Jul
2009
Articles from 13th Jul 2009
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Birmingham woman and son admit bogus marriages scam
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A mother and son from Birmingham have admitted arranging a string of "sham" marriages. Read
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Birmingham Mail Family Race Day held at Stratford Racecourse
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
IT wasn’t a case of people losing the shirt off their back during the hugely successful Birmingham Mail Family Race Day at Stratford Racecourse. Read
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Local food is a recipe for success at Taste of Birmingham show
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
FOOD fans made this year’s Taste of Birmingham the most successful yet with 14,000 gastronomes flocking to Cannon Hill Park to sample the best food that the city can offer. Read
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Think tanks warns of tax rises and spending cuts
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE next government will have to deliver a £100 billion programme of tax hikes and spending cuts to repair the ailing public finances, an economic think-tank warned today. Read
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Four shared £3.5m in payments since failure of MG Rover
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE Phoenix Four have shared a reported £3.5 million in dividends and share payments in the four years since the collapse of MG Rover, it has emerged. Read
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A BRAVE teenage Birmingham soldier sacrificed his own life to try to rescue an injured colleague, it emerged today.
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
Rifleman Joe Murphy, aged 18, from Castle Bromwich, was killed in an explosion while trying to carry a pal to safety. Read
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Ex-LDV worker's fury over £150 fee to change air ticket
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
AN LDV worker who had to cancel a holiday after he lost his job is being charged £150 by the airline – more than he paid for the ticket. Read
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Birmingham man to go on trial for model girlfriend's murder
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY man was today going on trial accused of murdering his model and actress girlfriend. Read
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Son still has hope for missing Oldbury woman
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE son of a missing elderly woman has said he still has “hope” after an extensive search failed to find any trace of her. Read
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Man suffers burns at paint-balling centre near Stafford
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was airlifted to hospital after suffering severe burns and cuts to his groin and leg during an incident while paint-balling in Staffordshire. Read
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Ex-Baggies star John Hartson in cancer fight
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
EX-WEST Bromwich Albion striker John Hartson is reported to be battling testicular cancer. Read
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Search for a Bard of the Bar
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
The search for the Pub Poet is being launched to coincide with a “golden ale” festival being held in The Swallows Nest, on Bromsgrove Road, Romsley, Halesowen, and eight other Vintage Inns in the region, throughout July and August. Read
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Wednesfield man who raped mum jailed
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who raped a young mother he met through an internet site has been jailed for 21 months. Read
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City College Birmingham in decision on report fight
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY college will decide today whether to continue its fight against the Government inspectors after failing in a High Court bid to stop a highly critical report being published. Read
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Local food is a recipe for success at Taste of Birmingham show
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
FOOD fans made this year’s Taste of Birmingham the most successful yet with 14,000 gastronomes flocking to Cannon Hill Park to sample the best food that the city can offer. Read
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Midlands mourns two soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A BRAVE teenage Birmingham soldier sacrificed his own life to try to rescue an injured colleague, it emerged today. Read
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Birmingham man to go on trial for model girlfriend's murder
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A CITY man was today going on trial accused of murdering his model and actress girlfriend. Read
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Police re-open case of Quinton baby who died in 2005
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
COPS have re-investigated the death of a baby girl whose father was jailed for child cruelty after another of his children died. Read
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Young offender dies at troubled Lichfield jail
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A YOUNG offender has died at a Midland jail where officers had previously claimed staffing levels were “dangerously low”. Read
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Perverted former Perry Barr foster parent at large despite admitting to child sex crimes
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A former foster parent who sexually abused a young girl on at least seven occasions remains at large despite owning up the the crimes. Read
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Birmingham Mail Family Race Day held at Stratford Racecourse
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
IT wasn’t a case of people losing the shirt off their back during the hugely successful Birmingham Mail Family Race Day at Stratford Racecourse. Read
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Man charged over £7million theft from Birmingham University
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A TOP Midland businessman has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of £7 million from Birmingham University. Read
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Four shared £3.5m in payments since failure of MG Rover
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE Phoenix Four have shared a reported £3.5 million in dividends and share payments in the four years since the collapse of MG Rover, it has emerged. Read
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Think tanks warns of tax rises and spending cuts
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE next government will have to deliver a £100 billion programme of tax hikes and spending cuts to repair the ailing public finances, an economic think-tank warned today. Read
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Race for Life in Sutton Park helps raise cash for Cancer research UK
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE green acres of Sutton Park were turned pink as thousands of runners turned out to Race for Life. Read
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Man charged in connection with £7m Birmingham University theft
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND businessman has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of £7 million from Birmingham University. Read
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Police plea after motorcyclist dies in Oldbury crash
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
ROADSIDE tributes have been left at the scene of a road accident which claimed the life of a motorcyclist. Read
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Campaigners to deliver petition over swimming baths plan
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
Campaigners desperate to see a historic swimming baths reopened will today take their fight to the council house when they deliver a 3,000 name petition to city leisure chiefs. Read
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Birmingham's Floozie in the Jacuzzi fountain has leak
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
One of Birmingham’s most famous sculptures has sprung a leak. Read
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Birmingham leaders in row over high speed rail link
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham’s political and business leaders are locked in a furious behind-the-scenes row over plans to bring high- speed rail services to the city. Read
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Tribute: Jonathan Horne from Walsall
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
Here is the Ministry of Defence tribute to Cpl Jonathan Horne, from Walsall, who was named today as having died in Afghanistan. If you wish to leave a tribute, you can do so in the comment box at the bottom Read
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Tribute: Joseph Murphy from Castle Bromwich
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
Here is the full Ministry of Defence tribute to Rifleman Murphy, killed in Afghanistan and named by the Ministry of Defence today. You can add your own tribute, if you wish, in the comment box beneath this article Read
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Two West Midlands soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
Tributes have been paid to three Midland soldiers who died in one of the bloodiest days encountered by British troops in Afghanistan. Read
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Birmingham City University students work on American law case
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
Joe Sullivan, who is mentally and physically disabled, has spent the last 20 years behind bars after being convicted of rape in the state of Florida when he was 13. Read
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Police bid to find third victim of Sutton Coldfield attackers
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
DETECTIVES in Sutton Coldfield are appealing for a possible third victim to come forward following a serious assault which left one man critically injured. Read
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Gold rush at Birmingham jeweller
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE worst recession for decades has triggered an amazing “gold rush” for Birmingham jeweller David Johnson - with £30,000 worth of takings pouring in every day. Read
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New honours for Sutton Coldfield gold medallist
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
GOLD medal cyclist Paul Manning is to add to his sporting achievements – without getting into the saddle. Read
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Move to halt road plan at Birmingham hospital
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A TRAFFIC campaigner who branded a £63 million road in south Birmingham a “total waste of money” has vowed to take his appeal to the Government. Read
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Waste firm 'continuing without planning permission' sparks outrage
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
A WASTE disposal company has been slammed by city councillors for continuing to break rocks and rubble without planning permission. Read
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Son still has hope for missing Oldbury woman
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE son of a missing elderly woman has said he still has “hope” after an extensive search failed to find any trace of her. Read
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Site back on track
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City Council’s new website will be up and running within a few weeks despite development difficulties, including not recognising pound signs. Read
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Ex-LDV worker's fury over £150 fee to change air ticket
Jul 13 2009 | Top Stories
AN LDV worker who had to cancel a holiday after he lost his job is being charged £150 by the airline – more than he paid for the ticket. Read
