Oct
2007
Articles from 24th Oct 2007
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Widow 'let down' by Army after soldier's death
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND widow has accused the Government and the Army of letting down her family following the death of her soldier husband. Read
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Gloves off in battle for slice of lotto cash
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
IT'S Birmingham versus the Black Country in a televised fight for a £50 million Lottery jackpot. Read
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Assault case mayor stands down
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
DISGRACED councillor Michael Fryers has quit his role as Mayor of a city following his conviction for assault. Read
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Tragic lake trio drowned by accident
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
A CORONER today recorded verdicts of accidental death on three young Sikhs from the Midlands who drowned in the Lake District when a perfect summer's day ended in tragedy. Read
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Firebugs hunt after homes torched
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES were today hunting arsonists who set fire to newly-built Midland homes, causing £100,000-worth of damage. Read
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Cannabis suspect still held
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN arrested in a police swoop on a cannabis factory in a Birmingham house was today still in custody. Read
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Man in fire terror after yobs strike
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
A TERRIFIED man almost plunged more than 15ft from his bedroom window after thugs pushed a firework through his letterbox. Read
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Passenger critical after bike crash
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was seriously ill in hospital today after being thrown from a motorbike during a crash. Read
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More Post Offices to be axed
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
UP to 50 more Post Offices will be closed in Birmingham next year, it was revealed today. Read
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Doolan's 'excellent progress' after op
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
BBC WM presenter Ed Doolan was today making "excellent progress" after having a new pacemaker fitted to his heart. Read
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Pew! It's hot stuff for the operatic vicar
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
A VICAR is swapping his dog collar in favour of a costume to take part in a stunning new production of the opera La Traviata in Birmingham. Read
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McFly: It's all about devotion, obviously
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
IT MAY have been cold, but nothing could cool the red hot passions of McFly fans as they waited to meet their pop heroes. Read
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Judge praises bank raid hero
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
A JUDGE has praised the bravery of a man who was shot while trying to grapple with an armed raider outside a bank in Birmingham. Read
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We will fight for our club
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
EIGHT Birmingham Royal British Legion committee members have been suspended in a row over the building deeds to their club, it was revealed today. Read
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Jobs joy at Rover cars site
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
UP TO 300 jobs could be created in the latest phase of building work at the former MG Rover factory in Birmingham. Read
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Brum to Paris in under 5hrs
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
THE sights and sounds of continental Europe will soon be opening up all the way to rail passengers from Birmingham. Read
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Let football fans stand, says MP
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
FOOTBALL fans should be allowed to stand during football matches, according to a Birmingham MP. Read
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Dog victim Jamie recovers after surgery
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM dog bite boy Jamie Picken was recovering in hospital today after more surgery. Read
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East, west, the Brum balti's best!
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
TREKKING along the Inca Trail in Peru, running the New York Marathon, touring The Valley of Kings in Egypt... and a curry in Birmingham's Balti Belt! Read
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Niki's hoping for a net gain
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
Niki's hoping Read
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Hepatitis a concern for minorities
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
HEALTH experts are spearheading plans on how to stop the spread of hepatitis B through Birmingham's ethnic communities. Read
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Six hurt in road smash
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
SIX people needed treatment after a three vehicle crash outside a hospital in Walsall. Read
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Joshua takes off with Blues stars
Oct 24 2007 | Top Stories
A BOY with severe learning difficulties had his dreams come true when he met his favourite Blues stars AND had a ride in a helicopter. Read
