Sep
2007
Articles from 11th Sep 2007
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'The taxpayers will pick up bill'
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
FURIOUS opposition councillors say taxpayers will be forced to foot the bill when a new pay structure is implemented. Read
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Life ban for dog cruelty
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A DOG owner who neglected a German Shepherd until the animal was emaciated and maggot-ridden has been banned from keeping animals for life. Read
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Golf victory but a fair way left to go
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
FAMILIES campaigning against plans to build dozens of new golf course lodges near their homes were today celebrating a partial victory over developers. Read
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Fillm fame is plain sailing
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
THE red carpet was being rolled out today as Birmingham hosted the premiere of a film based on one of the city's best-loved water landmarks. Read
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Crook's pose as wealthy lawyer
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN conned £7,000 out of a Solihull bank to fund his gambling addiction by using documents burgled from a barrister's home. Read
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Bid to ban sunbedshealth correspondent
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
HEALTH watchdogs could ban sunbeds from Birmingham's leisure centres. Read
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Benn helps mark women's victory
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
TONY Benn is to be the main speaker at this year's Women Chainmakers' Festival. Read
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A music night to remember
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A MUSICIAN whose battle with cancer stopped him from playing his beloved guitar will be remembered at a musical memorial night. Read
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Furious crowds storms consulate
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
ANGRY crowds stormed the Indian Consulate office in Birmingham as a row over visas erupted into violence. Read
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Anguish over nurse's death
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A DUDLEY mother today told of her family's grief at the tragic death of her daughter in a road accident. Read
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We've lived in a Travelodge for 20 years
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A COUPLE have lived in a budget hotel for more than 20 years because it is cheaper and safer than living in their home. Read
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Vehicle checks net two banned drivers
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A MAJOR police crackdown on illegal drivers saw more than 100 vehicles stopped and two people arrested in Solihull. Read
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Jane hits the spot with reiki
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
NUMBERS certainly add up for an accounts clerk who is combining the world of work and reiki sessions to help others. Read
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Jail for 4am copper thief
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A BURGLAR who targeted houses being renovated to steal copper piping is to start a six-month jail term - as soon as he is arrested. Read
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Homes row architect is heckled
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
HAVING no development on one of Birmingham's most precious garden suburbs "will not be an option" residents have been told by the estate owners. Read
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Fun day tribute
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
CASTLE Bromwich Cricket Club has raised more than £500 during a family fun day in honour of its late president, Haydn Conley. Read
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Central trains fare cheats ordered to pay £20,000
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
MORE than 100 West Midlands fare dodgers are named and shamed this month on posters going up at rail stations across the region. Read
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Brown praise for football scheme
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
THE Prime Minister has told a Selly Oak community worker from Birmingham he will make a great ambassador in England's efforts to host the football World Cup. Read
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Tree surgeon killed by 30ft fall in garden
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A TREE surgeon suffered multiple injuries and later died after falling 30ft out of a tree in a Birmingham back garden, an inquest heard. Read
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Transplant dad has struck gold
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A SUTTON Coldfield man has stunned medics by triumphing at the World Transplant Games just 15 years after staring death in the face. Read
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Save cash by going green
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
RETAILERS across the West Midlands are missing out on "easy" cash-savings - which could add up to many thousands of pounds. Read
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One is not amused
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A £3.5 million centre aimed at embracing deaf culture was officially opened in Birmingham by the Princess Royal. Read
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Driving up aspirations
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM secondary school has received national recognition for its work in tackling the culture of low aspirations and academic achievement amongst black boys. Read
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Tragedy of bullied boy
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A BOY of 13 hanged himself following a bad school report and after being bullied on a social networking website, an inquest heard. Read
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Man cheats death in sub station fall
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN suffered multiple injuries after falling 40ft from a Birmingham street wall into a train electricity sub station. Read
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Mac centre facing crash crisis
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
THE POPULAR Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham is facing a major jobs crisis following a bleak warning it cannot survive without cash support. Read
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Giselle's living the model life
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
MIDLAND teenager Giselle Boxer is proving to be a model student. Read
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Wake up to Kate in the morning
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
FORMER Big Brother winner Kate Lawler is to become the new breakfast show presenter at Birmingham-based rock radio station Kerrang!. Read
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Trevor's goal is Jasper's do
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
BLUES footballing legend Trevor Francis could be jetting back to Birmingham to see a celebrity pal receive the city's top showbiz accolade. Read
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Speak Out Stop Bullying 2008: Together, we can stop the bullies...
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
ONE of parents' biggest fears as their children head off to school in the morning is that their youngster will be the target of bullies. Read
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Revamp on right track
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
THE bid for a £550 million upgrade to New Street Station is "in better shape to succeed" today following top level Government talks. Read
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Crash victim is helping army
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND pensioner who was severely injured in a car crash is helping military doctors at a Birmingham hospital improve their clinical skills. Read
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Council chiefs 'ignored rules'
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A FAILURE by senior council officials to follow their own rules led to a 'whistleblower' being paid £650,000 in compensation, a Government report has found. Read
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Coach driver bailed
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
THE Midland driver of a National Express coach which overturned last week, injuring 33 people, has been freed on bail, police said. Read
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City defies strike threat to push 'fair pay' reforms
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S cabinet has secretly agreed a controversial "fair pay" deal which could lead to crippling strikes by binmen and other manual workers. Read
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A tribute to our forgotten soldiers
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A MEMORIAL plaque to honour Birmingham's war heroes could soon have pride of place in the heart of the city thanks to a long campaign by historian Chris Sutton. Read
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Jamelia hair in Brum tomorrow...
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
POP star Jamelia and supermodel Erin O'Connor are set to visit Birmingham tomorrow to launch their new hair-care range. Read
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£8m windfall will improve learning
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A SCHOOL in east Birmingham is celebrating after clinching an £8 million windfall in a bid to boost the education of its pupils. Read
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Worcesterfloodline 'vital for families'
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
AN MP has urged Worcestershire householders to sign up for a free automatic flood warning system being run by the Environment Agency. Read
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Village hit by yob attacks
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
GANGS in Worcestershire are targeting a village in a spate of vandalism that has left victims in a state of distress. Read
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Out-of-hours crisis care sparks concern
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
MENTAL health patients in Worcestershire are not getting the out of hours crisis care they need, it was revealed today. Read
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Old pub a foodie heaven
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
FOOD buffs are in for a gastronomical treat when a £3 million food hall opens next week. Read
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Libraries face axe in plans
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
PLANS for a new chapter in Dudley's library service are being put forward with a £2 million investment. Read
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Joy at windfall for wardens
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A PIONEERING warden scheme has been given a welcome funding boost to help improve the service. Read
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Bullying targeted by street wardens
Sep 11 2007 | Top Stories
A NEW anti-bullying initiative has been launched in Staffordshire to help support terrified young victims and stamp out the problem in schools. Read
