Oct
2006
Articles from 12th Oct 2006
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Police commended for hooligan convictions
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
SEVEN Birmingham-based British Transport Police officers have been commended for their help in convicting 12 football hooligans. Read
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Police launch crackdown on drug dealers
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE have staged a major operation to crack down on drug dealers and violent crime suspects in Staffordshire. Read
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Thug jailed for attacking police officer
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
A THUG who went on the run after launching a vicious attack on a police officer in Staffordshire, leaving him with life-threatening injuries, has been jailed for four years. Read
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MP's Cameron video condemned
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM Labour MP's impression of David Cameron inviting voters to sleep with his wife has been condemned by political opponents and colleagues alike. Read
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Tragic crash boy loved life - family
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
THE heartbroken family of an 11-year-old who has died following a road accident today spoke of a boy who "loved life and lived every minute". Read
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Thugs beat man with spanner
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
A PETROL station worker was today still recovering in hospital after being battered over the head with a spanner by bungling robbers. Read
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Rage at 'failure' of black boys
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
THE UK's race equality chief has spoken of his "rage" at the underachievement of black boys in the current school system. Read
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Pay row fury boiling over
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
THE first steps to a devastating strike by thousands of Birmingham council workers could be taken next week as the equal pay row threatened to rip the authority apart. Read
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Pair face losing home in loft row
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
A DREAM loft extension has turned into a nightmare for a Birmingham family who face being made homeless. Read
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Olympic ambassadors in sexist row
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
A TEAM of high profile ambassadors drawn up to promote Birmingham's attempt to cash in on the 2012 Olympic Games is dominated by men, leading to angry "sexist bias" claims. Read
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Offer to women in bonus wrangle
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM city council bosses are to offer an olive branch to women workers who believe they have missed out on huge bonuses paid to their male counterparts. Read
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Murder quiz trio released
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
THREE men held over the killing of a father of five gunned down in an execution-style killing on his own doorstep have been released by police. Read
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Lovebirds wok down the aisle!
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
A BRIDE and groom shunned convention for a nuptials with noodles! Read
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Drumming up a celebration
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
THE rhythm of drums will beat in the heart of Birmingham as the city hosts the first African heritage arts day celebration as one of the highlights of Black History Month. Read
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Cadbury sends Dairy Milk production to France
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
TROUBLED Birmingham chocolate maker Cadbury has switched production of its world-famous Dairy Milk bar to France, it is claimed. Read
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Britain's first motorway driver dies
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM grandad who became Britain's first motorway driver has died, aged 92. Read
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Axe attack captured on camera
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
THIS was the moment an axewielding thug brought terror to a fast food restaurant in Birmingham. Read
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Ambulance crews rapped over performance
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Ambulance Service was today revealed as one of the worst performing in the country in latest national ratings. Read
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£5m hospice opens its doors
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
A £5.25 MILLION hospice has opened its doors. Read
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Police warning to uninsured drivers
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
POLICE are targeting hotspots for uninsured drivers by sending out 25,000 leaflets to warn them their pride and joy may end up being crushed. Read
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Mobile CCTV joins fight against crime
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
FIGHTING crime never stands still and Birmingham has introduced mobile CCTV cameras to its arsenal of crook-nabbing weapons. Read
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Council embroiled in spud war
Oct 12 2006 | Top Stories
IT'S a political hot potato which has caused a stink on the streets of Yardley. Read
