Jul
2008
Articles from 14th Jul 2008
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Farmer in sweet trip out of Africa
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
AN award-winning African farmer who produces a whopping 2,000 kilos of cocoa for every one of his 80 hectares came to Birmingham to see it turned into chocolate. Read
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Rustie Lee’s recipe for more respect
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
CELEBRITY chef Rustie Lee was guest of honour at an event aimed at bridging the gap between different generations in Birmingham. Read
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Historic life-saver back to sea again
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
A LIFEBOAT paid for by a mystery West Midlands businessman nearly a century ago is back on the open sea again after a two-year restoration job. Read
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Veterans visit Billesley school for lesson
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
BRITAIN’S wartime history was brought vividly to life for pupils at a Birmingham school – from the mouths of veterans who took part. Read
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Grief-stricken mum’s tribute to childminder murder victim
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
THE heartbroken mother of a toddler battered to death by her boyfriend today said her “beautiful son” would never be forgotten. Read
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Orphaned peregrines fledge successfully with foster family
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
TWO rare peregrine chicks rescued from a nest near Cannock after their parents were killed in illegal traps have successfully fledged. Read
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Birmingham Women's Hospital celebrates 40 years
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM maternity hospital has recorded some of the highest IVF success rates in the region and country as it marks its 40 years serving city women. Read
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Teens to get 9pm curfew
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
TEENAGERS under 16 in the West Midlands will face a 9pm curfew as part of new Government measures to fight knife crime, it was revealed today. Read
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Biker hits tree
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
A MOUNTAIN biker was airlifted to hospital after his bike crashed into a tree in the Midlands. Read
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Leg sliced in boat horror
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN’S leg was sliced open by a propeller when he fell from a canal boat. Read
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Author Susan Fletcher eyes £60,000 book prize
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM-born author is in the running to win a £60,000 literary prize. Read
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Luxury shed for Rubery man
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
WHEN Martin Delaney decides he needs a bit of peace and quiet, he disappears into his shed like countless other men. Read
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Walk held in memory of Walsall schoolgirl Rosie Ross
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
WALKERS were in a tropical mood for an annual fund-raising event in memory of tragic Walsall schoolgirl Rosie Ross. Read
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Man is charged over stab attack death
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was due in court today charged with the murder of a young father-to-be who was stabbed to death in a West Bromwich street. Read
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Kings Heath to get a public square
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
A PUBLIC toilet, graveyard and lay-by in Birmingham are set to get a £900,000 transformation into a vibrant village green. Read
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City lap dancer in blackmail attempt
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
A LAP dancer from Birmingham who tried to extort money out of a client in a series of text messages has been given a suspended prison sentence. Read
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New love for widow of hero cop Michael Swindells
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
THE wife of a brave police officer who was stabbed to death by a deranged killer in Birmingham today revealed that she has found new love. Read
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Memorial to hero Norman Deeley
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
FORMER Midland pint-pot football hero Norman Deeley has been honoured in the town where he lived by having a playing field named after him. Read
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Patients’ anger as health funds diverted for staff cars
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM health chiefs have come under fire for forking out £7,000 for 25 days of alternative staff parking at Birmingham City FC. Read
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£590m boost for families
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS more families across the West Midlands are to benefit from additional free childcare and Early Years support following details of a massive cash injection from the Government. Read
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Launch of support group for brain tumour victims
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
A NEW support group for brain tumour victims in the West Midlands was being launched today. Read
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Families join Birmingham Mail Family Race Day
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
FAMILIES packed their picnics and got under starter’s orders to join in the Birmingham Mail Family Race Day. Read
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Nationalise M6 Toll demand protesters
Jul 14 2008 | Top Stories
THE National Alliance Against Tolls today renewed its calls for the M6 Toll to be taken over by the Highways Agency. Read
