Jul
2007
Articles from 5th Jul 2007
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Cameron: I'd demand mayor referendum
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
TORY chief David Cameron this afternoon used a high-profile speech in Birmingham to hammer home his support for elected mayors. Read
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Young boy is rescued from bike
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS in Birmingham were called to rescue a young boy whose finger was trapped in the wheel of his push bike. Read
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School strikes are called off
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
TEACHERS' strikes planned at a Birmingham primary school have been scrapped after talks between union officials and the city council. Read
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Midlands remains on high alert
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
STRINGENT security measures were still in force in the Midlands today despite Britain's terror threat level being stepped down for the first time since the car bomb attempts in London and Glasgow. Read
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Food festival is ready for the rain
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
THERE'S going to be food, glorious food, even if there's mud, glorious mud. Read
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Family in despair over aid wrangle
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
BLIND, wheelchair bound and seriously brain damaged, 11-year-old Waseem Alam is trapped in his own body. Read
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Cricket fans determined to have fun
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
OWZAT for ignoring the weather and the threat of terrorism to enjoy a great day out. Read
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City's £90m swimming pools crisis
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
A £90 MILLION swimming pool cash crisis in Birmingham has left city leisure boss Coun Ray Hassall floundering. Read
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Bedroom wrecked by blaze
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
THE front bedroom of a Birmingham house was left gutted after a smoker failed to put out his cigarette properly, firefighters revealed today. Read
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Family tribute to crash tragedy man
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
THE family of a young "fun loving" Midland man who died in a horrific motorway smash today told of their heartbreak. Read
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Rosie book has the right recipe
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
A CHARITY book featuring writing by a tragic stabbed schoolgirl is proving to be a success just days after it was launched. Read
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Rare tigers on a breeding mission
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
RARE tigers born at a Midland zoo have been transferred to important collections across Britain and Europe as part of a major international breeding programme. Read
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Postie admits stealing gifts
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
A DISGRACED city postman avoided jail after he admitted stealing cash and DVDs from unsuspecting customers. Read
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Our boys tell of life on the battlefield
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
THE harsh reality of trying to bring peace to war-torn Iraq and Afghanistan was today revealed by brave young Midland soldiers. Read
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Man quizzed over body found at bridge
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE have arrested a man following the death of a young dad found lying at the bottom of a bridge in Birmingham, it was revealed today. Read
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Lucky escape for motorway crash driver
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
A WOMAN in her 40s escaped with minor injuries after her car hit a crash barrier on a section of motorway in the Midlands and overturned. Read
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Head in battle to keep school open
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
A HEADTEACHER has hit out at plans to close his school ahead of a public meeting due to be held on Monday. Read
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Going batty for Ozzy's visit
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
OZZYMANIA has hit Birmingham's Broad Street in the countdown to the launch of the glittering Walk Of Stars. Read
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Future of regional TV news in doubt
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
THE future of Central Tonight and other regional news services on ITV is in doubt, media watchdog Ofcom warned. Read
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Female mayor backs referendum call
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
BIG cities like Birmingham need an elected mayor to unite the people behind a recognisable leader. Read
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Dad's life-saving op cancelled four times
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM dad has had a life-saving operation to remove a dangerous aneurysm cancelled four times at a city hospital. Read
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Dad jailed for raping prostitute
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN who abducted a young Midland prostitute and threatened to set her on fire before twice raping her has been put behind bars for eight years. Read
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Officer: I was given all clear before firing
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
AN Army officer whose tank killed two Staffordshire colleagues in Iraq was told moments before opening fire that there were no friendly troops in the area, an inquest has heard. Read
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Cave home sells for £100,000 at auction
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
A CAVE home in Worcestershire - complete with a front door, fireplace and pantry - has been sold for £100,000. Read
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Public to decide on city transport cash
Jul 05 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has been chosen to host a pilot scheme in which areas are given their own kitty to spend on transport and infrastructure. Read
