Oct
2007
Articles from 11th Oct 2007
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Sex trial tennis coach 'has quit game'
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
A SOLIHULL tennis coach on trial for allegedly sexually abusing her 13-year-old pupil has decided to quit the game, a court has heard. Read
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Actors' smoking left me fuming
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
A THEATRE-GOER in Birmingham today hit out at the public smoking ban for not going far enough. Read
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Motorcyclist fights for life
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
A MOTORCYCLE rider was fighting for life today after being seriously injured in an accident in Birmingham. Read
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Miss, you ARE the strongest link...!
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
TEACHER Carol Midwood chalked up full marks with her pupils today after winning her TV battle with "Queen of Mean" Anne Robinson. Read
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Student is killed by CJD
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
A TALENTED Birmingham student has died from CJD - the human form of mad cow disease. Read
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Crush death unlawful killing, jury rules
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
AN inquest jury has returned an unlawful killing verdict on a maintenance worker who died from multiple injuries when he was crushed between a van and a truck. Read
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Gang rape teens are jailed
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
THREE teenagers were today beginning five-year custodial sentences for a brutal gang-rape. Read
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Having a ball at Harvey Nicks
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
THE stars came out last night to see Harvey Nichols unveil its latest glittering collections in a spectacular catwalk show at its flagship Mailbox store. Read
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A&E changes prompt fears
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
HEALTH watchdogs who prompted a Government review into scaling down City Hospital A&E said the proposed move will put extra pressure on all of Birmingham's casualty departments. Read
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Kimberley: My heartache for brother
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
EMOTIONAL Midland X Factor finalist Kimberley Southwick today told for the first time about how her brother's death has pushed her to pursue her dreams of pop stardom. Read
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Kimberley just wants to get noticed!
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
THE proud parents of X Factor finalist Kimberley Southwick today said she has been faking her over-the-top personality in a bid to get noticed by the judges. Read
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Brave Oscar is no pushover
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
LION-hearted Oscar Fradgley is proving a real karate kid, despite being born with no hands or feet. Read
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TV star Jezza back at BRMB
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL TV host Jeremy Kyle will be starting a new Saturday breakfast radio show for BRMB. Read
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Man dies in train tragedy
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN died after being hit by a train at a Midland station. Read
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Church blaze was arson, say police
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
A BLAZE which destroyed a church described as the "the jewel in the heart of Erdington" was started deliberately, police chiefs confirmed today. Read
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Night fire plans 'will risk lives'
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
NEW proposed changes to West Midlands Fire Service night cover were today condemned by the firefighters' union. Read
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Honours for black heroes
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
LOCAL heroes in the community have been honoured as part of Birmingham's celebrations to mark Black History Month. Read
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Man hurt in city street shooting
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN was today seriously ill in hospital after being shot in the leg. Read
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Awards offer cash lifeline to students
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
WANNABE award winners are being urged to fill in application forms for the latest round of Letisha and Charlene Education Awards. Read
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Man held over teenager's pool death
Oct 11 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy who drowned in a water-filled clay pit in the West Midlands have arrested a 21-year-old man. Read
