Dec
2011
Articles from 17th Dec 2011
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Northfield pupils raise cash for homeless
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
SCHOOL pupils raised thousands of pounds in a raffle to help the homeless. Read
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Duke of York visits Longbridge
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
MG Motor UK has enjoyed its first Royal visit since the Chinese took over Longbridge – in the shape of the Duke of York. Read
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Home Secretary objects to Yardley kickboxer's Thailand extradition appeal
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
THE Home Secretary has launched a bid to stop a Birmingham murder suspect appealing against his extradition to Thailand. Read
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Review: All smiles as Birmingham Rocks With Laughter
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
ROCK WITH LAUGHTER Read
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Man killed in suspected Worcester arson attack named by police
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A MAN who died in a suspected arson attack was named as 52-year-old Andrew Heath. Read
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Birmingham still gripped by icy blast
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
TEMPERATURES are set to plunge below zero as the cold snap maintains its grip on the region. Read
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Fundraising work of inspirational Harry Moseley continues at Birmingham's Bullring
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
BRAVE Harry Moseley’s inspirational fundraising work will continue at Birmingham’s Bullring this weekend. Read
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Jewellery Quarter pub stripped of beer award after manager quits to become vicar
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM pub has been stripped of a prestigious beer award – after its manager walked out to become a vicar. Read
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Birmingham volunteer shortlisted for national pet award
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A BIRMINGHAM volunteer has been shortlisted in the PDSA’s annual volunteer awards for his outstanding commitment to the vet charity. Read
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THE LF Foundation of Grace, in South Street, Harborne, formerly the town’s methodist church, will be open for a service on Christmas Day at 10am.
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
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Man arrested over dangerous dogs probe in Great Barr
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
POLICE seized two suspected dangerous dogs in a swoop in Birmingham. Read
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Midlands amateur dramatic company makes plea for more men.
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A MIDLANDS amateur dramatic company is looking for volunteers to take part in its next big production. Read
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Sutton Coldfield's 149-year-old rail station opens its new £2million lifts
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
NETWORK Rail has unveiled £2 million of improvements at Sutton Coldfield’s 149-year-old railway station. Read
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Birmingham Women's Hospital to challenge £5.5 million payout to brain damaged teenager Nathan Popple
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A TEENAGER brain damaged when he was born at Birmingham Women’s Hospital must suffer more litigation before he can collect his £5.5 million compensation pay-out. Read
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Pensioner's lucky escape after fire in Harborne flat
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A PENSIONER escaped death when his smoke alarm alerted a care line during a fire at his home. Read
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Shirley supermarket raid update: How public stopped 'nasty robbery' from happening
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A SUPERMARKET raid was foiled when a passer-by overheard crooks hatching their plot in the street and alerted police. Read
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December 17 is worst day of year for Birmingham drivers
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
DRIVERS should take extra care when they venture out on the roads because today is the worst of the year for car crashes in Birmingham. Read
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Special Report: What is the future for our suburb high streets?
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
The worrying state of high streets was laid bare this week when a report described some town centres as “dead”, with huge increases in the number of empty shops. But these then-and-now pictures show it's not all doom and gloom in Birmingham. Read
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Romanian national accused of murdering Birmingham quantity surveyor David McArthur
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A ROMANIAN national who lived in the Midlands has denied killing a Birmingham quantity surveyor. Read
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Community rallies around Lozells school St Francis Catholic Primary after it was targeted by thief
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
KIND parents have shown the true spirit of Christmas – by donating cash to replace a school trip fund stolen from a Birmingham school. Read
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Superstition leaves RSPCA in Birmingham struggling to rehome black cats
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
BEING a black cat wasn’t so lucky for homeless Dolly who was rejected time and again for a whole year. Read
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Neighbour from hell booted out in Bordesley Green
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
POLICE have slammed the door shut on a ‘house from hell’ that brought misery to residents in a quiet Birmingham road. Read
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Martin Dunleavey Inquest: Juror banned for falling asleep
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
MARTIN Dunleavey’s inquest was almost abandoned after a juror fell asleep and was heard snoring in court on the first day of the hearing. Read
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Northfield pupils at St Thomas Aquinas School raise cash for homeless
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
SCHOOL pupils raised thousands of pounds in a raffle to help the homeless. Read
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Questions remain over death of Yardley man found in pool of blood at hospital
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
QUESTIONS remain about the death of a Birmingham man who was found in a pool of blood at a hospital, his grieving family said. Read
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Duke of York visits Longbridge MG plant
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
MG Motor UK has enjoyed its first Royal visit since the Chinese took over Longbridge – in the shape of the Duke of York. Read
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Home Secretary objects to Yardley kickboxer Lee Aldhouse's Thailand extradition appeal
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
THE Home Secretary has launched a bid to stop a Birmingham murder suspect appealing against his extradition to Thailand. Read
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Christmas services at St John's in Harborne
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
CAROL services will be staged at St John’s Church, High Street, Harborne at 10am, 5pm and 7.30pm tomorrow. The morning service is a family event. Read
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Carols by candleight in Harborne
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A CAROLS By Candlelight service takes place at Harborne Baptist Church, Harborne Park Road, tomorrow beginning at 4.30pm. Read
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Public have a month to have say on plans to reduce opening hours of police station front desks in Aston, Harborne, Kings Heath and Handsworth
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
THE public have been given until next month to give their views on police plans to axe the opening times of station front desks. Read
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Serial burglar is caught after leaving his fingerprint on a bottle of lemonade at the scene of crime in Handsworth
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A SERIAL burglar lost his ‘fizz’ when a fingerprint left on a lemonade bottle helped cops to track him down. Read
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Bournville schoolboy Steven Steadman remembered by fellow pupils
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A GROUP of Birmingham school pupils have brought a bit of festive cheer to poorly children in memory of a much-loved classmate. Read
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Sparkhill market trader who sold fake designer clothes to pay back £60K
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A TRADER who sold counterfeit Timberland, Henri Lloyd, and Nike clothes from his stall at two markets will have to sell a house he owns to pay a £60,000 confiscation order – or face 20 months in jail. Read
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Police appeal for Smethwick good Samaritan to come forward after attempted robbery
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
A GOOD Samaritan who came to the aid of an 82-year-old woman who was being attacked by a street robber could help police with their investigation. Read
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Snowman is a cool creation for Bearwood On Ice
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
BIRMINGHAM’S original Christmas snowman made a guest appearance with a host of other ice-cool pals as preparations for a festive ice-rink got into full swing. Read
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Pype Hayes Hall fails to sell at auction for the second time in months
Dec 17 2011 | Top Stories
THE future of a historic Birmingham building remains uncertain after it failed to sell at auction for the second time. Read
