Oct
2007
Articles from 18th Oct 2007
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Five bailed over dogfights
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
FIVE men have walked from court despite being given prison sentences for their involvement in an organised dog fight in Birmingham - the largest uncovered in England since 1867. Read
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Randy - I'd let Martin go for England job
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa chairman Randy Lerner this afternoon vowed not to stand in Martin O'Neill's way if he becomes a managerial target for Euro flops England. Read
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MP slams Government 'priorities'
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
THE Government is more concerned with "Tory priorities" of raising the inheritance tax threshold rather than helping poorer people, a Birmingham Labour MP has claimed. Read
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It's good to see you again Dad
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
AN 88-year-old man has been reunited with his daughter in Birmingham after more than 50 years of separation. Read
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Campaigners' victory as garden homes plan blocked
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans to build 70 homes in their back gardens claimed victory today after the proposals were thrown out by councillors in Solihull. Read
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Crime cut on Broad Street
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
CRIME has plunged nearly two thirds in Broad Street in just over two years - thanks to a successful levy scheme and partnerships with the police and council. Read
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City could do better in GCSEs
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S 16-year-olds have moved up another notch with a further improvement in their GCSE results, according to Government figures released today. Read
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Mentally ill man in fall tragedy
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
A ROAD accident victim with mental health problems plunged to his death from the third-floor window of a hospital ward, an inquest in Dudley heard. Read
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BNP councillor admits defeat
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
A BRITISH National Party councillor kicked off Sandwell Council for missing meetings today admitted defeat after learning he faces crippling legal costs to win back his seat. Read
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£5.5m payout after hospital blunders
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND teenager was today awarded a £5.5 million payout after a series of "abysmal" blunders by hospital medics left him with severe brain damage. Read
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'Saucy' taxi ads are banned
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM taxis have been banned from showing gaudy pink adverts displaying whips, stiletto boots and flimsy knickers. Read
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Sugababes set to Push The Button
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
TOP girl band Sugababes are to switch on this year's Birmingham's Christmas lights, it was revealed today. Read
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Mixed reviews for hospitals in latest ratings
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
A TROUBLED Midland hospital trust has been shamed as one of the worst 20 performing in the country in this year's annual Healthcare Commission ratings. Read
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Boat blast caused by paraffin lamp
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
AN EXPLOSION and fire on a canal boat which killed a man was caused accidentally. Read
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Top Tory in clash over wounded soldier
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
MANAGERS at a Birmingham hospital trust have accused the Conservatives of damaging its "staff morale and the confidence of patients" after it was criticised in the Commons. Read
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OAP's pride and joy flattened by tree
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER locked his car in his garage to keep it safe, only for a tree to fall down and wreck it. Read
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Cot death tragedy of little Curtis
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
A GRIEVING couple today spoke of their heartache following the death of their five-month-old son. Read
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Drugs discovered in stopped car
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE have unearthed a haul of drugs and cash running into six figures after pulling over a car in Birmingham. Read
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Fresh headache for mobile firm victims
Oct 18 2007 | Top Stories
CUSTOMERS left out of pocket by the collapse of Birmingham mobile phone firm Dialamobile face losing their credit ratings and the ability to take out loans or mortgages, an MP has warned. Read
