Jul
2009
Articles from 23rd Jul 2009
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Farewell to a teenage hero killed in Afghanistan
Jul 23 2009 | Birmingham News
A TEENAGE Midland soldier killed in Afghanistan was described as the “life and soul of his platoon” as hundreds of mourners paid their respects at his funeral. Read
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Royal honour for city's HMS Daring
Jul 23 2009 | Birmingham News
RULE Britannia – Birmingham’s £1 billion Royal Navy ship rules the waves. Read
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Minister backs soldier care at Birmingham hospital
Jul 23 2009 | Birmingham News
A GOVERNMENT minister has defended the care offered to troops injured in Afghanistan at Birmingham’s Selly Oak Hospital. Read
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POLICE were today investigating the death of a cab driver found fatally injured on a roadside amid unconfirmed reports his vehicle had been stolen.
Jul 23 2009 | Birmingham News
At least two suspected crime scenes were sealed off after the dying man was found in Wast Hills Lane, Hopwood, on the border of Birmingham and Worcestershire. Read
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Government backs Midland Metro extension plan
Jul 23 2009 | Birmingham News
THE Government has given its multi-million pound backing to plans for an extension of the Metro system in Birmingham and the Black Country. Read
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Cancer tragedy crossing warden sends lollipop to every pupil at Birmingham school
Jul 23 2009 | Birmingham News
SCHOOL lollipop man Dave Chambers still had a special thought for the children he helped cross the road despite the shock of being diagnosed with cancer. Read
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Race for Life poster’s inspiring message of hope
Jul 23 2009 | Birmingham News
A WOMAN has urged charity runners in the Midlands to send in their sponsorship money. Joanne Cartwright, from Halesowen, took part in Cancer Research’s UK’s Race for Life in memory of her friend Emily Garrington-Harris, who died aged just 28. Joanne joined Heart FM presenter Steve Denyer in unveiling a billboard at Sherlock Street in Birmingham which highlights the moving stories which inspired the runners. For more info visit www.raceforlife.org Read
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Phil Redmond backs Birmingham for city of culture bid
Jul 23 2009 | Birmingham News
BIRMINGHAM has been urged to bid to become Britain’s first city of culture – by the TV guru who helped mastermind a similar year of celebrations in Liverpool. Read
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Bid for struggling National Express falls through
Jul 23 2009 | Birmingham News
THE UK’s biggest transport firm, FirstGroup, has decided against launching a formal takeover bid for struggling Birmingham-based rival National Express. Read
