Feb
2008
Articles from 1st Feb 2008
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Wolves star a home banker
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
THE playing fields where Wolves football legend Norman Deeley honed his skills as a lad are to be named in his honour. Read
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Tragic mum death riddle
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the tragic death of a young mum from the Black Country have still not been able to pinpoint how she was electrocuted six weeks on, it was revealed today. Read
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Pupils have a powerful idea
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
A SCHOOL in Solihull is hoping to do its bit to help save the environment by installing a wind turbine in a bid to supply some of its power. Read
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Families can't park cars at own homes
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL parking restrictions which have seen residents penalised for leaving cars outside their own homes are to be reviewed, it has been announced. Read
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Curtain falls on landmark venue
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
THE final curtain comes down tomorrow on a Black Country entertainment venue after protesters failed to persuade council bosses to change their minds. Read
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Play gives kids food for thought
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS were treated to a play to learn about healthy eating in a fun way. Read
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Parents in limbo over strike
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
PARENTS across Birmingham are in limbo as crippling strike action and mass school closures threaten chaos for households and business. Read
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New council tax rise on the way
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS are set to be hit with above-inflation tax rises when council chiefs discuss their budget. Read
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Man arrested in city centre police swoop
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
THIS is the dramatic moment when armed police swooped on a man in the centre of Birmingham. Read
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Hospice given a £10,000 deposit
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
CHILDREN with life-limiting illnesses were today celebrating after staff and customers of a Bromsgrove bank nominated them for a £10,000 donation. Read
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X Factor Rhydian Roberts gets honour
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
MUSIC stars spanning the generation gap hit the perfect note with fans in Birmingham. Read
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Hedgerow help is now at hand
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
CLASSES in the ancient art of hedge-laying are being held in Droitwich this month. Read
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Haven for homeless gets facelift
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
A HAVEN which takes in young homeless people from Redditch has re-opened its doors after undergoing a £1.5 million facelift. Read
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Grand music to my ears!
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
LUCKY Leon Ellis hit the high notes after emerging £1,000 richer thanks to the Birmingham Mail's Money Mania promotion. Read
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Gallery wins top accolade
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
BOSSES at a Staffordshire attraction are celebrating after scooping a top national award for their standards of service. Read
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CCTV threat to Birmingham publicans
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
PUBS and clubs in Birmingham could lose their licences for supplying sub-standard CCTV images that let criminals off the hook, it emerged today. Read
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Atonement gets a Dickie from Birmingham critics
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
OSCAR-nominated film Atonement has been named film of the year in the Richard Attenborough Film Awards, voted for by regional film critics. Read
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Toast to return of blaze-hit Dubliner
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
PUNTERS raised a glass as one of Birmingham's most popular Irish pubs - devastated in a suspected arson attack - finally reopened after a huge refit. Read
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Street is sealed in gun fear
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE sealed off a Birmingham street following a report that a firearm had been seen. Read
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Dudley pupils have their say
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
SCHOOL pupils are set to take part in a series of youth debates at Dudley Council's chamber next week. Read
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Snow expected
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
SNOW was forecast across the Midlands tonight and the bad weather also caused misery across the rest of the country. Read
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Bug heard 'plot to equip terrorists'
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN accused of taking part in a plot to ship equipment to terrorist groups in Pakistan was overheard discussing supplies. Read
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Shoot-out pub must stay shut
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM pub at the centre of a gangland-style shoot-out has been ordered to stay shut on public safety grounds. Read
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Man dies after crash with horse
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN died and another man is in a critical condition after a crash involving three vehicles and a horse today. Read
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Wife fined for false tax claim
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
COUNCIL chiefs warned they would continue to prosecute benefit cheats after a woman was dragged through the courts. Read
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Tribunal tees off Wolverhampton golf fan
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
A MANAGING director's fondness for golf and rugby cost his building firm a whopping £21,000. Read
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Playgroup child 'gouged my girl'
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE have launched an investigation into claims a girl of three was attacked by another child at a Birmingham play centre. Read
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Cash crisis for peace patrols
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S award-winning Rastafarian peace officers may have to fold because of a funding cash crisis, their president warned today. Read
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Birmngham's London 'embassy' on move
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM'S London "embassy" is moving just three years after its grand opening in the heart of the capital. Read
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Tributes to road tragedy PCSO James
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
A BOOK of condolence for police community support officer James Price has been left open to the public St Anne's Church in Load Street, Bewdley. Read
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Rugby prince has a ball on flying visit
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
UNION flags were out in force in Droitwich when Prince Edward came to visit. Read
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Residents bid to halt Tesco in Little Aston
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
FURIOUS residents are fighting plans to build a new convenience store at a "dangerous" traffic light junction. Read
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Officers swoop on dog breeder
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
AN unlicensed dog breeding farm has been raided in Evesham. Read
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Homes of the future
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
COULD this be a glimpse of what could become the future of modern living in the Midlands? Read
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Funeral of car smash victim
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a Midland man who died when his car crashed and burst into flames takes place next week. Read
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Force wins praise for tolerance
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE chiefs are celebrating after their force was named one of the country's most gay-friendly employers for the third time in a row. Read
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Crusade to make mark on thieves
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
FAMILIES are being urged to thwart burglars and win their property back by making their mark on treasured possessions. Read
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Brothers are life and soul of party
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
THEATRE chiefs are inviting soul brothers and sisters to a rhythm and blues extravaganza next week. Read
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Major road to close
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
A MAJOR road in the Midlands is to be partially closed for four days to enable work to take place on improvements. Read
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New Street decision within days
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
LONG suffering train passengers will hear whether the Government is to stump up the cash to rebuild Birmingham's New Street Station in "a matter of days". Read
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Baby blown into lake by strong winds
Feb 01 2008 | Top Stories
A BABY girl almost died after strong winds blew her pushchair into a Birmingham lake. Read
