Mar
2007
Articles from 12th Mar 2007
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Four held in murder probe over man's death
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
A MURDER investigation was under way today after the badly-battered body of a man was discovered at a tower block in the Black Country. Read
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Commuter chaos as robbers dump cash haul
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
MOTORISTS were scrambling for cash in Birmingham today after bungling armed robbers tossed thousands of pounds of notes from their car. Read
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Theft hits 999 crew
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
VALUABLE equipment was stolen from an ambulance while the crew was treating a patient. Read
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Terrier-iffic Crufts: How Tibetan Willy was crowned best in show
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
TIBETAN terrier Willy was taking it in his stride today after scooping the title of Best min Show at this year's Crufts. Read
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Probe into alleged illegal BNP vote
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
AN investigation has been launched into claims that BNP councillors in Sandwell allegedly voted illegally at an annual budget meeting. Read
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Man cut free after crash
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
A ROAD in Birmingham was closed today after a collision between a milk float, car and a lorry. Read
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Final insult to HP workers
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
A NEW twist in the closure of Birmingham's HP Sauce factory has left a bitter taste in workers' mouths. Read
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Eviction day for 'Shameless' family
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
BAILIFFS were today preparing to evict the "Shameless" family of 12 who defied a judge to stay in their Birmingham council house. Read
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Democracy: It's a small price to pay
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S leaders are trying to put people off a referendum on elected mayors by overstating the cost, it was claimed today. Read
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Bus stop murder: three face court
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
THREE people were appearing in court today charged with the murder of a teenage boy who died after being stabbed at a Birmingham city centre bus stop. Read
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Brum out in force for St Patrick's Day
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM became a sea of green, white and gold as the city was brought to life in the annual St Patrick's Day parade. Read
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Boys are the write stuff for No 10.
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
TONY Blair congratulated two talented Midland students on winning a prestigious writing competition when they visited him at Downing Street. Read
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You're a star, chick!
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
JADE Goody's rants at Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty on Celebrity Big Brother may have had people glued to their television screens. Read
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Cheers - TV wine channel launched in Brum
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
THE world's first live wine television channel will be broadcast from a custom-built wine bar and studio in Birmingham. Read
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Students strip night plan is axed
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL student night accused of "exploiting" drunken revellers by allegedly encouraging them to strip, pole dance and compete in wet T-shirt contests has been axed. Read
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Relief as yob kids move out
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
TEARAWAY youngsters have been moved out of a house used as a care home for delinquent children in Birmingham after scores of families living nearby complained, it was revealed today. Read
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Parents win delay on drop-in centre plan
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
PARENTS protesting against a new probation service drop-in centre close to three Birmingham schools have managed to stall the project after 7,000 people signed a petition. Read
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Mum threatened with court after truancy mix-up
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
A MUM was accused of failing to ensure her daughter attended school and threatened with court action - despite an unblemished attendance record. Read
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Lisa in pole position to raise titters
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
POLE dancing girls have long been a favourite attraction in gentlemen's clubs. Read
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Let there be light!
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
THE Bishop of Birmingham kicked off a week-long celebration of a city church's stunning stained glass windows yesterday. Read
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Anger over treatment of injured troops
Mar 12 2007 | Top Stories
A FURIOUS row has broken out over the case of a wounded Iraq veteran reportedly forced to spend a night in Birmingham's Selly Oak hospital lying in his own waste. Read
