Aug
2008
Articles from 8th Aug 2008
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Teenager jailed for gun threat to police officer
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A POLICEMAN feared for his life when a wanted man he was trying to arrest pointed a loaded shotgun at him. Read
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Killers of Birmingham model Andre Nunes are jailed
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was starting a life sentence today after masterminding the “callous and cold blooded killing” of a male model who was abducted a gun point from his Birmingham home and buried in a field. Read
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Parents ignore MMR message
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
MIDLAND figures for uptake of life-saving MMR jabs show health bosses are failing to win over parents. Read
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Archers to be honoured on Birmingham Walk of Stars
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
BRITAIN’S best-loved radio soap is set to be cemented in history with a place on Birmingham’s Walk of Stars. Read
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New life for Arcadian Centre
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Chinese Quarter, Gay Village and Arcadian complex have been earmarked for a facelift. Read
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Brummies would give warm welcome to aliens
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
ALIENS would have a warm welcome on the streets of Birmingham if they brought cheap fuel, talked policy with Gordon Brown, had advice on tackling global warming and hit the Bullring sales. Read
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Faggots supremo hits real ale trail
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
KING of the faggot Richard James, who pioneered boozy bus tours of the Black Country, is going back on the road to save the region’s great real ale pubs. Read
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Praise for Moseley Road baths
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Moseley Road baths has been described as “the “finest in the country” by an architectural historian on a round-Britain swimathon. Read
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Pair guilty of killing Birmingham model Andre Nunes
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
TWO men have been convicted of kidnapping and killing a male model who was abducted from his Birmingham home and whose remains were discovered buried in a field. Read
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Lotto cash boost for twin libraries in Sandwell
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A BIG Lottery-funded scheme that will transform two Sandwell libraries into community hubs has been given the seal of approval. Read
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Hospital in ‘bribe’ row
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLANDS hospital trust was today accused of “bribing” its staff in a bid to push through an application for much coveted Foundation Trust status. Read
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Army honour for life-savers
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
MEDICS at a Birmingham hospital that saves the lives of soldiers injured in war zones around the world were honoured with a special military concert to thank hard-working staff for their efforts. Read
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Boy snubbed by 2 schools
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A BOY of 11 was today at the centre of a row after he was refused places at two Black Country schools on his doorstep. Read
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Ladywood shooting victim fighting for life
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was still fighting for his life today after being shot in the neck in a drive-by shooting. Read
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Gun robbery at top hotel
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
ARMED robbers held up a top Birmingham hotel.Police said a group of men threatened staff at the Plough and Harrow, Hagley Road, Edgbaston, at 10.22pm yesterday. Read
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Security guard battered with hammers and shot with crossbow
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A SECURITY guard was left with shocking wounds after being repeatedly battered with hammers and blasted with a crossbow by a gang of supermarket raiders. Read
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Football match in memory of Christopher Priest
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
FAMILY and friends of tragic Villa fan Christopher Priest are set to join forces with club stars of yesteryear in a match in his memory. Read
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Prestige centre’s £300,000 investment in waste recycling
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE National Exhibition Centre is going green with a new £300,000 facility to recycle half its waste, it was revealed today. Read
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Shame list revealed of city schools without cooking facilities
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
SCHOOLS in some of the most deprived areas of Birmingham have to do without kitchens, it was revealed today.They are forced to ship in and warm up meals prepared at other schools in the city. Read
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Youngsters encouraged to take part in National Play Day
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of youngsters flocked to Birmingham City Centre to make their own dens, musical instruments and toys in a multi-million-pound scheme encouraging children to play. Read
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Car dragged from Salford Park Lake after two years
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
CARP, perch, bream, an F-reg Ford Escort – it’s amazing what you can catch in Birmingham’s Salford Park Lake. Read
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Funeral after family tragedy
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a Midland mother whose disabled son was found dead in the garden at their family home was taking place today. Read
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Mystery fire at derelict school
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 30 firefighters were called to tackle a huge blaze that had broken out in a derelict Midland school. Read
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Frankie Gavin arrives back in UK
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Olympic medal hopeful Frankie Gavin has arrived back in the UK after failing to make to make his target weight. Read
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Blaze at Hockley warehouse
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
EXPLOSIONS blasted through a Birmingham business today after a ferocious fire tore through the building. Read
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Tribute to murdered biker
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
A HELL’S Angel unveiled his tribute to murdered Gerry Tobin with a custom made motorcycle at this year’s Bulldog Bash in Warwickshire. Read
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New Street Station evacuated after flames spotted
Aug 08 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of people were evacuated from Birmingham New Street as passengers reported seeing 5ft flames licking the roof of a train as it pulled into the packed station. Read
