Oct
2007
Articles from 16th Oct 2007
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Police release picture of abandoned baby
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE have released a picture of a newborn baby boy in a bid to trace his mother after he was found on a doorstep of a house in Birmingham. Read
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Rhydian is no monster, says former teacher
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
THE boss of a prestigious Birmingham school today raced to the defence of X Factor finalist Rhydian Roberts - declaring him a "passionate, dedicated and genuine individual". Read
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Jog a lifeline for heart tot Dexter
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
LITTLE Dexter Shears received a special present from his secret Santas - the gift of life. Read
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A big thank you from Gambia
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
A GAMBIAN aid worker has praised a big-hearted Birmingham campaigner who has helped needy people in his country for more than a decade. Read
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Cliff announces three dates in Brum
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
THE Peter Pan of Pop will be winging his way into Birmingham to celebrate 50 years of making music. Read
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Industrial action ballot warning for Cadbury
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
ANGRY unions fighting plans to cut 200 jobs at Cadbury's Bournville factory and transfer work to Poland could call a ballot for industrial action. Read
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Mum forced to hand over car keys at sword-point
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
A TERRIFIED mother was forced to hand over keys to her £20,000 car at sword-point after masked raiders burst into her home. Read
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Shake-up for Birmingham Mail's leadership
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
THREE senior Trinity Mirror directors left the company today two weeks after the proposed sale of its Midland titles was called off. Read
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Hospital worker's Everest challenge
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM hospital worker is setting his sights high as he battles to climb Everest to help sick children. Read
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Murder victim 'charming man'
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
A MURDER victim whose badly-burned body was found in Wolverhampton city centre was a well-known former butcher, it was revealed today. Read
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Ground floor of building wrecked in arson attack
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
A WAREHOUSE used for storing clothing has been wrecked in an arson attack in Oldbury. Read
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Teenager dies while out walking dog
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM schoolgirl described as a "little treasure" by her headteacher has died suddenly while out walking her dog. Read
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End of the road for pricing plan
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
OPPONENTS of road pricing in the West Midlands have welcomed an apparent Government U-turn over plans to make motorists pay. Read
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School rocks with star KT
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
AS SCHOOL concerts go, this was pretty special. Read
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Mailman put straight by wrestling star
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM was the focal point for millions of wrestling fans across the world as the World Wrestling Entertainment circus came to town. Read
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Showgirl loses case on New Street train
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
A DANCER and singer has made a desperate plea for the return of her belongings which were stolen during a brief stop-over in Birmingham. Read
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Familes face off in X Factor duel
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
THE families of X Factor finalists Kimberley Southwick and Niki Evans today urged Birmingham Mail readers to vote for the two Midland singers when they perform in the first live show on Saturday. Read
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Farewell to tragic mum
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
FAMILY and friends paid an emotional goodbye to a 21-year-old mum who died suddenly two weeks after giving birth to the baby she had longed for. Read
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Row as burst-hit school shuts
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM school that is shutting down for a week due to a burst water pipe has been criticised for failing to make sure pupils continue with their learning. Read
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Mayor's top of the shops
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
SHOPPERS in Sutton Coldfield and Alum Rock will be among those given the chance to support the petition for the right to decide whether an elected mayor should run Birmingham. Read
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Pyjama girl claim riddle
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE today said there was "no evidence" to show a young girl was ever wandering around a Birmingham street in her pyjamas. Read
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Brave John was a brother to be proud of
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
RELATIVES of a Solihull man who drowned in Thailand while saving his fiance's life today paid tribute to him, saying: "He died trying to do the right thing". Read
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Developer fight goes to Brown
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
FAMILIES angry at the number of gardens being used as building plots in Solihull were taking their protests to Downing Street today. Read
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Inquest opens on body in park
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Coroner Aidan Cotter has opened and adjourned an inquest on a 22-year-old man who was murdered in Kingstanding on October 4. Read
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Woolmer inquest set to open
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
An inquest into the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer opens in Jamaica today. Read
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Tennis ace 'comfortable' with coach's style
Oct 16 2007 | Top Stories
A FORMER British Number One tennis player who worked with a Solihull coach accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl was "comfortable" with her helping youngsters interested in the sport, a court has heard. Read
