Apr
2007
Articles from 26th Apr 2007
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City in comic book coup
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
THE creator of cigar-chomping comic book and blockbuster film hero Hellboy is coming to Birmingham later this year. Read
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Longbridge left in the slow lane
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
THE regeneration of the former MG Rover site at Longbridge is threatened by a decision to scale back much-needed transport improvements, claims Labour MP Richard Burden. Read
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Megan dances to the top
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
TALENTED teenage dancing queen Megan Kerrigan has been crowned the winner of the World Irish Dancing Championships. Read
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BBC proud to back multi-racial talents
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
KEITH Beech, the BBC's Head of Local Programmes for the West Midlands, responds to former presenter Robert Beckford's fears that there are not enough ethnic voices on the airwaves. Read
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Mailbox bridge to make a 10ft move
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM walkway has closed for engineering works which will see it being moved a short distance to make way for a new development. Read
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Mahmood throws his hat in the ring
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S first Muslim MP Khalid Mahmood today added his name to those considering standing for elected mayor of the city. Read
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Health minister gets a medical display
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
EDUCATION Secretary Alan Johnson had a health check at a pioneering centre in a Birmingham school which is bringing the medical profession to life for the next generation. Read
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Three held after man stabbed in pub
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was recovering in hospital today after he was stabbed as he drank in a pub. Read
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John Bull delivers roof-top Post Office demo
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
THE spectacle of lone demonstrator John Bull decked out in his Union Jack attire greeted people visiting one of Birmingham's busiest Post Office branches today. Read
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Vandals blow to Red Cross
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
YOBS have vandalised a Red Cross ambulance so badly that it has been pulled out of action in the city. Read
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UCE name change hits a BUM note
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
A SUGGESTED name for the University of Central England did not sit easily with bosses. Read
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Dry cleaning conman thought I was wet behind the ears
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
A CONMAN got himself tied up in knots when he tried to dupe the manager of a city restaurant into paying a bogus dry cleaning bill for his silk neckpiece. Read
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Burger chain wins battle
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
BURGER chain McDonald's will be allowed to open its Paradise Forum restaurant in Birmingham city centre until 3.30am at weekends, despite warnings the move would create a "honey pot" for disorder. Read
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Loudon: I'm sorry I had to end the show
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
AMERICAN singer songwriter Loudon Wainwright today apologised to fans after his Symphony Hall show was cut short by ugly scenes of crowd violence. Read
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Your cash helps Pete in fight to save sight
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
A KIND-hearted Birmingham Mail reader has made a touching gesture to help save the sight of a lorry driver who cannot get treatment on the NHS. Read
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Family - we want club closed
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
THE parents of Christopher Clarke today called for Oceana to be closed down for good. Read
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£5m nightclub in closure warning
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
THE city's new £5 million Oceana nightclub has been given "a severe warning" that it could be closed down because of police fears over drunkenness, fights and drugs. Read
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Man hurt in Brum shooting
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
A YOUNG man was seriously injured after being shot in a Birmingham street. Read
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Funeral for murdered English teacher
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
MOURNERS are due to gather in Coventry today for the funeral of a British teacher found murdered in a Tokyo apartment. Read
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Blair quizzed over care home closures
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
THE Prime Minister has been tackled in the Commons over the possible closure of local authority residential care homes for the elderly in Staffordshire. Read
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Three charged over Vaisakhi stabbing
Apr 26 2007 | Top Stories
THREE males are due in court charged with attempted murder after a stabbing which marred a Birmingham festival to celebrate the Sikh new year. Read
