http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb Birmingham Mail no Authors Authors http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/11/04/young-people-take-part-in-training-session-at-wolverhampton-fire-station-97319-22178280/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/11/04/young-people-take-part-in-training-session-at-wolverhampton-fire-station-97319-22178280/ ELEVEN young people took part in a special `passing out ceremony’ at Wolverhampton after training as firefighters for a week. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/11/03/probe-into-six-vehicle-crash-in-halesowen-97319-22172410/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/11/03/probe-into-six-vehicle-crash-in-halesowen-97319-22172410/ INVESTIGATIONS were continuing today into a crash involving six vehicles at Halesowen which left three young people injured and one fighting for life. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/11/03/8m-facelift-for-homes-97319-22172409/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/11/03/8m-facelift-for-homes-97319-22172409/ RESIDENTS of an Oldbury tower block are to benefit from improvements costing about £8 million, which will include eight extra flats. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/24/jobs-hope-in-500k-new-deal-97319-22110272/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/24/jobs-hope-in-500k-new-deal-97319-22110272/ A NEW jobs pledge was issued in the Black Country today after a regeneration group snapped up an industrial estate in a £500,000 deal. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/16/bargain-hunters-spark-m6-chaos-97319-22049055/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/16/bargain-hunters-spark-m6-chaos-97319-22049055/ POLICE were drafted in to control crowds today after bargain-hunters turned up in their thousands to a new Black Country store. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/16/opening-of-curry-s-megastore-sparks-m6-chaos-97319-22048872/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/16/opening-of-curry-s-megastore-sparks-m6-chaos-97319-22048872/ POLICE were drafted in to control crowds today after bargain-hunters turned up in their thousands to a new Black Country store. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/14/honour-for-tragic-soccer-star-duncan-97319-22028959/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:42:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/14/honour-for-tragic-soccer-star-duncan-97319-22028959/ A key Midland commuter route is to be renamed after a footballing hero. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/13/thousands-caught-in-tailbacks-after-pile-up-97319-22023145/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/13/thousands-caught-in-tailbacks-after-pile-up-97319-22023145/ RUSH-hour traffic was thrown into chaos today after a multiple crash blocked a motorway in the Black Country, causing huge tailbacks. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/13/m6-crash-sparks-rush-hour-chaos-97319-22022333/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:36:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/13/m6-crash-sparks-rush-hour-chaos-97319-22022333/ RUSH-hour traffic was thrown into chaos today after a multiple crash blocked a Midlands motorway, causing huge tailbacks. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/stabbed-man-fights-for-life-97319-21974926/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/stabbed-man-fights-for-life-97319-21974926/ 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. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/man-knifed-in-walsall-gang-attack-97319-21973849/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/man-knifed-in-walsall-gang-attack-97319-21973849/ 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. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/man-facing-murder-rap-97319-21973776/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:39:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/man-facing-murder-rap-97319-21973776/ A MAN was due in court today charged with the murder of another man in the Midlands. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/oap-saved-by-firefighters-in-kingswinford-97319-21973346/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:16:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/oap-saved-by-firefighters-in-kingswinford-97319-21973346/ A SLEEPING pensioner was saved by firefighters and taken to hospital after her home was filled with deadly smoke from a cigarette blaze. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/men-rescued-after-rubbish-set-on-fire-in-smethwick-97319-21973322/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/06/men-rescued-after-rubbish-set-on-fire-in-smethwick-97319-21973322/ 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. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/03/hushed-up-bail-hostel-sparks-fury-97319-21959320/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/10/03/hushed-up-bail-hostel-sparks-fury-97319-21959320/ A PROTEST was gathering pace today after the opening of a “secret” bail house at Smethwick sparked fury among neighbours. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/29/wolverhampton-wanderers-legend-jimmy-murray-dies-97319-21923783/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:42:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/29/wolverhampton-wanderers-legend-jimmy-murray-dies-97319-21923783/ WOLVERHAMPTON Wanderers sharp-shooting legend, Jimmy Murray, has died. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/29/three-shot-at-nightclub-97319-21923734/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/29/three-shot-at-nightclub-97319-21923734/ TWO men and a woman were shot outside a Black Country nightclub early today. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/29/three-shot-at-nightclub-in-bilston-97319-21922315/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:16:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/29/three-shot-at-nightclub-in-bilston-97319-21922315/ TWO men and a woman were shot outside a Black Country nightclub early today. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/25/paralympic-games-star-eleanor-simmonds-returns-to-school-97319-21897919/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/25/paralympic-games-star-eleanor-simmonds-returns-to-school-97319-21897919/ TEENAGE swimming star, Eleanor Simmonds, has received a hero’s welcome on her return to school after winning two gold medals in the Paralympic Games. Top Stories http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/17/families-fight-to-save-tipton-community-centre-97319-21839514/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:35:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/09/17/families-fight-to-save-tipton-community-centre-97319-21839514/ RESIDENTS were today up in arms over plans which could see the closure of a Black Country community centre used by hundreds of people. Top Stories