Nov
2008
Articles from 5th Nov 2008
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Obama victory brings hope, says British former relative
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
The BRITISH former brother-in-law of Barack Obama today spoke of his joy at an election victory he said would "give people hope". Read
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Barack Obama faces managing 'deep recession'
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
PRESIDENTIAL victor Barack Obama will inherit a "poisoned chalice" on taking office next year as the US slides into recession, experts warned today. Read
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Great Barr School behind with criminal checks on teachers
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 35 teachers at a Birmingham school are being escorted during classes because criminal record checks have not been carried out. Read
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Oldbury death crash witness sought
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE investigating an accident which left a Black Country man dead last month today made an appeal for help to find a vital witness. Read
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2012 Olympic training base will cost £400,000
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
THE city’s bid to offer a training base to the US Track and Field Team in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympic Games will cost more than £400,000, it was confirmed. Read
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Housing boss threatens to set dogs on protesters
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
Coun John Lines made the remark after the council’s monthly meeting was halted following outbursts from the public gallery. Read
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Staffordshire schools dyslexia logo challenge
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
Logo wanted Read
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Gordon Brown's message to Barack Obama
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown has offered his congratulations to Barack Obama on winning the Presidency of the United States. Read
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Top cops admit ‘TV hate’ error
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
THE Chief Constable of the West Midlands was personally responsible for the disastrous decision to complain about a documentary exposing extremism in a Birmingham mosque, an inquiry was told. Read
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Housing boss Coun John Lines in warning to protesters
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S housing boss threatened to set his dogs on protesters if they carry out their threat to stage a rooftop demonstration at his home. Read
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Post thief sent down
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM postman who stole hundreds of items of mail to get out of debt has been jailed. Read
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Mild cheer at pub firm
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
A WEST Midlands pub company has set up a management firm it hopes can save dying pubs. Read
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Elderly woman rescued from Sheldon fire
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
AN elderly woman was led to safety after her electric blanket caught fire. Read
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Woman claims healer assaulted her
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN was sexually abused during a naked massage session she had as a child at the Birmingham home of a spiritual healer who she had “totally trusted and respected,” a court heard. Read
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Barack Obama: Speech in full
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
DEMOCRAT Barack Obama has become the first African-American to win the White House. Here is his full speech as he spoke to a huge crowd in his home city of Chicago. Read
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America's next president Barack Obama promises change
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
AMERICA’S next president Barack Obama today promised change and a new dawn of leadership. Read
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TV chef Glynn Purnell gives school dinners thumbs up
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
TV chef Glynn Purnell swapped the small screen for the canteen when he opened a state of the art kitchen at a school which has risen from the ashes of a devastating fire. Read
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Fireworks night at Handsworth Rugby Club
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
FIREWORKS display organised by a troop of Scouts is set to go with a bang this weekend. Read
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Prince Philip opens Tipton primary school
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
THE Duke of Edinburgh thrilled staff and youngsters when he turned up to officially open Sandwell’s newest primary school. Read
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Music festival fun at NEC this weekend
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
MUSIC lovers will rock up to the NEC this weekend for the annual Music Live festival. Read
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Brum needs a champion
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save an inner-city community centre today called on the world’s best-known boxer to come to their rescue. Read
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Landlords fined for pub fire risk
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham landlords have been fined thousands of pounds after risking their tenants’ lives by failing to ensure the property they were renting met fire safety regulations. Read
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A masterclass in respect from refs
Nov 05 2008 | Top Stories
TOP referees Howard Webb and Chris Foy passed on a few expert tips during a masterclass with children in Birmingham aimed at improving respect for the man in the middle. Read
