Top Stories for 1 April 2008

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Wombourne family sharing a heart time-bomb Apr 01 2008

A FAMILY faces a health timebomb after being told they they may have a life-threatening condition which causes the heart to stop suddenly.Read

Threat to jobs at Pickfords' depot in Birmingham Apr 01 2008

AROUND 50 jobs at Pickfords' regional depot off the M6 in Birmingham were today at the centre of uncertainty following a takeover.Read

Former Redditch Council leader David Cartwright on fraud charges Apr 01 2008

A FORMER Midland council leader today appeared in court charged with 15 offences of fraud, deception and theft.Read

Luxury cars stolen from Stourbridge dealer dumped by joyriders Apr 01 2008

MOST of the luxury cars stolen from a Stourbridge dealership over the weekend have been recovered, police said today.Read

Two wounded in Birmingham double shooting Apr 01 2008

A TEENAGER and another man were injured when a gun-toting thug sprayed a packed internet cafe and barber shop with bullets.Read

Best of Broad Street awards held in Birmingham Apr 01 2008

ALL eyes were on Broad Street last night as the people who run its pubs, clubs, hotels and bars were honoured at a glitzy ceremony.Read

Public meeting over Birmingham Airport runway expansion Apr 01 2008

TEMPERS flared as people living near Birmingham International Airport's proposed runway extension aired their views at a public meeting.Read

Birmingham karate lessons boy 'victim of sex abuse' Apr 01 2008

A "VULNERABLE" young boy was corrupted and sexually abused by a trusted family friend during karate lessons ten years ago, Birmingham Crown Court heard.Read

Tamworth families flee over fears of explosion Apr 01 2008

RESIDENTS were evacuated from their homes amid fears a gas cylinder could explode during a fire.Read

Lorry loader injured by runaway vehicle in Oldbury Apr 01 2008

A MAN was airlifted to hospital with serious leg injuries after becoming trapped between a car and a lorry.Read

Police plea over Kidderminster death crash Apr 01 2008

POLICE today appealed for witnesses to a crash in Kidderminster which killed one man and left two others fighting for life.Read

Speeding Birmingham driver hit family car - claim Apr 01 2008

THE inexperienced young driver of a powerful Range Rover Sport has denied dangerous driving and speeding at 70mph moments before a head-on crash left a baby with serious injuries.Read

Birmingham teacher Shakil Akhter: My two years of hell Apr 01 2008

A SCIENCE teacher was today starting to rebuild his career after a tearaway pupil's claims that he was violently attacked in class were exposed as lies.Read

Long walk tribute to brave Birmingham woman Ann Bradshaw Apr 01 2008

THE family of a Birmingham woman who died after raising thousands of pounds for charity have completed a walk in her honour.Read

Smethwick baths celebrates its 75th anniversary Apr 01 2008

THE glorious history of a Midland swimming baths, which has brought pleasure to thousands of "water babies" over 75 years, has been celebrated in style.Read

Aston Villa dietician helps kids join the Munch Bunch Apr 01 2008

AN Aston Villa dietician has helped devise a Fruit and Veg first XI team including players from Wayne Pruney to Jonathan Woodgrape and Robbie Cabbage to introduce children to new and exciting food.Read

Probe after Birmingham sword attack Apr 01 2008

MENTAL health chiefs have ordered an internal inquiry into treatment surrounding a paranoid schizophrenic who attacked a pensioner and police officer in a knife rampage in Birmingham.Read

Birmingham 'slum' flats rise again Apr 01 2008

A CITY estate, written off as a "third world slum" just a few months ago is now recovering following a £376,000 revamp.Read

Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter in creative village appeal Apr 01 2008

RESIDENTS of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter have accused the city council of failing on a promise to transform the area into a creative village for small businesses.Read

Salaries top £500,000 a year for Worcestershire council bosses Apr 01 2008

MORE than half a million pounds of Worcestershire taxpayers' money is being spent on the wages of five council bosses, a report has revealed.Read

Boost for Lichfield families hit by flood misery Apr 01 2008

COUNCIL chiefs have been given a welcome cash boost to help get communities still affected by last year's flooding back on their feet.Read

Talks for £15m bid for Birmingham council estates Apr 01 2008

COUNCILLORS representing families living on three Birmingham estates will meet with a shadow minister today in a bid to help clinch £15 million to bring the area's housing up to scratch.Read

Michelle Cole of Moseley Ashfield Ladies Cricket Team.

Birmingham ladies' cricket team needs new players Apr 01 2008

A BIRMINGHAM ladies' cricket team could be facing their final innings unless new members are found.Read

Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Chris Sims

Safety is priority for Staffordshire police chief Apr 01 2008

STAFFORDSHIRE'S most senior police officer will be going back on the beat to meet residents on Saturday as part of an on-going initiative.Read

Police still hunt Birmingham stab suspect Apr 01 2008

POLICE were today still hunting a man they want to trace in connection with the murder of a father-of-five stabbed to death at a Birmingham pub.Read

Oldbury mum badly hurt in crash with a van Apr 01 2008

A MOTHER-of-two was seriously injured when her car crashed with a van.Read

More Birmingham council strikes 'would break law', warns city boss Apr 01 2008

TRADE unions may be acting unlawfully if they call further strikes over Birmingham City Council's controversial salary shake-up without putting an improved offer to a formal ballot, a senior politician warned today.Read

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