Feb
2008
Articles from 18th Feb 2008
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Soldier kidnap fanatic jailed for life
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
A FANATIC from Birmingham who plotted to kidnap and behead a British Muslim soldier, killing him "like a pig", was jailed for life today. Read
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Fine-dodgers held in swoop
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE have pledged to get tough on criminals who dodge court fines following a swoop on homes across Solihull. Read
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Duo jailed after armed robbery
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
TWO men who took part in a robbery at a Solihull newsagents during which a member of staff had a knife held to her throat have been given indeterminate prison sentences. Read
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Personal memories of Sir Richard Knowles
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
Sir Richard Knowles was a larger than life figure who made a lasting mark on the city of Birmingham. MAUREEN MESSENT recalls her personal memories of the man. Read
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Farewell to Brum's great leader
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES were today pouring in from across the political spectrum to "Mr Birmingham" - former city council leader Sir Richard Knowles, who has died aged 90. Read
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Patients 'are left in ambulances for hours'
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Midland patients are being left waiting for hours in ambulances instead of being admitted to A&E so hospitals can meet Government targets, it was claimed today. Read
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Magic £2m in theatre sales
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Hippodrome has had all its wishes granted after its Christmas pantomime, Aladdin, generated bumper sales of £2.3 million. Read
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Brr-acing Brum shivers at -8c
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM drivers woke to icy roads and windscreens this morning as the region recorded its coldest few days of the year. Read
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Swashbuckling treat
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than four thousand Midland primary school children are in line for a free musical treat at Birmingham's Symphony Hall tomorrow. Read
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Strikers - 'think of the pupils'
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
TEACHING assistants across Birmingham were today urged not to back a repeat of the council strike action which forced nearly 170 schools to close. Read
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Sam's the star of the show
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE stage star from the Midlands is fronting a major new talent contest on the Disney Channel. Read
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Royal seal of approval for college
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
A COLLEGE in Birmingham has been given the royal seal of approval. Read
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Open up schools
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
CITY schools have been told to open up their sports halls and pitches to communities. Read
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On right track at Norwich Union Grand Prix
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
FANS flocked to Birmingham's National Indoor Arena to get a glimpse of their sporting heroes as the city staged one of the most prestigious athletics championships. Read
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City pays tribute to Birmingham leader
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES were today pouring in from across the political spectrum to "Mr Birmingham" - former city council leader Sir Richard Knowles, who has died aged 90. Read
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Two bailed over shooting
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
TWO men who were arrested after shots were fired at an upmarket city centre restaurant were today released on police bail, pending further inquiries. Read
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Parents to get powers to check on paedophiles
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
PARENTS are to be given new powers to check with police whether people given regular unsupervised access to their children have convictions for paedophile offences, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said today. Read
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Smash at Rednal black spot
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
PARAMEDICS brought a driver back from the dead by resuscitating him after a crash at a Birmingham road accident black spot. Read
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Girl fights for life after smash
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNG girl was left fighting for life in a Birmingham hospital after she was in collision with a car on a Midland road. Paramedics were called to Zoar Street in Wolverhampton at around 12.30pm on Saturday after an eight-year-old girl was hit by a car. Read
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Police admit failings over child abuse investigation
Feb 18 2008 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Police today admitted failing to investigate the Catholic church properly over child abuse allegations against a priest in the 1970s and 80s. Read
