Dec
2006
Articles from 6th Dec 2006
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Girl sexually assaulted in city park
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER was dragged to the ground and sexually assaulted as she walked through a darkened park. Read
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Man due in court on murder charge
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
A 20-YEAR-OLD has been charged with murder following the death of a man from stab wounds two weeks ago. Read
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Warning on street 'tension'
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
CLAIMS that Birmingham City Council is not doing enough to calm tensions on the streets of Lozells were raised last night. Read
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Thousands hit as Xmas parties cancelled
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people who bought tickets for a series of glittering Christmas parties were out of pocket today after they were cancelled by the Birmingham firm organising them. Read
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Police 'ignored racism in attack'
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
AN investigation has been launched into the way West Midlands Police officers handled an incident at a Birmingham retail park. Read
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PC denies rape attack on blind date
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
A WEST Midland police constable has denied raping a woman after going on a blind date with her. Read
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Mail man Tony cuts a dash with fashion duo
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
I ALWAYS felt like a 'dapper man about town type' - until I met fashion gurus Trinny and Susannah. Read
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Linguists and drivers wanted
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
FOREIGN language speakers and motorists with clean driving licences - your city needs you! Read
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I'm paned by lies about £40k glass
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
A FURIOUS Sandwell Council leader today hit back at claims that a controversial £54 million arts centre in West Bromwich had been landed with a £40,000 bill to replace a single broken window. Read
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Whistleblower wins payout
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
A FORMER council official who alerted his bosses to massive mis-spending today apologised to taxpayers after he was awarded £600,000 in compensation. Read
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Uproar over plans for library closure
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
Staffordshire County Council has announced plans to axe Tuesday morning opening at Glascote Library, in Tamworth, in the new year. Read
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Son killed dad at family party
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
A FAMILY barbecue turned to tragedy when a son killed his father in a drug and drink-fuelled row. Read
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Pupils arrow in on darts legend Phil
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS at a Birmingham school were bang on target with their pointed questions to legendary darts champion Phil "The Power" Taylor. Read
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Lorry driver trapped in M6 crash
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
TWO lanes of the M6 were closed after a pile-up involving three lorries. Read
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Just as well Santa doesn't use trains
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
FESTIVE travellers aiming to visit relatives by train this Christmas are facing misery on the rails - a big programme of engineering means cancellations and longer journeys. Read
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Doc has sights set on Russia
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
IT'S a case of From Russia With Love for a Birmingham doctor who has been appointed an international health adviser for the country. Read
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Council to back human rights call
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
CITY leader Mike Whitby has agreed to write to Birmingham's newest twin city encouraging it in a campaign to stamp out human rights abuses. Read
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Ciro's massive debt mountain
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM menswear firm Ciro Citterio went bust with massive debts of £28 million, it emerged today. Read
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At long last I have justice for my boy
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
THE mother of a teenager dragged to his death under the wheels of a taxi said justice had finally been done after the "reckless" driver's sentence was increased. Read
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Arboretum eyes £4m lotto boost
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
AN AMBITIOUS £4 million lottery grant is being prepared which would help give the biggest boost to the Walsall Arboretum 'for a generation'. Read
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Thousands lose out after city firm disappears
Dec 06 2006 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of people planning Christmas parties have been left out of pocket after the Birmingham firm organising them disappeared owing money. Read
