Jun
2007
Articles from 29th Jun 2007
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Book launch in memory of tragic Rosie
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
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David's the only boy in the show
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
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Tributes to former city matron
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
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Minders for workforce at eyesore flats
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
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Landmark HP factory to be pulled down
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
THE world-famous Birmingham landmark of HP Sauce is to disappear from the city skyline after more than 100 years. Read
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Voice of football Hugh Johns dies
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
FORMER Midland football commentator Hugh Johns has died aged 84. Read
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Weekend of downpours is predicted
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
IT'S a case of batten down the hatches as Birmingham braces itself for another miserable weekend of torrential rain. Read
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Week of post chaos feared
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
POST may not drop through letter boxes for almost a week after thousands of Royal Mail workers today began a strike over pay. Read
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Village tribute to fighter pilot
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
A VILLAGE will pay tribute to an heroic US wartime fighter pilot whose actions saved residents from almost certain death. Read
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Test pilot's crash tale to be told on TV
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
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Probation centre protesters in legal bid
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS against a controversial new Birmingham probation centre are to take legal action because they say it infringes their human rights. Read
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Politicians join hospital protest
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
FAMILIES fighting plans for a secure mental unit in the heart of their neighbourhood are to stage another major demonstration tomorrow. Read
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PC in court over fatal car crash
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
A POLICE officer was due before magistrates today charged with causing the death of a car passenger by dangerous driving. Read
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Pair jailed for running cannabis factory
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
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Nanjing plan to boost MG relaunch
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
NANJING could link up with rivals SAIC in a "gentleman's agreement" to bolster the relaunch of MG at Longbridge. Read
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Man fights for life after blaze at city hostel
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was today fighting for his life with severe burns after a blaze tore through a Birmingham hostel. Read
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Chinn calls for vote on elected mayor
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
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Hunt for relatives after man's death
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
AN ELDERLY man has been found dead at a house in West Bromwich, prompting a search for relatives. Read
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Falklands hero in care home visit
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
FALKLANDS war hero Simon Weston paid a flying visit to the Midlands to promote a care home for ex-servicemen and women. Read
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Mayor debate takes to the streets
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
THE debate on whether Birmingham should have an elected mayor will soon be coming to a street near you. Read
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Hospital protesters appeal to new PM
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
PROTESTERS fighting to stop hospital services for west Birmingham being downgraded have taken their battle to the new Prime Minister. Read
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Buses attacked by schoolchildren
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
TWO buses were allegedly attacked on a main road in Birmingham by a mob of around 20 secondary school pupils. Read
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Bravery award for loan shark victim
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
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Bostin' brass in Ozzy's Brum star
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
A SPECIAL recipe of cement, brass and a lot of love has gone into creating Birmingham's first Hollywood Boulevard-style star. Read
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Bid to let Brummies have their day
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
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Sick thieves steal baby memorials
Jun 29 2007 | Top Stories
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
