Jan
2008
Articles from 25th Jan 2008
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A Brief Encounter that lasted 50 years for one Halesowen couple
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
SHE'D never met him before, but as the steam swirled around her on Birmingham New Street's platform seven, the silhouette of a man appeared by her side - and the future was sealed for Judy and Tony Grinstead. Read
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Public raises £1,500 for Birmingham Mail Charity Trust
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
KIND-hearted readers and city shoppers raised nearly £1,500 for for the Birmingham Mail's own charity over Christmas. Read
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Birmingham primary school is placed in special measures
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
CONWAY Primary School in Sparkbrook has been placed in special measures by Government inspectors. Read
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New Kia cee'd car arives in Birmingham
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
BIG things grow from cee'ds. And to prove the point the latest models in the Kia cee'd family were parked in Birmingham's Centenary Square waiting for dealers from all over the country to drive them home. Read
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Thug Birmingham teenagers accused of breaching ASBOs
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
A TRIO of Birmingham teenage gang members were today behind bars amid fresh allegations they breached anti-social behaviour orders. Read
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Murdered Birmingham man's family makes anti-yobs plea
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
THE family of Birmingham man Lea Byrne, killed after a violent attack at the New Year, today made an emotional plea to stop their estate being overrun by yobs. Read
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Babies moved in MRSA scare
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
BABIES were moved to "safe" areas and treated after a scare over MRSA at a Black Country Hospital. Read
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Wheel chance to be green family
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
A MASSIVE green initiative is being rolled out across Solihull, with tens of thousands of wheelie bins for recycling being handed out, it was announced today. Read
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Village crackdown on drunken yobs
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
DRUNKS who plague the streets of aAlvechurch are set to face on-the-spot police fines in a new crack-down on anti-social behaviour. Read
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Spreading word on libraries
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
LIBRARIES across Staffordshire are launching a joint 'buy one get one free' and 'bring a friend' campaign during February to encourage more users. Read
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Roof tiles removed at Tamworth house break-in
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
THIEVES broke into a Tamworth house by removing roof tiles before stealing thousands of pounds worth of jewellery. Read
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Respect the theme for police lesson
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS at a Solihull school put their books to one side to experience the long arm of the law at first hand. Read
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Plea for Jake to play safe
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
A MOTHER whose young son has up to 50 epileptic fits a day has launched a fresh fund-raising bid to help buy special equipment so he can play outside safely. Read
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Heed flood warnings, say West Mercia Police
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
WORCESTER Police have reminded drivers and pedestrians to follow flood advice and signs amid fears people are taking unnecessary risks on the roads. Read
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'Fourth lane' on M42 at Solihull wins award
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
A PIONEERING scheme which allows motorists on the M42 in Solihull to drive on the hard shoulder at peak times has clinched an award. Read
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Flagging up Worcester library's services
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
AUSTRALIA Day is being celebrated in style at Worcester library tomorrow with a "down under" sing a-long session including classics such as Waltzing Matilda. Read
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Tamworth Council praised by watchdogs
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
PROUD Tamworth council chiefs are celebrating after being praised by Government watchdogs for the handling of their finances, Tamworth Borough Council has been commended by the Audit Commission for the way in which it makes use of its financial resources following an audit conducted by KPMG. Read
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Droitwich charity shop opens
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
PET charity The Blue Cross is having an opening ceremony at its new store in Droitwich next month. Read
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Backing in Alrewas rail station battle
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS battling to get an old railway station opened to cope with a surge in visitors to the National Arboretum war memorial today won Ministry of Defence backing. Read
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Warning from Birmingham's child obesity 'Tsar'
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
THE dire state of childhood obesity in Birmingham was laid bare today as the city's new "fat tsar" warned of a legacy of deadly illnesses awaiting this generation of youngsters. Read
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Battle of the bangers takes place in Birmingham
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
PORKERS, bangers, snorkers with onion, stilton, port and even mango...the humble sausage was the star of a Birmingham competition of its very own Read
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Locals' shock at Birmingham store shooting
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
NEIGHBOURS today spoke of their shock after a shop worker was blasted in the back in an armed robbery on their doorsteps. Read
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Birmingham's maternity wards in shameful state, says report
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
MATERNITY wards across Birmingham are some of the worst in the country, a new report revealed today. Read
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M5 collision at West Bromwich sparks roads chaos
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of motorists faced rush-hour traffic chaos today after a crash on the M5 motorway near Birmingham. Read
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Little chefs spice up the menu at Birmingham pub
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
THEY may have a combined age of just 11, but Birmingham sisters India and Olivia Chatha know what they and other youngsters really, really want to spice up children's food choices in pubs and restaurants. Read
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Kiran takes peace campaign to No.10
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM schoolgirl who launched a campaign against gun crime has visited Prime Minister Gordon Brown to discuss her project. Read
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Justify the junkets!
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S opposition leader today called for foreign trips by council staff at taxpayers' expense to be more closely monitored. Read
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It hurts when I Wii, says Birmingham mum
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM mum Sonia Gall has been struck by the curse of the Nintendo Wii after breaking her finger playing on the must-have console. Read
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Irishman extradited to Birmingham to face murder rap
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
A PARAPLEGIC wanted by police investigating a Birmingham murder was arriving in the UK today after being extradited from Ireland. Read
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Birmingham war veteran who foiled burglars hits out at lack of police
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
WAR veteran Tommy Downes, who chased three robbers from his home near Birmingham, has clashed with police at a meeting to discuss officer levels. Read
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Dinner lady attacks boy at Kingshurst school
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
A DINNER lady at a Birmingham school has been sacked for repeatedly punching a young pupil in the face. Read
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New Birmingham central library plans ae scaled back
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S landmark new library is a rapidly shrinking building, according to a city council watchdog committee. Read
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Cheerio baby! Ali Campbell quits UB40
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
UB40 lead singer Ali Campbell is to quit the legendary Birmingham group after almost 30 years, the band confirmed today. Read
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A night at the races for Worcester blind association
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
THE Worcestershire Association for the Blind is holding a race night next month. Read
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Maple Hayes School comes out fighting with martial arts classes
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS are getting their kicks and improving their confidence and coordination at Maple Hayes School in Lichfield with a little help from a martial arts teacher. Read
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Staffordshire Police vow on drink drivers
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
STAFORDSHIRE Police have vowed to continue cracking down on drink drivers following a successful campaign. Read
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Blind charity's plea on eye drug funding
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
THE Royal National Institute for the Blind is urging a Staffordshire primary care trust to agree to fund a drug to help save the sight of people with a devastating eye condition. Read
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Family pays tribute to PCSO crash victim James Price
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
THE bereaved family of popular Worcestershire police community support officer James Price today paid tribute to him as a "loving father, son and brother". Read
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Experts to give energy talk in Chasewater
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
TOP energy experts will be giving businesses vital advice on saving energy and boosting profits at a conference next month in Chaeswater. Read
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Ditches are key to beating flooding in Pershore and Evesham
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
LANDOWNERS in Pershore and Evesham are being urged to clean up their ditches and brooks to help flood waters drain away. Read
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Memorial service for warehouse firefighters
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of people are expected to attend a memorial service today for four firefighters who died in a warehouse blaze in Atherstone on Stour, Warwickshire. Read
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Plane crash victim from Birmingham
Jan 25 2008 | Top Stories
ONE of two Britons killed in a plane crash off the French coast was from Birmingham, it has been revealed. Read
