Jul
2007
Articles from 20th Jul 2007
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Assault claim on picket line
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
A SENIOR Royal Mail manager is being investigated over a complaint of assault after claims that violence flared during a picket line protest at Chelmsley Wood. Read
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Have we got that X Factor appeal?
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
WEIRD and wonderful wannabes faced a grilling from TV's Mr Nasty, Simon Cowell, as auditions for the new series of X-Factor were held at the NEC. Read
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Threat to £2bn road price cash
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
MANCHESTER is set to snatch Government funding of £2 billion for transport improvements by offering to pilot new road pricing systems instead of the West Midlands. Read
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Wish you were here?
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
A NEW tourist trail has been launched to turn the spotlight on the West Midlands' proud industrial past. Read
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I got fighting fit for my wedding
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
BLUSHING bride-to-be Donna Holmes couldn't bear the thought of walking down the aisle in a size 20 wedding dress. Read
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Tributes paid to tragic teacher
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
FLORAL tributes have been left at a Solihull school following the death of a popular teacher who was killed in a car crash. Read
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The world has gone Brummie!
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
MORE than 1,000 people across the world had a bostin' time taking part in the first ever Talk Like A Brummie day. Read
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'Brawl' mayor bailed by police
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
MAYOR of LIchfield Michael Fryers has been bailed while police continue to investigate his involvement in a boozy brawl. Read
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Father and uncle jailed for barbaric honour killing
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
THE father and uncle of honour killing victim Banaz Mahmod were jailed for life today for her "barbaric" murder. Read
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What would Mayor Chinn do for Brum?
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
CARL Chinn would be Birmingham's hero for the working classes should he throw his hat in the ring. Read
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Cameron's mayor pledge
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron is to make elected mayors for cities like Birmingham a firm manifesto pledge. Read
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Refuse lorry crashes into shop
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was rescued from her first floor flat after a refuse lorry smashed through the shop below as she slept. Read
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Mother's grief over murdered son
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
THE mother of a volunteer soldier tragically killed when violence flared at a house in Smethwick has spoken for the first time of her "wonderful" son. Read
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Brum begins the great get-away
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
HOLIDAYMAKERS were leaving Birmingham in their thousands today as the big summer getaway swung into action. Read
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The Big Debate: Your questions and the answers they got
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
LAST night protesters and officials met face-to-face to discuss the controversial probation centre in Kitts Green. Read
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Straw vow follows city outcry
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
JUSTICE minister Jack Straw has promised an investigation into why a probation office was allowed to open less than a mile from three Kitts Green schools. Read
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Fallen Afghanistan soldier is laid to rest
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND soldier described "as the finest of his generation" has been buried with full military honours after he was killed in Afghanistan. Read
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Jasper joins the Walk of Stars
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
ONE of Brum's best loved funnymen Jasper Carrott is set to be honoured in the Birmingham Walk of Stars. Read
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Midland soldier gets gallantry award
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND soldier has paid tribute to his fallen colleagues after he learnt he had been awarded the Military Cross. Read
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Voters speak on Smith's drug confession
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
COMMUNITY leaders from Jacqui Smith's home town today claimed she was sending out the wrong signal to young voters by admitting she had taken drugs. Read
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We've also smoked spliffs, say four of our MPs
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
FOUR West Midlands MPs today confessed to smoking cannabis in the past. Read
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Honorary degree for Doug
Jul 20 2007 | Top Stories
IF the cap fits! Former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis tries on a new piece of headwear after being awarded an honorary degree. Read
