Jun
2010
Articles from 8th Jun 2010
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Erdington pensioner murder: Police recover weapon, question relative of victim
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A 53 year old man continues to be questioned by detectives from Force CID after a 75 year old woman was seriously assaulted at her home in Milverton Road, Erdington. Read
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Birmingham 'Superhospital' transfer plans are confirmed
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
Health officials today confirmed detailed plans to transfer patients and services, including facilities catering for service personnel wounded in Afghanistan, to a new £545 million "superhospital". Read
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Ward End man who shone laser at police helicopter is fined just £100
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A BORED man who came close to crashing a £1.5 million police helicopter and killing its three-man crew by shining a laser at it has been fined just £100. Read
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Thieves steal minibus full of instruments from Birmingham's last Scout marching band
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
HEARTLESS thieves have thrown the future of Birmingham’s last Scout marching band into doubt – after they stole their minibus full of instruments and unique uniforms. Read
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Filthiest people live in West Midlands - according to new survey
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
THE ‘FILTHIEST’ folk in Britain live in the West Midlands, according to a new survey. Read
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Birmingham fuel bill is slashed by £12m
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
CITY householders and business have saved themselves a whopping £12 million by being more energy efficient over the last year, it has been clamied. Read
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Wolverhampton student who shot schoolchildren with ball bearing gun is spared jail
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A MIDLAND student who shot three schoolchildren with a ball bearing gun has been spared time behind bars. Read
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Sainsbury's worker in fight for compensation
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A SAINSBURY’S worker is seeking compensation from the superstore after criticising its working conditions at a Midland outlet. Read
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Supergran set to abseil down Selfridges building
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A REAL-life Midland version of an OAP Disney character – who goes in search of adventure in his twilight years – is planning to abseil down Birmingham’s Selfridges. Read
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Female wrestler from Tamworth among Big Brother hopefuls
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A female wrestler from Staffordshire is among the hopefuls who are aiming to take part in the final Big Brother, it has been announced. Read
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Stirchley graffiti artist set 'homework' by judge
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A PROLIFIC graffiti artist who has wreaked havoc across Birmingham has been set “homework” by a judge to end to his “offensive” antisocial behaviour. Read
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Parents quiz chief on future of Selly Oak Nursery School
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
PARENTS and staff from Birmingham’s oldest nursery school are set for a showdown with the city’s education chief over their future status. Read
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Football fan paints England flag across front of Streetly home
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
FOOTBALL fanatic John Crawford is flying the flag for England – after painting a giant St George’s Cross across the front of his home. Read
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Tearful farewell to mum-of-two Helen Hunt
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
THE heartbroken husband of a Birmingham primary schoolteacher who died when her car collided with a fire engine fought back tears as he paid tribute to his “true love” at her funeral yesterday. Read
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Tree error may cost Birmingham taxpayers more than £200,000
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
OFFICIALS who bungled when awarding a tree-pruning contract may have cost Birmingham taxpayers more than £200,000. Read
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GARDENERS can get the most out of their fuchsias this summer.
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
Keith Lucas will be talking about pollination at the meeting of the Birmingham and District Fuchsia Society, on June 15. Read
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Builder died after having sexual intercourse
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A BUILDER suffered a cardiac arrest during sexual intercourse and died, an inquest was told. Read
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OFFICIALS who bungled when awarding a tree-pruning contract may have cost Birmingham taxpayers more than £200,000.
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
That’s the total amount the city council is believed to have paid out to end a bitter 14-month legal dispute. Read
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Kings Heath girls win top guiding award.
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A TEAM of talented young Birmingham girls celebrated after being awarded the most prestigious accolade in guiding. Read
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Chelmsley Wood man died of a type of SADS
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
A YOUNG Birmingham man died of a type of sudden adult death syndrome, an inquest heard. Read
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Green campaign saves Birmingham £12 million in fuel costs
Jun 08 2010 | Top Stories
CITY householders and business have saved themselves a whopping £12 million by being more energy efficient over the last year, it has been clamied. Read
