Aug
2009
Articles from 24th Aug 2009
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Blues fans fear Carson Yeung's interference
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
By Paul Suart Read
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Almost 2,000 people needed medical attention at V Festival
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
The medical operation at the V Festival in Staffordshire has been hailed a success as staff treated 1,000 people. Read
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Druids Heath teenager in hospital after being stabbed in stomach
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A 17-year-old boy is in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach during a row in Birmingham. Read
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Autumn strikes looming in key Midlands services
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands is facing an autumn of discontent with disputes in the Royal Mail and the fire service set to escalate in the coming weeks, which could impact on vital services. Read
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Twin towers plan for New Street station shelved due to economic downturn
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
GIANT twin towers set to straddle the southern entrance to the redeveloped New Street Station are being shelved due to the collapse in the market for city centre apartments and offices. Read
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V Festival Review: Bjorn Again, Ocean Colour Scene, The Streets, The Twang, James and Oasis
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A SELL-out crowd of 85,000 fans basked in the sunshine on the first day as the show kicked off with Abba tribute band Bjorn Again. Read
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V Festival review: Lily Allen, The Killers, Dizzee Rascal and the Noisettes
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
WITH palm trees and giant neon letters strewn across the stage, The Killers brought a touch of their Las Vegas kitsch to Weston Park. Read
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Birmingham City Takeover: Carson Yeung promises £5m to spend on players instantly
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
CARSON Yeung has promised to splash out up to £5 million of his own money - before the transfer window slams shut on September 1. Read
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Police scoure CCTV after football fan sustains head injuries in Birmingham City Centre
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE were today scouring footage from Birmingham city centre’s high tech surveillance cameras after a football fan was found with serious head injuries. Read
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Sister's tribute to Birmingham man found dead in pond
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE devastated family of a man found dead in just a foot and a half of water today spoke of their torment over the mystery surrounding his death. Read
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Birmingham City takeover: Fans give their views on promises needed
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
WE HAVE been inundated with responses from Blues fans since we launched our Charter for the future of Blues on Friday. Fans have left both questions for would-be owner Carson Yeung and their thoughts on what he needs to do to prove that he is the man to own their club. Here is a selection of those we have received. Read
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Visitors enjoy concert at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE historic grounds of Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens were transformed into a musical arena. Read
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Solihull secretary jailed for stealing thousands from her company in blank cheque scam
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A SOLIHULL secretary who stole thousands of pounds from her company to live the high life with her boyfriend has been jailed. Read
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Autumn strikes looming in key Midlands services
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands is facing an autumn of discontent with disputes in the Royal Mail and the fire service set to escalate in the coming weeks, which could impact on vital services. Read
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Blues' legendary keeper Gil Merrick receives Walk of Fame star
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
By Gregg Evans Read
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Blues fans fear Carson Yeung's interference
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
By Paul Suart Read
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Twin towers plan for New Street station shelved due to economic downturn
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
GIANT twin towers set to straddle the southern entrance to the redeveloped New Street Station are being shelved due to the collapse in the market for city centre apartments and offices. Read
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Drug brothers banned from\nmum’s home in Erdington
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham brothers have been banned from staying at their family home for two years after using it to deal drugs. Read
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Murder trial of Goldie’s son halted for legal reasons
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE murder trial of the son of dance music star Goldie at Wolverhampton Crown Court has been halted for legal reasons. Read
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Weather smiles on second time lucky Tipton Carnival
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
IT was second time lucky for Tipton Carnival which enjoyed sunny late summer weather on Saturday after being rained off in June. Read
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Pregnant woman injured in Black Country car crash
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
FOUR people, one a pregnant woman, were taken to Russell’s Hall Hospital following a collision involving two cars in Deepdale Lane, Lower Gornal, shortly after 2.15pm on Saturday. Read
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Driver badly hurt after hitting tree in West Bromwich
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A 19-YEAR-OLD man is in a critical but stable condition in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, after his black VW golf struck a tree in Forge Lane, West Bromwich, on Thursday morning. Read
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Blues' legendary keeper Gil Merrick receives Walk of Fame star
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM City favourite Gil Merrick received his second honour of the week when he was presented with a plaque to mark his recognition on Broad Street’s Walk of Stars. Read
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Birmingham City fans fear Carson Yeung will interfere with team selection
