Apr
2009
Articles from 16th Apr 2009
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Wednesbury drug dealer jailed for cutting off woman's ear
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A drug dealer who sliced off a woman's ear over an unpaid debt was jailed for a minimum of seven and a half years today. Read
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Three hurt in Worcestershire crash
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
Three people have been injured in a two-car collision on the outskirts of Mamble in Worcestershire. Read
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Gordon Brown apologises over Smeargate emails
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown apologised today over controversial emails sent by one of his closest aides. Read
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Youth fell off bridge after row - court told
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER plunged off a bridge into a river after being assaulted by his friend during a night out, a court heard. Read
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MPs in plea for Chancellor to help automotive supply chain
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
ALISTAIR Darling must act to help the automotive supply chain when he delivers his budget next week, a cross-party group of MPs has demanded. Read
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Virgin Trains service cancelled after rail boss attacked by passenger
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A TRAIN service between Birmingham and London had to be cancelled this morning after the service manager was attacked by a passenger. Read
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Top riders at NEC for championship
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A MAJOR horse event jumps off today at the NEC and organisers have hailed ticket sales which have been going at a canter. Read
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We are not racists, say mosque critics
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A SOCIAL networking group has hit back at claims its protest against the creation of a mosque in a Midland cathedral city is racist. Read
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Couple build mini chapel in back garden
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND couple have fulfilled a 2½-year “labour of love” by building a fully functional miniature chapel in their back garden. Read
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Gooey end to OAP’s anti-taggers battle
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER who has been waging a war on Birmingham vandals for nearly a decade has finally been defeated, by council officials. Read
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£2,000 bikini goes on sale at Selfridges
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
THE ultimate bling bikini was unveiled today for beach bums with £2,000 to spend. Read
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Yardley Wood woman denies deliberately killing love rival
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A woman accused of murdering her love rival told a court today she never meant to hurt her. Read
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Worries over Midland mental health care
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A TOTAL of 58 patients died in a six-month period while under the care of Midland mental health bosses, it was revealed today. Read
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Teenagers could miss out on HPV jab
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of teenage girls in Birmingham could be missing out on the new lifesaving jab to prevent cervical cancer because of where they live, it was feared today. Read
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School technician is top of the hops
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
HEATHER Buttery is a real Black Country beer belle! Read
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New lighter headgear for surgeons has been developed in Birmingham
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
SCIENTISTS in Birmingham have designed revolutionary headgear for surgeons to help save thousands of lives. Read
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Yardley Wood murder accused tells of fatal tussle
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A WOMAN accused of murdering her love rival wept as she told a court she never meant to hurt her. Read
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Wrestling star Bret 'Hitman' Hart attracts big queues at book-signing
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
THERE was plenty of harsh head-locks and beastly body-slams as wrestling fever broke out in Birmingham. Read
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Droitwich family join mourners to mark North Sea helicopter tragedy
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a Midland pilot who died in a North Sea helicopter crash earlier this month joined thousands of mourners in a memorial service to pay their final respects. Read
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Rover enquiry drags on, fours years and £15m later
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
THE Government is powerless to intervene in a four-year inquiry into the collapse of Rover, which has cost almost £15 million and has no end in sight. Read
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Waiter: My terror as child's clothes burst into flames
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A WAITER told today how a little girl was horrifically burned when her clothes and hair caught fire on a restaurant candle. Read
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Dog rescued from canal in Knowle
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A DOG was rescued from a Midland canal after it became trapped within one of the locking enclosures. Read
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Deadline for applications for ArtsFest is Friday, April 17
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
THERE are just a few hours left for artists, dancers, musicians and acrobats to apply to be part of Birmingham’s annual ArtsFest extravaganza this September. Read
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MPs in plea for Chancellor to help automotive supply chain
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
ALISTAIR Darling must act to help the automotive supply chain when he delivers his budget next week, a cross-party group of MPs has demanded. Read
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Two injured after crash in Willenhall
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN and a woman were taken to hospital following a two-car collision which left one vehicle on its side. Read
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Tributes paid to proud Brummie Brian Harding
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES have been paid to a proud Brummie known as the Summer Lane Kid for his passionate campaign to keep the Hockley neighbourhood’s past alive. Read
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North sea helicopter crash: Memorial service held
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a Midland pilot who died in a North Sea helicopter crash earlier this month joined thousands of mourners in a memorial service to pay their final respects. Read
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Apprentice star Paula Jones fired
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A second Midland contestant was last night fired from the Apprentice amid allegations that her teammate was a “bully”. Read
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Longbridge plan will continue - St Modwen
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A tendering exercise to appoint a firm to build the £84 million Bournville College at Longbridge is continuing even though a Government inquiry concluded that severe financial problems mean the project is unlikely to proceed. Read
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Amir Khan backing campaign to keep kids off Midland railway lines
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
BRITISH boxing champ Amir Khan has thrown his weight behind a campaign to drive railway crime into the sidings. Read
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Dropped chip paper costs Brierley Hill man £365
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A BRIERLEY Hill man caught dropping his chip paper on the ground in Dudley High Street has landed a court bill of £365. Read
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Plea over double fatal death on M6 Toll motorway
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today appealed for witnesses following a double fatal crash on the M6 Toll in the Midlands. Read
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Birmingham councillor in car clampers call
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S public protection chief has today called for the Government to make councils responsible for licensing parking enforcement as part of a crackdown on rogue car clampers. Read
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Join hunt for something spooky at haunted Tamworth Castle
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
PARANORMAL fans are being invited on a medieval ghost walk. Read
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Bordesley Green children earn reward for using seat-belts
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE in Birmingham have hit on a novel idea to convince youngsters to belt up in the back while being driven to school after finding eight out of ten did not wear seat-belts. Read
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Fundraiser's body waxing ordeal on road to the Inca Trail
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A BRAVE 44-year-old man will put his pain threshold to the test when he goes under the waxing strips. Read
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£4m revamp joy for parks
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A MULTI-MILLION pound windfall will see a historic Midland city’s parks restored to their former glory. Read
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College bags award for construction department
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
SOUTH Birmingham College’s construction division has bagged a top government award for its training courses. Read
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Handsworth traders oppose supermarket plans
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
TRADERS today vowed to fight plans to create a new supermarket in Birmingham, fearing it will leave them out of business. Read
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Dudley police and the Prince’s Trust link to be extended
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
A UNIQUE link-up between Dudley police and the Prince’s Trust is to extend to the rest of the Black Country following its success in turning around the lives of young criminals. Read
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Victorian royal wedding cake for sale at NEC
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
FANCY a slice of 138-year-old wedding cake? Read
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Radio presenter Joanne Malin enters Birmingham Mail Fun Run
Apr 16 2009 | Top Stories
RADIO PRESENTER Joanne Malin is the latest celebrity to sign up for this year’s Birmingham Mail Fun Run. Read
