Jul
2008
Articles from 3rd Jul 2008
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Praise for girls in dad fall drama
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
TWO sisters are the apple of their dad’s eye after their quick thinking when he collapsed at home. Read
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Birmingham gets mixed report for wheelchair accessibility
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has received a mixed report for wheelchair accessibility after a whistle-stop visit to the city by Rosemary Bolinger, aged 51, from Eastbourne. Read
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Beach to return to city centre
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
ALL the fun of the beach was heading to Birmingham today with a fanfare launch. Read
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Horror as terrier mauls farm flock
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
INQUIRIES were continuing today into how sheep were killed by a dog or so badly injured they had to by be put down. Read
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Pensioners and young newshounds join forces in Post Office battle
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
NEWSHOUNDS from a Birmingham primary school took up cameras to gauge opinion on a burning issue – the possible closure of their well-used post office. Read
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Brum students in fast lane with car
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
A GROUP of Birmingham students are set to race ahead in their chosen careers after completing a project to design and build a complete car. Read
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Charity’s name used in attempted scam
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
A CITY charity has been hit by internet scammers who claimed a hotel booking led to money going to the needy. Read
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School unearths ‘poor condition’ signed cricket bat
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
AN historic bat, signed by the Australian team which toured England more than 80 years ago, has bowled over a Birmingham school. Read
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Playing fields named after Wolves legend Norman Deeley
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
PLAYERS from Wolves’ golden era will be present when a Midland playing field is renamed in honour of 1960 FA Cup hero Norman Deeley. Read
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Man in court over Aston Villa fan's death
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN appeared in court today charged with murder following the death of an Aston Villa fan after a Second City derby. Read
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Safety fear over staffing at City and Sandwell hospitals
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
FEARS are growing over patient safety at a Birmingham hospital trust which is facing nuring shortages on maternity and children’s wards - just two years after hundreds of staff were made redundant. Read
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Boy, 16, electrocuted in tragic accident
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
A GRIEVING father today told of his devastation at finding his “happy and fun-loving” son electrocuted after a tragic accident at his Midland home. Read
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Man denies killing tot with horrific injuries
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
A CHILD died after suffering horrific internal injuries inflicted by his mother’s boyfriend, Birmingham Crown Court was told. Read
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Birmingham teacher becomes top referee
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
DREAMS of stepping on to the turf at a Championship League match have come true for a Birmingham teacher who has graduated to become a top ref. Read
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Schools take part in dance project
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of schoolchildren are planning to make a big song and dance about fitness and health next week. Read
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Fingers crossed for Royal Show
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
THE agriculture industry’s showcase opens in the Midlands today – with organisers confident of no repeat of last year’s cancellation. Read
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MP in car tax rise warning
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
A PLANNED tax hike on second-hand cars must be reconsidered, a Labour MP has warned the Government. Read
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Cash crunch blow for Sutton Coldfield developer
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
A PROPOSED apartment development in Sutton Coldfield has been put into receivership after its owner became the first major residential developer to fall victim to the credit crunch. Read
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Dolly Parton performs in Birmingham
Jul 03 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM was treated to An Audience With Dolly Parton as the queen of country turned her two-hour concert into a good old-fashioned variety show. Read
