history by coming back from 1-0 down to win the Test series against South Africa. Read
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O'Connell unhappy with ref
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Lions captain Paul O'Connell accused Bryce Lawrence of only refereeing one side after South Africa held off a late fightback to win the first Test 26-21 in Durban. Read
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Westwood climbs as rain hits
Jun 21 2009 | National Sport
Lee Westwood defied the rain and a bad draw to climb into the top 10 at the US Open on Saturday as PGA Tour rookie Ricky Barnes took the one-shot halfway lead at Bethpage Black and Tiger Woods made the cut. Read
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Simon Cowell: I'm sorry for making Aidan Davis cry
Jun 21 2009 | Top Stories
SIMON COWELL has spoken of his regret at making Birmingham dance senstation Aidan Davis cry during Britain's Got Talent. Read
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UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon due in Birmingham today
Jun 21 2009 | Top Stories
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will give a keynote speech at an event in Birmingham today. Read
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£1million plan to save The Public arts centre unveiled
Jun 21 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND council has unveiled plans to save a controversial arts centre – at a cost of £1 million a year to taxpayers. Read
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Swine flu outbreak: Extra morgue space planned in Midlands
Jun 21 2009 | Top Stories
HEALTH chiefs have earmarked Midland sites for temporary morgues as they struggle to cope with the swine flu epidemic. Read
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Top Birmingham tennis coach on child porn and sex offence charges
Jun 21 2009 | Top Stories
A TOP Midlands tennis coach has appeared in court charged with child porn and sex offences. Read
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MPs expenses: The 10 worst offenders from the Midlands
Jun 21 2009 | Top Stories
TOILET seats, helipad hedge trimming, pornographic films, luxury wallpaper and flatscreen TVs – these are just some of the items Midland MPs have claimed for on expenses. Read
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MPs Expenses: West Bromwich MP to sue over sunbed claims slur
Jun 21 2009 | Top Stories
A FAIR-skinned Midland MP plans to sue a national newspaper after it wrongly accused him of claiming £160 for using a sunbed. Read
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Liverpool on verge of financial boost
Jun 21 2009 | Premier League
Liverpool owner George Gillett has agreed to sell the NHL's Montreal Canadiens to the Molson family in a deal that could help lift the financial cloud over the Barclays Premier League club. Read
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Bolton ready to fight to keep Kevin Davies
Jun 21 2009 | Premier League
Bolton have no intention of cashing in on captain Kevin Davies and will robustly reject any bids for the striker. Read
