May
2008
Articles from 14th May 2008
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Woman stabbed to death in Shirley
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a young woman was found brutally stabbed to death in a leafy Midland street today. Read
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Woman OAP killed in car smash
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was killed in a collision with a car early today in the Midlands. Read
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Rooms with a 360 view
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
THE most famous building in Birmingham's skyline has at last opened its doors to reveal its new look. Read
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The £30,000 sandwich
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
THIS is the world's most expensive sandwich - it has cost the British taxpayer at least £30,000. Read
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Stabbing attack suspects revealed
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating a stabbing where a man was knifed in the back today released descriptions of the three men they are hunting. Read
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Ex-landlord admits child sex attacks
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
A FORMER Solihull pub landlord who knew child killer Brian Field has admitted carrying out a string of sex attacks on young girls. Read
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Care home hearing faces delay
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
A PROFESSIONAL misconduct hearing involving three nurses who worked at a Birmingham care home where 27 residents died in a year, is expected to be adjourned for a second time. Read
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Birmingham city star Olivier Kapo gives Mercedes to young footballer
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
A CHEEKY young footballer who asked Birmingham City star Olivier Kapo for an end-of-season souvenir was gobsmacked to be handed his £30,000 Mercedes. Read
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Mum wins a year's supply of nappies with Cut the Cost
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
MUM Julie Millward has her doting dad to thank for becoming the latest Cut The Cost winner by scooping a year's supply of nappies. Read
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Gay 999 helpline launches
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
AN EMERGENCY help point linking people on the street direct to Birmingham city centre's CCTV control has been launched in the Gay Village. Read
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Dog mess wife lands right in it
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
DOG owners have been warned they will be hit hard in the pocket if they fail to clean up after their pets. Read
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D-Day for families in Parkgate storm
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
OBJECTORS to an ambitious £100 million shopping complex in Shirley will be able to voice their concerns at a public inquiry tomorrow. Read
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Facing up to fame
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
PEOPLE in the West Midlands could have their face on an upmarket Birmingham development as part of a innovative public art competition. Read
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Boy on track felt scared
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
A FRIGHTENED eight-year-old boy covered his face with his hands after he had been pushed onto railway lines as a train approached, Birmingham Crown Court was told. Read
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Gun crime is back on the rise
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
THE blight of gun crime on the streets of Birmingham is on the increase again after the pioneering use of civil orders suffered a legal setback. Read
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Prince Charles visits Land Rover
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
PRINCE Charles turned down a Midland car factory worker’s invitation to make him a home-made curry when the royal paid a visit to Land Rover to mark its 60th anniversary. Read
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Tram named in honour of Billy Wright
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
OLD pals paid glowing tributes to former Wolves and England football hero Billy Wright at the naming of a tram in his honour. Read
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Birmingham finance industry holds charity run in Sutton Park
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 200 staff from insurance and banking companies across the region took to Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, for the first Birmingham Insurance Institute charity run. Read
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Princess Royal to honour fallen firefighters at National Memorial Arboretum ceremony
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
PRINCESS Anne will return to the Midlands next week to unveil a new monument dedicated to firefighters. The Princess Royal will be visiting Alrewas, near Lichfield next Tuesday to unveil the Fire Service Monument at the National Memorial Arboretum. Read
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Don't wait for Burma generals to see sense, says Bimingham Tory MP Andrew Mitchell
May 14 2008 | Top Stories
AID should be delivered to the Burma with our without the co-operation of the Burmese government if it refuses to support international relief efforts. Read
