Apr
2007
Articles from 2nd Apr 2007
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Prison guards cleared over hanging death
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
FOUR prison guards standing trial over the death of a Birmingham man in their care have been cleared of all charges on the directions of the judge. Read
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Anti terrorism unit is launched
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE in the West Midlands have launched a new dedicated Counter Terrorism Unit to step up the UK's fight against terror. Read
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Hospital in NHS ambulance ban
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Children's Hospital bosses have stopped using NHS ambulances to transfer young patients after a baby nearly died when a vehicle broke down. Read
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Court bid blow to development project
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
A £100 million redevelopment of West Bromwich town centre is under threat because of a High Court battle, it was revealed today. Read
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Two hurt in pub shooting
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
TWO men were today recovering in hospital after being shot in what is thought to have been a Yardie attack in a packed Birmingham pub. Read
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Luke given gift of life - drip by drip
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
BATTLING babe Luke Joeres gurgles in excitement as he celebrates his second momentous birthday. Read
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Last chance to vote for your local corner shop
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
You only have one week left to nominate your favourite local corner shop. Read
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Teachers 'scared of sensitive history'
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
MIDLAND faith leaders have called for a review of history education after the Government revealed schools were too scared to teach sensitive subjects like the Holocaust and the slave trade. Read
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Bunker mentality as allotments group digs in
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
ALLOTMENT holders looked set to dig for victory in a stunt to close a Birmingham golf course and replace it with 1,800 allotments. Read
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What a Bolly good show!
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
IT was a case of East meets West in Birmingham as thousands of people from across the country flocked to attend the area's first ever Asian Lifestyle Show. Read
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On the march for Prophet's birthday
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Muslims from across the Midlands descended on Birmingham to celebrate Mawlid-un-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. Read
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Falklands War veterans remember
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
VETERANS of the Falkland War will today join thousands of civilians across the country to remember the 255 British and 750 Argentinian servicemen who lost their lives fighting for the islands. Read
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Falklands left me scarred for life
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
AS a combat veteran with nearly two decades' service in the Navy, Doug Page was no stranger to life under fire when he was sent out to the Falklands in 1982. Read
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100 years of motor history goes on show
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
MORE than 100 years of motoring history will be celebrated in a new Midland exhibition. Read
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Bells ring out for the Morris men
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
THE jangle of bells and the knocking of wood will echo through the streets of Birmingham when 500 Morris dancers descend on the city. Read
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Dole fiddler told to pay up
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
A BENEFITS cheat who stole £74,000 of taxpayers' cash in a "systematic fraud" has been ordered to pay up or face jail. Read
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Hundreds march in pensions fight
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of workers who lost their jobs and their pensions when a Bromsgrove firm folded took to the streets to mark the anniversary. Read
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Shoppers support mayor campaign
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
SHOPPERS and residents are enthusiastically backing the Birmingham Mail's referendum petition according to a city MP. Read
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Husband's heartache as pregnant mum dies suddenly
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
A PREGNANT Birmingham mum-of-two was found dead by her husband three days before she was due to give birth to the baby boy they both longed for. Read
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Bats in the belfry put £100m plan on hold
Apr 02 2007 | Top Stories
A £100 MILLION redevelopment scheme to breathe new life into West Bromwich town centre has hit a snag - as workers look for bats in the belfry. Read
