Jun
2009
Articles from 29th Jun 2009
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Digbeth firm makes pewter dishes for Hampton Court’s Henry VIII display
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A TINY Birmingham company is turning back the clock 500 years, by royal appointment in memory of Britain’s most famous king. Read
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Northfield man denies killing city dad in Fordrough pub fight
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN today denied killing Birmingham dad Tracy McConnell during a fight outside a city pub. Read
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WEST Bromwich Building Society was within a “close call” of being bailed out by the taxpayer in a Dunfermline-style rescue, it was revealed today.
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
The full scale of the crisis facing the Black Country society emerged today after Chief Executive Robert Sharpe revealed details of the West Brom’s fight for survival. Read
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Man injured as gangs clash in Stourbridge
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN is today in hospital in a serious condition after gangs armed with machetes and axes clashed in the Black Country. Read
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Ali Campbell launches attack on UB40
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
EX-UB40 frontman Ali Campbell launched a blistering attack on his brothers and former bandmates – and said they should be renamed Newbie 40. Read
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Record numbers at Harborne Carnival
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
THE Wild West rolled into town to make a record- breaking day for Birmingham’s only remaining street carnival. Read
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Man, 30, found dead on busy Birmingham dual-carriageway
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN died after apparently falling from a bridge above a busy dual carriageway in Birmingham. Read
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Whitby was close to breakdown
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
CITY Council leader Mike Whitby today revealed how he almost suffered a breakdown through overwork soon after taking control of the “basket case” local authority. Read
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College’s regret at not getting funds
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
THE head of the newly-merged Sutton Coldfield and Matthew Boulton colleges today expressed her severe disappointment at missing out on a shortlist of major building schemes given the go ahead. Read
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Birmingham teen struck by lightning fights for life
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
Mohammed Junaid Hussain was hit by the lightning bolt as he sheltered under a tree with pals after being caught in torrential storms while playing cricket in Small Heath Park. The 17-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest and serious burns and has yet to regain consciousness. Read
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College principal pledges to continue with £42m Perry Barr campus plan
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
THE head of the newly-merged Sutton Coldfield and Matthew Boulton colleges today expressed her severe disappointment at missing out on a shortlist of major building schemes given the go ahead. Read
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Shadow chancellor condemns 'brutal' architecture on visit to Birmingham
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S new £193 million library is the type of landmark needed to put the city on the world’s architectural map, shadow chancellor George Osborne has said. Read
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Crowds flock to Moseley Festival owl day
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
HUNDREDS of families in Moseley had a hoot as they got up, close and personal with birds of prey at the village. Read
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Nechells teenage mugger turns around with professional football trial
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGE mugger who looked destined for a life of crime was starting a new life with a professional football club today. Read
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Aston Community Festival attracts thousands
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
THOUSANDS of revellers headed to Villa Park to celebrate life in inner city Birmingham. Read
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Jaguar Land Rover needs cash by end of summer - expert
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
KICKER: In here and across here too to fill out this line Read
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Spitfire flypast at Severn Valley railway 40s weekend
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A SPITFIRE aircraft vital to victory in the Second World War has taken to the skies once again. Read
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Moor Street station marks its hundredth birthday in style
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A CENTURY of rail travel was celebrated on Saturday as Moor Street Station marked its hundredth birthday. Read
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Tory MP Peter Luff angry over Commons regional committee timing\n
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A FURIOUS row has erupted over the first meeting of a special West Midlands House of Commons committee to examine the state of the economy. Read
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Armed Forces Day held in Centenary Square
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
Thousands of proud Midlanders paid tribute to the bravery of service men and women during Armed Forces Day. Read
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Celebrities help Rotunda apartments survive the credit crunch
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
Bookings from international pop stars and actors are helping one of Birmingham’s most prestigious apartment blocks survive the recession after other clients had to cut back on their expenses budgets. Read
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UB40 star wades in to Birmingham noise row
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
UB40 saxophonist Brian Travers has waded into the row over noise complaints at The Rainbow pub in Digbeth. Read
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Three people rescued from fire at house in Midlands
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
THREE people were rescued from a house fire in Chelmsley Wood. Read
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Halesowen pupils’ eco-garden wins national award
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
DUDLEY youngsters received celebrity praise after creating an eco-friendly oasis complete with vegetable garden, and pond. Read
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Midland teachers strike threat over sixth form closures
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
TEACHERS in Tamworth are to take further strike action tomorrow in their bitter campaign to save school sixth forms. Read
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Edgbaston MP joins campaign to save local newsagents
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM MP is urging people to join a fight to save another cornerstone of the British High Street – the local newsagent. Read
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Wolverhampton primary school's sports day is a real winner
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN at a Black Country school proved they can’t get enough of exercise as they tore around the playing field for a whole morning. Read
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Police warning as cunning thieves target city centre diners
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
CUNNING thieves as young as eight are harassing diners relaxing in Birmingham city centre cafes in order to steal valuables. Read
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Digbeth firm makes pewter dishes for Hampton Court’s Henry VIII display
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A TINY Birmingham company is turning back the clock 500 years, by royal appointment in memory of Britain’s most famous king. Read
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Hockley illegal brothel wins planning permission battle
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
AN illegal brothel in Birmingham has had its planning permission renewed – with councillors saying they had no choice because their hands were tied. Read
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Triplets sign up for half marathon
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM triplet will be celebrating her birthday by taking part in a half marathon for charity with her brothers and sisters. Read
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Man survives collision with 100mph train
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was taken to hospital after being in collision with a train travelling at 100mph in Worcestershire. Read
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Campaigners fight to keep maternity services at Midland hospital
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
PROTESTORS have launched a campaign to halt a controversial downgrade of maternity services at Solihull Hospital, which could see pregnant women transferred up to 19 miles to give birth. Read
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Anti-gun campaigner Bishop Derek Webley appointed to top policing role
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
LEADING Christian anti-gun campaigner has made history after being promoted to one of the top roles in West Midlands policing. Read
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Blue stars thumbs up for talented Birmingham school
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
BLUE heart-throb Duncan James really set the pulses racing when he made a special visit to Birmingham’s biggest secondary school. Read
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Knife robber attack at Walsall supermarket
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A KNIFE-WIELDING man took cash from a Walsall supermarket over the weekend. Read
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Oldbury child porn pervert caught after pal left phone in pub
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
AN OLDBURY man who was part of a ring distributing child porn images via his mobile was discovered after a friend left his phone in a pub. Read
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Charity helps ill Walsall boy join Army for the day
Jun 29 2009 | Top Stories
A SERIOUSLY ill four-year-old boy from Walsall was allowed to give the orders when a national charity stepped in to help him become a soldier for the day. Read
