Top Stories for 17 October 2008

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Cerys Edwards to get cash from millionaire family Oct 17 2008

THE multi-millionaire parents of jailed dangerous driver Antonio Boparan have offered his brain-damaged victim Cerys Edwards a substantial cash gift.Read

Runaway milk float smashes into offices Oct 17 2008

LIFE turned sour for Smethwick workers when a truck loaded with milk careered in to an office block.Read

Parents defend suicide decision of paralysed son Daniel James Oct 17 2008

THE parents of a paralysed Midland rugby player who went to Switzerland for an assisted suicide defended his decision today as police launched an inquiry.Read

Former Halesowen mayoress Sybil Ray dies aged 84 Oct 17 2008

FORMER mayoress of Halesowen Coun Sybil Ray has died.Read

Sutton Coldfield tells Birmingham to stick it! Oct 17 2008

ANTI-Birmingham vigilantes are defacing road signs in one of the city’s poshest suburbs.Read

West Midlands Police faces up to young generation Oct 17 2008

A WEBSITE used by millions to help friends stay in touch has become the latest tool for police to boost their image among teenagers.Read

Police puppy is named by Birmingham Mail reader Oct 17 2008

A CUDDLY crimefighter has a new name, thanks to Birmingham Mail reader Judith Price.Read

Hearbreak as thieves steal from man's grave Oct 17 2008

THE mother of a 20-year-old man who died in a car crash today made an emotional plea for thieves to return sentimental figurines to his grave.Read

Man charged with fire murder death Oct 17 2008

A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life after a house fire which left a man dead.Read

Licence to thrill at Birmingham James Bond premiere Oct 17 2008

BOND fans are set to be “shaken and stirred” with a red carpet premiere of the hotly-awaited new spy flick to be held in Birmingham.Read

Birmingham tot Alfie Fleming chance meeting with Aston Villa heroes Oct 17 2008

LITTLE Alfie Fleming knows the real meaning behind the phrase “footballing heroes” after a chance meeting with his favourite Aston Villa and England stars.Read

Paralysed ex-rugby player 'dies in suicide clinic' Oct 17 2008

A FORMER Midland rugby player paralysed in a training session took his own life in a Swiss clinic, it was reported today.Read

Jaguar Land Rover workers in pay cut offer Oct 17 2008

THOUSANDS of production workers at Jaguar Land Rover are being offered leave of up to three months in exchange for a temporary 20 per cent pay cut, it was revealed today.Read

Anger at laser pen yobs targeting motorists Oct 17 2008

BRAINLESS children in the Black Country are blinding and dazzling drivers with powerful laser pointers.Read

Llewela Bailey quits after 20 years with Central News Oct 17 2008

POPULAR Central Tonight presenter Llewela Bailey is to quit the Birmingham programme after “20 years of showing off” in front of the cameras.Read

Queen still have a kind of magic Oct 17 2008

IT’S Queen – but not as we know them.Read

Smokers' annual cost to the NHS Oct 17 2008

A STAGGERING 24,000 Birmingham smokers are admitted to hospital every year because of their habit, costing taxpayers millions of pounds.Read

Mum’s fury as boy with ‘gun’ expelled Oct 17 2008

AN eight-year-old boy has been permanently expelled from his primary school after showing off a replica handgun to classmates.Read

Drug addict jailed over starving pets Oct 17 2008

A HEROIN addict who abandoned dogs, cats and a hamster in her home without food for at least three days has been jailed for more than six months by a Birmingham District Judge.Read

Halesowen chip shop batters the competition Oct 17 2008

A HALESOWEN fish and chip shop has been hailed as one of the finest friers in the UK.Read

Retrial for man accused of shooting at PC Oct 17 2008

A MAN accused of trying to kill a policeman will face a retrial after Birmingham Crown Court jurors failed to reach a verdict.Read

Families get the lowdown on Land Rover Oct 17 2008

RESIDENTS and business in Solihull are being invited to join the next Land Rover Forum next week to discuss issues and activities about the Lode Lane-based car manufacturing plant.Read

Samaritan is hit by van near Birmingham Oct 17 2008

A GOOD samaritan was seriously injured after he was hit by a van while trying to round up a stray cow.Read

Anger at Sandwell Hospital over woman's labour blunder Oct 17 2008

A PREGNANT woman in labour was sent home from hospital and told to take two paracetamol for “pelvic problems”.Read

Former Birmingham City goalkeeper killed himself Oct 17 2008

A FORMER Birmingham City goalkeeper killed himself after being unable to cope when his son was born with cerebral palsy, an inquest has heard.Read

Gunman who fled police is jailed Oct 17 2008

A GANG member was today behind bars after being caught with a shotgun as he tried to flee in just his vest and pants when police raided his girlfriend’s flat to look for a stolen puppy.Read

High fliers in hotels boost at Birmingham Airport Oct 17 2008

TRAVELLERS jetting out of Birmingham International Airport are set to get a choice of three hotels within just 200 yards of the terminal.Read

Birmingham's Newman Coffin Works becomes a museum Oct 17 2008

A FULLY restored Victorian funeral parlour is set to take pride of place in a tourist trail through Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter.Read

Showcase boost to BBC TV production in the Midlands Oct 17 2008

THE Chelsea Flower Show is on its way to Birmingham in a huge boost to TV production in the Midlands.Read

Robinsons on the run as one family Oct 17 2008

RUNNING family Robinson are preparing to take to the road again in aid of a Midlands hospice that has been helping them cope with the trauma of having a life-limited child.Read

Birmingham Tattoo marching towards a Brum milestone Oct 17 2008

TOP class entertainment will be on parade when the celebrated Birmingham Tattoo marches in for its 20th anniversary.Read

Homes evacuated in Birmingham gas cylinder drama Oct 17 2008

SIXTY people were evacuated from their Birmingham homes after a fire broke out next to an acetylene cyclinder.Read

Birmingham soldier James Munday dies in Afghanistan Oct 17 2008

PRINCES William and Harry last night spoke of their sadness over the death of a Birmingham soldier in Afghanistan.Read

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