Dec
2007
Articles from 4th Dec 2007
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Teenagers who dropped rubble on to a speeding train are jailed
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
TWO Midland teenagers were today sentenced to a total of thirteen and a half years for dropping a 45lb block of masonry onto a speeding train. Read
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Wards sealed off as bug hits Sandwell Hospital
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
WARDS have been sealed after dozens of patients and staff were struck down with a sickness bug which has hit Sandwell Hospital, it was revealed today. Read
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Duran Duran perform new material at one-off concert
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
WILD Boys Duran Duran treated fans to a one-off show in London as they performed songs from their new album. Read
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Birmingham man fell to his death as gang stormed his flat in row over music
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN died after falling from a second floor flat in Birmingham when a violent mob stormed it following a noisy neighbour row, a court heard. Read
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Birmingham City Council workers to stage demonstration
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
ONE of the biggest mass demonstrations seen in Birmingham for years was being staged by city council workers this afternoon. Read
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Birmingham Council spends most on publicity, says report
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has topped the list of West Midland councils for spending on publicity. Read
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Jamelia adds sparkle as she turns on Birmingham Bullring's lights
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
SHE'S one of the UK's top stars, but pop diva Jamelia still says one of the biggest honours is switching on festive lights in her beloved Birmingham. Read
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Panel submits recommendations over Birmingham's City Hospital casualty department
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
AN independent panel drafted in to review controversial changes to Birmingham's City Hospital A&E has submitted its recommendation to the Health Secretary. Read
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Children to get dream trip to Lapland wth the Birmingham Mail and BRMB
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
THREE courageous children received an early Christmas present - tickets to meet Santa, his elves and even his reindeers in Lapland, thanks to the Birmingham Mail and BRMB. Read
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Man is cut free after car overturns in Birmingham city centre
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
A MAN had to be cut from the wreckage of a car after it hit a central reservation, flipped onto its roof and pinned him underneath in Birmingham city centre. Read
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Angry referees call off protest strike over abuse
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
MIDLAND referees have called off further action over abuse by players after their strike at the weekend. Read
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Liam Byrne MP backs Black Country lottery bid
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
MINISTER for the West Midlands Liam Byrne has snubbed Birmingham and given his full support to the Black Country's £50 million Big Lottery bid. Read
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Your chance to sponsor Birmingham's Tree of Light
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
IT ADDS sparkle to Birmingham's Victoria Square with its twinkling Christmas lights, but the festive tree in the city centre will hold a more personal message for Brummies this year. Read
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Birmingham MP Richard Burden calls for results of MG Rover collapse inquiry
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
THE inquiry into the collapse of MG Rover must reveal its findings - after costing taxpayers more than £10 million, Birmingham MP Richard Burden has said. Read
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Grandson of football boss John Sillett jailed for robbery in Balsall Common
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
THE grandson of former FA Cup winning Coventry City boss John Sillett has been jailed for 20 months for robbing a teenager and stealing from another boy in Balsall Common. Read
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Principal of Birmingham City College offers to quit after Ofsted slating
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
THE principal of Birmingham City college has offered his resignation and admitted the institution is "not good enough" ahead of a damning Ofsted report. Read
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Husband pays tribute to death fall wife Louise Burkes
Dec 04 2007 | Top Stories
A HUSBAND whose wife fell to her death during a night out in Worcester out paid tribute to her as a wonderful mother who was everyone's friend. Read
