Apr
2008
Articles from 28th Apr 2008
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Four-year-old boy dies after car crash
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
A BOY of four has died in hospital after being fatally injured in a car crash in Birmingham, it emerged this afternoon. Read
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Could you be Birmingham's digital family?
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
Digital Birmingham, in partnership with The Birmingham Mail and supported by BT, is searching for Birmingham’s Digital Family to help them learn and develop their technological skills, and teach others along the way. Read
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Glorious celebrations on patron's day
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
REVELLERS enjoyed a day of pomp and splendour in the Black Country as Sedgley hosted a truly magnificent St George's Day celebration. Read
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Dead body found on motorway
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
PART of a motorway in the Black Country was sealed off after the body of an elderly man was found on the hard shoulder. Read
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Currying on the family tradition
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
LIKE father like son... Tahmoor Khazir has filled his dad's shoes by becoming the new frontman for Broad Street restaurant Celebrity Balti. Read
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Chinese give Mail the cold shoulder
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
CHINESE bosses at Longbridge have snubbed the Mail after we took our new No More Chinese Whispers campaign direct to the Birmingham car factory. Read
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Bin boss gets his rubbish shifted
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
NEIGHBOURS of Birmingham bin boss, Coun Len Gregory, are kicking up a stink after his rubbish was shifted during the council strike - and their bags sat rotting. Read
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2,000 take part in Birmingham Mail fun run
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa was awash in a sea of green but even the most ardent Villa supporter was smiling as the best part of 2,000 people took to the streets for the Birmingham Mail’s first-ever Fun Run. Read
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Appeal for witness in James Hughes investigation
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating the deaths of a severely-disabled man and his mother are trying to trace a young man seen pushing an empty wheelchair. Read
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Postie kept mail in shed
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
A POSTMAN who was secretly observed cycling around visiting friends instead of delivering the mail had stored bags of undelivered letters all around his home, a court heard. Read
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Globetrotter Jim's on trail of danger
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
A GLOBE-trotting Birmingham pensioner who has chalked off 121 countries on visits has now set his sights on visiting international danger spots. Read
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Fighting on for George
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
A CITY mum who launched an asthma charity following the death of her three-year-old son is to take her campaign to the Government health minister next month. Read
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Award time for the high-flyers
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
AIRLINES operating from Birmingham International Airport have been given a pat on the back for being "good neighbours". Read
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Patriotic Brummies celebrate St George’s Day
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
IN glorious spring sunshine, patriotic Brummies enjoyed all that makes England great with one of the finest St George’s Day celebrations in the country. Read
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Thousands enjoy Vaisakhi celebrations
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
THE vibrant orange colour of the Sikh nation was proudly worn by thousands of revellers who joined forces in Birmingham to enjoy the city’s annual Vaisakhi celebrations. Read
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Make your mark plea
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
VOTERS across Solihull were today urged to make their mark at this week's council elections. Read
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Final parade marks the end of an era
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
THE final recruits from a Midland Army training base held an historic last parade. Read
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Plea after Edgbaston fire scare
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS who survived an arson attack on their 20-storey city tower block today called for security cameras to stop mindless vandals putting their lives at risk. Read
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Final farewell to presenter Mark Speight
Apr 28 2008 | Top Stories
THE funeral of television presenter Mark Speight will take place in his home city today. Read
