Dec
2008
Articles from 11th Dec 2008
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THREE men were arrested and 20 dogs seized by police and RSPCA officers in a swoop on a house near Birmingham.
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
The officers raided a terraced property in Edgbaston Road, Smethwick, yesterday as part of a dog fighting investigation. Read
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Surviving conjoined twin Faith Williams stable after operation
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
A BABY girl who survived an operation to separate her from her twin sister is stable after further surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital said today. Read
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Job losses at West Bromwich Building Society
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
THE new chief executive of the West Bromwich Building Society today vowed the group will remain an independent mutual – as more than 100 employees face compulsory redundancy. Read
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Airline pulls plug on holiday flights from Birmingham airport
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 1,000 Midland holidaymakers have had their travel plans thrown into chaos by the cancellation of flights to one of the Canary Islands from Birmingham International Airport. Read
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Beyonce announces Birmingham date for May 2009
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
AMERICAN superstar Beyonce has just unveiled three UK arena dates for May 2009. Read
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Specials Birmingham tour date sells out in four minutes
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham Academy dates for ska punk legends The Specials sold out within four minutes of going on sale. Read
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Funeral of crash victim Vikki Morgan
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a young Birmingham woman who died after a two car crash in Druid’s Heath will be held tomorrow. Read
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Villa stars turn out for premiere of new kid's film at Cineworld Broad Street
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
THE latest children’s film had a premiere at Cineworld Broad Street last night – which gave some of the city’s top footballers the perfect excuse to come out to play. Read
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Three arrested over dog fights
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
THREE men were arrested and 20 dogs seized by police and RSPCA officers in a swoop on a house near Birmingham. Read
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Terror for birthday OAP, 89
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
AN elderly Birmingham woman was terrorised in her own home on the eve of her 90th birthday by a burglar who ripped up her Christmas cards as he hunted for cash. Read
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Thugs in Tamworth set fire to a family's pet cat
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
EVIL thugs set fire to a family’s pet cat using an aerosol and cigarette lighter. Read
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Fort Dunlop Parkway crash causes tailbacks
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of commuters were today caught up in long tailbacks after two road traffic accidents on the same road. Read
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Commuters could still face delays on West Coast Mainline
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
TRAIN passengers in the West Midlands could still face travel disruption despite the completion of £8.8 billion of engineering works, the head of Network Rail admitted. Read
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Ambulance service takes more than 2,000 calls
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
AMBULANCE bosses today pleaded with people to use their service sensibly after receiving more than 2,000 calls on Monday . Read
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Guard of honour for firefighter Brian Dean
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a Midland firefighter who died while on duty is expected to feature a full ceremonial guard of honour with uniformed colleagues as pall bearers. Read
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Crowd warms to Kidman at London premiere of Australia
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
HOLLYWOOD star Nicole Kidman braved Britain’s chilly December weather to step out on to the red carpet at the London premiere of Australia last night. Read
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Woolworths start closure sale
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
WOOLWORTHS sales staff are bracing themselves for thousands of bargain hunters at their 815 branches across the country today as the high street store’s closing down sale begins. Read
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Inquest into death of a man found in a Halesowen graveyard has been opened and adjourned
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
AN inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a care worker whose body was found in a Halesowen churchyard. Read
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Olympic swimming pool plan for Birmingham one step closer
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S bid to build an Olympic swimming pool moved a step closer after the city council put forward plans – but it remains unclear how it will be funded. Read
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Doctor denies bludgeoning fellow doctor to death at their Birmingham home
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
A DOCTOR accused of bludgeoning another doctor to death in the Birmingham house they shared has claimed the victim was killed by an armed intruder. Read
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Father tells how he helped son Daniel James commit suicide
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
THE father of a paralysed former Midland rugby player has told how he helped his son commit suicide at a controversial euthanasia clinic in Switzerland. Read
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Jaguar Land Rover survival is so crucial
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
JAGUAR Land Rover’s importance to the West Midlands has been described as critical for the future of the region, as business minister Lord Mandelson considers a rescue package for the embattled UK car industry. Read
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Birmingham families defy rising prices to stick with real Christmas trees
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
FAMILIES in Birmingham are determined to rock around the Christmas tree this year, despite research suggesting we’ll forgo the firs thanks to the credit crunch. Read
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Thug goes mad at petrol station in Acocks Green
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
A KNIFE-wielding thug attacked a female petrol station attendant before going on the rampage smashing windows and doors. Read
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Working in an asbestos 'hot spot' contributed to man death
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
A MECHANICAL engineer died from a tumour after working at one of Birmingham’s asbestos “hot spots”. Read
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Fury over Birmingham council's charge for disabled stairlifts
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of vulnerable elderly and disabled people in Birmingham will soon have to start paying for maintaining vital stairlifts in their homes following a shock decision by the city council. Read
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Midlanders among leaders in celebrating St George's Day
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
PROUD Midlanders have built up St George’s Day traditions which have grown to become among the largest in England. Read
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Residents of Lozells in Birmingham show solidarity after the terror attacks in Mumbai
Dec 11 2008 | Top Stories
RESIDENTS of Lozells pulled together over the weekend in a show of unity after the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Read
