Top Stories for 29 June 2007

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Book launch in memory of tragic Rosie Jun 29 2007

A POIGNANT book featuring writings and drawings by a murdered teenage schoolgirl has been launched to raise funds for the charity set up in her memory.Read

David's the only boy in the show Jun 29 2007

TODDLER David Paine is following in the twinkle-toed footsteps of Billy Elliot - as the only boy starring in a dance show with 96 girls.Read

Tributes to former city matron Jun 29 2007

ONE of Birmingham's most respected former matrons and a pioneer of palliative care in the city has died at the age of 91.Read

Minders for workforce at eyesore flats Jun 29 2007

HOUSING chiefs may be forced to hire a team of burly minders to protect builders working on a £250,000 facelift for a neglected block of flats.Read

Landmark HP factory to be pulled down Jun 29 2007

THE world-famous Birmingham landmark of HP Sauce is to disappear from the city skyline after more than 100 years.Read

Voice of football Hugh Johns dies Jun 29 2007

FORMER Midland football commentator Hugh Johns has died aged 84.Read

Sick thieves steal baby memorials Jun 29 2007

A BLACK Country couple grieving over the loss of their stillborn baby have suffered further heartbreak - after thieves stole precious mementoes from a special remembrance garden.Read

Probation centre protesters in legal bid Jun 29 2007

CAMPAIGNERS against a controversial new Birmingham probation centre are to take legal action because they say it infringes their human rights.Read

The wreckage of Alex Henshaw's aircraft after the 1942 crash in Wednesfield

Test pilot's crash tale to be told on TV Jun 29 2007

A "HUSHED-UP" Second World War plane crash escape by one of Britain's Spitfire heroes is to be featured in a TV programme.Read

Village tribute to fighter pilot Jun 29 2007

A VILLAGE will pay tribute to an heroic US wartime fighter pilot whose actions saved residents from almost certain death.Read

Week of post chaos feared Jun 29 2007

POST may not drop through letter boxes for almost a week after thousands of Royal Mail workers today began a strike over pay.Read

Flooding at Worcestershire's New Road ground

Weekend of downpours is predicted Jun 29 2007

IT'S a case of batten down the hatches as Birmingham braces itself for another miserable weekend of torrential rain.Read

Bid to let Brummies have their day Jun 29 2007

A MAN fed up with the city's accent being the butt of jokes has started a campaign for a national "talk like a Brummie" day.Read

Bostin' brass in Ozzy's Brum star Jun 29 2007

A SPECIAL recipe of cement, brass and a lot of love has gone into creating Birmingham's first Hollywood Boulevard-style star.Read

Bravery award for loan shark victim Jun 29 2007

A BRAVE Birmingham man who was kidnapped and attacked with a machete and a baseball bat by a vicious loan shark has been hailed a hero for giving evidence against his brutal attacker.Read

Buses attacked by schoolchildren Jun 29 2007

TWO buses were allegedly attacked on a main road in Birmingham by a mob of around 20 secondary school pupils.Read

Hospital protesters appeal to new PM Jun 29 2007

PROTESTERS fighting to stop hospital services for west Birmingham being downgraded have taken their battle to the new Prime Minister.Read

Mayor debate takes to the streets Jun 29 2007

THE debate on whether Birmingham should have an elected mayor will soon be coming to a street near you.Read

Politicians join hospital protest Jun 29 2007

FAMILIES fighting plans for a secure mental unit in the heart of their neighbourhood are to stage another major demonstration tomorrow.Read

PC in court over fatal car crash Jun 29 2007

A POLICE officer was due before magistrates today charged with causing the death of a car passenger by dangerous driving.Read

Pair jailed for running cannabis factory Jun 29 2007

A CHINESE man and woman were today starting year long jail sentences for their role in running a 350-plant cannabis factory from a house in Birmingham.Read

Nanjing plan to boost MG relaunch Jun 29 2007

NANJING could link up with rivals SAIC in a "gentleman's agreement" to bolster the relaunch of MG at Longbridge.Read

Man fights for life after blaze at city hostel Jun 29 2007

A MAN was today fighting for his life with severe burns after a blaze tore through a Birmingham hostel.Read

Chinn calls for vote on elected mayor Jun 29 2007

THE debate about whether Birmingham should be run by the present leader and cabinet system or by an elected mayor is an important one about the governance of the city.Read

Falklands hero in care home visit Jun 29 2007

FALKLANDS war hero Simon Weston paid a flying visit to the Midlands to promote a care home for ex-servicemen and women.Read

Hunt for relatives after man's death Jun 29 2007

AN ELDERLY man has been found dead at a house in West Bromwich, prompting a search for relatives.Read

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