May
2007
Articles from 23rd May 2007
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Sea how much I've grown dad!
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
BORN smaller than the size of a five pence piece these baby seahorses have a tough start in life. Read
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Brummie accent bashed by Lonely Planet
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
NICE city but shame about the accent. That was the verdict on Birmingham today from one of the world's best selling travel guides. Read
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Bill boost in mayor fight
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail's elected mayor petition has made waves in the House of Commons. Read
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Pensioner injured in gas blast
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A 98-YEAR-OLD Worcestershire woman suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a suspected gas explosion. Read
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In the pink for gay festival
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
THE streets of Birmingham will be pretty in pink this weekend when the city plays host to the 10th annual Gay Pride Festival. Read
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Bogus goods prison threat to father and sons
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A FATHER and two sons from Birmingham caught with a large haul of fake clothing could face prison sentences unless they come up with almost £300,000. Read
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British Gas in fresh bill bungle
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
BLUNDERING British Gas has been at it again - just days after promising to stop hounding a disabled couple over an unpaid bill for a home which wasn't even built! Read
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Queuing up to be Pied Piper of Woodgate Valley
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
MORE than 300 people have applied to become a Pied Piper at a Birmingham beauty spot. Read
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MP in praise of relief road
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A NEW £20 million relief road in Birmingham has been commended for cutting traffic congestion. Read
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Russia could become a new threat, MP warns
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
THE threats of the Cold War could return as Russia becomes richer and more confident, the former Chair of the Defence Select Committee has warned. Read
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It's Hellboy heaven for comic book fans
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
COMIC fans will be in Hellboy heaven when both the creator and artist of the demon superhero come to Birmingham. Read
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Funds hope for Acorns hospice
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A THREATENED Midland charity for terminally ill children believes an independent Government review may have secured its future. Read
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School caretaker denies letter bomb campaign
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A PRIMARY school caretaker pleaded not guilty today to a series of charges in connection with a letter bomb campaign, including one device in BIrmingham. Read
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Tailbacks as lorry overturns
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A LORRY carrying about 35 tonnes of cardboard overturned on a busy city traffic island today. Read
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Prison for driver who killed lad, 7
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A HIT-AND-RUN driver who killed a seven-year-old boy has been put behind bars for two years. Read
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Man escapes pub arson attack
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN escaped through a kitchen window today following an arson attack on a pub. Read
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Family fury as schoolboy goes on walkabout
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A SIX-year-old boy managed to slip past staff at a Birmingham primary school and walk all the way home when he was meant to be supervised. Read
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Outcry at housing pack chaos
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
PROPERTY experts in the Midlands condemned the Government for throwing the housing market into turmoil yesterday after it announced a delay and watering down of Home Information Packs. Read
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Two girls assaulted by teens
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating separate assaults on two girls from the same Birmingham school on the same day. Read
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Albion play-off agony for Italy trip youngsters
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A SCHOOL trip to Italy would be a dream for most teenagers - but for die-hard Albion fans Lee Richards and George Brookes it spells heartbreak. Read
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Woman survives lorry collision
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A WOMAN cheated death when she was in an accident with a lorry in Birmingham. Read
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Outrage at honour for stay-away councillor
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A FORMER city councillor who claimed £30,000 in taxpayers money for doing next to nothing has been given a top honour by fellow politicians. Read
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Fans give Erasure A Little Respect
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
POP duo Erasure met fans during a show and signing session at a Birmingham music store. Read
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Councils get say on road tolls
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
ROAD pricing in the West Midlands moved a step closer as ministers washed their hands of the decision to introduce charges. Read
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Drunk policeman stole car
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
AN off-duty police sergeant was in a head-on crash after he had taken an unmarked police car from a police station while he was over the drink-drive limit. Read
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Man charged over M40 death
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A DRIVER has been charged with causing the death of a Good Samaritan who stopped to help a dying boy. Read
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'Grow up', football lout is told
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
A NOTORIOUS hooligan who has written a book about his history of soccer violence has avoided jail after he was involved in a clash with rival fans. Read
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'No victory parade' for Albion
May 23 2007 | Top Stories
WEMBLEY-bound West Bromwich Albion will refuse to take part in a victory parade if they win Monday's play-off final on Monday against Derby County. Read
