Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
BOB Love likes to break the ice himself when he turns up for indoor bowls matches these days. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
FORTY-two employees have been awarded more than £l00,000 for "being kept in the dark" over losing their jobs at West Bromwich's controversial The Public arts complex. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
A FOURTH person was today being quizzed over the shooting of three people at a packed Birmingham pub. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
A VILLA fan who invaded the pitch to score a dream goal against Everton in front of a packed stadium today revealed he did it as a tribute to his late uncle, who was once on the club's books. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS in Bournville have reacted with anger as Tesco chiefs unveiled plans to extend the opening hours of their local store. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
PRIME Minister Tony Blair today praised the "amazing, can-do" spirit of thousands of ex-MG Rover workers and applauded Nanjing's plan to bring Longbridge back from the dead. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
TONY Blair has backed the Birmingham Mail's campaign for a referendum over a directly-elected Mayor - and announced it was time for a "big, local leader" to run the city. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
TWO men who carried out a vicious assault on a Birmingham pub landlord after he tried to stop them stealing his property have been sent to custody. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
INDEPENDENT auditors are to investigate allegations of political abuse of the city council's free news-sheet, Forward. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
THE company with a near monopoly share of Birmingham's bus business today rebuffed council demands to provide extra security to protect its passengers. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN stole a mechanical digger after drinking 30 pints of beer and then left the machine with a nearby householder after giving her his name and address, a court heard. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
UNION leaders today described the cutting of 600 jobs by Severn Trent from its water business over the next five years as "unacceptable". Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
PEUGEOT Citroen will remain in the Midlands for "many, many years" its UK boss said. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
A CROOKED ex-policeman claimed more than £10,000 in benefits while he worked as a medic. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
ICONIC boy band Take That and rock legends The Police have sent Birmingham's top venues into overdrive as event chiefs today announced record-breaking ticket sales of £1million. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
A TOP music promoter today accused West Midlands Police of racism in its attitude towards urban music events in the city. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
A COUPLE with a seriously ill daughter today appealed for help to pay for repairs to a specially-equipped van which they need for her to travel in. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
A MAJOR two-week festival to celebrate the re-opening of historic Birmingham Town Hall will be launched later this month. Read
Apr 04 2007 | Top Stories
MILLIONS of pounds will be pumped in to West Midlands railways making train trips quicker and more comfortable for passengers. Read