Oct
2006
Articles from 4th Oct 2006
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Council defends fruit tree safety stance
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
COUNCIL bosses in Worcester have defended their decision to cordon off two pear trees in a public park over fears the "large and heavy" fruit could fall on people's heads. Read
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Jobs boost as new city bar plan is unveiled
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM is to have a new £750,000 après Bar creating 40 new jobs, it was revealed today. Read
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Speedway noise to be monitored
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A CITY councillor today vowed to monitor noise levels when speedway racing returns to Perry Barr next March. Read
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Community in farewell to drowned trio
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A COMMUNITY fell silent today as mourners from throughout the world paid their final tributes to three "exemplary" young Black Country men who drowned when a weekend in the Lake District ended in tragedy. Read
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Team left homeless by travellers
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A SUNDAY League team has nowhere to play despite spending all summer lovingly preparing a new pitch - because travellers invaded it. Read
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Teenager injured after hit-and-run
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER suffered serious leg injuries when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. Read
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Diamond thief's not a sparkling intellect
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A DIM-WITTED diamond bandit was caught red-handed - when he tried to sell a stolen £8,000 sparkler back to the same jeweller. Read
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Vax tycoon dies aged 74
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A MILLIONAIRE businessman who founded the Vax vacuum cleaning empire in the Midlands has died. Read
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Tributes to Deputy Mayoress
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S Deputy Lady Mayoress has died following a five-month battle with cancer. Read
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Real ale buffs toast top pub
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A POPULAR pub which is a haven for real ale buffs is celebrating after undercover beer inspectors posing as customers gave it a national award. Read
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Rail services on the right track
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S rail passengers have enjoyed the best train service in six years, according to figures released today. Read
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Police crackdown on fine dodgers
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
UP TO £30,000 looks set to be recovered after Staffordshire Police mounted a "zero tolerance" crackdown on bail and fine dodgers. Read
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OAP killed after being hit by van
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER was killed when he was struck by several vehicles on the A38 at Lichfield. Read
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Indecent photos found on teacher's walls
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES found indecent photographs of a child displayed on walls when they raided the home of a 58-year-old Midland schoolte acher, a court was told. Read
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In the saddle for horse spectacular
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
AROUND 55,000 equestrian enthusiasts will be galloping into Birmingham's NEC from today for the Horse of the Year Show. Read
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Former wife's anger at ex-councillor
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A FORMER councillor scarred for life after being doused in petrol and set alight by her ex-husband has attacked his plans for a possible political comeback. Read
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Driver on triple death charge
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A MAN was today charged with the manslaughter of a mum and her unborn baby after she was hit by a car on a Birmingham pelican crossing. Read
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City breakthrough on DNA tests
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A DNA breakthrough by Birmingham boffins is set to revolutionise crimefighting techniques and could help bring to book scores of offenders for previously un-solvable cases. Read
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Charles visits war wounded
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
MILITARY medics at a Birmingham hospital which came under fire for its treatment of soldiers answered their critics during a visit by Prince Charles. Read
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Anger as Africa Day is cancelled
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of an African heritage day who booked the event with Birmingham City Council three months ago were furious today after being told that it cannot go ahead. Read
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Man jailed for murdering casino boss
Oct 04 2006 | Top Stories
A 28-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for life for the murder of a casino boss from Dudley who died in a "frenzied" knife attack. Read
