Jun
2009
Articles from 12th Jun 2009
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Susan Boyle on form on Britain’s Got Talent tour in Birmingham
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
SUSAN Boyle wowed fans during the opening show of TV’s Britain’s Got Talent live tour in Birmingham. Read
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Court told how metal thieves died at crime scene in Rowley Regis
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A pair of Dudley metal thieves whose two accomplices were killed during a burglary at an electricity sub-station have appeared before Halesowen magistrates. Read
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Children 'lucky' to survive M5 minibus crash
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
Five children taken to hospital today after a minibus smash on a busy motorway were "incredibly lucky" to escape with minor injuries. Read
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Susan Boyle arrives in Birmingham ahead of live tour
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has been spotted in Birmingham ahead of tonight's live show. Read
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Birmingham mum-to-be mistakenly told twin had died
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A PREGNANT mum who is expecting twin girls spent nine heartbreaking days believing one of her babies had died because of a mistake at Birmingham Women’s Hospital. Read
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Unions call to save LDV
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
TRADE Unionists today demanded the Government save LDV and other manufacturing jobs in the way that it has helped saved banks. Read
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FIVE children were taken to hospital today after a charity minibus crashed on a busy motorway, emergency services said.
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
The youngsters, aged between six and 13, and three women suffered injuries in the crash on the southbound M5 near Droitwich, Worcestershire. Read
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Tribute to tragic young Solihull cyclist
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES were paid today to a 13-year-old cyclist who died after a collision with a car. Brendon Harrison, from Acocks Green, was cycling home from school when the accident happened in Pierce Avenue, Olton, at 3.15pm on Wednesday. Read
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£1m milestone for new kidney unit appeal at Birmingham hospital
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A MAGICAL million pounds has been raised for a new kidney unit at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Read
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FOUR top Birmingham city councillors have each been handed a whopping £15,000 pay rise without doing any extra work, it was revealed today.
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
At a time when most people are struggling with rising bills and many face the threat of redundancy, Mike Whitby, Paul Tilsley, Sir Albert Bore and Neville Summerfield have all been given the hefty increase. Read
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Twiggy's officially an English rose after Birmingham ceremony
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
ONE-TIME supermodel Twiggy was honoured with a special rose that was named after her at the Gardener’s World Live show in Birmingham. Read
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Tamworth louts hurl stones at cars
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS who hurled stones at cars, narrowly avoiding a serious crash, are being hunted by police. Read
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Police appeal over Cannock bike crash death
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today renewed an appeal for information after a motorcyclist died following a collision in Staffordshire. Read
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Tribute to tragic young Solihull cyclist
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
TRIBUTES were paid today to a 13-year-old cyclist who died after a collision with a car. Brendon Harrison, from Acocks Green, was cycling home from school when the accident happened in Pierce Avenue, Olton, at 3.15pm on Wednesday. Read
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£1m milestone for new kidney unit appeal at Birmingham hospital
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A MAGICAL million pounds has been raised for a new kidney unit at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Read
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FIREFIGHTERS used cutting gear to rescue children from a minibus which overturned after a crash which partly blocked a Midland motorway today.
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
Eight people were eased from the wreckage after the crash on the M5 near to Droitwich Read
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Unions call to save LDV
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
TRADE Unionists today demanded the Government save LDV and other manufacturing jobs in the way that it has helped saved banks. Read
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FOUR top Birmingham city councillors have each been handed a whopping £15,000 pay rise without doing any extra work, it was revealed today.
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
At a time when most people are struggling with rising bills and many face the threat of redundancy, Mike Whitby, Paul Tilsley, Sir Albert Bore and Neville Summerfield have all been given the hefty increase. Read
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M5 minibus crash: Eight people rescued from wreckage
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
FIREFIGHTERS used cutting gear to rescue children from a minibus which overturned after a crash which partly blocked a Midland motorway today. Read
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Lichfield author gets the Hollywood treatment
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A THRILLED Midland author is set for some Hollywood exposure. Read
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Police appeal over Cannock bike crash death
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today renewed an appeal for information after a motorcyclist died following a collision in Staffordshire. Read
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Tribute to Walsall teen found dead at Birmingham house
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
THE family of a Walsall teenager whose death is being investigated by police today paid tribute to him. Read
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Anger at £15,000 pay rise for top Birmingham councillors
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
FOUR top Birmingham city councillors have each been handed a whopping £15,000 pay rise without doing any extra work, it was revealed today. Read
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£1m milestone for new kidney unit appeal at Birmingham hospital
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A MAGICAL million pounds has been raised for a new kidney unit at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Read
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Birmingham mum-to-be mistakenly told twin had died
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A PREGNANT mum who is expecting twin girls spent nine heartbreaking days believing one of her babies had died because of a mistake at Birmingham Women’s Hospital. Read
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Birmingham half marathon heading for a record entry
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A STAGGERING 1,000 people signed up for the EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon in less than 24 hours. Read
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Birmingham MP Liam Byrne to repay postage costs
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
