Jul
2008
Articles from 22nd Jul 2008
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Future of Wolverhampton shooting pub in doubt
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE future of a Black Country pub is in doubt after a brutal shooting. Read
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Smokers face street ban in Birmingham
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
SMOKERS could soon be banned from lighting up in the streets of Birmingham city centre, under new plans unveiled today. Read
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Still sick? Get back to work, says minister James Purnell
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
SICK workers who fall ill are to be encouraged to return to work before they are fully recovered, under radical plans to reform welfare. Read
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Chip shop boss Nick Dhillon gets pizza tips from the top
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM chip shop manager Nick Dhillon has been throwing his dough around in the hope of conquering the World Pizza Championships in Italy. Read
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Walsall knife show dropped after stab victim Rosie Ross's mum complains
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
A CONTROVERSIAL knife-throwing street show has been cancelled after the mother of a teenage girl who was stabbed in Birmingham objected Read
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B&Q fined after mower fell on worker's head
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
DIY giant B & Q has been told to pay almost £28,000 in fines and costs after a worker was knocked unconscious when a lawnmower fell on her at one of its Midland stores. Read
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The beach returns to Birmingham city centre
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM beach-lovers are breaking records as they flock to the city centre’s seaside attraction. Read
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Jaguar unveils XK60 at British International Motorshow
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
THE British International Motorshow opened its doors in London today with Jaguar showing off a special version of its XK model. Read
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HP sauce to be made in Spain
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
HP Sauce manufacture on the move again – this time to northern Spain, 18 months after Heinz axed production in Birmingham on the grounds production costs would be cheaper in Holland. Read
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Midland businesses urged to tap into Indian market
Jul 22 2008 | Top Stories
ASIAN entrepreneurs in the West Midlands are to be recruited to help other firms break into the Indian market. Read