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
AS Carson Yeung’s proposed takeover nears completion, Blues fans living abroad have voiced concerns about his track record of interfering with team affairs. Read
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Twin towers plan for New Street station shelved due to economic downturn
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
GIANT twin towers set to straddle the southern entrance to the redeveloped New Street Station are being shelved due to the collapse in the market for city centre apartments and offices. Read
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V Festival arrests rise linked to warm weather
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THIS year’s V Festival was declared a huge success by police despite a slight increase in the number of arrests. Read
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Pair burned in bonfire accident in Bordesley Green
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN and a woman suffered burns when petrol was poured on to a bonfire at a house in Birmingham. Read
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Sister's tribute to Birmingham man found dead in pond
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE devastated family of a man found dead in just a foot and a half of water today spoke of their torment over the mystery surrounding his death. Read
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Visitors enjoy concert at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE historic grounds of Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens were transformed into a musical arena. Read
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Solihull secretary jailed for stealing thousands from her company in blank cheque scam
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A SOLIHULL secretary who stole thousands of pounds from her company to live the high life with her boyfriend has been jailed. Read
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Erdington brothers banned from family home after drug dealing
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
TWO Birmingham brothers have been banned from staying at their family home for two years after using it to deal drugs. Read
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Police urged to ban far right rally in Birmingham
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
WEST Midlands Police have been urged to step in and ban a far-right group from holding a march in Birmingham next month to avoid a repeat of the shocking scenes of violence witnessed earlier this month. Read
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Autumn strikes looming in key Midlands services
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE West Midlands is facing an autumn of discontent with disputes in the Royal Mail and the fire service set to escalate in the coming weeks, which could impact on vital services. Read
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Forgotten Birmingham war hero honoured by Gordon Brown
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A FORGOTTEN Birmingham war hero has been singled out for praise by Gordon Brown in a moving new book. Read
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Midlands criminals on probation commit three murders and five rapes
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
CRIMINALS being monitored by a crisis-hit probation service have committed three murders and five rapes in just 12 months. Read
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Birmingham-borm athlete's 1908 Olympics medal to go up for sale
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A boxed silver medal which was won by Birmingham-born athlete Walter Tysall in the gymnastic heptathlon heat at the London 1908 Olympics is to be auctioned in November. Read
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Historic Arnold Club for headmasters calls it a day in Birmingham
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
An historic teaching organisation in Birmingham is finally putting away its books after nearly a century and a half. Read
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V Festival Day 2: From lycra to tutus, McFly to Lily Allen
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
Thousands of music lovers descended on Weston Park yesterday for the second day of the V Festival. Read
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Revealed: Birmingham City council chief's £483 dinner bill - to discuss savings
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
The chief executive of Birmingham City Council spent £483 on a dinner meeting to discuss how to achieve “efficiency savings” at a top Birmingham restaurant, it has been revealed. Read
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Birmingham City takeover: Alex McLeish and Karren Brady meet to discuss Yeung bid
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
Alex McLeish was today set to meet Karren Brady today to discuss the implications of the Carson Yeung takeover. Read
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West Midlands police breakthrough on CCTV images
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
IT’S an age-old problem faced by detectives – criminals have been caught on security cameras but the footage is so grainy it is useless in identifying offenders. Read
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Knowle man jailed for assault on his own father
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A MAN who assaulted his father during an argument over his drinking has been jailed for 14 days. Read
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Safetynet launched to catch illegal parkers
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
POLICE are launching a no-nonsense campaign to deter motorists from parking illegally in Walsall. Read
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Birmingham parents' legal battle over death of 'brilliant' son
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE parents of a brilliant Birmingham student crushed to death by a dustcart have launched a legal claim against the driver’s insurance company. Read
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Father's Paris cycle ride raises charity cash in tribute to son
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
THE father of a teenage leukaemia victim is preparing to cycle 300 miles to Paris to raise funds for research into a cure for the illness. Read
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Birmingham raider caught on film
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
A QUICK-thinking Birmingham shop-owner captured a drunken party-goer on film breaking into a neighbouring shop. Read
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Birmingham disabled girl in row over changing rooms at store
Aug 24 2009 | Top Stories
AN EMBARRASSED disabled girl had to try on her new school uniform in front of supermarket shoppers because there were no changing room facilities available at Asda in Small Heath. Read
