Sep
2008
Articles from 12th Sep 2008
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Mum sets off on fundraising trek for Jonathan Hibbert sporting trust
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE mother of a young Birmingham footballer killed in a road crash is setting off on a gruelling trek to raise funds for a charity which helps teenagers follow her son’s dreams. Read
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Engineering firm Zytek Automotive forced to recruit abroad
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND firm with an overflowing order book is set to hire key new recruits from Germany and Romania because of a chronic shortage of home-grown engineering talent. Read
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Police in Crimewatch appeal follow new leads on crossbow gang
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
ROBBERY squad cops investigating a spate of supermarket raids including a crossbow attack on a security guard were today chasing up a number of new leads. Read
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Plea to ex-Boys Brigade members for memorabilia display
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
BOYS’ Brigade members from years gone by are being asked to rummage their lofts to hunt for memorabilia to help the organisation celebrate its 125th anniversary. Read
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Anger at 'money wasted' on Brockhill prison centre
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
MILLIONS of pounds were spent on a jail healthcare centre in the Home Secretary’s constituency, only for it to become a staff rest area 12 months later. Read
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Weather hits Van Morrison Midland gig
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
A TWO-day Midland rock festival featuring music legend Van Morrison has been cancelled at short notice - because of the torrential downpours. Read
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American visitor pays for drinks with picture at Spotted Dog
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM pub landlord John Tighe got more than he bargained for when he asked a customer to settle her bar tab. Read
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Blow to Tenerife-bound holidaymakers from Birmingham Airport
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
HOLIDAYMAKERS due to fly to Tenerife this afternoon may lose their holidays after tour operator XL went bust. Read
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Woman critically ill after electricity pylon fall
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was today still battling for her life after plunging from an electricity pylon in Dudley. Read
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XL holiday crash dashes Birmingham couple's wedding plans
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM couple’s wedding plans lay in tatters after XL, the airline they were supposed to be flying out with, went bust overnight. Read
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Vandals cause £400,000 to Birmingham day centre in wrecking spree
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
VANDALS ruined six daycare centre minibuses in a £400,000 wrecking spree in Birmingham. Read
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Search for Birmingham sex attacker one year on
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE hunting a sex beast who attacked a woman on a Birmingham canal towpath a year ago have today released an e-fit. Read
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Horse horror woman still fights for life
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN who suffered horrific injuries when she was thrown from a horse while riding with friends was today still fighting for life in hospital two weeks after the incident. Read
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Birmingham College of Law set to expand
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S historic College of Law is set for a £5.5 million expansion following a massive growth in the numbers of budding legal eagles. Read
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Case dropped against 'anti gay' preacher Tony Rollins
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE case against a city preacher who was accused of offending gays and lesbians in a street sermon has been dropped. Read
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Further funeral delay for Khyra Ishaq
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE family of a seven-year-old Birmingham girl whose mother is accused of starving her to death face a further wait before they can have a funeral. Read
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Mother of tragic TV star Mark Speight may have had stroke
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE mother of tragic Wolverhampton-born TV children’s entertainer Mark Speight died of a possible stroke within a month of the emotional memorial service for her son, an inquest heard. Read
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Thousands hit by collapse of holiday firm XL
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
TENS of thousands of holidaymakers were left stranded today after the UK's third largest tour operator went into administration and grounded all flights. Read
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Chef Ian Edge serves claret and cordon bleu for Aston Villa
Sep 12 2008 | Top Stories
VILLA play in claret and blue, but the team has now gone green in a bid to get an edge over Premier League rivals.Manager Martin O’Neill’s sport and health experts have given food for thought to the team’s secret weapon – vitamin-packed organic food. Read
