Apr
2007
Articles from 9th Apr 2007
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Muslims back mayor referendum petition
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of Muslims have put their weight behind the Birmingham Mail's campaign for a referendum on a directly elected mayor for the city. Read
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Couple injured after falling from elephant
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM couple were left with severe injuries and broken bones when a dream safari holiday turned into a nightmare. Read
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Mum and baby rescued from house fire
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE mother and her baby daughter were given oxygen after their Black Country home was filled with smoke in a chip pan fire. Read
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City poker star 'splits with wife'
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM-based Dave "El Blondie" Colclough - Europe's number one poker player - is reported to have split up with his young wife. Read
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Murder hunt after OAP loses fight for life
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
A MURDER inquiry has been launched after a Midland pensioner lost his fight for life six weeks after being attacked with a meat skewer. Read
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Boy rescued after swimming pool drama
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
A BOY, aged five, caused a splash at a Birmingham swimming baths when his arm got stuck behind a handrail. Read
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New debate planned over bus services
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
A BUS driver was assaulted or abused every normal working day over the past 12 months, shocking statistics reveal. Read
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Antique timber lost after suspicious blaze
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
VALUABLE antique timber was destroyed in a "suspicious" fire at the Black Country Living Museum. Read
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Councillor backs talking CCTV plan
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
A COUNCILLOR who helped spearhead the first talking CCTV cameras in the country is confident they will be a huge success as they head for the West Midlands. Read
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Anger at 'lazy' police parking
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
TRAFFIC cops are routinely flouting the rules of the road when they park out-side a city centre police station. Read
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Call to bring Davis Cup back to Brum
Apr 09 2007 | Top Stories
CAPTAIN John Lloyd thanked the Birmingham public for their passionate support after Great Britain completed a comfortable 4-1 win over Holland at the NEC yesterday. Read
