Sep
2007
Articles from 26th Sep 2007
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Troubled school set for closure
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
A REDDITCH school is set close after inspectors found it had low education standards and dropping pupil numbers. Read
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New plan for city road charges
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
CONSULTANTS are still working on a system of imposing a congestion charge on the roads of Birmingham and the West Midlands even though it has been been given a decisive public thumbs down. Read
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New library plans set to be unveiled
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
CITY leader Mike Whitby is set to end seven years of delays and indecision when he unveils plans for Birmingham's new Central Library next month. Read
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Mother admits stabbing husband
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
A SMETHWICK mother stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife because she believed he was trying to kill her, a court heard. Read
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Jobs blow at foundry
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
A FOUNDRY in the Black Country which opened three years ago is going to close with the possible loss of up to 100 jobs. Read
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Former Villa bosses dismiss racism claims
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
A FORMER director of operations at Aston Villa has dismissed as "ludicrous" claims that the football club dismissed an employee on the grounds of his race. Read
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Football fans escape coach fire
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
CARDIFF City fans celebrating a victory in the Carling Cup at West Bromwich Albion escaped injury after their coach burst into flames as they headed for home. Read
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Drivers stopped in crime crackdown
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
DOZENS of motorists heading through Birmingham were pulled over by police as part of a six week Autumn blitz on crime. Read
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Call for more asthma care
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM mother devastated by the death of her son from asthma is urging parents of other victims to help her change the Government's stance on the condition. Read
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Brum gets a Monopoly boost
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
IT HAD always been a case of Go Straight to Jail for the second city. But now Brummies can pass Go with pride as they celebrate their swanky new home on the latest Monopoly game board. Read
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Broad Street chief predicts bright future
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
MIKE Olley, Broad Street manager and spokesman for the Broad Street BID (Business Improvement District), today insisted the area was not facing a crisis. Read
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Bars calling time on Broad Street
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
BROAD Street was once hailed as one of Birmingham's biggest assets, attracting thousands of party goers seeking a first class night out. Read
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Appeal for tribute to footballer
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
CALLS to have playing fields at Wednesbury officially named in honour of Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Norman Deeley are to be considered by Sandwell Council. Read
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Airport unveils £1bn masterplan
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
BOSSES at Birmingham International Airport today unveiled a £1 billion vision for the future which includes confirmation of a third passenger terminal. Read
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Agony for teenager at trampoline club
Sep 26 2007 | Top Stories
PARAMEDICS faced a tough challenge after a teenager dislocated his left elbow on a trampoline. Read
