May
2006
Articles from 24th May 2006
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Man killed girlfriend in burnt steak row
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
A WEST Bromwich murderer who stabbed his girlfriend 32 times after a drunken row sparked by his refusal to eat a burnt steak has been jailed for life. Read
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M6 Toll cash to fund road improvements
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
MONEY raised from Britain's only pay-as-you-go motorway will be used to fund £112m road improvements in the West Midlands. Read
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Probe after man is found unconcscious
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
THE Independent Police Complaints Commission is to investigate the circumstances in which a man was found unconscious in a Worcestershire street shortly after being released from custody. Read
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Riddle of body found in pub car park
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
THE body of a man has been found on the car park of a pub in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham misses out on super-casino
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands has been snubbed as a venue for the UK's first Las Vegas-style super casino. Read
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Post worker's £33,000 benefit fraud
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
A STOURBRIDGE mother fiddled £33,000 in benefits while working in a post office, a court was told Read
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Ambulance crashes on 999 call-out
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
AN ambulance on an emergency call with a patient on board crashed at a busy island during today's rush hour. Read
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Woman attacked by street flasher
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was subjected to a "shocking" attack as she walked home in the early hours. Read
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Twins promoted at the double
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
MIDLAND twins James and Andrew Lucas have done most things together during their action-packed 25 years. Read
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Top restaurant fined over mice infestation
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
THE owner of a prestigious restaurant in Birmingham's Mailbox which had to be closed down because of a mice infestation has been fined £4,000. Read
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Sacked leisure chief storms out
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
A TOP councillor stormed out of an inquiry into his dithering over a Birmingham statue just hours before he was sacked from his cabinet job. Read
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Rubbish dumpers in court
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
TWO Redditch residents who failed to pay their fines after being caught dumping garden rubbish have been hauled before the courts. Read
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Rare virus kills schoolgirl
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
A 12-YEAR-OLD Birmingham schoolgirl died of a rare strain of pneumonia just 24 hours after visiting her doctor complaining of flu symptoms, an inquest heard. Read
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Rail services to increase at New Street
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
WEST Coast Main Line services between London and Birmingham are to receive a major upgrade with the addition of a third service every hour. Read
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Rail crossing safety fears
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
DRIVERS and walkers are being warned they are putting their lives in danger at a level crossing near Evesham. Read
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Pooch power boosts England chances
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
BARKING-mad football supporters are ensuring their pet pooches are kitted out with three dogs on their shirts. Read
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Police in Gay Pride recruitment drive
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE will be out and about at this weekend's Birmingham Pride gay festival with a major recruitment drive. Read
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HP work is a real family affair
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
NEWS of HP's possible closure came as a bitter blow for the firm's 125 workers, but for one family it will end a legacy that has lasted for four generations. Read
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HP Sauce's biggest fan packs a punch
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
HEINZ had better watch out if it still plans to close the HP sauce factory in Birmingham. Read
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HP closure protest at US embassy
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
PROTESTERS against the HP sauce factory closure were taking their campaign to London today to lodge their concerns with the US embassy. Read
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Fire destroys city warehouse
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
A FORMER cash and carry warehouse has been gutted in a severe fire. Read
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Extra police patrols after car thefts
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
A NEW high profile offensive has been launched to thwart opportunist Staffordshire car thieves following a massive rise in crime. Read
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Drivers warned of traffic chaos
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS have been warned to expect delays after Severn Trent Water announced plans to spend £272,000 on a new storage sewer in Bilston to reduce pollution to a nearby canal. Read
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All shook up at mayor's show
May 24 2006 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES to rock heroes from Queen to Elvis are set to dazzle crowds at this year's Birmingham Lord Mayor's Show. Read
