Nov
2007
Articles from 13th Nov 2007
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Tributes to father in Snowdon tragedy
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "wonderful" man who died after collapsing near the summit of Snowdon. Read
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More job cuts at Cadbury factory
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
WORKERS at Cadbury's Birmingham plant were hit by a fresh blow today as it emerged the confectionery giant is axing a further 180 jobs. Read
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Birmingham dad killed in Iraq bomb blast
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
A FATHER-of-three from Sutton Coldfield has died in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq. Read
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Tributes to well-known Birmingham Rabbi
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
ONE OF Birmingham's most eminent faith leaders, Rabbi Dr Leonard Tann, who was praised for his work following the 9/11 terror attacks, has died. Read
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Thug jailed for robbing and beating taxi driver
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN who directed a taxi driver to a quiet, dead end street in Birmingham before robbing, assaulting him and stealing his car has been given an indeterminate prison sentence. Read
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Police raid Birmingham drug dealers
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
A SERIES of police swoops aimed at smashing the illegal drugs trade blighting inner city Birmingham were under way today. Read
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Midland MP in illegal immigrant cover-up row
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
HOME Secretary Jacqui Smith was today accused of trying to cover up embarrassing information about illegal immigrants being given clearance to work as security guards in sensitive locations. Read
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Man questioned over Birmingham pub stabbing
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
A 39-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing at a Birmingham pub. Read
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Jewellery Quarter roads sealed off after shots are fired
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
POLICE sealed off roads across Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter after reports that shots were fired in broad daylight. Read
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I'd rather go to jail than sack security staff - ex-policeman
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
A FORMER policeman with a string of commendations has vowed to go to jail rather than sack loyal staff in a furious row over his Birmingham security firm. Read
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History of wartime factory uncovered
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
A TREASURE trove of history has been unearthed from the ruins of one of Birmingham's great industrial giants. Read
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Future of Tory candidate Hastilow in the balance
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
CONSERVATIVES have resolved to take advice "regarding the candidature of Nigel Hastilow" over whether or not to accept his resignation. Read
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Faith's first birthday is a cause for celebration
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
THE first birthday of baby Faith Morgan is a real double celebration for her Birmingham family. Read
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Disabled dad: I was attacked and no-one stopped to help me
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
A DISABLED father has spoken of his ordeal at the hands of two thugs who robbed him in a Birmingham alleyway. Read
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Council to close Birmingham care homes
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
THE closure of Birmingham's remaining 29 council-run old people's homes has received final approval, bringing to an end traditional institutional local authority care. Read
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Council staff in strike threat over pay cuts
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
OUTRAGED Birmingham City Council staff are planning a series of Christmas protests followed by a winter of discontent over new pay deals. Read
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Council considers selling off Birmingham golf courses
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
LOSS-MAKING public golf courses across Birmingham may be sold to private firms to pull the city council out of a financial hole. Read
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Coach hits back over school boxing lessons
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
A LEADING boxing coach has backed a pilot scheme among Birmingham secondary schools which teaches exercise and discipline of the sport - but without the punches. Read
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Ammonia leak alert at Sainsbury's
Nov 13 2007 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of shoppers found empty shelves at Sainsbury's when ammonia leaked at a major food distribution centre near Birmingham. Read
