Jun
2008
Articles from 11th Jun 2008
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Run in Birmingham's first half marathon for the Mail's Charity Trust
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
PEOPLE who have never run before and want to raise money for the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust are being targeted to take part in the city’s first Half Marathon. Read
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Tributes to Petsearch founder Paula Greaves
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES have been flooding in following the death of a woman who set up a charity to reunite missing pets with their owners. Read
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Get into peak condition to endure an Italian job for the National Autistic Society
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
A CHARITY is urging Brummies to don their walking boots to trek across part of Italy in a bid to raise cash for people suffering from autism. Read
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OAP is victim of con
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
AN elderly Midland widower has been conned out of £78,000 in an internet scam. Read
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Royal Mail launches Carry On stamps at Highbury Hall in Birmingham
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
ROYAL Mail has launched six new stamps in Birmingham honouring the Carry On movies and hammer horror films to mark its 50th birthday. Read
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Solihull firm in 13ft plunge fined
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
A COMPANY has been fined thousands of pounds after a worker plunged 13ft while working on a Midland barn conversion. Read
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Garden dig in hunt for missing teenager Nicola Payne
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE today began digging the garden of a Midland home as part of a fresh investigation into the disappearance of Midland teenager Nicola Payne. Read
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Chauffeurs wanted for Tipton carnival queen Rebecca Price
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
WANTED: Good Samaritans with “two flash cars” to help Tipton carnival queen get carried away. Read
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Marsh Hill Primary School in Birmingham criticised in Ofsted report
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM primary school has been told by Government inspectors that it must do better after receiving a damning Ofsted report. Read
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Birmingham University coach Ben Reynolds rescues mother and child from River Severn
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM University boating coach was today hailed for his quick-thinking after helping rescue a mum and her baby from the River Severn. Read
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Cash boost for Birmingham Children's Hospital
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
MAMMA MIA! Parents of desperately sick children at Birmingham Children’s Hospital will see their youngsters get a cash boost for new treatment thanks to the music of Abba, Elvis and Kylie. Read
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Young footballers win silverware for Aston Villa
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
A TEAM of budding footballers have won Aston Villa’s first silverware of the season. Read
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Speech therapist wins place in opera
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
SONGBIRD Juliette Bridgwater knows all about the sounds of music as by day she is a speech therapist but by night she takes to the stage for a national opera troupe. Read
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Rotunda flats hit by credit crunch
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
BUYERS who snapped up expensive flats in Birmingham’s Rotunda have become high-profile victims of the credit crunch. Read
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Step out in Brum's first half marathon
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Half Marathon was launched today and runners can support local causes by pounding the course for the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust. Read
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Boyzone back in Birmingham eight years after their split
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
BALLAD kings Boyzone followed in the footsteps of fellow boyband Take That and made a return to Birmingham eight years after their split. Read
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Veteran Neil Diamond a glittering gem
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
Graham Young reviews Neil Diamond's performance at the NIA. Read
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BBC Gardeners' World Live opens at NEC
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM gardener had a smile a mile wide today as he won gold at BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Read
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Regeneration boss jobs vow
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
MOVES to tackle high levels of unemployment would be at the centre of Birmingham regeneration policy over the coming years a city chief announced. Read
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Brum cook-off for Taste of Birmingham chefs
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
MOUTH-watering aromas filled the air around Brindley Place as some of the region’s finest chefs showcased their culinary prowess to promote the Taste of Birmingham food festival. Read
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Care home manager disputes claims
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
THE MANAGER of a care home which was shut down after 27 people died in a year has faced cross examination at her misconduct hearing. Read
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Grammar heads take over failing schools
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S grammar school heads could take over failing comprehensives under plans unveiled by Schools Secretary Ed Balls. Read
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It's D-day for Gordon Brown on terror
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
GORDON Brown and Jacqui Smith could lose today’s crunch vote on 42-day terror detention without charge, Government figures admitted. Read
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Fuel drivers' strike fears
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
LAST-MINUTE talks to avert a fuel strike were beginning today as 500 petrol tanker drivers prepared for a four-day walkout. Read
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Prince Charles visits Severn Valley Railway
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
UNION Jacks were out in force in the summer sunshine when Prince Charles came to inspect the Severn Valley Railway with the Duchess of York, Camilla Parker-Bowles. Read
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Recycling hit by unusual weather
Jun 11 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S doorstep recycling collections had been struggling to cope due to an unusually warm and wet weather it has been claimed. Read
