Sep
2008
Articles from 30th Sep 2008
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Fight to rescue passenger trapped in Birmingham smash
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
THIS was the dramatic scene in Birmingham city centre as rescuers struggled to free an injured passenger after a car smash. Read
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Asda fined £36,000 for selling out of date food
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
A SUPERMARKET giant has been fined for “letting customers down” after being caught selling food up to a shocking 24 days out of date. Read
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Disused scout hut is mini Eden Project
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
A VIBRANT green oasis is set to rise from the ruins of a disused scout hut to help teach city kids how to grow their own fruit and vegetables. Read
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Feminists lobby over lap dancing clubs
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
FEMINISTS from Birmingham are to travel to London next month to lobby the Government in a bid to regulate the licencing of lap dancing clubs. Read
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Four-year slump for UK shares
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE City was hit by early shockwaves today as a fresh sell-off sent leading shares plummeting to a near four-year-low. Read
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Soap stars in Birmingham-based film
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
By Catherine Lillington Read
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George Osborne in call for crisis talks
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
TORIES offered cross-party talks with Gordon Brown over plans to safeguard Britain’s banks following the failure of a £700 billion rescue package to support the US economy. Read
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David Cameron in pledge to work with Gordon Brown
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
DAVID Cameron pledged to work in partnership with Gordon Brown to support the Government as it deals with the growing financial crisis, when he spoke to the Birmingham Mail today. Read
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Jobs axed in Central shake-up
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 60 jobs are to go in a major cull at ITV Central which will spell the end of Central Tonight as a stand alone news programme. Read
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Drug addict jailed for robbery
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
A DRUG addict who forced a mother to go to a cashpoint in Birmingham while leaving her seven-year-old son alone with him in her car has been jailed for 12 years. Read
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Drug addict jailed for robbery
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
A DRUG addict who forced a mother to go to a cashpoint in Birmingham while leaving her seven-year-old son alone with him in her car has been jailed for 12 years. Read
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Fight to rescue passenger trapped in Birmingham smash
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
THIS was the dramatic scene in Birmingham city centre as rescuers struggled to free an injured passenger after a car smash. Read
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Soap stars in Birmingham-based film
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
STARS from the world of soap and comedy came together for a new film being made in Birmingham to raise money for a cancer charity. Read
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Blind Dave runs up a massive £375,000
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
RUNNING man Blind Dave Heeley raised a huge £375,000 for charity with his global marathon challenge. Read
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Frail OAP in late bus nightmare
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
A FRAIL widow was forced to walk five miles home in the early hours of the morning after a bus driver missed her stop. Read
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Dad's tribute to crash girl
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE heartbroken dad of a teenage girl who died after being in collision with a car, today spoke of his final goodbye to his “vibrant” daughter. Read
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Man stabbed in Lichfield street dies
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN has died in hospital after police and paramedics found him lying in a Lichfield street with a stab wound to his chest. Read
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Weston-Super-Mare Pier to rise from ashes
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
A SHORTLIST of redevelopment plans for an historic pier were revealed today, eight weeks after the landmark was destroyed by fire. Read
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Ladywood kids UK’s poorest
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
A DEPRIVED area of Birmingham is the worst in the country for child poverty, a disturbing report revealed today. Read
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Four-year slump for UK shares
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE City was hit by early shockwaves today as a fresh sell-off sent leading shares plummeting to a near four-year-low. Read
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Aston Martin is UK's coolest brand
Sep 30 2008 | Top Stories
THE James Bond factor has helped Midland luxury car marque Aston Martin keep its position as the UK’s coolest brand. Read
