Jan
2008
Articles from 3rd Jan 2008
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Birmingham shooting victim 'was targeted', say police
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
A BUSINESSMAN shot in a Birmingham street was targeted by a mystery gunman who opened fire after ramming him off the road. Read
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Soldiers told to change out of uniforms at Birmingham Airport
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
SOLDIERS returning from Afghanistan were forced to change out of their uniforms outside the aircraft at Birmingham International Airport before they could enter the terminal. Read
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Indian giant Tata set to win battle for Jaguar and Land Rover
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
INDIAN industrial giant Tata was today in pole position to win the race for Jaguar and Land Rover - after a six-month battle. Read
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Network Rail repairs fiasco workers off work through 'festive hangover'
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND train passengers faced further misery today as allegations emerged that the network was brought to a halt because key staff took "sickies" as a result of festive hangovers. Read
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Walsall Trading Standards in warning over invoice scam
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
A BUSINESS invoice scam is operating in the Midlands with firms warned to be on their guard. Read
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Thousands benefit from £129m homes boost in Sandwell
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MASSIVE £129 million series of projects by Sandwell Homes and their construction partners in 2007 has improved living conditions for tens of thousands of tenants in modernised homes. Read
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Birmingham blind students in saddle to help African kids
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
DELIGHTED youngsters in Africa have received reconditioned bikes restored by blind and partially-sighted students at a specialist college in Birmingham. Read
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Spotlight on Birmingham's Victorian Society
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE threats to Birmingham's Victorian heritage will be highlighted at an all-day event to celebrate the work done by a group of people over the past four decades to save some of the city's historic landmarks. Read
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Birmingham artist Ron Smith is a tonic for Good Hope Hospital
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
PATIENTS visiting the new Treatment Centre at Sutton Coldfield's Good Hope Hospital are set to be reminded of old times thanks to a former ambulance driver. Read
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Roadworks warning for motorists in Willenhall
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
ROADWORKS in Willenhall, near Walsall, could cause problems for motorists, council officers warned today. Read
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Birmingham author Catherine O'Flynn wins top award with debut novel
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
FORMER Birmingham shop worker Catherine O'Flynn, whose debut novel was rejected 15 times by publishers, has clinched a top literary award. Read
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Birmingham pair swap Big Top for Big Brother!
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
ROLLER-skating Birmingham brother and sister circus act Victor and Emilia Arata are among the new crop of fame seekers to take part in the latest Channel 4 Big Brother spin-off show. Read
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Brownhills colliery tribute is named after tragic miner
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
A POPULAR £70,000 landmark statue commissioned by Walsall Council has been named in memory of tragic miner Jack Jigger Tayler who was killed in a colliery accident. Read
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Birmingham youngsters Priya and Aaron Chote give sufferers a boost in memory of their mum
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham youngsters who were devastated by the death of their mum four years ago have channelled their grief into raising thousands of pounds to help sufferers of Motor Neurone disease. Read
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Girl hurt in road collision in Nechells, Birmingham
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE girl was injured when she was hit by a car on Nechells Parkway in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham boss Stan Hughes sells the business he couldn't give away to ex-Rover workers
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
STAN Hughes - the pensioner who couldn't give his business away to redundant Longbridge workers - is selling up after 30 years in the same factory. Read
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Birmingham mum Elaine Cox sheds five stone in five months
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM mum-of-three Elaine Cox was shocked into slimming after she "couldn't tell the difference between herself and the elephant" on her holiday snaps from Thailand. Read
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Clever Callum is a Local Hero
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND schoolboy Callum Batham who saved his dad's life after having just one First Aid lesson is our latest Local Hero. Read
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Birmingham's St Paul's School gets VIP visit for centenary
Jan 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE Archbishop of Birmingham The Rt Rev Vincent Nichols was among several VIPs invited to see the start of a new era at Birmingham's St Paul's School for Girls which celebrates its centenary this year. Read
