Apr
2006
Articles from 27th Apr 2006
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Businessman rescued from house fire
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
THE owner of a leading chain of Midland shoe shops was today rescued from his blazing home by his neighbour - who has been hailed a hero. Read
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Towers blames DTI for Rover collapse
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
FORMER MG Rover chairman John Towers has blamed "negative press briefings" by the Government for the final collapse of Longbridge, it has emerged. Read
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Take That fans turn out in force
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
MIDLAND mum-of-two Rose Huntbach cried with joy as she watched Take That live in Birmingham last night - and she's such a huge fan she's set to see them SIX times. Read
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School loses closure fight
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
A UNIQUE city school is to close despite fierce opposition from more than 400 people. Read
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Police geared up for World Cup
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE are bracing themselves for riotous scenes of joy or anguish in Birmingham if England win or flop at the World Cup, the city's top cop has revealed. Read
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Pervert jailed for 12 years
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN was caged for 12 years for a string of sickening sex attacks on young girls in Walsall. Read
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New row over site for famous statue
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
A ROW was rumbling behind the scenes today about the new home for one of Birmingham's favourite statues. Read
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New pay deal averts bus strike
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
STRIKE action on Travel West Midlands buses has been averted after drivers gave the green light to a new two-year deal. Read
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MG Rover probe under threat
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
AN official inquiry into MG Rover may be scrapped because of a wall of silence surrounding the car-maker's demise. Read
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McDonald's to close city restaurant
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
FAST food giant McDonald's is shutting its Broad Street restaurant - just weeks after announcing it is pulling out of Harborne. Read
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Man killed by electric shock
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN suffering mental health problems probably died from an accidental electric shock while tampering with his microwave oven, an inquest heard. Read
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Man jailed for spitting at waiter
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
A 24-YEAR-OLD man who spat at and racially abused a waiter after he tried to intervene in a restaurant punch-up has been jailed for nine months. Read
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Holiday anguish for parents
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
HOLIDAY firms are still charging Birmingham families over the odds to go abroad during school holidays, despite efforts to end the practice. Read
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Green revamp for commuter route
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is set to go green - with a 30-mile tree-lined gateway route along the A38 to the National Forest in Staffordshire. Read
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Family's anger at OAP op 'blunder'
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
THE family of a mother-of-five who bled to death following a routine operation claimed a coroner should have ordered the hospital to review it procedures. Read
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Councillors left offline after fire
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of City Council staff and councillors have been left fuming after four days without email or computer network access. Read
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City coup on music festival
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
THE world's largest children's music festival will take place in Birmingham for the next five years - and could become a permanent fixture in the city. Read
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Carjacker leaves victim left for dead
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
A DAD-of-three was left for dead in a gutter by a crazed knife-wielding carjacker - after he had already handed over his keys. Read
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Candidate's wife held in votes probe
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE were today closing in on more election fraud suspects after the wife of a Liberal Democrat candidate was arrested on suspicion of trying to rig next week's council ballot. Read
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Brum puts its best foot forward
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
FORGET Paris - Birmingham is about to put its best foot forward as one the most well-heeled cities in the world. Read
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Take That fans caught on camera
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
TAKE That's fans came out to witness the group's triumphant return to Birmingham last night - and the Mail's cameras were there too. Read
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Blair promises hostel investigation
Apr 27 2006 | Top Stories
PRIME Minister Tony Blair today promised an urgent investigation into a controversial bail hostel housing convicted sex offenders which has sparked outrage in the Black Country. Read
