Dec
2008
Articles from 18th Dec 2008
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A NEWSAGENT was rushed to hospital today after being repeatedly stabbed by masked thugs who raided his Birmingham shop.
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
The defenceless 40-year-old was knifed in the back in the “unprovoked” attack at the store in Richmond Road, in Stechford. Read
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O’Connor’s daughter in uni ‘porn’ storm
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham University student DJs have been sacked after claiming on air that Des O’Connor’s daughter secretly worked as a pornographic actress. Read
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Sports presenter Tom Ross climbs into the ring for a charity bout with former world welterweight champion John H Stracey
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
POPULAR Brummie sports presenter Tom Ross took a “whacking” from a former world champion in order to raise much needed cash for a Birmingham children’s charity. Read
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Supermarket chain Aldi reveals plans to build four new stores in Midlands
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
DISCOUNT supermarket Aldi today announced it is to plough £30 million into new Midlands stores as it continues to see middle-class shoppers defect. Read
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Family treated after fire at shop in Hollybank Road, Billesley
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was led to safety and a family treated for shock and slight smoke inhalation following a blaze at a small shop. Read
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Supermarket chain Aldi reveals plans to build four new stores in Midlands
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
DISCOUNT supermarket Aldi today announced it is to plough £30 million into new Midlands stores as it continues to see middle-class shoppers defect. Read
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Man fighting for life suffering from mysterious burns
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN is fighting for life in hospital after suffering serious burns in a mystery incident in a Birmingham street. Read
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Des O'Connor's daughter in uni 'porn' storm
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
TWO student radio DJs in Birmingham have been banned from the airwaves after they claimed that another student, the daughter of TV presenter Des O’Connor, worked as a porn actress. Read
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Children “on the road to recovery” after being struck down with meningitis
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
The Health Protection Agency confirmed today that two of the Coleshill School pupils had been discharged from hospital and the third was recovering. Read
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200 jobs on way at new care homes being built in Winson Green
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
ABOUT 200 jobs are on their way to Birmingham in a £13 million development, sparking one of the biggest job creation programmes in the region since the downturn began. Read
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Birmingham teenager in court after loaded gun found
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER from Birmingham was due in court today on firearms charges after police found a loaded gun in a bag. Read
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Get Connected to Birmingham Mail Mobile
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail brings you the launch of Mail Mobile – a groundbreaking new website designed specifically for mobile phones. Read
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Pupils at Moseley School battle to keep head teacher amid claims he has been forced to quit
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
PUPILS at a Birmingham secondary school are fighting to hold onto their head teacher amid claims by a parent governor that he is being forced out of his job. Read
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Wolverhampton father had 17,000 indecent images of children
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
A FATHER of two caught with more than 17,000 indecent photographs of children has been spared a prison sentence. Read
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Family treated after fire at shop in Hollybank Road, Billesley
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
A MAN was led to safety and a family treated for shock and slight smoke inhalation following a blaze at a small shop. Read
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Redditch Co-operative Homes commended for low carbon homes in the area
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
Green award Read
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Birmingham social services bosses fear backlash over day centre closure plans
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
SOCIAL SERVICES managers in Birmingham fear a huge public backlash against plans to close three day centres used by more than 140 adults with learning disabilities. Read
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Respected Birmingham Post journalist Ian Richardson dies at 86
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES were paid today to Ian Richardson, a respected award-winning City Editor of the Mail’s sister paper, The Birmingham Post, who has died aged 86. Read
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200 jobs at risk at car parts firm Sonas after largest customer folds
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of workers at a car parts firm have been told the company has gone into administration after its largest customer also folded. Read
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Chelmsley Wood parents in tribute to tragic teen killed in crash
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
THE parents of a teenage student who was killed in a car crash today spoke of their loss and paid tribute to their “beautiful” son. Read
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Christmas baby joy for parents
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
DOTING Midland parents Jo and Doug Satchwell made a special thank you to Midland medics after they made the couple’s ultimate Christmas wish come true. Read
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West Midlands Police close in on internet fraudsters
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
SCORES of police officers have been specially trained to target online crooks looking to cash in on stolen goods by peddling them on internet auction sites. Read
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Birmingham Mail Spy’s up against the best
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
THE Birmingham Mail’s Restaurant Spy Paul Fulford will more than meet his match tonight when he takes part in a special cookery programme with Michelin-starred chef Andy Waters. Read
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Schools in bid for federation
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
GOVERNORS at a primary school in Solihull are considering federating with a junior school to strengthen faith-based education in that part of the borough. Read
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Fun day seeking Santa Claus for kids
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
DISADVANTAGED children from across the Midlands took to the skies for the flight of their lives when they went on a magical search for Santa Claus. Read
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Jobs gloom deepening across Midlands
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
DEBT advice centres across the Midlands are being besieged by families worried by the threat of job losses. Read
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Electrician cheated death in a gas-filled basement.
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard the worker sensed something was wrong in the substation and escaped before he was overcome. Read
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CAB reveal growing job fears from Midlands workers
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
DEBT advice centres across the Midlands are being besieged by families worried by the threat of job losses. Read
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CCTV clue in hunt to find gang who robbed man outside Birmingham bank
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE hunting robbers who attacked a man outside a Birmingham city centre bank have released CCTV images of three men they want to trace. Read
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The perfect Christmas gift
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
DOTING Midland parents Jo and Doug Satchwell made a special thank you to Midland medics after they made the couple’s ultimate Christmas wish come true. Read
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Solihull toddler refused costly tumour treatment
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
THE mother of a brave six-year-old battling a brain tumour has spoken of her frustration after she was denied pioneering treatment by health bosses. Read
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Your memories of Woolworths as the store faces its final chapter
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
ONCE the undisputed king of Britain’s High Streets, Woolworths has failed to win its fight in the battle of the retailing giants. Read
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Birmingham's luxury bus fleet attract 100,000 extra passengers a month
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
A RANGE of luxury buses boasting air conditioning, leather seats and tinted windows have been hailed a success after attracting an extra 100,000 passengers on board each month. Read
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A Birmingham Mail Charity Trust donation helps Elim Church, Kingstanding dish up Xmas dinner for OAPs
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
MORE than 35 elderly people enjoyed Christmas dinner with all the trimmings thanks to a £2,000 donation for new kitchen equipment from the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust. Read
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Beer mat messages from police
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
The force has developed a series of postcards and beer mats urging potential abusers to seek help before the police have to intervene. Read
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Birmingham Sea Life Centre urges people to hand in rare turtles
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
STAFF at Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre are urging people who may be unknowingly keeping critically endangered turtles as pets to hand them over to the centre to help save them from extinction. Read
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Police hand out biscuits to vulnerable people in Birches Green and Pype Hayes
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
POLICE in Erdington will be bringing some early Christmas cheer to residents on two city estates this weekend. Read
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Stourbridge farmers' market set to continue
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
Dudley Council had been looking for an organisation to run the markets which have attracted thousands of people to the town since they were introduced six years ago. Read
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Alcester doctor who lied in court is struck off
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND doctor who was jailed for causing a court case to collapse when he lied about his qualifications has been struck off the medical register. Read
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Peter Pan treat for Pupils
Dec 18 2008 | Top Stories
Peter Pan and the Lost Boys came to Moseley with a very different production of the classic children’s story performed by pupils from the Foundation for Conductive Education’s school group. Read