CABINET Minister Liam Byrne is to repay £240, after he admitted using House of Commons envelopes to distribute publicity material at the taxpayers’ expense. Read
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Residents anger at college revamp in Erdington
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
THE landmark redevelopment of a ‘shambles’ city school and college site has been slammed by residents angry at plans to put sports pitches next to their back fences. Read
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Accused teen to stay in custody
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM teenager charged with a spate of knife robberies will remain in custody until his alleged victims can identify a picture of him. Read
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Twiggy's officially an English rose after Birmingham ceremony
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
ONE-TIME supermodel Twiggy was honoured with a special rose that was named after her at the Gardener’s World Live show in Birmingham. Read
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Coalface test for Birmingham carers' chief
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S social services boss went back to the shopfloor to find out what day-to-day life is like for care workers. Read
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Police appeal over Cannock bike crash death
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE today renewed an appeal for information after a motorcyclist died following a collision in Staffordshire. Read
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Tamworth louts hurl stones at cars
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
YOUNGSTERS who hurled stones at cars, narrowly avoiding a serious crash, are being hunted by police. Read
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Two die during suspected theft at Halesowen factory
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
Two men killed as they allegedly tried to steal copper cables from a disused factory in Sandwell are likely to have been electrocuted or gassed by carbon dioxide. Read
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Tributes paid to boy knocked off bike in Solihull
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
Tributes have been paid to a 13-year-old boy who died after being knocked off his bicycle in Solihull. Read
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Birmingham airport staff may strike in pay row
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham airport workers could hold disruptive summer strikes after bosses said they “did not have the money” for pay rises that were agreed last year. Read
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Swine flu: Eighth city school hit
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
Swine flu hit an eighth Birmingham school yesterday as health officials confirmed 10 extra cases of the virus in the West Midlands. Read
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Erdington school to open sexual health centre
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A Birmingham school and sixth form college is to open its own sexual health centre in an effort to cut teenage pregnancies. Read
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Susan Boyle in doubt for Britain's Got Talent live in Birmingham
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
Susan Boyle's participation in the first date of this year's Britain's Got Talent live tour remained in doubt today just hours before the gig was due to start. Read
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Birmingham college shortlisted for public building award
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A £28 million Birmingham college is in the running to be crowned the nation’s best public building by Prime Minister Gordon Brown Read
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Illegal cars crushed in public in Alum Rock crime crackdown
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE delivered a crushing blow to criminals blighting Birmingham – by pulverising illegal cars in front of the public. Read
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City council prunes allotments budget by 65 per cent
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
ALLOTMENT holders are facing cutbacks after the city council slashed their gardens budget by 65 per cent in the latest round of financial cuts. Read
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Birmingham wins award for cutting numbers sleeping rough
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S housing department has won a major award for slashing the numbers of people sleeping rough on the city’s streets. Read
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Birmingham teen highlighted in national education study
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE immigrant who arrived in Birmingham speaking just two words of English has been chosen to highlight the plight of girls from working class backgrounds in a national study. Read
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Platinum wedding celebration for Birmingham couple
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
DECADES may have passed but the love-light between Joan and Douglas Hawkins, never dims. Read
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Paralysed Birmingham girl hopes to walk again
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUNG Birmingham girl who was paralysed eight years ago is just months away from receiving pioneering treatment in America, thanks to a team of dedicated supporters. Read
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Lichfield author gets the Hollywood treatment
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A THRILLED Midland author is set for some Hollywood exposure. Read
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Contractors hope to finish £30m Mint development in birmingham
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
CONTRACTORS who are owed millions of pounds by the collapsed firm behind the luxury Birmingham Mint development say they hope to complete the project themselves. Read
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OU course rid Lenny Henry of Bard fear
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
LENNY Henry will be revisiting his student days for a new BBC Four documentary which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Open University. Read
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Bird club in a flap over Birmingham school's balloon release
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A HISTORICAL bird club in Birmingham has complained to a city primary school after it released hundreds of balloons to mark a special occasion. Read
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Birmingham schoolgirls land role in award-winning musical
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
WATCH out Beyoncé and Britney. There’s a trio of talented Birmingham girls ready to steal the limelight. Read
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Recovering Birmingham soldier cheered up by signed Blues shirt
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A BRAVE Birmingham soldier and lifelong Blues fan received a welcome boost when his beloved club visited him in hospital to present him with a shirt signed by one of his heroes. Read
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Cannock engineering firm fined for worker's injury horror
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A FIRM has been forced to pay out almost £18,000 after an employee’s hand was fractured when it got stuck in a milling machine. Read
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Big Brother: Lay off Lisa says her Birmingham friend
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
FRIENDS of Big Brother punk Lisa Wallace say the main reason she went into the house was to make people laugh. Read
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Young Birmingham writer enjoys print success
Jun 12 2009 | Top Stories
A BUDDING Birmingham writer has his sights set on a literary career after his work was selected to grace the pages of two books. Read
