Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of motorists faced hours of delays today after a multiple vehicle pile-up on the M6 shut both sides of the motorway. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
At least seven people were injured, one seriously, when four light goods vehicles, a van and a car were involved in the “significant collision” just before 6am. Around six vehicles, believed to be lorries and small goods vehicles, were involved in the pile-up between junctions six and seven southbound, and seven and eight northbound, near Great Barr. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
Meshack Brown, pictured left, a “fun loving” father-of-three, was gunned down in what police described as a racially-motivated shooting in Newtown two years ago. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THESE were the chaotic scenes at a Midland branch of fallen high street giant Woolworths as bargain hunters braved the bitter cold to take advantage of rock-bottom prices. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
SCORES of anxious bank employees braved the December chill outside the National Exhibition Centre today to demand job security for up to 145,000 UK workers. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
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Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council today defended its multi-millon pound publicity budget after campaigners slammed the expense as wasteful and unnecessary. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
MINISTERS appeared to pave the way for a bail-out of Jaguar Land Rover as they said Britain’s car industry was of “critical national importance” and the Government would do more to support it. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
Cross-party talks on the rescue broke down over the Republican demands the union agreed to steep cuts by 2009 to bring their pay into line with Japanese car makers. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of Black Country motorists faced hours of delays today after a multiple vehicle pile-up on the M6 shut both sides of the motorway. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
BLACK Country police have won a dispersal order against a group of youngsters following reports of criminal damage and public order offences. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A BLACK COUNTRY car wash – still trading 10 months after flouting orders to stop – will now be hit with an injunction by Walsall Council. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE unsung heroes of the classroom were rejoicing today after winning recognition for the wonderful things they do every single day. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE family of a Birmingham dad murdered as he celebrated his birthday today demanded that police work harder to bring his suspected killer to justice. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
SOLDIERS across the West Midlands were today urged to stake their claim to a special Christmas present as Cadbury’s offered 100 free chocolate gifts to our heroes in the forces. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
ELDERLY residents at a south Birmingham nursing home were led to safety after a faulty tumble drier caused a false alarm. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL plans to replace job centres with private services to get benefit claimants into work will be piloted in Birmingham and Solihull. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
HBOS shareholders were meeting in Birmingham today to vote on the bank’s rescue takeover by Lloyds TSB and an £11.5billion taxpayer bail-out. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THESE were the chaotic scenes at a Midland branch of fallen high street giant Woolworths as bargain hunters braved the bitter cold to take advantage of rock-bottom prices. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
MINISTERS appeared to pave the way for a bail-out of Jaguar Land Rover as they said Britain’s car industry was of “critical national importance” and the Government would do more to support it. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THREE Asian men told by a Birmingham judge they would “serve a minimum of 25 years” for murdering a black man in the 2005 Lozells riots have had their convictions quashed. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
MANAGERS of Birmingham’s council-owned swimming baths claim that they have not been consulted over council proposals to close some pools to pay for a £60 million Olympic-size venue. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE family of a missing Midland man have made a fresh appeal for his safe return. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
BOSSES at one of Birmingham’s best-known concert venues apologised today after a blunder left music fans stuck outside a gig. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
VILLA heroes hope to net stacks of cash for a Birmingham children’s charity with a new cook book of their favourite foods. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A WOMAN had to be rescued from her car following a crash at One Stop Shopping Centre in Perry Barr. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE Midlands’ motorway network was plunged into chaos today when a six vehicle pile-up closed the M6 in Birmingham during the morning rush hour. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
£150 MILLION building bonanza is set to start in Birmingham after two major construction schemes were approved. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
BORDER police launched a series of raids on motorway service stations in a crackdown on illegal immigrants. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
NINE out of ten disabled drivers in the West Midlands say they have suffered from people borrowing ‘blue badges’ off friends or relatives Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP today branded public consultation on plans for a revamp of West Midlands Fire Service as a ‘ridiculous charade’ amid fresh concerns it will cost lives. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
Members of The Assemblies of the First Born held a gospel carol service to mark the near completion of a face-lift to their place of worship. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
CONTROVERSIAL billboards showing a man in knee-length PVC boots will land nightclub bosses in court unless they’re removed, Walsall planning chiefs have warned. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM dentist has scored a landmark victory against the government after it failed to overturn a court ruling which protects the employment rights of dentists across the country. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
A JURY today rejected the police account of the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes on July 22, 2005 as the Brazilian’s inquest was branded a “white-wash” by his family. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
SCORES of anxious bank employees braved the December chill outside the National Exhibition Centre today to demand job security for up to 145,000 UK workers. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THESE were the chaotic scenes at a Midland branch of fallen high street giant Woolworths as bargain hunters braved the bitter cold to take advantage of rock-bottom prices. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
Meshack Brown, pictured left, a “fun loving” father-of-three, was gunned down in what police described as a racially-motivated shooting in Newtown two years ago. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
At least seven people were injured, one seriously, when four light goods vehicles, a van and a car were involved in the “significant collision” just before 6am. Around six vehicles, believed to be lorries and small goods vehicles, were involved in the pile-up between junctions six and seven southbound, and seven and eight northbound, near Great Barr. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
THE father of former Birmingham City star Jermaine Pennant was jailed for five years today for drug-dealing. Read
Dec 12 2008 | Top Stories
SCORES of mourners gathered for the funeral of seven-year-old Khyra Ishaq, who was finally laid to rest today six months after she allegedly starved to death. Read