May
2006
Articles from 17th May 2006
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Two dead after car crashes into building
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
TWO young men were killed when their car crashed into a fence and a wall, before it overturned and careered into a building near Wolverhampton, police have said. Read
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New ambulances for obese patients
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
THREE reinforced ambulances have been put into service in Worcester to cope with the growing number of obese patients. Read
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City streets to get internet antennae
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS in 12 cities including Birmingham will soon be able to surf the internet in the street without plugging into a phone cable under a series of deals with councils, BT has announced. Read
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Fake cigarettes seized at car boot sale
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
CUSTOMS officers have recovered 120,000 counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes after a car boot sale raid near Dudley. Read
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Firms warned over fake policeman
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN posing as a detective is targeting petrol stations in Worcestershire claiming to investigate credit card fraud, police have said. Read
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Blair grilled over Mail's HP campaign
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail's Save Our Sauce campaign this afternoon won the backing of Prime Minister Tony Blair as the fight to save the factory went to the very top. Read
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Postal staff in walkout over 'racist' remark
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
MAIL deliveries were thrown into chaos today after 80 members of staff at a huge sorting office in the Black Country staged an unofficial walk-out. Read
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City lands prestigious cycling race
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
THE prestigious Tour of Britain cycle race is gearing up for a Black Country showcase, it was revealed today. Read
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Your HP Sauce pictures
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
AS well as flooding our inbox with letters of support for the Save Our Sauce campaign, Birmingham Mail readers have also been getting their camera out to show their support. Read
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Union boss appeals for HP rally support
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
ONE of Britain's most powerful trade union bosses today urged the people of Birmingham to come out in their thousands on June 3 to stop HP Sauce going Dutch. Read
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'Sven' lends support to HP campaign
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
SVEN Goran Eriksson might have one eye on the ball and England's World Cup preparations but he still found time to show his support for a real home-grown legend. Read
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Spend it like Beckham!
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
IF talk of Wayne Rooney's metatarsal and the World Cup makes you feel like running for the Lickey Hills don't worry, help is at hand. Read
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Ellis looking at Villa takeover options
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
A MYSTERY Russian businessman could be lining up a multi-million pound bid to buy Aston Villa, the Birmingham Mail can today reveal. Read
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Park and ride plan expanded
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
FOUR city rail stations have been revamped as part of a congestion-busting scheme to get commuters off the roads and onto the rails. Read
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Our Anna's kicking up a real stink
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
FORGET floral bouquets or musky aromas, the latest scent getting up people's noses is the whiff of Stilton cheese. Read
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New bid to end grammar schools
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
OPPONENTS of grammar schools are to use the return of the Government's controversial Education Bill next week to attempt to abolish the 11-plus. Read
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Dutch don't give an Amsterdam about HP!
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND businessman who has lived in Holland for more than 25 years said most Dutch people haven't even heard of HP. Read
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Confusion at ambulance merger plan
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
CONFUSION surrounded the future of the region's ambulance services as the Government ruled that they must merge into one regional trust - but not for two years. Read
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Brum goes wild for rock icon Ozzy
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
HE may be foul-mouthed and leave bats headless but rocker Ozzy Osbourne occupies such a big place in Brummies' hearts the city is dedicating a whole day to him. Read
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BNP councillor misses first meeting
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
NEWLY elected British National Party councillor George Morgan failed to show up at the Solihull Council's inaugural meeting last night. Read
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Airport accident investigated
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
A COMMERCIAL airliner carrying nearly 50 passengers was involved in an accident at Birmingham International Airport, it has been revealed. Read
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Get your free Save Our Sauce poster
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
SHOW your support for the Birmingham Mail's Save Our Sauce campaign by downloading your free poster. Read
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Readers hit out at HP Sauce plans
May 17 2006 | Top Stories
READERS have inundated the Mail with letters and emails of support for the Save Our Sauce campaign to prevent the HP Sauce plant from being moved to Holland. Read
