May
2007
Articles from 16th May 2007
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Two escape flat fire
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
A CHILD and an adult had a lucky escape when they woke to see their home engulfed in flames. Read
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Shock at closure of city restaurant
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
ONE of Birmingham's best known restaurants has suddenly closed, sending shockwaves through the city's entertainment district and catering industry. Read
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Police girl attacked by drunk 'Mr Blues'
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM City fanatic who visited magistrates to change his name to his favourite football team has made a return journey - after a brush with the law. Read
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Michelle has top top number two!
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
WITH his shock of hair and cheeky face, little Thomas Maloney is the spitting image of his older brother Jake. Read
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House sale shock for Villa fan
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
IT LOOKED like the bargain of the century - a detached four-bedroomed, two bathroomed luxury des-res on a leafy street in Edgbaston for sale at just £53,500. Read
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Honour killing arrest shocks neighbours
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
NEIGHBOURS in an exclusive Solihull street told spoke of their shock and surprise after detectives investigating a suspected "honour" killing swooped to arrest a woman. Read
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Gunfire terrifies shoppers at precinct
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
SHOPPERS at a busy Birmingham precinct dived for cover as a gun was fired and a car window shattered. Read
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Family tell of their bus crash horror
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
A FATHER-of-three today spoke of his horror after a runaway bus smashed into his house and burst into flames. Read
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European Cup hero's drink-drive shame
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa legend Gary Shaw today spoke of his shame after being banned from the road for drink driving. Read
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Boy had been warned before tragedy
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
A BOY strangled by a duvet cover hung from a banister had been repeatedly warned of the danger, an inquest heard. Read
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ASBOs for gang who terrorised historic hall
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
A GANG of seven youngsters turned a Birmingham park into a "no go area" in an 18-month campaign of terror. Read
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Probation centre campaigners vow to fight on
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
PROTESTERS staging a last-ditch stand against a probation service drop-in centre being opened near three schools today vowed to fight on. Read
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Policeman sprayed in the face by yobs
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE are hunting three men after an officer was sprayed in the face with a mystery substance during a routine enquiry. Read
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OAP killed in collision
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
AN elderly woman pedestrian died after being struck by a car just yards from her home. Read
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Longer trains for Brum commuters
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
LONGER trains are being introduced by Central Trains to provide more seats on some of their busiest weekday services in a new timetable launched on Monday. Read
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Irish community hit by council cuts
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S Irish community is set to lose up to £120,000 worth of advice and welfare services following a council budget cut. Read
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Hospital bosses hail modernisation plans
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
IT was built when MRSA was not heard of, penicillin hadn't even been invented, lobotomies were a regular treatment and Florence Nightingale was still a practising nurse. Read
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City farewell for victim of M25 horror
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM doctor was among the victims of a minibus crash on the M25 which killed five friends in a stag party tragedy. Read
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City terror suspect is released
May 16 2007 | Top Stories
A 22-YEAR-OLD man who was arrested in Birmingham arrested in connection with the July 7 bombings is one of three people who have been released without charge, Scotland Yard have said. Read
