Mar
2008
Articles from 24th Mar 2008
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Missing boy found safe and well
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
A YOUNGSTER who went missing as he made his way home in Birmingham was this afternoon found "safe and well", police said. Read
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Riddle of Birmingham school hit by flying ice
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE origin of a large chunk of "meteor" ice which crashed into a school playing field in Birmingham remains a mystery. Read
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Police close suspected drugs den in Birmingham flat
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE have slammed the door shut on a suspected drugs den blighting a Birmingham community. Read
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Artists quick on the draw for Birmingham's historic conveniences
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
A GROUP of Birmingham artists were flushed with inspiration when they gathered to sketch a set of Victorian toilets. Read
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Local Heroes nomination for Birmingham couple Albert and Margaret Turner
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
AN elderly couple who devoted more than 60 years of their lives to helping people in Birmingham are our latest Local Heroes. Read
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Police probe burkha line to robberies
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE were today trying to establish if two armed hold-ups involving men wearing burkhas in Birmingham are linked. Read
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The Midlands escapes snow in big Easter freeze
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE Bank Holiday arctic blast is set to continue for the next few days but the West Midlands will avoid any more snow, weather experts said today. Read
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Slade fans feel the noize at Sladefest
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
IT'S EASTTTEEEEEER! Slade fans from across Britain and beyond flocked to the Midlands to Feel The Noize at a convention dedicated to their heroes. Read
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Archbishop of Birmingham hits out at embryo research
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
THE Archbishop of Birmingham was using his Easter Monday Sermon today to wade into the fierce controversy raging over the new embryo research bill. Read
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Anger as Heinz airbrushes Birmingham heritage from HP Sauce website
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
Heinz plant in Holland despite a massive campaign led by the Birmingham Mail against the decision. Read
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Teaching sisters Catherine and Mary McManus are a class act
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
SISTERS, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters as Catherine and Mary McManus. Read
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Hope of new rail links in Birmingham from study
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
CONGESTION busting plans for new rail services linking Birmingham to places like Streetly, Castle Bromwich, Minworth, The Fort and Walmley are being investigated by Centro. Read
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Police appeal over missing Birmingham boy
Mar 24 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE today issued an urgent appeal for help to trace a boy of ten from Birmingham who vanished as he made his way home from a friend’s home. Read
