Sep
2007
Articles from 5th Sep 2007
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Yam's looking really bostin!
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A NEW clothing range is set to smash its way onto the catwalks of Milan, Paris, New York... and Rubery. Read
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Soldier leads a mercy mission
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A SOLDIER from Alvechurch led a team of engineers to Africa in a bid to help them prepare for deadly natural disasters that could put thousands of civilian homes at risk. Read
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New hope for six evacuee families
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
FAMILIES evacuated from their homes after a 30ft high wall started cracking nearby were holding talks with council chiefs today . Read
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Pledge on threat over care homes
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
WORRIED residents in care in Staffordshire have been assured they will not be made homeless if their residential homes are shut. Read
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Have a say on council funds
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
TAXPAYERS in Tamworth are being asked to say how they think their money should be spent. Read
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Bugs made my baby sick says mum
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A BABY girl ended up seriously ill in hospital after picking up an infection from cockroaches in an infested flat, her mum claimed today. Read
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Alert over hols time increase
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
MIDLAND firms have been urged to review their holiday practices or risk falling foul of new arrangements on paid leave. Read
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More than a passing interest
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A UNITED Nations of workers who have made Birmingham their home will see old rivalries re-emerge with the start of the Rugby World Cup. Read
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Home plans fight blow
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
CITY planning chiefs have been advised to back a new housing estate despite fears the land could be contaminated. Read
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Gunning for criminals
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
AN INNOCUOUS looking office block in the heart of Birmingham is set to become the front line in the battle against gun crime. Read
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Council business trips cost £53,000
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
CITY council bosses and staff have been slammed for enjoying a jet-set lifestyle at the taxpayers' expense. Read
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Chase driver in city terror
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN drove through Birmingham city centre so dangerously it was unsafe for police to follow, a court was told. Read
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Driver who killed pensioner 'asleep'
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A PROFESSIONAL boxer's father was fatally injured when a dozing Birmingham van driver ploughed into their car on their way home from a bout, a court was told. Read
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Passports for pupils
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
PUPILS at a Birmingham secondary school came face-to-face with the latest security measure today - passport control. Read
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Top billing for bike-crazy city
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
THE Tour of Britain cycle race reaches the Black Country next week with organisers claiming the sport is "coming home". Read
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Mum's 3-year benefit fiddle
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A MOTHER of three who fiddled more than £25,000 in benefits because of "substantial" debts has been allowed to keep her freedom. Read
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Teen who terrified ex caged
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A TERRIFIED mother used a knife to fight off a man harassing her daughter, a court was told. Read
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Police: come clean on graffiti vandals
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
YOBS daubing graffiti across Solihull are being warned to clean up their act - or face the consequences. Read
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Old school ties strong for Joleon
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of pupils at a Birmingham school will be taking a much keener interest than most in England's vital Euro 2008 football qualifying matches. Read
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Mums' 44km charity walk
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A GROUP of mothers from a Solihull school will be donning their running shoes and turning miles into cash to raise funds for charity on Saturday. Read
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MP in pledge over green belt fight
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
SUTTON Coldfield MP Andrew Mitchell has outlined his committment to protecting the Green Belt around Birmingham. Read
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Mother at war to sell nursery
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A MUM who set up a nursery with her seriously ill mother is selling up after going to war with her neighbours. Read
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MMR jab alert
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
NEARLY 100 Birmingham schoolchildren were given higher than recommended doses of the controversial MMR vaccine in a blunder by health bosses. Read
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Lie detector test for benefit claims
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A NEW computer crackdown on benefit fraud will see more than 60,000 people subjected to lie detector tests in a Birmingham City Council trial scheme. Read
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Gems clue to granny killer
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
MURDER police today appealed to jewellers to help trace £1,000 gems stolen from a pensioner's home. Read
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Funky moped! I'm famous in my city
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
ONE of Britain's best-loved comedians who has always stayed true to his Birmingham roots is preparing to be inducted into the city's Walk of Stars. Read
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Five jailed in £5.5m cigs plot
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
FIVE Black Country men have been put behind bars for a total of 11 years for their part in an operation to flood the area with more than £5.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read
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Coach crash drive still not quizzed
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE today revealed the Midland driver arrested for drink driving after an horrific coach crash will not be quizzed until he has recovered from his injuries. Read
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Byrne and Whitby on same track
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
CITY leaders were today a step nearer securing the extra £220 million Government cash needed towards the long-awaited revamp of New Street Station. Read
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You should all be locked up
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
A JUDGE admitted his "hands were tied" by the law when he was only able to fine a group of men for their involvement in a "sadistic and merciless" dog fight in Birmingham. Read
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Mum's saying thanks with a musical show
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
AN EAST Birmingham mum has decided to give something back to the charity who helped her autistic son by organising a fund-raising event this week. Read
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I took a 9-inch knife on to my holiday plane
Sep 05 2007 | Top Stories
It wasn't until he arrived in his hotel room in Cyprus that Eric Spears realised the blade was even in his bag. Read
