Top Stories for 18 April 2009

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Man dies in early-morning smash on M6 motorway Apr 18 2009

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

Wolves return to Premier League after beating QPR 1-0 Apr 18 2009

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

Attacks against West Midlands police officers soar Apr 18 2009

INJURED police officers in the West Midlands had to take 1,166 days off to recover following assaults, it was revealed today.Read

West Midlands Police use agony aunt-style posters in crime fight Apr 18 2009

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

Gadget Show live: 30,000 technology fans expected at NEC Apr 18 2009

THOUSANDS of gadget geeks are descending on the NEC for an exhibition of the biggest names in technology.Read

Broad Street boss has a shock when he stars in Come Dine With Me Apr 18 2009

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

Solihull hero arranges US rehab for fellow soldiers Apr 18 2009

BRITISH troops wounded in the line of enemy fire are to benefit from pioneering underwater treatment, thanks to hero Solihull marine Matt Croucher.Read

Voters in quit call to Home Secretary and Redditch MP Jacqui Smith Apr 18 2009

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

Perry Barr man jailed for life for killing teenager with kitchen knife Apr 18 2009

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

Solihull family subjected to axe ordeal at home Apr 18 2009

A FAMILY of three were tied up and terrorised in their own home by axe-wielding burglars.Read

Chiltern Railways plan to cut Birmingham to London times by 20 minutes Apr 18 2009

TRAIN services from Birmingham to London will be slashed by up to 20 minutes on Chiltern services.Read

Aston Villa legends take place on Walk of Stars Apr 18 2009

ASTON Villa’s 1982 European Cup-winning legends are being honoured on Birmingham’s Broad Street Walk of Stars.Read

Hollywood stars at NEC for Autographica event Apr 18 2009

FILM stars are bringing a touch of old-style Hollywood glamour to Birmingham this weekend.Read

Teen girls victim of sex attack in Northfield park Apr 18 2009

POLICE are investigating claims that two teenage girls were sexually assaulted by a group of men in a Birmingham park.Read

Battle launched to keep Aston Manor Road Transport Museum open Apr 18 2009

MUSEUM chiefs are confident of keeping an important collection of vintage public transport together after holding crunch talks with city leaders.Read

Call to ban round-the-clock off licences in Birmingham Apr 18 2009

A CITY licensing chief has called for a halt to shops selling booze until the effects of 24-hour drinking are investigated.Read

Lollipop cam hits Staffordshire streets to catch impatient drivers Apr 18 2009

IMPATIENT motorists abusing school crossing patrol staff and putting children’s lives at risk will soon be captured on hidden lollipop cameras.Read

Highter's Heath family adopt stray dog - and end up with nine! Apr 18 2009

MOST Birmingham families enjoyed treats left to them by the Easter bunny over the Bank Holiday weekend.Read

Plea for more park toilets in Birmingham Apr 18 2009

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

Car rolls onto roof in Streetly, man suffers head injury Apr 18 2009

A DRIVER suffered head injuries after rolling his car onto a grass verge in Aldridge Road, Streetly, around 4pm yesterday.Read

Opus chef wins national award Apr 18 2009

A YOUNG chef at a Birmingham restaurant is celebrating after receiving a top award.Read

Vagina Monologues heads to Cannock Apr 18 2009

THE Vagina Monologues is coming to Cannock.Read

Family's tribute to cyclist Brian Gilliver found dead on road Apr 18 2009

THE family of cyclist Bryan Gilliver, who died near Bromsgrove, has paid tribute to him.Read

Princess Royal to unveil dedication to killed firemen Apr 18 2009

THE Princess Royal is returning to Warwickshire to honour the lives of four firefighters who died in a warehouse blaze.Read

South Birmingham College offering skills help to jobless Apr 18 2009

PEOPLE hit by the economic downturn are being offered help by South Birmingham College. Read

Lambour MPs rally to under-fire Jacqui Smith Apr 18 2009

LABOUR supporters in the West Midlands refused to criticise Jacqui Smith despite rumours that she would be demoted in the next cabinet reshuffle.Read

Lord Morris joins Jazz Jamaica for Motown Records celebration Apr 18 2009

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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