May
2006
Articles from 10th May 2006
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£16m sports site 'close to reality'
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to build a £16 million sports centre in Solihull should soon be one step nearer to reality, say officials. Read
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World of work so sweet for Oliver
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
THIS time last year Oliver Schonfelder was living in a city homeless hostel with little prospect of breaking the cycle of no job, no home, no hope. Read
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We'll take the low road
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
THREE pals endured a tortuous challenge of white water rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing and abseiling to excel in a national competition. Read
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Sharp rise in violent offences
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
NEW annual crime figures for Sutton, Kingstanding and Oscott have shown a sharp increase in violent crime over the last 12 months. Read
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Heartbreak as puppies die in blaze
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
A FAMILY was heartbroken today after losing two puppies when an unattended cooker sparked a huge fire in their home. Read
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Salt boy couple to face fresh hearing
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND couple who had their convictions for killing a three-year-old boy quashed on appeal will face a fresh court hearing next month. Read
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New lead on blaze horror
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE are to re-open the investigation into the death of a grandmother after an inferno at her Chelmsley Wood home. Read
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Keep right on, says tragic Fred
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
A DEVOTED Birmingham City fan lost his battle against cancer just hours after his heroes were relegated. Read
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It's like stealing Crown Jewels
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
WORKERS with more than 20 years' experience at HP Sauce said they were "outraged and disgusted" at the decision to close the Birmingham factory. Read
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Families lose parks battle
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
LIVE music can be staged at any time in two of Birmingham's best-known parks, despite fierce objections from residents. Read
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Exams 'torment' for 11-year-olds
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM headteacher today launched a blistering attack on SATs, labelling the tests "child abuse". Read
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Congestion fee scheme 'is sunk'
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
CONGESTION charging for the West Midlands is dead in the water - according to an influential report published today. Read
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Chief hits out over collapse
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
THE former chairman of MG Rover has accused the Government of killing the car manufacturer in evidence to an official inquiry. Read
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Bus thugs beat man senseless
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting a man in connection with a vicious assault on a bus passenger who was beaten senseless. Read
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Boycott Heinz, say angry MPs
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
ANGRY MPs today demanded answers from Heinz - and backed calls for a boycott if the closure went ahead. Read
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Betrayed... 9 months after U.S. takeover
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
UNION leaders today accused US bosses of betraying workers at Birmingham's landmark HP Sauce factory after backtracking on pledges to keep the plant open. Read
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Save our Sauce
May 10 2006 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail today launches a Save Our Sauce campaign in a bid to rescue HP production in the city. Read
