Feb
2006
Articles from 17th Feb 2006
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Bug forces hospital wards to close
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
FIVE wards at a Birmingham hospital have been closed to new patients after an outbreak of a winter sickness bug. Read
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Star at soil blessing for new hospital
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
HEALTH bosses are hoping for divine intervention by blessing the soil of a proposed new mental health hospital being heavily delayed by the Government. Read
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Smoking ban splits city pubs
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
PLANS to call time on smoking in pubs has met a mixed response with almost a third of Birmingham bar managers backing the controversial scheme. Read
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Rift over New Street revamp
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
PASSENGER groups and business leaders were split today over £500 million moves to transform Birmingham's dingy New Street station. Read
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Queuing up for the Cube
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of potential buyers are battling it out for exclusive apartments at Birmingham's £100 million Cube development - two years before the completion date. Read
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No-job doctor killed himself
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
A NEW doctor depressed at failing to find a job hanged himself at his brother's home in Birmingham, a city inquest heard. Read
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New hope over 'lost' pensions
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
AROUND 2,000 Midland workers are poised to win their fight against retirement poverty after a four-year battle with the Government. Read
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Nautical but nice at the NEC
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of visitors will flock to the NEC this weekend for one of its most popular shows. Read
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Mum of tragic twin in blood donor appeal
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
LITTLE Luke Joeres wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for the kindness of strangers donating enough blood for five lifesaving transfusions. Read
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MG production could switch to Coventry
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
MG ROVER sports cars could be built in the West Midlands again - but in Coventry rather than Birmingham. Read
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Metro's ahead in crime battle
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
CRIME on the Midland Metro is down for the second year, according to new police figures. Read
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Housing repair role for Queen's minders
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
THE firm which guards the Crown Jewels was today put in charge of repairs to 30,000 Birmingham council houses. Read
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Family blast 'double life' murder suspect
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
A HUSBAND accused of killing his former Midland teacher wife and their baby daughter has been branded a Walter Mitty-style character who lived a bizarre double life. Read
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Evacuated families return home
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
AROUND 200 residents were back in their homes today as Army experts continued to test a mystery substance found during a police raid. Read
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Crash sparks rush hour gridlock
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS faced rush-hour misery today after a crash brought one of the busiest commuter routes into Birmingham to a standstill. Read
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Crash man catapulted from car
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN was today fighting for his life and another badly hurt following a car crash in which one of them was catapulted from the vehicle. Read
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Council blasted over mast policy delay
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
CITY council bosses were today accused of standing by while mobile phone companies continue to put masts on every street corner. Read
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Cop killer's jail term is right - judge
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
A DRINK-driver from Birmingham who killed two police officers deserved his sentence for a crime described by a judge as "one of the gravest" of its kind. Read
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City's jacuzzi floozie springs a leak
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
NOW we know why Birmingham's floozie in the jacuzzi sculpture sits with her legs crossed... it's because her waterworks are playing up. Read
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City band still creating a scene
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM band Ocean Colour Scene are staying true to their roots - by recording their next album in the city. Read
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Another tower block to topple
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
SANDWELL Council is set to continue its run of demolition on Sunday when Cheshire House, Smethwick, becomes the latest in a long line of tower blocks reduced to rubble. Read
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No jail for wife who stabbed husband
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
A WOMAN from Chelmsley Wood who stabbed her husband with a knife during an argument has escaped being jailed after a judge heard she is receiving counselling. Read
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Families voice sewage concerns
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
WARNINGS of cascading floods of sewage have failed to stop a 162 house development in Streetly getting the green light. Read
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Crime up - as more villains are nabbed
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
VIOLENT disorder and crimes against businesses are on the rise in Staffordshire, latest figures have revealed. Read
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Boy's cancer fight in focus
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
A STAFFORD youngster suffering from leukaemia has taken a series of moving photos for an exhibition highlighting the stories of children living with cancer. Read
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Birthday treat for Asian arts school
Feb 17 2006 | Top Stories
A SCHOOL specialising in Asian art and dance is to mark its first year of "lessons" with a visit from a city MP. Read
