Jun
2006
Articles from 30th Jun 2006
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Traders' delight at radio scheme
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE and community groups in Bushbury and Low Hill, Wolverhampton, have hailed a new radio scheme a huge success. Read
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That's a bonus of £10m!
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Brummies have had more than £10 million-worth of debt worries eased by the city's Citizens Advice Bureau experts in the past year. Read
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Swap cars for public transport, say bosses
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
COMUTERS looking to avoid congestion have been told to leave their cars at home and use public transport. Read
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Summer of hell for city
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM drivers were today braced for traffic chaos on every route into the city as a six-month road work programme begins on the M6. Read
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Smoker rescued by police
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A SMOKER owed his life to a fire alarm today after passing police officers who heard the noise burst into his home and led him to safety. Read
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Sky's the limit for Arena!
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
AIRPORT bosses have removed the last major hurdle to the building of Birmingham's tallest skyscraper. Read
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Schoolkids flee drive-by gunfire
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
MUMS ushered their children to safety as a man was blasted in a drive-by-shooting just yards from where they were playing football. Read
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School in poor area 'thriving'
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A SCHOOL which serves a "socially disadvantaged" area has received a glowing report from Ofsted. Read
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'Scared' PC drove at dad
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A POLICE officer standing trial in connection with the death-in-custody of Michael Powell drove at him because he believed he was armed with a gun, a jury has been told. Read
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Quiz over violence in home
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE were today continuing to quiz three men suspected of domestic violence who were arrested during swoops in south Birmingham. Read
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Pair deny sex trade trafficking
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
TWO Eastern European women were forced to work at brothels in Birmingham by men who controlled them, the city's crown court was told. Read
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No jobs for nurses and worse care for patients
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
ONE of Britain's leading health officials today said that patient care will suffer because of NHS cuts, as it emerged three out of four West Midlands graduate nurses have no jobs to go to. Read
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Man faces judge over rail attacks
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN, 47, was appearing in court today accused of waging a 17-month campaign of vandalism against the Midland railway network. Read
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Lions tackle drink spikers
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A LICHFIELD charity is spearheading a new campaign to stop revellers in the city's bars and restaurants having their drinks spiked - with the aid of plastic caps. Read
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Jam House legends release special print
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM indie-rock stars Ocean Colour Scene have left a lasting memory of their first own-label CD recording Live at the Jam House. Read
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Inquest into fire tragedy couple
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
AN inquest was due to open today into the suspected murder and suicide of a Redditch couple whose bodies were discovered on their bed in a house fire. Read
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Hand-to-hand combat on TV!
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
IT'S A form of handiwork you won't find in any TV newsreaders' handbook. Read
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Fuel leak causes bike slip
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND motorcyclist was hurt after coming off his machine today due to a serious diesel spillage. Read
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Fan-tastic crowds are just the ticket
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
ENGLAND supporters in Birmingham are being rewarded for their good behaviour in the Fan Park at Millennium Point. Read
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Drive for safer trip to school
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
VITAL road safety improvements are to be carried out at a Birmingham school where pupils have been injured in car crashes. Read
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DJ murder charge
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A THIRD person has been charged with the murder of a DJ who was stabbed on a Birmingham street. Dad Marlvin Jiro was stabbed to death in Howard Street, Hockley, on May 29. Read
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Chippy goes gluten-free
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A DELICIOUS salt and vinegar soaked bag of crispy fish and chips is a Friday night treat for many people. Read
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Bloomin' Brum
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM city centre is blossoming in the summer sunshine, with a little help from the Lord Mayor and school-children. Read
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Blitz on 'too heavy' lorries
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A CAMPAIGN is underway in Tamworth to stop lorries flouting weight restrictions imposed to keep residents safe after claims a child was almost killed. Read
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Black kids 'are failed by schools'
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
AFRICAN Caribbean children are more likely to be expelled in the West Midlands than anywhere else in the country, sparking fresh calls for black only schools. Read
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Anger over OAPs' care home mix-up
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
RELATIVES of elderly residents who faced eviction from their care home today branded social services' handling of the issue "absolutely digesting". Read
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Amnesty brings in 5,000 weapons
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
A DEADLY haul of 5,000 combat blades, serrated hunting knives, machetes and samurai swords have been taken off the streets of the West Midlands. Read
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A rugby brain injury left Dan unable to walk... now 9 months on he's running a 10km race
Jun 30 2006 | Top Stories
RUGBY-mad teenager Daniel West was on course to be a sports star when a scrum accident brought his dreams crashing to the ground. Read
