Apr
2009
Articles from 18th Apr 2009
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Man dies in early-morning smash on M6 motorway
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
ONE man died and three people were injured after a motorway accident on the southbound M6 between junctions 16 and 15 of the motorway yesterday. Read
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Wolves return to Premier League after beating QPR 1-0
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
Wolverhampton Wanderers this afternoon clinched their dream of promotion to the promised land of the Barclays Premier League with a solitary 1-0 victory over QPR. Read
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Perry Barr man jailed for life for killing teenager with kitchen knife
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM man, who “routinely” carried knives, has been jailed for life for killing a teenager in a revenge attack by thrusting a large kitchen knife into his leg. Read
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Highter's Heath family adopt stray dog - and end up with nine!
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
MOST Birmingham families enjoyed treats left to them by the Easter bunny over the Bank Holiday weekend. Read
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Hollywood stars at NEC for Autographica event
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
FILM stars are bringing a touch of old-style Hollywood glamour to Birmingham this weekend. Read
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South Birmingham College offering skills help to jobless
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
PEOPLE hit by the economic downturn are being offered help by South Birmingham College. Read
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Aston Villa legends take place on Walk of Stars
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
ASTON Villa’s 1982 European Cup-winning legends are being honoured on Birmingham’s Broad Street Walk of Stars. Read
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Lambour MPs rally to under-fire Jacqui Smith
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
LABOUR supporters in the West Midlands refused to criticise Jacqui Smith despite rumours that she would be demoted in the next cabinet reshuffle. Read
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Lord Morris joins Jazz Jamaica for Motown Records celebration
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
WHAT’S going on? Former trade union leader, and now Lord William Morris, found himself in front of a totally different audience when he took to the stage at Birmingham Town Hall last night. Read
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Voters in quit call to Home Secretary and Redditch MP Jacqui Smith
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
EMBATTLED Home Secretary Jacqui Smith was today accused of being a “disgrace” and an “embarrassment” to her constituency as voters in Redditch struggled to find a good word for her. Read
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Solihull family subjected to axe ordeal at home
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
A FAMILY of three were tied up and terrorised in their own home by axe-wielding burglars. Read
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Solihull hero arranges US rehab for fellow soldiers
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
BRITISH troops wounded in the line of enemy fire are to benefit from pioneering underwater treatment, thanks to hero Solihull marine Matt Croucher. Read
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Car rolls onto roof in Streetly, man suffers head injury
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
A DRIVER suffered head injuries after rolling his car onto a grass verge in Aldridge Road, Streetly, around 4pm yesterday. Read
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Attacks against West Midlands police officers soar
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
INJURED police officers in the West Midlands had to take 1,166 days off to recover following assaults, it was revealed today. Read
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Chiltern Railways plan to cut Birmingham to London times by 20 minutes
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
TRAIN services from Birmingham to London will be slashed by up to 20 minutes on Chiltern services. Read
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Teen girls victim of sex attack in Northfield park
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are investigating claims that two teenage girls were sexually assaulted by a group of men in a Birmingham park. Read
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West Midlands Police use agony aunt-style posters in crime fight
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
DEAR Deirdre, I think I’ve met the love of my life, but my mobile phone with her number in it has been lost. What can I do? Read
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Gadget Show live: 30,000 technology fans expected at NEC
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of gadget geeks are descending on the NEC for an exhibition of the biggest names in technology. Read
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Battle launched to keep Aston Manor Road Transport Museum open
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
MUSEUM chiefs are confident of keeping an important collection of vintage public transport together after holding crunch talks with city leaders. Read
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Broad Street boss has a shock when he stars in Come Dine With Me
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S Broad Street Manager Mike Olley planned to host a dinner party to die for when he invited three guests around to his Sutton Coldfield home. Read
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Call to ban round-the-clock off licences in Birmingham
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY licensing chief has called for a halt to shops selling booze until the effects of 24-hour drinking are investigated. Read
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Princess Royal to unveil dedication to killed firemen
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
THE Princess Royal is returning to Warwickshire to honour the lives of four firefighters who died in a warehouse blaze. Read
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Lollipop cam hits Staffordshire streets to catch impatient drivers
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
IMPATIENT motorists abusing school crossing patrol staff and putting children’s lives at risk will soon be captured on hidden lollipop cameras. Read
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Vagina Monologues heads to Cannock
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
THE Vagina Monologues is coming to Cannock. Read
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Family's tribute to cyclist Brian Gilliver found dead on road
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of cyclist Bryan Gilliver, who died near Bromsgrove, has paid tribute to him. Read
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Opus chef wins national award
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUNG chef at a Birmingham restaurant is celebrating after receiving a top award. Read
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Plea for more park toilets in Birmingham
Apr 18 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM city council needs to invest more in repairing and replacing derelict public loos in Birmingham’s parks to encourage more visitors and healthier lifestyles, it has been claimed. Read
