Feb
2008
Articles from 15th Feb 2008
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Mystery find at bottom of wardrobe
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
AS Ray Webster sorted through his brother's possessions after his death he uncovered a cache of photographs that have sparked a family mystery. Read
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Movie star dog lost in snowstorm
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A MOVIE star dog which found fame at the Cannes film festival after being rescued from a shelter has gone missing in Birmingham. Read
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A long life? We're still working on it
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
DON'T mention retirement to golden oldies Maureen and James Floody – the Birmingham couple are still working hard well into their 70s. Read
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City MP backs smacking vote
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP has reopened the debate over smacking children by joining colleagues to demand a total ban. Read
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Ultimatum in council pay row
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Birmingham City Council staff have been handed a final ultimatum – accept your new contract or lose your job. Read
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'HIV risk' cash call
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A HIV timebomb is putting Brummies at risk because health bosses are failing to pump cash into new immigrant communities, watchdogs warned today. Read
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Old C&A store is born again
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
THE former Beatties store in Birmingham city centre is being brought back to life at last – with New Look, JJB Sports and Mothercare signed up for the prestige site. Read
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Pool lad tribute
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
THE devastated parents of an eight-year-old boy who drowned today paid tribute to their "sweet little boy" as an inquest opened in Wolverhampton. Read
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Fifth man convicted in soldier kidnap plot case
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A JURY convicted a fifth man today in the case of a plot to kidnap and kill a British Muslim soldier and supply terrorists in Pakistan with equipment. Read
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The ride of our lives!
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
THREE generations of a Midlands family are set to follow in the tracks of Hollywood star Ewan McGregor as they ride motorbikes to the Sahara. Read
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Jurors slam care home over death
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM care home has been criticised for "gross failures" after death of an 85-year-old resident. Read
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Air they go again
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
THEATRE-goers are set to be delirious with delight over the return of a world-famous big top show to Birmingham. Read
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Top chef Blanc quits Brum
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
FAMED international chef Raymond Blanc is severing his links with Birmingham - forced out of the city's restaurant scene by "high rents". Read
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Postie 'stole xmas gifts'
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM postman has been suspended after his bosses launched a probe into missing Christmas presents. Read
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Poll campaigners take to the streets
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS battling for a referendum on elected mayors are taking to the city centre streets next weekend as the petition nears it anniversary deadline. Read
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Fine for failing to stub it out
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A SMOKER who refused to stub out his cigarette has been hit with a £415 bill for flouting the new smoking ban. Read
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Two's company
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
ANIMAL lovers are needed to give homes to pets who cannot bear to be separated. Read
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Changing face of transport
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A MASSIVE £176 million scheme to redevelop part of the Midland bus and train network is finally on track with more details being revealed today at a major launch. Read
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Cathedral curfew 'no solution' to problem
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
NEW police powers to clear anti-social youngsters from the centre of Birmingham have come under fire from child welfare bosses. Read
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Light touch for revamp
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
SHOPS in the middle of the Pallasades shopping centre will be swept aside to create a giant open glass atrium as part of the massive transformation of New Street Station. Read
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Thanks for Jack's life
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
EVERY day Midland mum Marian Collins is thankful to be able to cuddle and watch her young son Jack as he embraces life to the full. Read
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Hitting the high notes
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE songbird from Birmingham has hit a high note by reaching the semi-finals of a national competition. Read
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City art out of the closet
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
HIDDEN gems of Birmingham's art world are to be dusted off and put on show across the city. Read
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Carry on selling!
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM shopkeeper who lost his drink sales licence when he was caught repeatedly selling to children is continuing to sell alcohol. Read
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Midland doctor in court for extradition hearing
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND doctor charged with killing a British patient with an injection of adrenalin almost 10 years ago was due in court for an extradition hearing today. Read
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Man falls 40ft from tree
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was badly injured after falling 40ft from a tree in the Black Country. Read
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Yobs throw stones at Midlands trams
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
STONE-throwing yobs behind a spate of half-term vandal attacks on Midlands trams were today warned: "You're putting passengers at risk". Read
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Lorry driver crushed by 3.5 tonnes of granite
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
A LORRY driver was today facing an agonising wait to see if doctors can save his feet after he was crushed by a three and a half tonne block of granite in Birmingham. Read
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Show of grey power for pensioners
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
ABOUT 200 pensioners gathered together in Birmingham yesterday in a show of political "grey power". Read
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Olympic squad may not use Brum as base
Feb 15 2008 | Top Stories
MAKE or break talks to decide whether the United States 2012 Olympic squad uses Birmingham as its base will go ahead this weekend. Read
