Aug
2009
Articles from 13th Aug 2009
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Two Midlands soldiers killed in Afghanistan repatriated to UK
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
Hundreds of people turned out today to pay their respects to four soldiers killed in Afghanistan as their bodies were returned to British soil. Read
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Aston Villa star Luke Young mourns after holiday tragedy
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
The family of Premier League footballer Luke Young paid tribute today to his half-brother who was found dead in a Greek holiday resort. Read
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Midlands car dealers benefit from 14,000 scrappage sales
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands has accounted for nine per cent of the new cars sold under the Government-backed “bangers and cash” scrappage scheme, figures have shown. Read
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Hunt for new chief to lead Black Country Chamber of Commerce forward
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE search is on for the businessperson who will be charged with driving forward business in the Black Country after the Chamber of Commerce chief executive David Chambers said he would retire in March next year. Read
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Worcester soldier's body flown home
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE latest Midland soldier to be killed in Afghanistan will be brought home today. Read
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Victims in Coseley bike crash are named
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A COUPLE killed in an horrific road accident in the Black Country were named by relatives today. Read
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Family threatened by masked burglars in Billesley
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE sealed off part of a Birmingham road after a frightened family were terrorised in their home by masked burglars. Read
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Trading Standards asked to probe Monarchy Live Festival at Ragley Hall
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM Trading Standards has been asked to investigate the promoters of a collapsed music festival following complaints from fans trying to get refunds. Read
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Blues fans wary of Carson Yeung takeover bid
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
BLUES fans have mixed feelings over Carson Yeung’s new takeover bid. Read
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Vandal caused £8k damage to Bullring's bull statue
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A VANDAL who caused £8,000-worth of damage to the Bullring’s famous bronze bull statue told police he had been bored, a court heard. Read
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Review: Walking with Dinosaurs at Birmingham NIA
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
Just like Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning movie Jurassic Park, there’s no mistaking who’s in town in this enormous £10 million stadium show based on the hit BBC series. Read
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Mechanical digger crushes man to death on Redditch building site
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN was crushed to death by a mechanical digger at a building site in Redditch. Read
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Hunt for new chief to lead Black Country Chamber of Commerce forward
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE search is on for the businessperson who will be charged with driving forward business in the Black Country after the Chamber of Commerce boss said he would retire. Read
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Midlands car dealers benefit from 14,000 scrappage sales
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands has accounted for nine per cent of the new cars sold under the Government-backed “bangers and cash” scrappage scheme, figures have shown. Read
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40,000 lost jobs in the past three months in the West Midlands
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midland business leaders warned the region risks losing a “lost generation” of unemployed youths. Read
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City leaders prepare for social effect of recession
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
Birmingham City Council highlighted work it is doing to help communities during the downturn, after an official watchdog warned local authorities to prepare for the social impact of soaring unemployment. Read
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10 drivers cautioned in Solihull taxi check
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A CHECK on taxi drivers operating in Solihull resulted in more than a quarter of those stopped receiving cautions. Read
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Longbridge celebrates 85 years of MG production with anniversary model
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
MORE than 80 years of one of the best known sports cars in the world are being celebrated at Longbridge with a new MG. Read
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Birmingham City Council pleads to Government for extra free school dinners cash
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
PRESSURE is mounting on the Government to fund a significant increase in the number of children claiming free school meals in the current recession following Birmingham’s direct plea for more cash. Read
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Lancaster Circus flyover repairs will take eight months
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
One of Birmingham’s main city centre routes is to be closed for eight months as part of major repair works. Read
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Worcestershire fish and chip shop owner accused of selling ‘fake’ cod
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A second Worcestershire fish and chip shop owner has been accused of selling Vietnamese catfish and disguising it as British cod. Read
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Drugs warning to V Festival fans
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
Revellers attending this year’s V Festival in Staffordshire, have been warned not to take drugs into the site. Read
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Birmingham City: Carson Yeung's camp speaks
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
CARSON Yeung’s camp have released a statement reaffirming their intention to launch a fresh takeover bid for Birmingham City. Read
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Urban Splash buys Sunbeam motorcycle factory in Wolverhampton
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE Sunbeam factory which has stood empty for years has been bought by a developer. Read
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Work starts again on Digbeth coach station
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
DIGBETH coach station will be open in time for Christmas, National Express promised today. Read
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Birmingham law firm staff get dirty to help needy kids
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A TEAM from DLA Piper has brightened up the lives of some of Birmingham’s most needy youngsters. Read
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Lichfield cyclist's charity trek to boost air ambulance
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
PEDAL power is set to boost the coffers of a lifesaving emergency service. Read
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Birmingham bank robber was caught by DNA on discarded jumper
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A BANK robber who netted almost £5,000 after telling a terrified cashier in Birmingham he was armed with a gun has been jailed for five years. Read
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Wounded Midland soldier hits out at criticism over Army equipment
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND soldier who lost three limbs in a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has rubbished claims the British Army is not properly equipped. Read
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Worcestershire dad to attend NZ river tragedy trial
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
THE father of a 21-year-old woman who died while river boarding in New Zealand is hoping to see ‘justice done’ when he travels to the country for the trial of an adventure sport company accused of breaching safety laws. Read
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Birmingham city centre protest over Burmese leader's punishment
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
PROTESTERS will gather in Victoria Square, Birmingham on Saturday to vent their anger over the latest punishment given to Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Read
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Police in Quinton join grot spot clean-up to send message to yobs
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE in Birmingham turned into litter pickers as they continued their crackdown on summer yobs. Read
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Five years for burglar who stole from disabled Bromford woman
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A DRUG addict who broke in to the Birmingham home of a disabled woman suffering from a heart condition has been jailed for five years. Read
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Explorers needed for once-in-a-lifetime Sahara charity trek
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
INTREPID explorers are being sought for a breathtaking trek through the Sahara Desert to raise funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Read
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Neighbour from hell is evicted
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A SPARKBROOK tenant has been evicted after making life a misery for his neighbours. Read
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Off road car taken by DVLA clampers in Sheldon
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
CLAMPERS from the DVLA took away a family’s car – even though it wasn’t parked on the road. Read
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The sky’s the limit for Birmingham celebrity blogger Jett
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM graduate is fast becoming a friend of the stars – all thanks to his £100 camcorder. Read
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Solihull couple win dream wedding
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A DELIGHTED Solihull couple can enjoy an all-expenses-paid dream wedding after winning a competition. Read
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Burntwood mum thanks air medics who saved her life
Aug 13 2009 | Top Stories
A NEW mum has had an emotional reunion with the paramedics who helped save her life and that of her unborn baby girl. Read
