Jul
2009
Articles from 29th Jul 2009
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Applause for widow at funeral of Corporal Jonathan Horne
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
The widow of a young soldier from Walsall killed in Afghanistan has received sombre applause at his funeral as she paid tribute to her "best friend and soulmate". Read
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Five quizzed on Bilston pub murder
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE were today questioning five people arrested on suspicion of murdering a landlord outside his Black Country pub. Read
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Ricardo Morrison starts life sentence for model murder
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
A “MONSTER” who stabbed his model girlfriend to death after subjecting her to months of abuse was starting a life sentence today. Read
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THE man at the helm of Cadbury in the UK today paid a glowing tribute to the chocolate firm’s “fantastic collective effort” after sales defied the downturn to jump by 12 per cent.
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
Trevor Bond, managing director for Great Britain and Ireland, blew away the recession blues to praise Cadbury’s half-year results which delivered underlying pre-tax profits of £262 million to the end of June, an increase of 11 per cent. Read
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Teen hurt in alleged attack by Ashley Blake was a 'peacemaker', court told
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER injured in an alleged attack by BBC newsreader Ashley Blake was a “peacemaker”, a jury heard. Read
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Hospice worker in court
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
THIS is the first picture of a Birmingham hospice volunteer who is accused of having images of child porn. Read
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Five questioned over the murder of a Midland pub boss
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
FIVE people were today being questioned by police investigating the murder of a Midland pub boss and father-of-four. Read
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Cadbury’s pay dispute
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
CADBURY workers from throughout the UK were taking to the streets today in a bitter pay dispute on the day the chocolate giant unveiled a 12 per cent sales rise and profits of £112 million. Read
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Midland prisoner wrote of plans to bomb TA base
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND Muslim convert who wrote of plans to bomb a Territorial Army base from his prison cell has been ordered to be detained indefinitely. Read
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Killer's policewoman mum could still face disciplinary action
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
MORRISON’S policewoman mother could still face disciplinary action. Read
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Reporter Will Oliphant tries out as a bowler with England ace Graham Onions
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
WILL OLIPHANT is put through his paces by England star Graham Onions. Read
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Edgbaston cricket chief says development vital to keep Tests
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
THE boss of Warwickshire Cricket Club today backed his club’s multi-million pound redevelopment plans as Edgbaston prepared to stage its prestigious Ashes Test match. Read
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Michael Vaughan sets up cricket camp at King Edward's School, Birmingham
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
FORMER England cricket captain Michael Vaughan is hoping to inspire the next generation of players to take up from where Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen leave off. Read
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Councillor's blog about sneaking booze into Edgbaston ‘a joke’
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND councillor today said he was “amazed” comments he made about smuggling booze into Edgbaston were taken seriously. Read
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Rain on the way for Edgbaston Test, warn weather experts
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
CRICKET fans heading to Edgbaston were today warned to expect the Ashes clash to be hit by rain and windy weather. Read
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Funeral to be held for Corporal Jonathan Horne
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
THE funeral of a Midland war hero who died fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan will be held today. Read
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Two charged over Sutton Coldfield hit-and-run
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
TWO men have been charged with the murder of a reveller killed when a hit-and-run driver mounted a footpath and ploughed into a group of people in Birmingham. Read
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Huge rise in number of desperate boys calling Midlands Childline
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
THE number of depressed and worried boys in the Midlands who call ChildLine has increased sevenfold in recent years, new figures show. Read
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Family Fun Day at St Giles gala
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
FREE fun will be on offer for families in Lichfield next month. Read
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Solihull councillor in court over sexual assault
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
A senior Solihull councillor will face trial on a charge of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. Read
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Birmingham actor lands £30k zombie job
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
A Birmingham actor has beat off stiff competition to land a new job – as a £30,000-a-year zombie. Read
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Alexander Stadium could triple in size for Games bid
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM could have a 25,000-capacity athletics stadium in a massive boost for the economy if the city wins the right to stage the Commonwealth Games, it emerged today. Read
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Steering clear of road woes for Birmingham Carnival
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
ORGANISERS of Birmingham Carnival said they want to keep traffic disruption to a minimum for the biennial festival next month. Read
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Visiting inventor left fuming after car clamping demand in Sparkhill
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
A WORLD renowned inventor who drove 200 miles to Birmingham for a business meeting had his car clamped when he stopped to ask for directions. Read
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Supermarket threat to Barnes Hill pet cemetery
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
ANIMAL lovers with pets buried in a cemetery in Birmingham face having them dug up to make way for a new supermarket. Read
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Great Barr nursery hopes council will OK new home
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
CHILDREN, parents and staff at a Birmingham nursery are eagerly awaiting the go-ahead for their new home. Read
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Police pledge of big presence at Bulldog Bash in Warwickshire
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
THERE will be a massive police presence at the popular Bulldog Bash amid fears of violence between rival motorbike gangs. Read
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Trial date wait over for family of man stabbed to death in Spain
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
THE sister of a Midland man found stabbed to death in Spain has told of her relief after a date has been finally set for his alleged killers to face trial. Read
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An estate agent who ploughed his car into a taxi in Walsall town centre after binge drinking has been jailed for four months
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
AN estate agent who ploughed his car into a taxi when he went through traffic lights on red after binge drinking at a wedding has been jailed for four months. Read
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Plea for more Tamiflu pick-up points in Birmingham
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM has only three official collection points for swine flu medication – despite being one of the main hotspots in the country for the H1N1 virus, it emerged. Read
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Birmingham neighbour from hell is sent packing
Jul 29 2009 | Top Stories
A NEIGHBOUR from hell who “ruined” a quiet Birmingham cul-de-sac has been ordered to quit the neighbourhood. Read
